Author: Rhys Gregory

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has launched a grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterprise, Tourism & Sport (SETS) Capital Grant will support applicants in carrying out building and infrastructure work, and making large purchases to help them expand their existing services and activities. After talking to a range of businesses and groups, the Council has committed £250,000 to the programme over the coming financial year and awards of up to £25,000 are being made available. “The Council recognises there’s a definite need to support all types…

Improvement works to refurbish one of Cardiff’s play areas has begun this month. Llandaff Fields Play area will be undertaking improvements to the play area from October 2021. All the current play equipment in the play area will remain open for the majority of the works. Earlier this year, Cardiff Parks Department invited schools from across the city to provide their thoughts and ideas on how the play area could be developed. Pupils from Creigiau Primary School, Kitchener Primary School, Millbank Primary School, Severn Primary School, St Cuthbert’s Primary, St David’s Primary School, St Monica’s Primary School as well as…

The central role older people play in communities will be recognised as Wales becomes age friendly, Julie Morgan, the Deputy Minister for Social Services has announced. The Welsh Government has today [Thursday 7th October] launched Age Friendly Wales: Our Strategy for an Ageing Society. The strategy sets out how people of all ages will be supported to live and age well and challenges the way we think and feel about ageing. Age Friendly Wales will work across the government to address a wide range of factors that influence how we age from health, social care and transport systems to the…

They say your home should be your castle, so why not offer it the same level of security as one? Sure, you may not be able to dig moats, raise 5-floor tall walls or get yourself a fleet of knights in metal armours, but 2021 has some more convenient security systems that you can set up to make your home feel safe. The UK police department states that homes with little to no security systems in place are five times more likely to be targeted by burglars, which causes not only financial stress but also emotional distress. After all, your…

There will be numerous expert opinions and suggestions listed on many online forums giving guidance on why and when you should either install, refurbish, replace or change the boiler in your house. The best reasons will always be why you, as the homeowner and affected party, feel the boiler in your home needs to be changed or replaced. Boilers last for several years from the time they are installed. However, over time and due to constant wear and tear, boilers can lose their efficacy and begin to operate defectively. Invariably, you get to know when it is time to replace…

Do you make your bed every morning, or are you one of the many people who don’t? The results of a recent survey show that only 27% of people make their bed.  However, did you know, that tucking in your well-fitted sheets and spending more time smoothening your Mela silk duvet cover makes you happier and more productive? If you’re still not convinced that making your bed can help you conquer the world, here are six more reasons you shouldn’t leave your bedding in a ball in the morning. 1. You’ll Start Your Day on the Right Foot Making your bed…

Unarguably, MacBooks or any other Apple product is one of the precious and most significant investments one makes in their life. So, why not preserve it with everything possible? If you mustered up your courage and invested your hard-earned money in a plush and latest MacBook recently, here are some effective ways to maintain it well forever. Besides this technical advice crafted only for you, it’s significant that you keep up with other possible security measures too. Minor changes in your machine usage practices are likely to bring a significant difference. Here’s how to do so. Check if your MacBook’s…

Preparing for retirement can be challenging. It is often hard to know exactly how much you should save to live as comfortably as possible after retirement. There are many ways to ensure that you have enough money to live the lifestyle you want when you retire, but it will require a lot of planning and forethought to be effective. Ideally, you will have a diverse investment portfolio to fall back on, along with plenty of savings and a generous pension allowance benefit. It can also help to take out different kinds of insurance and get financial advice on how best…

It is abundantly clear that over the last 25 years, Cardiff has undergone some tremendous changes. From the impressive Principality Stadium to the Millennium Centre, the city is covered in cranes that each year push Cardiff into the future. Yet, have there been any futuristic projects that never came to life? Can you remember any of them? Here are five of the most impressive projects planned for Cardiff that have never been realized- you’re in for a surprise. Bay Pointe Bringing New York to Cardiff. That was the plan of the 2,400-flat development. Three gigantic buildings, with one that had…

Eye tests help know if your eyesight is good, how bad your vision has deteriorated or if you have an underlying eye disease. By regularly getting your eyes tested and buy online glasses, you can know the condition of your eyes. Most of the time, you go for an eye test, you get similar results. There is little to no change in your eye prescription, and you may or may not change your glasses. This verdict is good. However, it doesn’t stay the same always. Eye Test Detects Underlying Diseases Eyesight deteriorates as you age. As you are closing your…