Author: Rhys Gregory

Lewis Homes have begun work on 76 new homes at Woodlands Green in Tonyrefail as the first occupiers move in to their new homes at Dôl Werdd, Plasdŵr in August. A £3.3 million funding package from the Development Bank of Wales has enabled work to start on the Tonyrefail site with the 61 private plots having all  been reserved, subject to contract. This follows a £4.75 million short-term loan to finance the build of 56 homes, including four social housing and four low cost, at Dôl Werdd, Plasdwr. Described as a garden city for the 21st Century, Plasdŵr has been…

CARDIFF’s Bute Park will be transformed into a Jurassic Park from 21 August until 5 September, as DINOSAURS roam free in the Welsh capital this year. Jurassic Encounter – an unmissable, family-friendly event – will head to Wales as part of its UK debut, touring London, Birmingham, Glasgow and Cardiff from 24 July until 7 November.  Each of the cities will play host to prehistoric playgrounds, featuring more than 50 animatronic dinosaur scenes, including a fearsome, 18m tall T-Rex that breathes and sways its tail as it hunts for prey; an Iguanodon’s furious battle against a Deinonychus; Pterosaurs that screech as they…

Landmarks across Wales will light up in yellow this week, celebrating the unwavering efforts of staff and volunteers from Wales’ leading first aid charity, St John Ambulance Cymru across the pandemic. Volunteers would usually celebrate St John’s Day (24th June), together, but will be unable to this year due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, monuments across Wales will showcase their support for volunteers and celebrate their exceptional work by illuminating yellow. St John Ambulance Cymru, Head of Ambulance Services, James Shaughnessy said: “We’ve been there for communities in Wales for over 100 years and our volunteers have given tens of…

Cwmcarn Forest Drive is welcoming visitors back by car, for the first time in 6 years. With the summer holiday period approaching, visitors will be able explore all seven miles of the new-look Forest Drive by car following the completion of major restoration and improvement works undertaken in partnership by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Caerphilly County Borough Council. Over the last 12 months the Drive has undergone significant development to create an attraction that is accessible and enjoyable for all audiences. This is complemented by the millions of pounds invested to develop the ‘Valley Floor’ to improve the campsite…

Guests gathered for a socially distanced ceremony to mark Armed Forces Day 2021 on the steps of the iconic Coffi Vista in the heart of Caerphilly town centre. Armed Forces Day is a national day or recognition for the wider community to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces; from veterans to currently serving troops, service families and cadets. The Pandemic saw both Armed Forces Day and Reservist Day celebrated virtually last year, and as restrictions remain Caerphilly’s annual event was replaced with a short flag raising ceremony to demonstrate our support for the…

Voluntary groups in the Caerphilly county borough are now able to apply for funding to support food related community projects. Caerphilly County Borough Council has received funding from Welsh Government and the Welsh Local Government Association to provide local groups with Food Poverty Grants for a second year. Capital and revenue funding is available for projects to support the increased number of people facing food poverty.  Capital funding can be used to support organisations in accessing, storing and distributing food; this could include the purchase of fridges, freezers and cooking equipment. Revenue funding could be used in a variety of…

RCT Council has now agreed its expanded School Holiday Enrichment Programme (SHEP) for young people across 15 settings this summer, which will include daily activities and the provision of healthy meals. The Programme, also known as the ‘Food and Fun Programme’, will take place in 13 mainstream schools and two special schools from July 21 to August 5 – a full list of those settings is included below. The Programme will be delivered from 9.30am to 1.15pm each day, and will provide healthy meals, food and nutrition education, physical activities and enrichment sessions. SHEP is targeted in some of the…

As celebrations take place across the country for Armed Forces Week [21 to 27 June], this year’s events also mark 10 years since organisations across Wales signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant. The Covenant was established to help ensure past and present members of the Armed Forces community are not disadvantaged when accessing services, and that they receive special consideration, for example, for access to health services if their condition is Service related. In Wales, this commitment to the Covenant has included: Increasing NHS funding specifically for veterans for physical and mental health services; A Welsh-specific Resettlement Guide for…

Are you an avid fan of Swansea City A.F.C? If so, you will undoubtedly be desperate to get back to the Liberty Stadium. When the new season does eventually get underway, you should seek to get the most of your match days by putting the following advice into practice: Here are two top tips for Swansea City fans: Getting to the Liberty Stadium When baked in the sun, there’s no better football stadium in Wales than the Liberty. Home to the mighty Swans, this is a place where heroes are made, and dreams come true. If you want to take…

Wales is a beautiful and vibrant country, a land of lush greenery, dramatic landscapes, myths, and Celtic culture, with an abundance of Wales to see and do. Here are a few must-see things when traveling to Wales. Wales is the smallest part of mainland Great Britain and offers many wonderful reasons to visit. To the south is cosmopolitan Cardiff, a good destination from which to explore the rest of the country. With its magnificent castle, arcades, and historic buildings, this town offers many Wales attractions and things to do. For casino lovers, Wales offers more than 10 different casinos. Until…