Author: Rhys Gregory

If you’ve been looking for things to do during the upcoming Easter school holidays across Monmouthshire then look no further, MonLife has the answer – a whole programme of activities and events to keep even children of all ages (and their parents) entertained. MonLife Learning has hatched some plans for free family fun between 11am and 3pm at Monmouth’s Shire Hall (Monday11th April), Chepstow Drill Hall (Thursday 21st April) and Abergavenny Museum (Friday 22nd April). The ever-popular Monmouthshire Games (TMG) returns from Monday 11th – Thursday 14th April, and Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd April. It’s a chance to learn…

Three schools, a care home and a crematorium in Newport will be among the first buildings to have solar rooftop panels installed as part of Welsh Government support to expand community owned renewable energy in Wales. The panels, which will produce two megawatts of electricity, will be installed by solar cooperative Egni, after being awarded nearly £2.35m in funding. Wales’ drive towards local ownership of renewable energy is in response to the climate emergency and comes amid concerns of escalating living costs and global energy security. The project overall is projected to save 3,700 tonnes of carbon and realise significant…

Urgent medical and health advice is now available across Wales 24 hours a day, seven days a week following the successful rollout of the 111 helpline. The service, which is run by the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust, and can be accessed online at 111.wales.nhs.uk or by telephone by calling 111, will give people up-to-date health advice and guidance on which NHS service is right for them. The NHS 111 Wales website includes more than 65 symptom checkers and information about local services, and should be everyone’s first port of call before making a phone call. But if your health…

Data breaches have occurred for many years, but even more increasingly over the past couple of years and, in particular, since the COVID-19 pandemic. In this article, we’re going to talk about how data breaches are affecting people who donate to charities. The problem with being involved with a data breach is the impact it can have on your life and, in particular, on your finances, which can be a huge concern. Despite their giving nature, charities are by no means exempt from these breaches of data. If you have been involved with a charity data breach, you can claim…

The first trip with a baby is always exciting for both the baby and parents. All the more so if it’s a flight on a plane. And no matter how exciting and magical this very first journey may seem to your baby, parents should prepare for it in advance. A long flight for a child means forced restrictions in movement and often discomfort during takeoff and landing due to pressure fluctuations. There are a few simple tips to make the flight more comfortable for both the child and those around them. At what age can I take my baby on…

Global stocks led the way higher in the markets for the seventh time in the previous eight sessions, despite the Fed’s rate rise. Progress in the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations and remarks on the economy by the US Federal Reserve all contributed to the uptick in sentiments. Nifty climbed 1.8 percent or 302 points to 17,276 points, while the Sensex surged 1.82 percent or 1,033 points to 57,875 points. A total of roughly 9 percent has been gained by both the Sensex and the Nifty since March 7. Among other worldwide markets, the Heng Seng Index jumped 4%, the Nikkei Index…

The full line-up for DEPOT in the Castle has now been announced. Last year, English singer-songwriter Rag ’n’ Bone Man was announced as the festival headliner. Now, organisers have revealed the full festival line up, and it promises to be a date to remember. Established favourites Faithless, Melanie C and Toploader will appear alongside breakthrough acts Lola Young, Alfie Templeman, Gracey at Cardiff Castle on 9th July 2022. DEPOT’s infamous Bingo Lingo caller Ian Davies will also be joining the line up to compère the day. This is the fifth year of the homegrown Cardiff festival. Based in the iconic surroundings…

Welsh business leaders can soon complete a tailor-made qualification in environmental management, to help make the nation greener. The COP26 climate-change summit showed that businesses worldwide have a huge part to play in working together to protect our planet. With this in mind, South-Wales training-provider ACT has designed a bespoke qualification with a focus on environmental management, to help combat the urgent environmental threats facing the Earth. The Welsh Government has also set ambitious green targets for firms. The Higher Apprenticeship in Management with a focus on Environmental Management is aimed at business leaders across Wales, who are taking on…

On 5th of May this year, the Wales Coast Path will celebrate 10 years since its official launch in 2012. And in the first of a series of celebrations to mark the anniversary during 2022, Wales Coast Path has partnered with Cadw and writer Deiniol Tegid — a self-proclaimed Wales Coast Path walking enthusiast — to create a series of 20 bespoke itineraries. Combining the Path’s 870-mile-long offering with visits to some of the country’s most iconic castles and historic sites, the itineraries will provide the people of Wales — and beyond — with an opportunity to discover the Welsh coast anew,…

A West Wales advocacy charity has hailed the services provided by community interest company RCS, naming it one of the reasons it has been able to retain staff and expand during the pandemic. Advocacy West Wales (AWW) saw an increase in demand for its resources once Covid hit, and due to the additional demand as well as a planned merger, the team has doubled from 12 to 24 over the last 2 years. The organisation, which provides independent advocacy support to those with needs for care and support, including mental health issues, within Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, and Ceredigion, faced the challenge…