Author: Rhys Gregory

Organisations across Wales can now apply for grant funding to hold community events about climate issues – with the return of the Welsh Government’s Climate Conversations Fund. Applications for the 2025 grant fund are now open and applications from third sector organisations, local government bodies, industry and business networks, education providers and more are welcome. The opportunity runs annually as part of Wales Climate Week to open up conversations beyond the main week, support community dialogue on climate change and enable people across Wales to have their voices heard on topics that impact us all. Wales Climate Week 2025 will take…

A new initiative fronted by TV personality Brenda Edwards, launched by Specsavers with advice and guidance from Glaucoma UK, hopes to prevent sight loss in people from African-Caribbean communities, who have an up to four times increased risk of developing the condition and may develop it earlier in life. Dubbed The Auntie Army, it calls on self-appointed ‘aunties’ to talk their friends, family and other loved ones into an eye test and identify glaucoma before it causes avoidable vision loss. The new movement comes as research commissioned by Specsavers reveals that adults from African-Caribbean backgrounds in Wales are over two-thirds…

ONE of Wales’s best-performing schools is set to showcase its focus on student wellbeing, inclusive learning, and the transition from primary to secondary education. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay will open its doors to prospective learners and their families on Tuesday September 30 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Visitors will have the chance to explore the school’s outstanding facilities, meet dedicated staff, hear from current pupils, and gain a real sense of the warm and welcoming community at Eirias. Headteacher Zoe Evans will deliver talks at 5pm and 6.30pm in the school hall. She said: “We are very proud of the…

Green Man Festival, Wales’ largest music, science and arts festival, will return to the heart of Wales’ breathtaking Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 20th – 23rd August 2026, with all tickets on sale from 10am this coming Saturday (27th September 2025). First details of the festival’s  2026 lineup will be announced early next year. All tickets for Green Man 2026 are expected to sell at record speeds, with Green Man 2025 sold out in less than 60 minutes. There will not be another ticket release for Green Man 2026, so this is the only chance to buy a ticket. Tickets will…

Tesco has announced that its Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, developed in partnership with the British Nutrition Foundation, is to be expanded for another year to reach even more schools across the UK. For the whole of the next academic year (2025/2026), free fruit and veg from local Tesco stores will give children in more than 500 schools a nutritious boost that they might not ordinarily get. The Tesco Fruit & Veg for Schools programme launched in September 2024 as part of the supermarket’s Stronger Starts funding and community support for children. 30 schools across Wales has taken part in…

Techniquest in Cardiff Bay is getting ready for a frightfully fun October, with a packed programme of spooky science and family-friendly activities running through half-term and beyond. The science discovery centre, known for making STEM both fun and educational, has something for everyone this autumn, from families with little ones to adults looking for a unique night out. Half-term highlights From now until 18 December, visitors can enjoy seasonal shows and workshops, including: Ghoul School in the live science theatre Magic of Science workshop in the lab Little Bear in the Planetarium, designed especially for under-7s And for the grown-ups,…

Emmy Award-winning actor Matthew Rhys will return to the Welsh stage for the first time in 22 years this November, starring in Playing Burton, an acclaimed one-man play about legendary Hollywood star Richard Burton. The production, written by Mark Jenkins and directed by Tony Award-winner Bartlett Sher, will be performed at Swansea Grand Theatre on Sunday 24 and Monday 25 November. Playing Burton offers a powerful and intimate portrait of Richard Burton’s life, tracing his journey from a poverty-stricken childhood in the South Wales Valleys to international stardom. The play explores his extraordinary career, his passionate and stormy relationship with…

The latest designs for Milford Haven’s new Public Transport Interchange – which will transform the existing railway station – will be on show at a public drop in session this month. Detailed designs are in progress for the project that will allow for smoother, better connected journeys and improve rail connectivity to the town, and Pembrokeshire as a whole. The public drop in will be held on Tuesday, 30th September, 10am to 6pm at the Church of the Holy Spirit, Court Rise, Hakin. You will be able to view the latest designs, ask questions and share feedback with the project…

The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, has wrapped up a record-breaking summer that marked its 10th anniversary – but the fun isn’t over. Cold water swims return this winter, giving visitors the chance to take the plunge in the iconic outdoor pools once again. Nearly 100,000 people enjoyed swims and family sessions at the Pontypridd attraction since Easter, and with water temperatures now lowered to 14 degrees, the winter sessions are set to continue the momentum. In August 2015, it re-opened its doors to the public following a £6.3million renovation of the original Art Deco Lido that has stood…

Five Welsh-made films have achieved remarkable success on the international festival circuit this year, demonstrating Wales’ growing reputation as a world-class filming destination. Brides, a coming-of-age film co-produced by Cardiff-based ieie Productions, opens in UK cinemas today [Friday, September 26] following festival acclaim at Sundance, Toronto International Film Festival Next Wave, FilmFest München and Edinburgh International Film Festival. The film, which tells the story of two disillusioned teenagers who leave their troubled lives in the UK for a life-changing journey to the Syrian border, was also selected for the prestigious BFI and British Council ‘GREAT 8’ showcase at Cannes Market…