Author: Rhys Gregory

Four more Local Area Coordinators have been recruited meaning the network can now offer support to all communities in Swansea. Local Area Coordination has been a huge success since it was first initiated by Swansea Council in three wards in the city in 2015. The Coordinators work with communities and individuals to support those facing challenges so that their position does not escalate to the point where health or social service intervention is needed. The team was also at the forefront of the council’s response to the coronavirus pandemic by supporting people impacted by the virus and lockdowns and encouraging…

RUNNERS and spectators took to the streets of Swansea on Sunday for the Admiral Swansea Bay 10k – with a colourful 1980s theme. Around 4,000 runners took centre stage for what is one of the top events of its kind in the UK. The event was voted Best 10k in Wales in the 2019 Running Awards. As well as the main 10k event, there were also 1k and 3k races for juniors plus a 10k wheelchair race. The 40th anniversary staging of the annual race took place between St Helen’s and Mumbles – and the 80s theme saw fancy dress and…

A modern ‘changing place’ with facilities for people with disabilities, refurbished public toilets and access improvements are on their way to the Aberavon Seafront’s popular Aqua Splash attraction. It follows a decision to accept a £120,000 funding offer from the Welsh Government’s Brilliant Basics Scheme to carry out the Aberavon Changing Place Project by Neath Port Talbot Council’s Regeneration and Sustainable Development Cabinet Board. Neath Port Talbot Council is providing £40,000 match funding for the project. Brilliant Basics is a new Wales wide fund that will support public, third sector and not for profit organisations to deliver basic small scale…

Bridgend County Borough Council is developing an innovative demonstration project focused on the creation of low carbon communities and local energy markets. The Low Carbon Communities Initiative aims to see how locally generated renewable electricity produced as a result of solar power can potentially be shared with other homes nearby. The local authority is working closely alongside a number of energy companies on the scheme – Challoch Energy, Nuvision Energy (Wales) Ltd and Passiv UK. It involves fitting solar panels or a solar-based ventilation system to a small number of houses in South Cornelly. In addition, batteries will be installed…

Cardiff Council leader, Cllr Huw Thomas, has thanked residents who turned out to show their support for Bute Park after thousands of pounds of damage was caused by vandals. Cllr Thomas said: “It was really heart-warming to see so many people come out to show their support for the park, and for all the work our parks teams and our volunteers do every day, making it the beautiful, green, jewel in Cardiff’s crown. “Following the serious vandalism committed there, Cardiff Council parks teams have been working hard to make safe and repair the damage while working with the police and…

More than £66 million is being made available by the Welsh Government to continue delivering positive environmental outcomes for Wales, a key part of maximising the protective power of nature through farming. Rural Affairs Minister Lesley Griffiths has announced the Glastir Advanced, Commons and Organic contracts are being extended until December 2023. The Minister also says it is the intention for the Basic Payment Scheme to continue until 2023, subject to the UK Government’s comprehensive spending review. Over 1.3m hectares of Welsh agricultural land come under a Glastir contract and the continuation of the scheme ensures priority sites and areas…

If there is one body organ that is always exposed to many external factors, that would be the skin. The skin is what makes us feel different senses such as temperature, pressure, and pain. It is rich in nerve endings that send signals to our brain. It is the largest organ in the body; skin covers our internal organs to protect us from many elements such as microbes, extreme temperature, and potential infections. It serves as our first layer of defence, and it is often a good indicator concerning our general health. One skin condition that is common to many…

According to statistics, the generation born in the 1960s and 1980s is much more literate than today’s youth. Of course, education is much more easier now, cause we can find a help online, for example we can write edit my essay in Google. The fact is that the lives of modern children and adolescents are confidently filled with new technology – computers, laptops, tablets, iPhones. Such gadgets not only take away the lion’s share of time needed by children for quality education, but, unfortunately, also contribute to degradation. Today’s children learn to type before writing with a pen, read very…

An online casino bonus is one of the most powerful tools in a casino’s marketing arsenal. On the one hand, casinos use promotions to attract new players to register and retain existing players. Conversely, punters get free perks from the house to use on games and improve their chances of winning. On the surface, these offers have no downsides and represent a win-win for both parties. However, most inexperienced players often don’t understand the underlying terms and conditions of these offers. Since online casinos operate as businesses first and foremost, it makes no sense to give away free cash and…

Wales’ leading homelessness charity, Llamau, have announced the exciting news that Welsh radio and television presenter Jason Mohammad will be hosting the charity’s annual fundraising event, Sleep Out, on Friday 15th October 2021. Sleep Out is a challenge event where participants are encouraged to sleep outdoors for the night and has been organised by Llamau for more than a decade. It continues to be one of the charity’s leading fundraising events, bringing in life changing funds to support young people and women experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Wales. The Covid-19 pandemic put a stop to all mass participation…