Author: Rhys Gregory

Aberystwyth University is set to become one of the greenest campuses in Wales after investing in multiple energy saving initiatives and announcing the development of its very own solar farm, which will power up to a quarter of its electricity needs. The £2.9m solar array, which will be located on university-owned land adjacent to its Fferm Penglais student accommodation, is expected to cut annual energy bills by over £320,000 and reduce energy related carbon emissions by 8% per year. Aberystwyth will be one of only a handful of universities in the UK to develop its own full scale solar array.…

Orchard Live are delighted to announce the return of Feels Like Summer to a brand new home in Bute Park, Saturday Aug 6th 2022. After an enforced two-years hiatus, the one day family-friendly festival is thrilled to return with music legend Billy Ocean headlining. Feels Like Summer 2022 comes after the incredibly successful launch of the event in Sophia Gardens in 2019, which saw performances from Bananarama, Bonnie Tyler and Mr Motivator, to name a few. Billy Ocean is one of the most successful music artists Britian has ever produced with over 30 million albums sold throughout his career. He…

Two sporting legends recently joined forces to celebrate a decade of campaigning for women’s rights and equality. Virtual event WEN at TEN saw the Women’s Equality Network Wales (WEN Wales) bring together inspirational women from all walks of life to honour the work done so far, to discuss how to create further change and to launch its ambitious fundraising campaign. Established 10 years ago, WEN Wales seeks to place gender equality and women’s rights at the heart of decision making in Wales, so women’s voices are heard on the issues that affect them most. Jess Fishlock MBE, Wales’ most capped…

Principality Building Society has partnered with science discovery centre and educational charity Xplore! to launch a financial education programme spanning North Wales, Chester and Shrewsbury. From now until Spring 2022, both the Society and Xplore! will join forces to teach money masterclass workshops to over 1,000 primary school children. The project, titled ‘Principality savings school’, will use interactive and engaging classroom activities such as board games to teach valuable skills including identifying money, costing and learning how to save. The partnership builds on the principles and practices within the Donaldson curriculum in Wales as well as responding to research commissioned…

A young carer rewarded for her winning smile and commitment to the job is dedicating the accolade to her late mum who inspired her. Courteney Jones, 20, followed her mum Julie’s footsteps into the social care sector at the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham.. Julie Jones was a nurse for many years with Pendine Park where Courteney is now also a care practitioner. So, when Courteney was voted the winner of the Pendine’s 2021 Big Smile’award for she said she was especially emotional as it was a tribute to her mum who passed away earlier this year after battling a…

Wrexham AFC are aiming for football’s “upper crust” thanks to their new Hollywood owners – and now they’ve got a pie to match. Two of the town’s food and drink industry titans have teamed up to create a steak and Wrexham Lager Pie that will be served up at the Racecourse to tantalise the taste buds of the faithful fans and away supporters on match days. The historic brewery is supplying its “amber nectar” for the new pie that’s being made by the award-winning Jones Village Bakery just up the road in Minera. The packaging is emblazoned with the logos…

The drive to deliver Covid booster vaccines across Swansea Bay as rapidly as possible has itself been boosted by community pharmacies. All 49 GP practices in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot joined the health board to deliver the first two doses of the vaccine. But as they are now busy delivering flu vaccines on top of their usual services, community pharmacies have stepped up to help ensure the booster is available locally as well as in the main vaccination centres. Their involvement follows a successful pilot earlier this year which saw four of them help deliver the first two doses.…

Denbighshire Leisure is lighting its attractions this week in green and purple in support of Carers’ Rights Day. The pandemic has impacted the lives and need of carers significantly with increasing demand. This year’s Carers’ Rights Day campaign is focusing on raising awareness of the rights that unpaid carers have and aims to empower them with information and support that will encourage them to challenge when their rights are not being met. Ruthin Craft Centre, Rhyl Sky Tower, Rhyl Pavilion Theatre, 1891 Restaurant and Bar, the Events Arena waterfall, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd HQ in Denbigh and Denbighshire coastal bus shelters…

One of the UK’s leading timber groups has made a key new appointment as it continues to address customer need. Premier Forest Group has appointed Steve Rogers as a specialist sales executive in a newly created business development role to support the expanding business.  Steve’s wealth of relevant experience will help the Welsh-headquartered business develop its range of cladding and hardwoods whilst providing their customers with an industry expert to assist them. Steve started his career in the timber trade over thirty-four years ago as a management trainee and has since gained extensive experience in sales; in his previous position…

THE Welsh Ambulance Service has introduced new technology to better support victims of domestic violence. Ambulance crews have been supporting patients to access Live Fear Free for help and advice on domestic violence since its creation using a bespoke telephone number. Now crews now have the ability to assist patients via an app on their Trust-issue iPad to speed up and streamline the process. Live Fear Free is a 24/7 helpline for women, children and men experiencing domestic abuse, sexual violence or other forms of violence against women. It is a main point of contact in Wales to access support,…