Author: Rhys Gregory

EYE Cymru is a revolutionary immersive event series bringing together pioneering laser art, music and nature at iconic locations across Wales. Cardiff will play host to its international premiere at Cardiff Castle on 14th October 2021; EYE Cymru will run continuously until 31st October 2021, with live performances on the weekends featuring the headline artists. Created in partnership with the Welsh Government and Visit Wales, EYE Cymru is set to become a landmark feature of the UK arts and festival scene, with events being planned across Wales throughout 2022 and 2023. The EYE Project collective also plans a residency at…

Surface Pattern Design student from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has started a coveted paid internship with iconic car manufacturer Rolls-Royce. Rebecca Davies, 23, gets to spend 13 months as part of the company’s exclusive eight-strong design team, which is based between Goodwood and Munich. Rebecca is studying for an MDes degree in Surface Pattern Design, specialising in Textiles for Fashion. The course is based at the University’s Swansea College of Art, Dynevor campus. Once Rebecca completes her internship, she will graduate with a Master of Design degree in Surface Pattern Design: Textiles for Fashion. To win the…

Dr Chris Martin becomes the new chair of Life Sciences Hub Wales. He succeeds Professor Sir Mansel Aylward who is stepping down from the role of chair but will continue as a non-executive director on the board. Dr Martin has been the vice chair of the organisation since 2017 and has been interim chair for the last 18 months. He is also deputy chair of the Bevan Commission, an internationally renowned Welsh health and care think tank. Eluned Morgan, Minister for Health and Social Services, welcomed the appointment saying: “I am delighted that Dr Martin is taking up the substantive…

Dobbies, the UK’s leading garden centre retailer, has announced the winners of its first-ever ‘Not Your Average Gardener’ awards. Judged by gardener, journalist and Dobbies’ podcast host Louise Midgley, and Dobbies’ Horticultural Director, Marcus Eyles, the duo has found a gardening star in Llanelli who will receive a £250 Giftcard to spend on gardening plants and tools in the Swansea store as well as a consultation with one of the judges. With the aim to find the best and most dedicated gardeners from Wales and beyond, the awards showcase those with creativity, commitment and passion for gardening. Kylie Walker (45)…

Red Dragon Pubs, a new pub company for Wales, has been officially launched at The Aubrey Arms, in Swansea – the first pub under its ownership. Since it bought The Aubrey, Red Dragon Pubs has added seven more venues to its portfolio in the Swansea and Gwent Valleys, with plans to open four more pubs by the end of October. Red Dragon Pubs is the brainchild of founder James Hunt, a serial entrepreneur, and a group of investors who admire and believe in the Welsh pub scene.  The company aims to buy and invest in pubs across South Wales, James…

A number of local sports clubs around Swansea can now claim new grants of up to £1,500 to help the city out of the pandemic. Swansea Council has this week launched the offer for clubs and associations that either self-manage their council pitches or lease grounds from the council. It will help clubs used by thousands of local residents as they look to bounce back from the difficulties of the past 18 months. The council has already waived permit fees for clubs that hire council pitches but do not manage the grounds. The new grants will be administered by sport and…

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai (GLLM) has appointed North Wales based READ Construction to build a brand new Sport Science training facility at the Coleg Menai campus in Llangefni. The £6.3m state-of-the-art project includes a brand new sports hall, large gym, changing facilities, 7 Sport Science classrooms, Sports Biometrics laboratories, staff rooms and  equipment storage. The contract award is the latest key milestone for the Grŵp’s extensive strategic development programme across its estate. Aled Jones-Griffiths, Coleg Menai & Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Principal said: “This is another big step towards creating a regionally important education & training hub at Llangefni. It will bring the…

The Pembrokeshire County Council Customer Service Centre at North Wing, County Hall, Haverfordwest is to re-open next month on an appointment-only basis. The Council’s Customer Service Centres (CSC) have been closed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic since March 2020. With limited resources available, CSC staff were redeployed to the Test, Trace and Protect team as part of the Covid-19 response. That important work continues but is now possible to release some staff and North Wing Customer Service Centre will re-open on Monday September 6th for those who have received appointments for housing-related matters. Customers who arrive in person…

Road Safety Wales has issued a warning over the use of privately-owned e-scooters, reminding people it is illegal to use them on public roads, pavements or cycle paths. It comes as trials of rental e-scooters are taking place in some parts of England. An electric scooter – or e-scooter – is similar to a two-wheeled manual scooter, except it is propelled by a motor. The organisation has issued advice to anyone considering purchasing or using an e-scooter in Wales – that they risk being issued with a £300 fine, six penalty points on their driving licence and having the e-scooter…

Aldi has revealed more details around its proposals for a new food store development in Porthcawl. The supermarket chain is preparing a planning application for a two acre site on the north side of Salt Lake in Porthcawl. Ahead of the submission of the application, people are being invited to have their say by completing a questionnaire. A formal Pre-Application Consultation submission has also been made to Bridgend County Borough Council which seeks comments of statutory bodies such as the highways authority. In a leaflet delivered to residents in Porthcawl, Aldi says the new store will help to keep spending…