Author: Rhys Gregory

SC2, the new water park and adventure centre in Rhyl, has launched weekly Autism friendly sessions to give children and adults with autism an opportunity to enjoy the water park in a more relaxed environment. [aoa id=”1″]Each session will run with no music and will have free entry for carers, limited announcements and state of the art specialist accessible changing rooms, including facilities with a track hoist. There will be only selected slides running and exclusive access to the water with limited numbers in the pool and the Piranha Play.[/aoa] With a ratio of one carer for each participant and…

Four college learners from the South Wales valleys are set to spend their summers experiencing life at some of the top universities in the UK. [aoa id=”1″]Josie Wood (17), Rhys Bracher (17), Daphne Rosser (16) and Josephine Lee (17), have secured places on the prestigious Sutton Trust Summer Schools scheme which will see them attend free summer schools within their chosen fields at some of the most esteemed universities across the country.[/aoa] The summer school placement will give the Welsh learners the chance to experience life in a new city as well as an insight into university and their chosen…

Leading Welsh independent school Christ College Brecon welcomes a new Director of Sport to its team, reinforcing the school’s ever-growing commitment to sport. [aoa id=”1″]With over 13 years of experience in the education sector, including seven years as a Head of PE, John Patterson returns to Christ College Brecon, where he’ll support pupil’s physical education and make sport programmes accessible for all.[/aoa] Aligned with the new appointment, Christ College Brecon will bring in a BTEC in Physical Education in the next academic year. The new qualification for Sixth Formers will be led by Mr Patterson, introducing pupils to sport leadership…

Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of Fahad Mohamed Nur near Cathays Railway Station. The men, aged 24 and 22, from Cardiff, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and a 34-year-old woman from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. The younger male and the woman were arrested at Heathrow Airport early this morning and arrangements are being made to bring them back to Cardiff for questioning. Fahad’s family have been updated and continue to be supported by specially-trained family liaison officers. South Wales Police thanks the community for…

Getting onto the property ladder can be daunting, especially if you’re on a budget or are a first-time buyer. Luckily, Cardiff isn’t a particularly expensive part of the UK, but it can still be difficult to save for a deposit whilst staying within budget. It all takes time, patience and a lot of research to ensure you can afford the area you’re looking to live in. With a bit of preparation, you’ll be on the ladder in no time. We’ve provided a few useful tips to get you started, helping you discover the different options available to you in Wales.…

The UK’s first online video map to promote tourism has been launched to help attract more visitors to North Wales. The new map was unveiled at the annual meeting of North Wales Tourism and includes around 40 films from attractions, events and accommodation providers across the region. According to managing director Jim Jones, they were now looking for more high end promotional videos to populate the map which can be accessed via the organisation’s website, www.gonorthwales.co.uk The map can be used with North Wales Tourism’s new online itinerary planner which is also on the website. Mr Jones told the meeting…

Portal Educational Training is expanding its services into North Wales following 300% business growth in the past three years. [aoa id=”1″]The Cardiff-based training provider has quadrupled the strength of its workforce in the North over the past 18 months after learner numbers in the region more than tripled from 30 to more than 100 in the last two years.[/aoa] Founded in 2010, the company has also tripled its overall headcount from 13 employees in 2016 to almost 40 in 2019 – a growth of 300%. Four of those appointed within that period were Leadership and Management Assessors for North Wales,…

On Friday 7 June at 7:30pm, Lloyd Macey, who is known for featuring on the X Factor television show will perform at Theatr Felinfach. [aoa id=”1″]Lloyd has entertained millions of TV viewers across the world as an X Factor finalist. He supported the girl group, Little Mix on their Glory Days Tour and has performed live to over 150,000 people across the UK and Ireland.[/aoa] Lloyd also gained significant chart success with the 2018 summer anthem, ‘Here With You’. The song peaked at number six in the official UK charts. Lloyd also headlined the Grand Concert that closed the Cymru…

Jennifer Ladd – a retired Emergency Nurse Practitioner from Cardigan Hospital’s Minor Injury Unit (MIU) – has been awarded the British Empire Medal. The medal was presented by Miss Sara Edwards, Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed on 30 May 2019. Mrs Ladd was awarded the medal for her dedication to improving patient care and safety in her community. It was also awarded for mentoring students and ensuring the success of the only community nurse-led MIU in the Hywel Dda University Health Board. Mrs Ladd retired in September 2018. She is influencing the plans for the new Integrated Care Centre…

The Big Retreat Wales, now in its third year, welcomed a daily footfall in the region of 2000 visitors to the stunning site at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park with an edition that delivered an amazing fusion of all the things that make us feel good. [aoa id=”1″]The festival ran from Friday 24th – Monday 27th May 2019 with a packed four-day schedule designed to stimulate the mind, body and soul and help adults and children to discover something truly wonderful. [/aoa] A whopping 200 workshops and activities were enjoyed by festival-goers, including conversations with Toni Jones in the Talk Tent, menopause talk with Jennifer Kennedy and unlocking depression…