Author: Rhys Gregory

The inaugural Cambrian Mountains Food, Drink and Craft Fair has been hailed a great success as visitors from across the UK discovered more than just the Elan Valley reservoirs last weekend. Located beneath the towering Caban Coch dam wall and safely tucked away in the Elan Valley Visitor Centre, 12 members of the Cambrian Mountains Local Produce Network set up a mouth-watering selection of their locally made and inspired produce. With nearly 250 visitors through the door, and with a real buzz around the occasion, encouragingly many are now asking when the next event will be. Nearly all the producers…

A green era has dawned at Morriston Hospital which has gone live with its own full-scale solar farm. The £5.9 million development, the first in the UK to be directly wired to an acute hospital, is the latest in a series of environmental improvements across Swansea Bay, with more to follow in the months ahead. Commissioning work on the 10,000-panel solar farm at Brynwhillach Farm was completed earlier this month and the electricity began flowing along a 3km private wire to the hospital last week. The 4MW farm will supply almost a quarter of Morriston’s power, cutting the electricity bill…

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s Institute of Management and Health has recently hosted its third annual Young Hoteliers and Hospitality Conference at the Swansea Stadium. The event was hosted by the University’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management (SoHaTM) and attracted 230 students from schools and colleges from across South Wales. John Howells, Academic Director (SoHaTM) said: “We use this annual conference to inspire people for a career in hospitality and tourism, and to provide an understanding of the possibilities within both industries.” The conference was also an opportunity to showcase what’s on offer within the University, and…

Businesses and organisations from across Wales have been recognised for their excellent standards of HR and people development practices with the announcement of the shortlist for the CIPD Wales Awards 2021. The CIPD, the professional body for HR and the people development, will celebrate the cream of the crop of the thousands of individuals in HR and the people profession across Wales at its annual awards ceremony. This year’s awards will take place virtually on Thursday 25th November. Returning for the fourth time after an absence last year because of the pandemic, 36 companies, teams and individuals have been shortlisted…

Les Misérables and The Phantom Of The Opera star John Owen-Jones will be joining fellow Welsh West End singing sensation Lucie Jones to celebrate the festive season in style at her exclusive December concerts. John – who has starred to great acclaim as both Jean Valjean and The Phantom – will appear at the Lucie Jones at Christmasconcerts at St David’s Hall, Cardiff, and at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London. The intimate and exclusive shows will feature Lucie, who is currently playing Jenna Hunterson on the UK tour of Waitress, and John performing all their favourite Christmas songs and showtunes, accompanied…

s the UK prepares for the clocks to go back one hour on Sunday 31st October, sleep expert April Mayerfrom Amerisleep reveals how to adjust your body and routine to cope with the change in sleeping patterns. What happens to our bodies when the clock changes, and we miss an hour of sleep? While it may not sound like much, losing an hour’s sleep is often unpleasant. If you don’t take steps to minimize the effect, it can take a few days or even around a week to get your sleep schedule back on track. Mild sleep deprivation is also linked to greater caloric consumption,…

With the darker nights approaching as the clocks go back this weekend (October 31) and the commence of rutting season, the most difficult time of year to be driving has begun. Statistics from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents revealed that 40% of all collisions occur in the darkness and the road safety organization – GEM Motorists Assist – warns the coming weeks will see a significant rise in the risk of collisions with deer. With that being said, the private number plate supplier click4reg wanted to give their expert tips on how to drive safely in the…

Millions of pounds have been awarded this week to Pembrokeshire to support the regeneration of its town centres. Pembrokeshire County Council has welcomed the Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcement that its grant application to the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund has been successful. The Council has been awarded £17.7m to support the economic development of Haverfordwest, and a share of £19.9m to support its regeneration work at South Quay in Pembroke. The two grant awards are the biggest of ten schemes receiving LUF funding in Wales. Both schemes sit within the Council’s wider regeneration strategy for Pembrokeshire. Cllr Paul Miller, Cabinet…

Residents in Bridgend County Borough are reminded to stay safe this week as celebrations for Halloween and Bonfire night get underway. A number of events are being held across the county borough in the coming week to celebrate the autumnal festivities with fireworks displays and parties put on by local organisations, town and community councils. The Shared Regulatory Service (SRS), which provides public protection, environmental health and licensing services for Bridgend, Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan councils, has recorded a podcast focusing on Halloween safety as well as a guide for businesses wishing to stage fireworks displays. The SRS is also…

New outdoor play facilities in the Bedwas and Trethomas areas of Caerphilly are already proving to be a hit with children and young people. The children’s play area at Bryn Park received new equipment, as well as the installation of a multi-use games area (MUGA).  The new facilities were funded as part of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) programme and thanks to an additional contribution of £20,000 from Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Community Council. Local resident Michelle Bridges and her twins Amber and Faith are already making great use of the new play area.  Michelle said…