Author: Rhys Gregory

A date has been set for Rhyl Pavilion to reopen its doors after a period of closure due to a burst water tank. The iconic theatre in Rhyl suffered significant damage back in July, when many areas of the building were flooded.  Despite an extensive drying out period and a full schedule of remedial works, Denbighshire Leisure Ltd has pulled out all the stops to get things up and running once more. The Theatre will reopen officially at the end of next month, when comedian Jason Manford brings his Like Me tour to Rhyl on Saturday 27th November . The…

Swansea has a real chance to become a UK flagbearer for decarbonisation and well-being, according to a city developer. Carwyn Davies, Managing Director of Hacer Developments, says the combination of on-going schemes with future plans means Swansea can be ahead of the curve in reaching green agenda ambitions. Swansea-based Hacer Developments are behind the ‘living building’ plans for the former Woolworth’s unit in the city centre. Due for completion towards the end of 2023, the new development will feature an urban farm-style greenhouse over four floors, residential apartments, shops and offices. Living walls and living roofs will also feature, as…

One of Wales’ leading environmental charities is urging dog owners to do the right thing and pick up after their pets as part of a new national campaign. Although an estimated nine out of ten dog owners pick up after their pets, dog poo remains a persistent issue in communities across the country. Keep Wales Tidy’s campaign aims to raise awareness of the health risks associated with dog poo; not just for humans but also for livestock and other pets. Dog poo that’s left behind can carry harmful bacteria which can remain in soil long after it has decomposed. The…

Swansea Council has appointed an experienced South Wales-based contractor to transform the city centre’s historic Palace Theatre building. R&M Williams Ltd have a track record of working with heritage buildings, including £4m refurbishment projects at the grade two listed Penarth Pier Pavilion and Empire House, an iconic 1920s Cardiff landmark They will now be main contractor at Swansea’s flatiron-shaped 133-year-old Palace, a grade two listed building that once staged performances with the likes of Charlie Chaplin and Sir Anthony Hopkins. The council acquired the six-storey High Street building from private owners around 20 months ago. The derelict and dilapidated building…

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has launched a grants programme to help social enterprises, community groups, tourism businesses and sports clubs pay for capital projects. The Social Enterprise, Tourism & Sport (SETS) Capital Grant will support applicants in carrying out building and infrastructure work, and making large purchases to help them expand their existing services and activities. After talking to a range of businesses and groups, the Council has committed £250,000 to the programme over the coming financial year and awards of up to £25,000 are being made available. “The Council recognises there’s a definite need to support all types…

Improvement works to refurbish one of Cardiff’s play areas has begun this month. Llandaff Fields Play area will be undertaking improvements to the play area from October 2021. All the current play equipment in the play area will remain open for the majority of the works. Earlier this year, Cardiff Parks Department invited schools from across the city to provide their thoughts and ideas on how the play area could be developed. Pupils from Creigiau Primary School, Kitchener Primary School, Millbank Primary School, Severn Primary School, St Cuthbert’s Primary, St David’s Primary School, St Monica’s Primary School as well as…

The central role older people play in communities will be recognised as Wales becomes age friendly, Julie Morgan, the Deputy Minister for Social Services has announced. The Welsh Government has today [Thursday 7th October] launched Age Friendly Wales: Our Strategy for an Ageing Society. The strategy sets out how people of all ages will be supported to live and age well and challenges the way we think and feel about ageing. Age Friendly Wales will work across the government to address a wide range of factors that influence how we age from health, social care and transport systems to the…

They say your home should be your castle, so why not offer it the same level of security as one? Sure, you may not be able to dig moats, raise 5-floor tall walls or get yourself a fleet of knights in metal armours, but 2021 has some more convenient security systems that you can set up to make your home feel safe. The UK police department states that homes with little to no security systems in place are five times more likely to be targeted by burglars, which causes not only financial stress but also emotional distress. After all, your…

There will be numerous expert opinions and suggestions listed on many online forums giving guidance on why and when you should either install, refurbish, replace or change the boiler in your house. The best reasons will always be why you, as the homeowner and affected party, feel the boiler in your home needs to be changed or replaced. Boilers last for several years from the time they are installed. However, over time and due to constant wear and tear, boilers can lose their efficacy and begin to operate defectively. Invariably, you get to know when it is time to replace…

Do you make your bed every morning, or are you one of the many people who don’t? The results of a recent survey show that only 27% of people make their bed.  However, did you know, that tucking in your well-fitted sheets and spending more time smoothening your Mela silk duvet cover makes you happier and more productive? If you’re still not convinced that making your bed can help you conquer the world, here are six more reasons you shouldn’t leave your bedding in a ball in the morning. 1. You’ll Start Your Day on the Right Foot Making your bed…