Author: Rhys Gregory

CF11 Fitness, the council-operated leisure centre at Channel View, will reopen from Monday, August 10th.  Measures have been put in place at the facility to enable appropriate social distancing and ensure customer and staff safety. Cabinet Member for Culture and Leisure, Cllr Peter Bradbury said: “The health and wellbeing of residents is really important, maybe now more than ever, so it’s great news that with new Covid-19 safety measures in place, the centre is now ready to welcome people back.” The re-opening of this facility follows the announcement that social enterprise GLL, who operate the city’s Better Cardiff leisure centres…

The shop, which has been closed since March due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will reopen Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 15:30. Residents will not be required to book a visit to the shop, but are asked to familiarise themselves with the visitor guidance in place to ensure a safe visit. Anyone wishing to visit the recycling centre on the same site, however, must still pre-book their slot using our online booking service. In order to maintain social distancing on site, visitor numbers to the shop will be limited to six at any one time, and a one in, one…

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Environmental Health team is issuing some general advice to residents, following suspicion of potentially harmful blue-green algae in Pen y Fan Pond. The algae can produce toxins which can be harmful to both humans and animals. Residents are advised to ensure pets, particularly dogs, do not enter the water of the Pond – should pets come in contact with the water, owners are advised to thoroughly wash the animal with clean water and seek precautionary advice from a qualified vet. In humans, the toxins can cause rashes after skin contact and illnesses if swallowed. Cllr Nigel…

The latest designs for Cardiff Hendre Lakes, a proposed new business district to the south of St Mellons Business Park which will be served by Cardiff Parkway railway station, have been revealed. The 90,000sqm Cardiff Hendre Lakes development, which includes Cardiff Parkway railway station, aims to bring connectivity, jobs and investment to South Wales. The development will make a significant contribution to the regeneration of east Cardiff and the growth ambitions of the Cardiff Capital Region. The development has the potential to support up to 6,000 jobs, as well as becoming a transport hub, helping people access other employment opportunities…

The spectacular display of sunflowers on the Gower peninsula attracts thousands of visitors every year, with people travelling far and wide to get a glimpse. Four rangers and eighty volunteers have spent the last 2 years faithfully recreating the 12th Century patchwork of fields on The Vile, creating 2,000 metres of new banks and hedges which had previously been removed after the Second World War in favour of modern, intensive farming methods. However, like many things, the coronavirus pandemic has caused unprecedented disruption to lots of industry, including impacting the sunflower crops in Rhossili. When it was announced that the…

Drive-in cinemas have been hugely popular in America for decades, but now the phenomenon has reached our shores thanks to Street Food Circus. Back in June, the Welsh Government gave the go-ahead for outdoor cinemas to take place, but plans for Street Food Cinema have been in the making for a while. This year has been like no other, with many businesses having to think on their feet and come up with inventive new ways for people to enjoy the little things in life (safely). Outdoor screenings regularly take place across Wales throughout the summer months, but a drive-in cinema?…

The money, distributed by The National Lottery Community Fund, has reached 588 community organisations across Wales. Today, The National Lottery Community Fund announced its most recent awards, which brings the total amount of funding awarded since the COVID-19 lockdown to £15,168,272. Many of these grants are helping people to support each other through the COVID-19 crisis; others working to tackle homelessness and improve emotional health and wellbeing. John Rose, Director of The National Lottery Community Fund in Wales said: “It’s inspiring to see people demonstrating the strengths of their communities and the importance of staying connected in these challenging times.…

Families who benefit from government funded childcare support were given a boost as the Government announced that they would not lose out due to COVID-19. Working parents or carers, who are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare but have temporarily fallen below the minimum income requirement as a result of the pandemic, will continue to receive financial support until 31 October. Critical workers who may exceed the income threshold for the 2020-21 tax year, as a result of working more to play a vital role in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, will continue to receive support this tax year. Through Tax-Free Childcare, families…

A museum looking to relocate to Cardiff Bay aims to bring the UK’s first 8k immersive interactive video space, in addition to the most comprehensive collection of archives and exhibitions documenting the legacy of British military medicine. The Museum of Military Medicine, which is currently based in Surrey, will also use partnership programmes to develop new lifesaving medical techniques. The Museum explores developments in military medicine, including many that have gone on to be used in hospitals around the world to save lives and provide treatments that improve quality of life and wellbeing. The Museum tells the story of military…

A Welsh Government minister has said she has “high hopes” for the future of Wales’ wine industry following the success of the first Welsh Wine Week. Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs, made the statement following the week-long series of virtual events hosted by vineyard owners and members of the hospitality, food and drink sectors from 27th July-2nd August. Welsh Wine Week was organised in response to the loss of food and drink focused tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed to give audiences in Wales and beyond the chance to discover the country’s burgeoning number of…