Author: Rhys Gregory

St Illtyd’s Catholic High School has been removed from Estyn monitoring.  The school has been judged to have made “Very Good” progress against the four recommendations since the inspection in January 2019. Head Teacher David Thomas said, “I am delighted. We have been pushing for a resolution to our Estyn status for a while and we were on the verge before Covid happened and put the process on hold.  It is great news for St Illtyd’s and a testament to the hard work and dedication of the pupils and staff.  It is also a justification to the parents and community…

In light of the recent Welsh Government announcement on the re-opening of the Welsh tourism sector, Wales. A Food Destination is running a number of masterclass sessions tailored for the hospitality sector. Wales. A Food Destination is a project which specialises in supporting retail and hospitality businesses to source, serve and sell Welsh food and drink through cafes, restaurants, shops, farmers markets, food festivals, B&B’s and tourist attractions. Throughout April virtual workshop sessions will take place, covering a variety of areas such as local food and drink pairing, breakfast menu inspiration, how to offer the best customer experience possible, through…

A mobile testing unit will be visiting the Swansea Valley in the coming days, to offer a convenient drop-in testing option for people with either the ‘classic’ signs of coronavirus or other symptoms they may feel are unusual for them or their child. These may include flu-like symptoms, including any or all of: myalgia (muscle ache or pain); excessive tiredness; persistent headache; runny nose or blocked nose (unless this is a known hay fever symptom for the individual); persistent sneezing; sore throat and/or hoarseness, shortness of breath or wheezing; Testing will also be open to anyone generally feeling unwell who…

Fochriw Primary school recently marked the sixth annual British Science Week, a celebration of everything that is science. Last week was strategically planned with curriculum design focusing on ambitious, capable learners with fun and innovation at the heart of the provision. It needed careful consideration with Foundation Phase children and children at the ‘Hub’ on site and the remainder of children working at home. Rising to the challenge, the school put on an incredible feast of ‘Scientific Superness’ so the children did not miss out on this annual event. British Science Week kick started with a science show from ‘Scientific…

The side wall of the Lion Pub in Treorchy town centre has been transformed last week as part of a climate and nature themed poetry and street art project in the lead-up to Earth Hour. The environmental charity, WWF Cymru, and the national company for the development of literature, Literature Wales, have been working with year 6 pupils at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Ynyswen to write a poem which has been transformed into a work of public art by street artist Bryce Davies of Peaceful Progress. The poetry workshops were facilitated by Bardd Plant Cymru, Gruffudd Owen. The striking piece depicting…

In recent years, online casinos have become all the rage. Industry estimates claim that the global market will almost double in size by 2027 due to increased internet/smartphone penetration and the rise of blockchain technology. While newbies are most attracted to vast game catalogs, veteran gamblers know that proper handling of finances can make-or-break the gaming experience. That entails speedy withdrawals and the ability to deposit and play with the least amount of funds possible. All operators’ main aim is to entice you to place money in your casino account. That is why you see many brands advertising that they…

The ultimate feel good festival in the heart of the stunning Pembrokeshire Coast National Park will return in 2022 with a line-up of excitement, adventure, music and magic in the shape of headliners Toploader, Reef, comedy from the likes of Scummy Mummies, plus wellbeing experts such as Richie Norton and the legendary Mr Motivator. The Big Retreat comes back to help us find our feel good on June 3-6 next year, stimulating the senses and offering an escape into the gorgeous natural surroundings on the site of a former castle, offering a source of restorative energy, soul food for the…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales has welcomed the addition of a new, luxury Welsh Lamb product, which will be available in a leading supermarket ready for consumers to celebrate Easter. Asda supermarkets will be stocking a new half Welsh Lamb leg joint in time for Easter celebrations from March 27 – April 5 as part of their ‘Extra Special’ range. The Extra Special Welsh Half Lamb Leg will be available in selected stores across the UK. The new product has been created with celebrations in mind and is described as being ‘Prepared with succulent Welsh Lamb, with a full-flavoured gravy…

For the first time, the competition will see up to ten schools being chosen as semi-finalists, who will each receive an on-farm visit. Finalist schools will then be selected to win an activity-filled weekend at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, North Wales in October. The competition, which is supported by Waitrose, looks to engage young people with farming, food production and the natural environment, and is open to all secondary schools (years 9 – 11) across England and Wales. Teachers enter by explaining why their students and school deserve a place in the competition and the benefits it will bring to their…

teenage sailor who has scooped a major school sport award is looking forward to lockdown ending to get back out on the water and following in the footsteps of an Olympic great. Matthew Stubbins, 15, from St Asaph, a pupil at leading private school Myddelton College, in Denbigh, has just received the Independent Schools Association Sports Award for the Autumn Term. Matthew, who is a member of the Llandudno Sailing Club, is one of Wales’s brightest sailing prospects after three years in Welsh national junior squads. He had just moved up to the single-handed Laser class of dinghy, where sailing…