Author: Rhys Gregory

Shrewsbury-based caravan and motorhome dealership Salop Leisure has teed off the second year of a three-year sponsorship deal with Aberdovey Golf Club, famous for its championship links course. The company, which has satellite sales centres in Machynlleth and Stourport-on-Severn, is sponsoring the club’s scorecards and two major competitions – the men’s open and senior men’s open. In return, the club is to have a promotional banner at Salop Leisure’s Machynlleth sales centre and the two organisations are investigating other ways of working together for their mutual benefit. “We are delighted to have agreed this sponsorship deal with Aberdovey Golf Club,…

People planning a visit to the Brecon Beacons popular Waterfall Country this bank holiday are being urged to avoid it after hundreds of visitors were turned away in recent weeks. The Brecon Beacons National Park Authority is calling on potential visitors to reconsider their plans, after the beauty spot has been overwhelmed with people since lockdown measures were eased. Due to the “extremely high” volume of visitors, social distancing has become increasingly difficult, and illegal parking has soared, according to Councillor Gareth Ratcliffe, Chair of the National Park Authority. This comes after Waterfall Country has seen a huge increase in…

We were all warned this summer that “no travel is risk-free” with last-minute quarantine restrictions imposed on some of our favourite holiday destinations, but it appears we aren’t deterred and are already looking ahead. Despite the ongoing uncertainty of Covid-19 and it’s impact on our daily lives, it appears even in a pandemic we are still in need of a break. In a recent study carried out by Jules Verne, they found that 36% of 3,300 customers responded saying they think they will be travelling again by spring, and 5% said they intend to do more travelling post-lockdown. Why do…

Coronavirus has seen our lives change in many ways, and one of these is the amount of time we are spending in our homes each day. With many offices closed – and lots of jobs lost – we have found ourselves stuck inside looking at the same four walls for months now. For those that live with their partners, this lockdown has come with a number of pros and cons. While the quality time, low-key date nights and chances to make memories are a huge plus, the lack of personal space, repetitive day-to-day routine and little squabbles can be difficult…

With advertising for gambling almost everywhere these days, and new statistics that have come out saying that almost 50% of Britons bet in some form every month, the United Kingdom government have taken steps to ensure that gambling is practised safely. The industry is worth several billion pounds and it is estimated that almost 1% of the adult population could have a gambling problem, although in reality this could be higher. Credit cards have already been banned to fund accounts, and it seems like online gambling is what will be targeted in the upcoming months. Reduction of maximum states Last…

Planning permission has been given for a new community facility at the heart of a major Swansea regeneration site. The building next to St David’s Church – one of the city centre’s key historic buildings – will provide replacement church hall facilities as well as either a public café or broadcasting studio. Construction will take place close to Llys Dewi Sant, the church’s existing hall that is being removed as part of the Swansea Central transformation plans. The new St David’s Church Hall – with a public square, landscaping and cycle parking – will be around two minutes walk from…

A mum-of-eight from Penlan is looking forward to buying her dream bungalow after a challenging few months of shielding. Sue Davies (64) and husband Alan (60), are already house-hunting after winning the top Thunderball prize on the Saturday 15 August 2020 draw. Alan stopped working in 2008, when their son Karl, now 23, was diagnosed with cancer. While he has thankfully made a good recovery, Sue also stopped working as a machinist to become Karl’s carer and has various health issues of her own, including the lung condition COPD, chronic asthma and severe arthritis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQ2rMOhOj7A They have lived in their…

A staggering 39% of people in Cardiff are considering a post-lockdown career overhaul, according to new research from The National Lottery. The nationwide survey of 2,000 British workers, has revealed the extent to which 2020 has forced people to reconsider their lifestyles, with jobs and careers coming out as the number one change people now want to make. A whopping 68% of those polled in Cardiff said they now think life is too short to be working in a job they hate. Over a third (34%) said, on reflection, time in lockdown had made them come to the conclusion that…

The Cardiff Capital Region City Deal (CCR) has today launched a new £45m Housing Investment Fund to help stimulate the housing market in areas where there has been little new housing development. Called ‘Homes for all the Region,’ the Fund is intended to deliver 2,800 new homes across the region’s ten local authority areas. The Fund is divided into two sub-funds: a Housing Viability Gap Fund of £35m, and an SME Finance Fund of £10m. CBRE’s Investment Advisory team, part of Capital Advisors, will support the CCR in managing the Fund. The primary objectives of the Fund will be to…

The new CEO of a Swansea manufacturing firm has discussed the unique experience of talking the helm of a business during the biggest global pandemics in decades. Vince Minchella was appointed Chief Executive of Viscose Closures just before lockdown in March. Viscose Closures has been proudly manufacturing in the UK for over 125 years and in Swansea for 70 years. The company produces tamper evidence and anti-counterfeiting solutions for packaging and offers a wide range of caps and closures from its HQ on Swansea Enterprise Park. New CEO Vince graduated in retail marketing and brings with him over 20 years…