Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales and the UK has one of the most vibrant and successful fitness communities in Europe if not the world. Welsh Fitness Week will celebrate the best of the Welsh & UK fitness industry, with the Welsh Fitness Expo, The Welsh Fitness Classic and Wales Fitness Awards. July 3rd at Cardiff City Stadium will see 2,500 fitness fanatics from around the UK (COVID Permitting) attend The Welsh Fitness Expo and The Welsh Fitness Classic. The Welsh Fitness Expo is the first of its kind in Wales with exhibitors showcasing, Athlete Wear, Sports Nutrition, Fitness Equipment, Bodybuilding, Powerlifting and Gym Accessories…

Tourism leaders in Mid Wales have welcomed today’s Welsh Government’s decision to reopen indoor hospitality and the wider tourism sector on May 17. First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the plans to lift lockdown restrictions on hospitality and tourism following a call from the Covid-19 Tourism Taskforce, set up by Welsh Government, to bring forward the reopening dates in line with England and Scotland. The taskforce represents the hospitality and tourism industry in Wales. Today’s announcement means that people will be able to have a drink or meal inside a pub or restaurant in Wales for the first time in more…

The Cardiff Capital Region Business Council has created a new Board, appointing a team of visionary business leaders from across the region, each bringing fresh acumen, energy and passion to help direct, inform and shape the future of business in South East Wales. Nigel Griffiths, Chair of the Business Council said, “I am delighted to welcome the new Board at such a seminal moment for the CCR business community and am absolutely thrilled with the appointment of every single member of this new Board. The Business Council plays a key role in working with the CCR Cabinet, the CCR Economic…

Temporary railings are being installed at Ice House Square in SA1 in Swansea to help prevent mass gatherings in the area and keep people safe. The action has been taken following discussions between Swansea Council, South Wales Police and the Welsh Government, who own the land, in response to concerns of anti-social behaviour in the area in recent weeks. The decision comes as lockdown restrictions continue to be eased this weekend with news that any six people can meet up outdoors provided they keep their distance from one another and do not meet with other groups. Pubs, cafes and restaurants…

Bridgend County Borough Council and its waste partners Kier are seeking a new organisation to run the re-use shop at the Maesteg Household Waste Recycling Centre. The Siding, which was formerly run by Wastesavers, is temporarily closed after the social enterprise announced that it can no longer run it. It says the impact of the coronavirus pandemic among other mitigating factors means it is unable to be involved in the running of the store, which sells unwanted household items that are in good condition. Alun Harries, Charity Manager at Wastesavers, said: “This has been a hard decision to reach but…

It’s the moment many have been waiting for – online booking for sessions at The National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty are now open. More than a year since the much-loved attraction was significantly damaged in the devastating floods of Storm Dennis of February 2020, it has undergone an incredible repair and restoration effort (again!) and is now ready to open. Early bird weekday swims and weekend openings for family fun are set to return from May 1, allowing a reduced number of users of the Lido Ponty to enjoy its three outdoor heated pools. Current Coronavirus restrictions, which have…

A lesser-known lane in the city centre has had a mini facelift, as part of a multi-million pound regeneration programme for the wider area. A bright and colourful new mural now adorns the walls along Tudor Lane, a small road running parallel to Tudor Street in Riverside that is home to a whole array of workshops and small businesses. While work is underway to transform Tudor Street into an attractive and vibrant shopping area via major investment in commercial and environmental improvements, Tudor Lane is benefitting from some environmental improvements of its own, starting with the new artwork on the…

From Monday 26th of April volunteers and those who are unable to work from home can order a lateral flow self-test kit to be delivered direct to their home. Improving the availability of lateral flow tests will make regular asymptomatic testing for coronavirus more convenient and accessible for people not covered under existing schemes at workplaces, childcare settings, schools, colleges and universities. Around 1 in 3 people may have COVID-19 without displaying symptoms which means asymptomatic testing is an important means to find cases to keep people safe as restrictions are gradually eased .Anyone with coronavirus symptoms should self-isolate and…

Community Foundation Wales has awarded over £5.5 million in funding to groups across Wales to help them to support their local communities through the Coronavirus pandemic. The scale of this emergency support for the third sector in Wales is revealed in Community Foundation Wales’ Coping with Covid-19 report published today. As an independent Welsh charity, Community Foundation Wales is well placed to help communities to respond to a local emergency or crisis. Whilst they have done that in the past in the case of local incidents, this is the first time that they have had to galvanise rapid Wales-wide support to…

COLEG CAMBRIA will be at the heart of a self-care and mindfulness reformation in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. The college has developed a revolutionary new Wellness Hub at its revamped Yale site in Wrexham, a facility aiming to unite charities, third sector organisations and local youth groups with students and the public. As well as the pilot Dance for Parkinson’s programme – in conjunction with English National Ballet and NDC (National Dance Company) Wales – there will be an emphasis on arts, creativity, and community. Inclusion Manager Lizzie Stevens says the state-of-the art complex is a stunning base…