The Cardiff franchise of a global network of part-time performing arts schools has ambitions to grow by 150 per cent over the next five years, after coming under new ownership. Stagecoach Performing Arts Cardiff, which teaches children to sing, dance and act, has been bought by experienced teacher Kate Davies after she secured funding from NatWest. Kate has worked at Stagecoach for over 15 years and decided to purchase the franchise when the existing owner wanted to sell in November. The franchise currently operates from two schools in Leckwith, Cardiff, and teaches 120 children between the ages of four and…
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A Bursary to support a young person from Pembrokeshire in their studies has been awarded by PLANED in partnership with Bluestone National Park Resort and the Retreats Group.Former Pembrokeshire College Student Gwenno Davies has been awarded the £1500 bursary to help her in her studies. Gwenno is studying BA (Hons) Hotel and Hospitality Management at the University of South Wales. Speaking about the award PLANED CEO, Iwan Thomas said: “With tourism and hospitality currently employing approximately over 17% of the workforce within the county, we want to help promote what is on offer within the sector, at all levels, which…
Amanda Mealing, WaterAid’s newest ambassador, who plays Connie Beauchamp in BBC One’s Casualty, has given up her three double-espressos a day to drink nothing but water this January to raise money for WaterAid, and is encouraging others to do the same. Amanda is taking part in the international charity’s Just Water challenge which invites detoxers to kick the caffeine, beat the booze, and forgo the fizzy whilst raising money to help transform lives by providing clean water to some of the world’s poorest communities. The initiative offers an ideal way to save money, reduce waste and detox this January while…
Endangered varieties of apples and pears have been saved for future generations thanks to a ‘living museum’ planted by researchers at Aberystwyth University. More than 60 historic Welsh apple and pear varieties feature in a new heritage orchard established at the University’s Gogerddan campus by plant breeder and geneticist Dr Danny Thorogood from the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Science (IBERS). The orchard was created as part of a National Lottery Heritage Fund project managed by the Welsh Perry and Cider Society. It will ensure scientists and growers have access to a genetic resource for all of Wales’s ancient…
Members of the Senedd have unanimously backed the general principles of a law which will ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales. A vote took place on the floor of the Welsh Parliament this week (7 January), with all Members in favour – meaning a ban on the “out-dated practice” draws ever nearer. RSPCA Cymru has long led the campaign to outlaw the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in Wales – with the country now one step closer to joining 45 others across the world who have taken some action on the issue. Travelling…
Transport for Wales reaches a key milestone with the opening of the South Wales Metro Infrastructure Hub. As the new hub from which TfW will deliver the next phase of the transformation of the valley railway lines for the South Wales Metro, the facility at Treforest includes distribution facilities and management offices. This phase of The South Wales Metro project has been part funded by the European Regional Development Fund through Welsh Government, the Cardiff Capital Region, the UK Department for Transport. The Metro Infrastructure Hub will play a fundamental role in the delivery and future maintenance of the Metro.…
Kier Living has planning permission approved for their upcoming Parish Reach development in Lisvane. Building on the success of their Caerwent Gardens, Dinas Powys, and Urban Quarter, Bristol, developments, Kier Living are preparing to start work on their new Lisvane development of 270 new 2, 3, 4 & 5 bedroom homes, with an all-inclusive, unrivalled, specification. Work is expected to start on the site in late January on the first phase, with 3 and 4 bedroom show homes opening in the summer. It’s anticipated the first completions will follow shortly after. A range of schemes will also be available at…
Coffi heads are enjoying a new experience in Cardiff Bay following a refurbishment and extension of Coffi Co’s Mermaid Quay store. A six-figure investment in Coffi Co at Mermaid Quay includes a loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The popular family and dog friendly outlet is now one of the largest coffee shops in Wales. Improvements include the installation of a new mezzanine floor and outside seating and decking area with capacity for 120 guests. The refurbishment of the internal space to include the addition of a new mezzanine floor has also seen the internal capacity move to 150…
Leading pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition is set to improve the health and wellbeing of rescue animals in Wales by providing pet food and donations to animal charities across the country. The family-run firm based in Kidwelly, which already regularly donates its specialist line of natural pet food to over 40 rescue centres across the UK, has announced that it will this year offer vital support to Bedlington Terrier Rescue Foundation, as part of its ongoing Charity of the Year programme. The Carmarthenshire-based charity, which cares for and rehomes Bedlington Terriers and their crosses, has been selected by Burns…
The Lord’s Taverners Wales, has raised £22,954 through its annual Christmas Lunch events and has started the New Year by welcoming its new chairman, Andrew Gibson.