Author: Rhys Gregory

To extend the life of the siding and preserve the aesthetic appearance of the exterior, you need to learn how to clean vinyl siding from dust and dirt. You must take care of the tidiness of cladding at least once a year, treating it with protective agents. Therefore, inspect your facade, assess the level of dirtiness, and choose the right strategy for cleaning vinyl siding. The main reason for deep cleaning usually are: your house is located near the high-traffic road, so soot and exhaust gases constantly settle on the surface of the facade; such dark marks will greatly affect…

Welsh sports stars are renowned for being loyal servants to their beloved national sports. This means that very few ever compete outside of rugby union, football, or boxing. However, there are a select few figures who down through the years at least pitched themselves into other sports, some in which their existing skills were expected to serve them well, and others not so much. Here are some of the Welsh sportsmen who having found fame in their native Wales, went on to try and crack the US via leagues like the NBA, NFL, and MLB. With its similarities to rugby union, it…

Experts involved in a unique Covid-19 study at Morriston Hospital had to go to extreme measures while recruiting patients to the cause. They went way beyond the clichéd image of researchers as people in white coats peering down microscopes in laboratories. Instead, two of the team from the hospital’s Welsh Centre for Emergency Medicine Research donned PPE gear to go into Covid hotspots including the emergency department and intensive care. There they screened patients to check whether they were suitable and willing to take part, and took blood samples if they were. They then set up a kind of human…

THE ANNUAL Oswestry Balloon Carnival is to return this summer after it was postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions last year. And it will be the first face to face fundraising event for Nightingale House Hospice in 18 months. Following the Government’s recent announcement to lift lockdown measures, the Oswestry Balloon Carnival in aid of Nightingale House Hospice is due to take place on 21-22 August 2021. Extra safety measures are being introduced because of the pandemic to ensure this year’s family fun event can go ahead safely. The hospice is synonymous with the Balloon Carnival, held in association with Oswestry…

Amongst the many impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic, Coleg Gwent’s Health and Carelearners have found themselves unable to complete their work placements – an essential part of their training and experience. So, with placements currently on-hold and an increasing need for volunteers to join the befriending service in local hospitals, Coleg Gwent worked together with the Person-Centred Care Team at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) to tackle both issues simultaneously. With opportunities open to all Health and Care learners to volunteer with the Person-Centred Care Team, Coleg Gwent’s students have been able to gain valuable experience in care settings…

An exciting career in civil engineering awaits apprentice Ceris Alaw Jones who is delighted to be able to learn through the medium of Welsh. Ceris, 21, from Penygroes, near Caernarfon, works for Gwynedd Council and is working towards an Apprenticeship in Civil and Municipal Engineering, which is being delivered by Coleg Cambria. She has also been appointed an Apprenticeship Ambassador by Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, which leads the development of Welsh medium and bilingual education and training in the post-compulsory sector in Wales and the National Training Federation of Wales, which represents work-based learning providers across Wales. Ceris is enjoying her ambassadorial…

Researchers from Swansea University are part of a project to trial a new method of measuring tidal currents which could revolutionise the marine renewables industry. The project, led by the University of the Highlands and Islands, will use drones to film the movement of water then apply algorithms to determine its speed. It is hoped the technique could provide a simple, effective way to identify locations for underwater tidal turbines which will reduce costs for renewable energy developers and generate opportunities for developing countries. Current methods for measuring tidal streams rely on using survey vessels or installing seabed sensors which…

From rolling hills and valleys, delicate snowdrops, swathes of daffodils and cascades of blossom and roses, to riverside retreats National Garden Scheme gardens across Wales have been providing a stunning glimpse of their glories during lockdown. The virtual visits – filmed by the charity and its garden owners while their gates have been forced shut by the Coronavirus pandemic – have kept the gardens of Wales virtually open for the best part of a year.  “The films that garden owners across Wales have shared since last spring have provided respite and joy for so many, as well as a chance to make up the shortfall in funding that the pandemic has created for the National Garden Scheme and the…

Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn Town Council has joined forces with social enterprise Circular Economy Mid Wales (CEMW) to form a partnership that draws on the pioneering heritage of the town. The partnership builds on the reuse and repair foundations already laid to create a town-wide movement for change towards a zero waste society and lower carbon economy. Together they make an investment in Newtown’s future as a vibrant and sustainable place to live and work. The town council, with funding from the Welsh Government’s Circular Economy Fund and the support of CEMW, is enabling £675,000 investment in the town. A prominent…

Partygoers and people travelling to coastal areas among around 240 people fined for Covid breaches over the weekend Around 240 people were fined at the weekend as South Wales Police continued to enforce Coronavirus restrictions which remain in place to keep us safe. Despite the whole of Wales remaining under Welsh Government Alert Level 4 restrictions, officers responded to many reports of house parties, gatherings and people travelling to coastal areas and beauty spots. There were also proactive operations in place to stop motorists and check their reasons for their journey, including around 200 in and around Porthcawl. Among those…