Author: Rhys Gregory

After Hours returns to Cardiff Bay for the final time this year, with an unusual Christmas theme promising to end the 2019 parties on a high. For one night only, Techniquest will be turned in to a magical Christmas Lab — where you can get creative, get festive and get merry all in one place — without spending a fortune. These adult-only events mean a licensed bar, later opening hours for you to get your geek-on, and a completely unique Techniquest experience which you won’t find on any other visiting day. Sponsored by Admiral, After Hours runs three times per…

The Ivy Cardiff will welcome its first guests today (Monday, 18 November), in what promises to be a shake up of the restaurant scene in the city with a brand new and sophisticated offering. Based in the heart of Cardiff on The Hayes at St David’s Cardiff, the 260-seat restaurant will offer friendly all-day dining in a beautiful setting. As well as the main restaurant and central bar situated on the ground floor, The Ivy Cardiff features a stunning first floor bar complete with striking and colourful interiors, delicious cocktails, and a private dining space for up to 24 guests.…

Eight Swansea Bay nurses have been recognised for their outstanding work in a national awards ceremony. Jean Saunders triumphed in the 2019 RCN Wales Nurse of the Year Awards, winning both the Community Nursing Award and Nurse of the Year. Mitchell Richards claimed the Nursing Student prize and Lynne Hall won the Registered Nurse (Adult) award. Five other nurses were named runner-up in their categories. They are Lesley Jenkins (who was nominated for the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales award), Sharron Price (Innovation in Nursing award), Catherine Thomas (Registered Nurse (Adult) award), Nicola Derrick and Edward Stark (both Nurse Education…

When people think about vacationing in the United Kingdom, they don’t automatically think Wales. This is a shame, because Wales has some of the most beautiful sights, awesome activities, and architecture on the island. Cardiff, the countries capital, is the eleventh biggest city in the UK and has mild temperatures in the winter, and hot days in the summer. If you’re planning your next staycation, look no further than Wales. What is the Average Cost? Staying in Cardiff is incredibly affordable compared to its London counterpart. On average, you’ll be spending $30-$100 a day including accommodation, food, transportation, entertainment, and…

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is making its stop in Cardiff this weekend to kick-off this year’s celebrations.  Stopping at 23 locations across the country, the unmistakeable Coca-Cola truck will be bringing the festive cheer from 12pm – 7pm on 15th and 16th November on The Hayes, outside St David’s Shopping Centre, offering visitors the chance to snap a picture with the truck as it lights up and enjoy a refreshing Coca-Cola Zero in a festive setting. As well as the truck, shoppers can expect to enjoy more festive highlights, including Instagram-worthy installations, ‘Coke-nut’ shy, bottle personalisation stations, competitions with the chance…

Level 3 Fashion students from Cardiff and Vale College recently had the opportunity to work with fashion consultant, author and TV presenter Gok Wan on his recent show in Cardiff. The first and second year learners were given a life brief by his production company to work as runners and dressers at the ‘One Size Fits All’ show which was held recently at the Mercure Holland House in Cardiff. Students helped style models who were wearing local and high street brands, assisted with the set-up of the main event area, prepared gift bags, helped Gok with a Q&A and welcomed…

A court has ordered that a Cardiff woman must never keep animals again after she breached a ten-year ban for keeping guinea pigs amid piled-up filth in a ‘squalid’ bedroom. Barbara Herbert, of Beverley Close in the Llanishen/Lisvane area of the city, initially came to the attention of the RSPCA after guinea pigs were found to be kept in entirely inappropriate conditions in the upstairs bedroom, amid a foot-and-a-half of piled-up straw and debris, which took a whole day to dig out. RSPCA officers required respiratory equipment when entering the bedroom due to the extent of the conditions. Ms Herbert…

Bookings opened this month for next year’s Montgomery Canal Triathlon to be held on Saturday 2nd May 2020 and places are already being filled. The Triathlon is established as a popular and family-friendly event which brings people from across the country each year. Entrants can join one, two or three sections, cycling 17 miles from Newtown to Pool Quay near Welshpool, continuing on foot for eleven miles to Morton south of Oswestry, finally canoeing for seven miles to the finish below Frankton Locks. Triathlon Entry Coordinator Maggie Ellis said, “We were receiving bookings for next year’s Montgomery Canal Triathlon within days…

The Silver Mountain Experience near Aberystwyth is promising sack-loads of fun things to do in the run up to Christmas. Trips into an Elves’ Workshop and Santa’s Grotto, a chance to give Santa your Christmas wishes, festive cookie decorating, Christmas crafts and a Christmas Reindeer Trail await visitors on December 14, 15, 21, 22 and 23. The Silver Mountain Experience, located at Llywernog Silver-Lead Mine, Ponterwyd, will be open from 10am-4pm, with the last entry at 3pm. The ever popular ‘A Dragon’s Tale’ and ‘A Miner’s Life’ tours will also be running alongside Santa’s Grotto and visitors will have access…

With fewer than four weeks until the UK heads to the polls, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), which represents small firms and the self-employed, is today launching it’s Back to Business 2019 manifesto.   In Wales, FSB is calling on the next UK Government to: Ensure that funding is protected for Wales and Welsh businesses post-Brexit Bring Wales in line with Scotland and Northern Ireland by devolving Air Passenger Duty (APD) Commit to the electrification of the south Wales mainline to Swansea and investing in Growth Track 360 in North Wales. Ben Francis, FSB Wales Policy Chair, said: “For…