Author: Rhys Gregory

Making friends is easy when we are open to new things, then our relationships develop almost automatically and we don’t even notice when and how they were born. But what can we do if we find it harder to get acquainted due to our aloof nature? With the help of advice based on the following scientific research, we can make a lot of progress in this area and make new friends in a matter of moments, or even deepen our older relationships. In this article, we will enlist some tips on how to make yourself more likable, and how to…

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A WORK and Pensions Select Committee of industry leaders has given evidence to MPs supporting an opt-out automatic booking system for Pension Wise sessions. Pension Wise is a government service from MoneyHelper that offers free, impartial guidance to individuals about their defined contribution pension options. Take up of Pension Wise guidance is lower than expected and industry experts believe the automated system is a way to boost participation. Stuart Price, Partner at Quantum Advisory, agrees with the evidence given and sees the automatic booking system as a positive way forward. Stuart said: “Pension Wise is a great service that helps…

A family supported by City Hospice during the illness of a much-loved wife, mother and grandmother earlier this year is getting involved with the charity’s Forever Flowers campaign this summer. Forever Flowers allows supporters to remember cherished family members, friends and loved ones with a unique and lasting tribute. The limited-edition flowers will feature in a striking display in the grounds of Cardiff Castle from Saturday July 24 to Sunday August 8. Gemma Powell and her family are supporting Forever Flowers to raise awareness of City Hospice’s important work and services following the loss of mother and grandmother Lynne in…

Dragon Taxis Vale of Glamorgan is launching a charity campaign to support Tŷ Hafan and will be donating a percentage of all app bookings in the Vale to the Welsh children’s hospice throughout the summer. Tŷ Hafan, one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities, offer comfort, care and support to life-limited children, young people and their families in the hospice, in the community and in their home so they can make the most of the time they have left together. It costs just over £12,000 to keep the hospice open for just one day. South Wales’ largest private…

His Royal Highness Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, visited a state-of-the-art palliative care unit near Llantrisant to meet NHS staff, patients and their loved ones  as part of his summer tour of Wales. His Royal Highness visited the Y Bwthyn NGS Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Unit at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, during the afternoon of Wednesday 7 July. During the visit, the Prince met NHS staff from Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, patients and their loved ones at the eight-bed palliative care unit, which opened its doors in September 2019. The £7.25m unit was largely funded by…

With summer finally here and gardens finally coming into bloom, our reuse shop is packed with great bargains for your garden from tools to pots and planters. Our stock of pre-loved gardening goodies are available to buy but only while stocks last so residents are encouraged to pop along and see what’s on offer. And it’s not just garden equipment, the shop is well stocked with kids toys and equipment like prams, bikes for all ages, golf clubs and sports equipment as well as furniture, glass wear, crockery and much much more. Neath Port Talbot Council, FCC Environment and Enfys…

Rob Lloyd (57) from Rhos-On-Sea continues his 12-month ‘Senseless’ Challenge series for charity having completed The National Three Peaks challenge, which involves climbing the three highest peaks of Scotland, England and Wales in the space of 24 hours. Lloyd, who was diagnosed with blood cancer (lymphoma) two years ago and has just finished a course of treatment, is committing an entire year to undertaking a crazy and adrenaline-filled task each month in order to raise money in support of the charity ‘Sense.’ He was touched by the charity after hearing about a brave brother and sister who were born with…

A £30 million programme that will equip thousands of local people with the skills they’ll need to access well-paid jobs in future could soon take another step forward. Swansea Council’s Cabinet is meeting next week to consider approving the Swansea Bay City Deal’s Skills and Talent programme, which will benefit residents and businesses throughout South West Wales. The Skills and Talent programme is aimed at identifying skills gaps throughout the Swansea Bay City Region and putting education and training solutions in place to meet the needs of both industry and other City Deal projects in the construction, health and well-being,…

The 1891 Restaurant and Bar, including the Terrace, will be closed until further notice after the main water tank in the Rhyl Pavilion burst in the early hours of this morning. Denbighshire Leisure Ltd managers attended the scene in the early hours of this morning, Wednesday, 7th July, to find 1891 restaurant and bar severely damaged by water. Jamie Groves, Managing Director of Denbighshire Leisure Ltd, said: “To say we are devastated by what has happened to our beautiful flagship 1891 restaurant, would be an understatement. This is right before our busiest season, and following the opening of the new…