Author: Rhys Gregory

Denbighshire Leisure Ltd are excited to announce that they will be hosting Santa and his Elves this December at Ninja TAG Rhyl to spread Christmas cheer this festive season. Ninja TAG Rhyl will be transformed into a festive wonderland, complete with an authentic grotto, where Santa will welcome children for a magical meet and greet experience where they can tell the man himself what’s on their wish list this Christmas. Santa and his Elves will be at Ninja TAG every Saturday and Sunday in December as well as Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd to meet and greet children with a…

Dragon Taxis has donated £1000 to The Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity to support their Jungle Ward appeal. The Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital Charity supports the only children’s hospital for Wales, helping to ensure world class care and the best outcome and experience possible for the young patients who receive treatment there. Operating entirely thanks to public donations, the charity raises money to fund capital projects and has previously funded a new neonatal intensive care unit. The charity is looking to raise £1 million through its latest appeal to transform their Jungle Ward into a patient-centred space, designed to deliver…

People who are curious to hear previously undocumented tales from Aberystwyth’s past can now visit Ceredigion Museum’s website to access the free ‘It Happened in Aber’ guided history walk. The audio tour consists of a map and a series of stories relating to five Aberystwyth locations, and it begins and ends at the Museum. The tour is perfect for passing the time over the festive period. It will be of interest both to residents of Aberystwyth, and to visitors who wish to learn more about the town’s colourful history, and the characters, events and stories that have shaped it. Carrie…

Newport-based HSJ Accountants has acquired Ashby’s Business Advisers & Chartered Accountants. The deal will see all staff retained with the new combined business’ turnover exceeding £2.5M. Ashby’s, based in Cwmbran, will remain in its current offices until early 2022 and will retain its brand under the HSJ umbrella. Director Brian Hogg will remain with the business and work with colleagues over a period of time to ensure a smooth transition for clients and staff alike. Speaking of the deal, HSJ Partner Natalie Staples-Vvind said: “This has been a fantastic deal to get over the line. We have been aware of…

TWELVE businesses are celebrating their first Christmas in one of the country’s most vibrant town centres. And as more retailers look set to open in Mold – with others expanding and employing extra workers – this holiday season looks like being their happiest on record. The town centre was already celebrating a vacancy rate of just 5.8%, having welcomed more than 50 shops in the last two years. The success of events including NovemberFest, the Frost Fair and festive light switch-on proved popular with residents and visitors, and despite the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic, the community is preparing for…

Second year students from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s (UWTSD) Swansea School of Architecture will work alongside an architectural practice to design a Welsh National Police Memorial after winning a competition. Universities from across Wales were invited to submit designs for the competition for a Welsh National Police Memorial, in Cathays Park in Cardiff. Four designs were submitted by UWTSD for consideration to the Chief Constable of South Wales Police, Police Roll of Honour Trust, as incorporated by Royal Charter on May 11, 2021, and following shortlisting, formal presentations were made by each group to a client panel…

Anthem. Cronfa Gerdd Cymru Music Fund Wales unveiled plans on 1 December for a brand new fund. Atsain will support music organisations and address barriers to music for young people in Wales. Atsain will fund work for young people engaging in music who experience barriers through life circumstances, geographical issues, identity or background, and is backed by investment from Youth Music, thanks to players of People’s Postcode Lottery, and Anthem’s resources with support from founding patrons. Chief Executive of Anthem, Rhian Hutchings said: “Music is a passion for many young people. It’s a form of expression, it helps them to…

Pembrokeshire County Council is proud to announce the success of its bid to the UK Government Levelling Up Fund for its regeneration project at South Quay in Pembroke. This £4.1million LUF award will enable the Council to develop phase 2 of the South Quay plans. “The announcement has given us a welcome opportunity for a progress update on phase 1, and to share our plans for phase 2 of the project,” said Rachel Moxey, Head of Economic Development and Regeneration. As part of its wider regeneration work across Pembrokeshire, the County Council embarked on an ambitious programme earlier this year…

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is delighted to announce that its incredibly popular Graduate Programme is now open for applications. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council prides itself in providing quality employment opportunities and its Graduate Programme is the perfect platform to a successful career in many different service areas. Launching its latest Graduate Programme, the Council has 21 Graduate positions available to apply for, ranging from data management, construction and building services to accountancy, civil engineering and electric vehicle fleet transition. Councillor Maureen Webber, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Deputy Leader, said: “Once again. I am delighted to be announcing the launch of…

The ever-popular Lido Ponty Boxing Day Swim returns in 2021 – and tickets go on sale on Monday, December 6. Tickets for the swim will remain fixed at £5 per person (free for those aged five and under), including a swim, as well as a hot drink and pastry, freshly prepared on site by the team at Caffi Lido. Plus who knows what Christmas crackers and festive frivolities the Lido Ponty team will have in store for guests! The return of the Boxing Day swim, which was not held in 2020 due to Coronavirus, marks the end of a record-breaking…