Author: Rhys Gregory

A consultation which invites members of the public to have their say on existing skateboard parks in Cardiff, is still available to complete online. Cardiff Council Parks Department are currently undertaking an assessment of skateboard parks across the city and have launched the Skateboard Park Consultation for people to have their say. As part of the assessment, the Parks Department will be reviewing how the skateboard community currently use the skateboard parks and public spaces. This will assist the team to improve or replace existing sites, identify new locations, and plan design over the forthcoming years. Cardiff Council Parks Department…

Seven north Wales community projects have been awarded a share of over £568,000 in funding by the Welsh Government. The Community Facilities Programme funds well-used amenities to improve sustainability, providing opportunities for local people as part of their day-to-day lives. The latest awardees up to £250,000 are: Canolfan Glanhwfa Cyf, Angelsey – £250,000 towards completely refurbishing the Chapel and creating a community hub. Enbarr Foundation, Flintshire – £237,000 towards resurrecting the John Summers Building in Sealand (Old Steelworks) to enable the local community to access employment opportunities. The latest smaller fund awardees (up to £25,000) are: Prestatyn Men’s Shed, Denbighshire…

Seventeen local community projects have been awarded a share of over £1.2m in funding by the Welsh Government. The Community Facilities Programme funds well-used amenities to improve sustainability, providing opportunities for local people as part of their day-to-day lives. The latest awardees up to £250,000 are: Parochial Church Council Parish of Llandyfodwg and Cwmogwr, Bridgend – £153,000 towards providing a community hub with modern facilities. Cymer Afan Community Library, Neath Port Talbot – £163,000 towards refurbishing the community library, including a children’s area. Bethel Community Church Trust, Newport – £249,000 towards expanding building capacity to accommodate more community projects. The…

A Welsh Government and EU-funded project has delivered a significant boost to the food and drink industry in Wales, helping it develop hundreds of new products and create new jobs. The news comes on the second day of the return of Wales’ major food and drink event, BlasCymru/TasteWales, which is taking place in Newport. Project HELIX, which began in 2016, is a pan-Wales initiative delivered by Food Innovation Wales, a partnership of three food centres based in Anglesey, Ceredigion and Cardiff. It supports Welsh companies to develop innovative products from concept, design, development and manufacture, through to the consumer’s shopping…

Bereavement is something that will touch us all at some point in our lives, working with charities and third sector organisations a new National Framework for the Delivery of Bereavement Care in Wales has been developed, underpinned by a £1m support grant. The plan has also crucially received input from those who have experienced bereavement. Bereavement care supports people through the emotional, physical and mental impact of grief. The new framework sets out the support people should expect to receive if they are facing or have experienced a bereavement. The National Bereavement Steering Group, which includes a number of charity…

When you want to undertake some work on your home, you may want to consider how you can get rid of any waste safely and efficiently. One of the options that might be available to you can be the use of a skip. These can be provided by an external company, or even by any builders who you choose to complete works on your behalf. The use of a skip can have a number of benefits on the space you have to work in, reducing hazards in the area, and even on other costs associated with your project. Initial Cost…

When Nick Kyrgios burst on to the scene in 2014, making the headlines as he reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon as a teenager, beating the likes of then World No. 1 Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet along the way, before reaching the last eight of the Australian Open the following year, many were deeming the Australian to be the next big thing in tennis. Victories over Roger Federer, Nadal and Novak Djokovic on his first attempt is an incredibly rare feat and it was testament to his star quality. However, things haven’t exactly worked out for Kyrgios and he is…

Gambling throughout Wales and the rest of the UK has seen a massive increase in popularity throughout the last 20 months. You might assume that the country being in lockdown and the closure of land-based casinos and betting shops would have put a halt on many people’s betting habits however; figures so far show that the opposite is very much the case. The Increased Popularity of Online Gambling Numerous gambling platforms have reported record numbers of signups and revenue for the latter part of 2020 and the start of 2021. There are many different reasons why this would be, but…

A luxurious life that sustains financial stability is every person’s dream. In today’s capitalistic world, having a strong financial background means having a stable social standing. From good education to a healthy lifestyle, better living conditions, and enjoying the luxuries of life, everything asks for money. If you can sustain your lifestyle with your earnings, then you have nothing to worry about. But if you can not pay for your needs and wants through your own earnings, you ask people for financial help – a little thing called debt. A temporary or a one-time debt is nothing to worry about…

Team morale will greatly benefit the employee, their employer, and the company at large. A boost in morale will undoubtably prompt a boost in productivity, and a boost in productivity will be seen in a boost in profits. The dreaded app Glassdoor has made it easy for employees and potential employees to express their satisfaction – or dissatisfaction – with a company, making it harder for employees to overlook the happiness of their staff. It aids everyone to make sure your staff are satisfied in their work. Read on for tips on how to keep your employees’ morale high in…