Author: Rhys Gregory

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has agreed for the Council to ensure all of its contracted adult independent social care workers, as well as all direct payment recipients, will be paid at least the Real Living Wage by December this year. At their meeting on Monday, October 4, Cabinet Members agreed with the recommendations of a report, to help independent sector social care providers in Rhondda Cynon Taf access Welsh Government funding that is available to provide the Real Living Wage. This will apply to care workers in older people residential and nursing care, supported living, extra care and home…

A 10-year strategy to boost the number of children and young people learning through the medium of Welsh in Cardiff schools has been revealed by Cardiff Council. The strategy, designed to help Welsh Government realise its target of having one million Welsh speakers in Wales by 2050, will now go to public consultation before being submitted to Welsh Government for approval in January 2022. A key target set by Welsh Government is for Cardiff to ensure that 25-29% of Year 1 learners are educated through the medium of Welsh by 2032. Currently 18% of Year 1 leaners are taught…

Recommendations to progress plans for a new Cathays High School will be put to Cardiff Council’s Cabinet when it meets later this month. A report outlining the proposals, also summarises the findings of consultation that followed the Public Statutory Notice approved by Cabinet in June 2021. If progressed, the new school would be delivered as a priority scheme which looks to address those schools identified as in poor condition, with major defects, suitability issues or nearing the end of their operational life. Representing a significant investment in the local area, the scheme would provide enhanced facilities at the site, available…

Cardiff Riding School has received a boost in funding to provide a new and improved outdoor school for riders. The project will be funded by Cardiff Council and Friends of Cardiff Riding School – who have donated £27,000 to the works, which will begin on Monday, October 11. The outdoor school at Cardiff Riding School, based at Pontcanna Fields, has been fully closed since 2018. Facilities were significantly reduced from 2013 when the school started falling into disrepair. However, outdoor riding options are set to resume before the end of November when improvement works at the school are completed. Set…

People in Wales must show a Covid Pass or demonstrate their Covid status to enter nightclubs and attend large events from today (7am Monday 11thOctober 2021). The introduction of the Covid Pass builds on the measures in place to help to keep Wales safe and open during the pandemic. Cases of coronavirus continue to be high across Wales, especially among younger adults. The law is changing today so all adults over-18 will need to show an NHS Covid Pass or a negative Covid test to enter certain premises: Nightclubs and similar venues; Indoor, non-seated events for more than 500 people;…

Are slot machines your game of choice when visiting online casinos? Can’t get enough of all the cool graphics and animations, the realistic sounds and the entire immersive vibe that they manage to create? If so, you’re going to want to check out this list. Here’s a look at some of the most interesting slot games online right now, giving you quite a few to work your way through. These could end up being your new favourites. Big Bass Bonanza Big Bass Bonanza is perfect for those who love fishing, and even if you don’t, this one still has tons…

As you probably know, we commonly turn to social games when we need to have fun or relax after a long day. These games are carefree, intriguing, and engaging, so they offer everything we need to unwind. However, many people disagree on the meaning of the adjective “social” in the phrase “social gaming.” Some people think this term coincides with games available on social media platforms, while others connect it with being social and playing games with other people face-to-face. To make things clear, we’ve decided to dig deeper into the definition of social gaming. If you want to learn…

The 2020-21 coronavirus lockdowns caused a major shift in people’s lives. In a matter of a few short weeks, the UK public was forced to adjust to a new normal that consisted of social distancing and staying inside their homes for many weeks on end. While these periods were challenging in many ways, it also created unique opportunities for people to start new hobbies. Below are some of the most common lockdown hobbies that many are still doing to this day. Baking Who doesn’t love a good old-fashioned homemade cake? While baking has always been a common pastime, more people…

An investment portfolio of 99 pubs in Wales has been put on the market by SA Brain & Co. Comprising 93 freehold and 6 long leasehold properties, the full portfolio is let to Marston’s Estates Ltd on 25-year leases. Real estate advisor Avison Young has been instructed by Cardiff based SA Brain & Co to sell the investment interest, which comprises fully occupied properties in a range of locations in and around Cardiff, Newport and Swansea with clusters also in West, Mid and North Wales. The package is split between managed and tenanted outlets, with a mix of town and…

Businesses need assistance to attract skilled candidates following the end of the furlough scheme, says Chambers Wales. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, more commonly known as furlough, came to an end on September 30 with nearly one million workers still benefiting from the support. At its peak the scheme helped pay the wages of 11.6 million employees across the UK, including 300,000 in Wales. Following the end of furlough, businesses could bring back employees to full or part-time work on agreed terms and conditions or end their employment. However, in certain sectors such as hospitality and logistics, some employees have…