Author: Rhys Gregory

With two weeks until Quest Wales, the unique adventure racing event comprising kayaking, cycling and running, there’s still time to sign up and discover your inner sense of exploration! [aoa id=”1″]Hosted on June 8, 2019 in the picturesque Snowdonia National Park, Quest Wales goes beyond a traditional event as you sign up to be part of a community that has been hooked in for life by a unique challenge and atmosphere. Suitable for all fitness levels and abilities, participants have the option of three scenic routes; 25km Challenge, 42km Sport or 53km Expert. If you can run a 10km, then…

Cardiff-based branding and creative agency, Stills Branding, has secured a six-figure equity investment from creative industries specialist, Rockit Media, in a deal that secures its future. [aoa id=”1″]The agency is one of Wales’ most respected branding, creative and digital consultancies, working with blue-chip companies and organisations across Wales, including Hodge Group, Saucony Footwear, Welsh Water and Welsh Government.[/aoa] Stills was founded in 1994 in Newport and moved to its Sophia Gardens offices in central Cardiff in 2013. The business now employs 10 staff. The investment by Rockit Media, which is run by FastGrowth 50 twice winner, Byron Lloyd, will allow…

A Llanelli netball team will be shooting for glory after receiving a new kit from Principality Building Society. The kit, which was donated by Principality’s Llanelli branch, will see Ysgol Y Strade’s budding netball team through the new season at home and abroad. Ysgol Y Strade and Wales’ largest building society have forged strong links through the Business Class programme, a Business in the Community scheme which aims to develop and support business skills in young people. [aoa id=”1″]As well as supporting the health and wellbeing of the school, Principality colleagues have spent time mentoring the students at Ysgol Y…

Tenovus Cancer Care is delighted to announce the appointment of Judi Rhys as the charity’s new chief executive. She takes up the role today (Monday 20th May) and replaces Claudia McVie, who steps down later this month after 12 years in charge of Wales’ leading cancer charity. Judi Rhys said: “It is such a privilege to be chosen as the new chief executive of Tenovus Cancer Care. “It’s a charity I have admired for many years and I am really excited about working alongside a fantastic team of staff, volunteers and supporters to continue and build on the excellent work…

A top-class development team is to create an exciting new vision for Swansea city centre’s Castle Square area. [aoa id=”1″] Swansea Council invited professional teams to submit bids to produce a feasibility study for the high-profile location – and Spider Project Management has just started work. Spider is an independent property and building consultancy providing focused, high-value project management services. [/aoa]In Swansea they will work with design partner Acme, a London-based international practice with expertise in urban planning and contemporary architecture. Their work over the next few months will consider how Castle Square could be transformed. A key…

Join the multi-award-winning Irish band, The Wild Murphys, for one glorious night of music from the Emerald Isle in One Night in Dublin at the Swansea Grand Theatre on Friday 14 June at 7.30pm. [aoa id=”1″]The multi-award-winning Irish band The Wild Murphys features the very best traditional Irish musicians playing a thrilling mix of traditional and contemporary tunes guaranteed to have the audience’s hands clapping and toes tapping all night long. [/aoa] The seven-piece live band is headed by lead singer Middi Murphy armed with blarney, banter and an accordion, alongside Trevor Brewis (Jimmy Nail) on drums, Tony Davis (Prelude) on…

Five Welsh organisations that go above and beyond to make their services and workplaces accessible to the one in six people in Wales with hearing loss have been recognised at the prestigious Action on Hearing Loss Cymru Excellence Awards. The organisations, which include construction firms, health boards and arts initiatives, were presented awards for their continuous and inspiring efforts to create a deaf friendly Wales. [aoa id=”1″]Awarded the Excellence in Health Award, Cwm Taf University Health Board was recognised for its commitment to improving communication methods for deaf patients when wishing to change an appointment, confirm personal details or check…

Science discovery centre Techniquest has introduced two new events to its line up in a bid to diversify its audiences. [aoa id=”1″] In partnership with HUSH Collective, the Cardiff Bay-based venue is hosting a Silent Disco on Saturday 1st June, 9pm-1am. Following its success at National Museum Cardiff, HUSH Collective is adding some science to its multiple sell-out events by throwing a party at Techniquest. [/aoa] Guests can enjoy some of the city’s leading DJs including weather girl Sue Charles, Grl Tlk, Disco Motel and Dirty Pop, alongside interacting with Techniquest’s exhibits. For the teenage market, the venue has developed…

As more UK holidaymakers choose to ‘staycation’ rather than fly overseas for their summer holidays this year, the stunning beaches along the Mid Wales coastline are perfectly placed to welcome thousands of visitors. [aoa id=”1″] To highlight what a fantastic holiday option Mid Wales offers, Keep Wales Tidy has just announced that 17 beaches along the coastal regions of Ceredigion and the Meirionnydd district of Gwynedd have won awards for 2019. The beaches have met the high standards needed to receive the prestigious Blue Flag, Green Coast and Seaside Awards. [/aoa] Blue flags are generally considered the ‘gold standard’ for…

Leading Welsh health charity Kidney Wales is calling on all runners across Wales to sign up for the annual Cardiff Metropolitan University Cardiff 10K and 2K road race, which is being held in Cardiff city centre on Sunday 1st September. [aoa id=”1″] This year’s race will start and finish at the Civic Centre on Sunday 1st September, with the main 10K event commencing at 10am, after the 2K Family Run which starts at 9.15am. The Cardiff Met Cardiff 10K is one of the top ten road races in the UK and attracted a record number of runners to the streets…