Author: Rhys Gregory

As the tourism industry in Wales celebrates Wales Tourism Week (May 11 – 19), the University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) celebrates the success of one of its own graduates in this exciting and highly valuable sector. [aoa id=”1″]Elizabeth Davies, owner of Llety Cynin – a small resort including a restaurant, health club and hotel – graduated with a Masters degree from UWTSD’s Carmarthen Business School some years ago and has since developed her business into a thriving concern.[/aoa] Having purchased a farm in the village of Llangynin on the outskirts of St Clears, Elizabeth was captivated by one…

This Saturday May 18th, there will be a partial road closure in the city centre from 1.00pm until 7.00pm for the Monster Jam event at Principality Stadium. The main show will start at 3pm and will end at 5pm. [aoa id=”1″]All ticket holders are being advised that there will be enhanced security checks when entering the stadium.Fans are strongly advised toleave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listedat principalitystadium.wales  before they travel into the city.[/aoa] Road closures Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge got a taste of some of North Wales’ finest food produce including a unique cheese made with Halen Môn sea salt, on a visit to their former home island of Anglesey. [aoa id=”1″] The Royal couple were shown the special techniques used by Halen Môn to make their sea salt and got to taste Wales’s first Sea Salt Cheddar from South Caernarfon Creameries. The Duke and Duchess who lived on Anglesey from 2010 to 2013, visited Halen Môn’s sea salt factory and shop at Brynsiencyn, as part of an official visit to their former…

A classic rock festival that pulls in fans from as far afield as the US, Japan and Israel will once again sell out in the Valleys over the weekend of July 26-28 with a UK festival exclusive by Thunder, and a worldwide exclusive from rock legends Thin Lizzy – but in Wales it is a best kept secret. [aoa id=”1″]Steelhouse, officially the UK’s highest festival, has been staged on a hilltop working farm overlooking the former steel town of Ebbw Vale since 2011, and this year increases capacity to 7,500 per day to accommodate the influx of classic and contemporary…

The team has been confirmed for the Wales Airshow, which is taking place in Swansea Bay on Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7 2019. [aoa id=”1″]Flying out of RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire, the Typhoon has a maximum speed of over 1,300mph and can reach an altitude of 55,000ft, towards the edge of space. It measures close to 16 metres in length and the aircraft has a wing span of over 11 metres.[/aoa] The Wales Airshow, organised by Swansea Council, is due to include attractions such as The Red Arrows and will see tens of thousands of spectators gather on…

The cream of the crop have been recognised during this year’s celebration of vocational qualifications excellence at the Vocational Qualifications (VQ) Awards 2019. The awards ceremony, the ‘BAFTA’s’ of the VQ world, was held at the National Museum in Cardiff when the names of the winners were revealed. [aoa id=”1″]Now in their 12th year, the coveted VQ Awards celebrate those who use technical, practical and vocational qualifications to achieve success. The award is a symbol of dedication towards a chosen profession. The awards help to celebrate those Welsh learners, trainers and employers who are already going that extra mile when…

Cardiff charity Oasis – a non-profit organisation aiming to help refugees and asylum seekers within their local communities – is gearing up for a debut appearance at this year’s Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival (May 26th-27th) with a host of activities planned to engage with visitors. [aoa id=”1″]Celebrating ‘World Food in Wales’, a number of people currently being supported by the Splott-based charity will be manning a trailer at the festival – demonstrating the cultures influencing everyday food in Wales while championing regional producers, with a twist![/aoa] The trailer forms part of The Plate Project – an initiative designed to…

TRANSPORT for Wales has launched a brand-new Community Rail Strategy, putting the needs of local areas at the forefront of its plans. [aoa id=”1″]The vision, which launched at Llandudno Station on 16 May by Transport Minister Ken Skates AM, will see new Community Rail Partnerships set up across the entire Wales and Borders network to promote and encourage rail use in communities.[/aoa] More than £600,000 will be invested every single year, with 22 new community ambassador roles created alongside marketing roles which will focus on promoting regional tourism and local economic growth. The vision will also target station adoption, with…

The UK’s fifth largest and fastest growing supermarket, Aldi, will open two new stores in Wales this year, creating more than 60 new roles.  The new developments include stores that are currently under construction such as Unit B, Western Avenue Retail Park in Cardiff and one in Ruabon. [aoa id=”1″]The new stores will be in Aldi’s new store layout, which ensures more space for fresh, chilled and food-to-go ranges as well as simpler layouts and brighter, wider aisles. They will stock all grocery essentials and the ‘Specially Selected’ range, as well as products from British suppliers, which means all their…

Llanfyllin Show Committee is appealing for public help to stage a special display to celebrate the event’s 150th anniversary this summer. [aoa id=”1″] The committee, which aims to pull out all the stops to mark the landmark event in the history of Llanfyllin and surrounding area, is hunting old photographs, schedules, medals, trophies and other memorabilia relating to the popular annual event’s history. Anybody that has old photographs and show memorabilia that could be loaned for the display is asked to contact secretary Jill Hollinshead, Newbridge Cottage, Llansantffraid, Powys SY22 6SY, Tel: 01691 654045 or Email: [email protected] [/aoa] “We…