Author: Rhys Gregory

CARDIAC patients in North Wales are trialling innovative new technology that allows clinicians to monitor their health and recovery via mobile phone. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has teamed-up with healthtech company Huma to assess whether people with heart problems can be supported in their homes using an app that reports on their condition. The pilot programme has been funded by Welsh Government, and Huma’s revolutionary application means any changes in the patient’s health or response to medication could be identified sooner. The technology allows people to record their symptoms and vital signs, such as weight and blood pressure, which…

The Awards are held every 2 to 3 years by the Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations (CAVO) to celebrate the hard-working volunteers across Ceredigion. The closing date for entry of nominations is the 16th August 2021. There are five award categories which recognise individual, group and young volunteers. The categories are Tried Something New Award, Young Shining Star, Kind Beyond Words, Working together and Volunteer Coordinator of the Year. To nominate somebody for an award visit cavo.org.uk/volunteering or contact CAVO at [email protected] or call 01570 423 232. Winners will be announced on the 5th October 2021. As the County Voluntary…

A new Macmillan Information and Support Centre has opened at the entrance to Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest to help those looking for advice and support about cancer. The Centre has been officially opened by 10-year-old Ethan Llewelyn-Dimon, from Whitland. He recently raised a staggering £3,600 for Macmillan Cancer Support Wales by growing his hair to make a wig for the Little Princess Trust. Ethan’s family has been affected by cancer twice. His aunty Jo and mamgu had cancer. Sadly he never got to meet his aunty, as she passed away before he was born. Thankfully…

Tesco community champion at Llandrindod Wells, Jayne Griffiths, has been donating fresh fruit and veg to local children and families to highlight the supermarket’s new Buy One to Help a Child scheme. Last week, Jayne supported teachers and pupils at Trefonen C of E Primary School in Trefonen with donations of tasty fruit and veg in support of a special anti-social behaviour awareness course run by the local police. She is also organising fruit donations to the local HAF programme of summer activities, and to the Credu Big Weekend for young carers in Llandinam. The new Buy One to Help…

The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that Albert Stuivenberg has left his position as the Assistant Coach to the Cymru Men’s National team. He will now concentrate full time on his coaching responsibilities at Arsenal. The Dutchman joined the Cymru coaching set up in 2017 after being appointed by Ryan Giggs. They had previously worked together at Manchester United. Stuivenberg was part of the coaching team that won the UEFA Nations League group and qualified for UEFA EURO 2020. Cymru reached the Round of 16 at the tournament. “It has been an honour to be part of the coaching…

As the UNESCO World Heritage Committee convenes in in Fuzhou, China and virtually  on-line for the first time in its history,  the decision on whether the bid for the slate landscape of north-west Wales  will be  awarded World Heritage Site Status will be made this week.  If accepted, the landscape will earn its place as the fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wales. Deputy Minister for Arts and Sport, Dawn Bowden recently  visited the National Slate Museum, and said: “We  now eagerly await the decision on whether the slate landscape of north west Wales will gain World Heritage Site Status.…

With three brand new play areas to discover, a pump track for bikes, woodland trail, steam train and signal box, plus acres of green space to picnic and play, there’s no shortage of opportunities to explore, play and discover at Scolton Manor this summer. As well as the new eco-explorer village tucked in a lovely shady part of the woods, there’s a brand new ‘Scolton Express’ wooden play-train and pirate ship – not to mention the well-loved play area, Manor House, beautiful walled garden and Edie’s Tearoom, which serves delicious home-made cakes, lunches and other refreshments. “We’ve introduced several new…

Pembrokeshire County Council is launching a bespoke apprenticeship programme to boost the numbers of people entering the caring profession and provide local young people with high value work opportunities. The Council’s Social Services and Housing Directorate is to recruit up to eight apprentices through the programme in conjunction with Pembrokeshire College. The apprenticeships will benefit both the authority and the wider community by increasing the numbers of carers into the care workforce – an ongoing challenge across the UK – while also supporting the local community and young people through job opportunities in a highly rewarding career. This is especially…

Neath Port Talbot Council is considering a new culture and heritage strategy which could be used to attract funding for projects celebrating the county borough’s rich sporting, cultural and industrial history. In a report to Neath Port Talbot Council’s Education, Skills and Culture Cabinet Board on July 22nd , Council Chief Executive Karen Jones said: “Recent debates at cabinet have demonstrated the heritage of our place is something that is very important to elected members and residents. “However, to move this important area of work forward, it’s timely to consider developing a clearer sense of where heritage and culture is…

Four nights of live music, curated by Cardiff’s grassroots music venues, will take place at Cardiff Castle over the August bank holiday weekend, as part of a Cardiff Council plan developed with Cardiff Music Board, to support live music and put culture at the heart of the city’s recovery from Covid-19. Three acts will perform each night, and independent venues Clwb Ifor Bach, Porters, Fuel, and  The Moon, will curate the music, sell the tickets, retain all ticket income, and pay the musicians involved, providing much needed support for an industry that has been hit hard by the strict public…