Author: Rhys Gregory

A pioneering scheme to help increase the Welsh language skills of people working in the Early Years education and childcare sector in Wales is today (28 May 2019) being officially launched by the National Centre for Learning Welsh. [aoa id=”1″]Nursery teachers, childminders and staff at playgroups, day nurseries and ‘cylchoedd meithrin’ Welsh-medium groups will be among the practitioners taking part in the ‘Camau’ Learn Welsh Scheme, the Centre announced at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay.[/aoa] The scheme (‘Camau’, pronounced ‘Kam-aye’, means ‘Steps’ in Welsh) will help Early Years practitioners respond more effectively to the Welsh Government’s proposed new…

Snowdon Mountain Railway is launching its own mobile phone app, enhancing the experience of its traditional steam and diesel train journeys through the latest interactive digital technology. [aoa id=”1″]Visitors to the North Wales heritage attraction can download the app for free and use it to learn more about the history of the 123-year old railway, while discovering various points of interest as they travel from Llanberis to the summit of Wales’ highest peak.[/aoa] Staff at Snowdon have been working on the application for the past 12 months, adding Welsh and English voice commentary, facts about each station on the mountain…

Aberystwyth in Ceredigion is in the running for Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood 2019, as the Ramblers reveal their final shortlist of the ten most walkable urban areas across England, Scotland and Wales. The public vote to decide the winner opens today (28 May). [aoa id=”1″]At a time when 47% of people in Wales are still not meeting recommended activity levels and concerns about air pollution levels hit the headlines on a weekly basis, the Ramblers is calling on local authorities to help tackle these problems by creating towns and cities designed for walking.[/aoa] Their annual award celebrates areas where positive…

Welsh estate agents, Peter Alan has joined forces with Eden Project Communities in Wales to encourage customers to get to know their new neighbours by joining in with The Big Lunch.  [aoa id=”1″]  The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for neighbours, bringing them together for friendship, food and fun.   Every customer who buys or rents a house through either Peter Alan or PA Black will be given a special guide to organising a Big Lunch and some invitation cards to help them introduce themselves to their new neighbours.   [/aoa] Nicholas Barber, Head of Operations for Peter Alan, said: “We were surprised to read a recent Big…

IT and communications firm SA1 Solutions has hired two new employees as the company seeks to boost its support team with fresh talent.  The Swansea-based company has recently appointed Liam Watson as an apprentice IT support engineer and Matthew Williams as a graduate IT support engineer. [aoa id=”1″]Watson, originally from Scotland, moved to South Wales to further develop his IT career. He has solid experience in troubleshooting, optimisation and maintenance in many different Windows operating systems and network issues. Coupled with several years’ experience in customer service, his new role within SA1 Solutions’ support team will offer customers an enhanced service. It…

South Wales Police has launched an investigation following the sudden death of a young man in the Ely area of Cardiff yesterday afternoon afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene of an incident – woodland adjacent to Trelai Park – at approximately 4pm yesterday (Monday, 27 May 2019). Despite attempts to save the 22 year-old man, who is from the local area, he was pronounced deceased shortly after at the University Hospital of Wales. His family are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time. An investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident is now underway.…

Three new lettings have been signed at the Global Reach multi-let office building on the Celtic Gateway Business Park in Cardiff Bay. Financial services provider Red Apple Group is moving from Penarth to lease 7,769 sq ft on the second floor of Wing A of the 60,000 sq ft building on a 10 year lease Kevin Paterson managing director at Red Apple Group said: “After more than 25 years in Penarth we are starting to outgrow our long standing premises and Global Reach has proved to be the perfect fit for us. The modern specification and high quality refurbishment gave…

A Wrexham school will be kick starting their new season in style after being donated football kits from Principality Building Society. The kit, which was donated by the building society’s Wrexham branch, will ensure that Ysgol y Grango will be a stride apart on the playing field. Ysgol y Grango and Principality Building Society have forged a strong link through the Business Schools Cluster programme, which sees Ysgol y Grango receive funding towards development in both financial education and sports.  [aoa id=”1″]As well as supporting the health and wellbeing of the school, Principality colleagues have spent time mentoring the students…

Businesses from Neath Port Talbot raised more than £3,000 for Welsh children’s hospice Tŷ Hafan at an annual lunch organised by law firm Hutchinson Thomas and the Neath round table.  The event, which took place in Neath Rugby Club on Friday April 12, featured rugby legend Martyn Williams as the keynote speaker, who regaled the room with behind the scene tales from his prestigious playing career. Tŷ Hafan is one of the UK’s leading paediatric palliative care charities and offers care to children and support for their families throughout Wales. At the event, Natalie Whyatt, corporate partnership manager at Ty Hafan, gave…

Aberystwyth University has appointed construction company Morgan Sindall to refurbish its historic Welsh-medium hall of residence, Neuadd Pantycelyn. [aoa id=”1″] The ambitious project to transform Neuadd Pantycelyn will offer high-quality, contemporary, en-suite accommodation for up to 200 students. Originally opened in 1951, the Grade-2 listed building will also provide offices for Aberystwyth’s Welsh students’ union UMCA, a refectory and attractive social spaces for use by students, staff and the local community. [/aoa] Major construction work on the £16.5m project is set to begin on 3 June 2019, with the first students moving in to the refurbished building in September 2020.…