Author: Rhys Gregory

People who are eligible and wish to buy their own home must have completed an application form available from their landlord or the Welsh Government website and submitted it to their landlord before the upcoming deadline of 26 January 2019.  Housing and Local Government Minister Julie James said: “We passed the Abolition of the Right to Buy and Associated Rights Act to protect the stock of social housing in Wales from further reduction, so it is available to provide affordable housing for people who need it. This legislation is one of a range of actions we are taking to increase…

Adventure, the great outdoors and culture will be the inspiration for budding young gardeners in this year’s RHS Cardiff Schools Wheelbarrow competition. [aoa id=”1″] The annual competition for primary schools, nurseries and community groups to design and plant a wheelbarrow has been launched by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), in partnership with Bute Park, and this year’s theme celebrates Visit Wales’ Year of Discovery. Primary schools and groupsacross Cardiff, Caerphilly and the Vale of Glamorgan are encouraged to get involved to explore the theme and create a planted wheelbarrow to be displayed at the RHS Flower Show in Bute Park…

Local boy Ellis Wellington went to visit the Amazon fulfilment centre in Swansea for a behind-the-scenes tour to say thank you that the team ran the Swansea Bay 10K to raise money for a cause close to his heart. 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. Ellis benefited from the charity’s services when he was diagnosed with Muscular dystrophy in his early years. 16 members of the Amazon team in Swansea took part in the race and raised a total of £1,120 for Tŷ Hafan.…

After nine years, seven rounds of IVF treatment and the heartache of three miscarriages, the Brynamman couple were overjoyed to find out they were going to be parents at last – and to twins. But it would prove to be the start of a dramatic journey culminating in the babies being delivered by emergency C-section and Emma becoming critically ill. Thankfully, seven months later they are all doing well after a few setbacks along the way – and the family have returned to Singleton Hospital with donations to thank staff for the outstanding care they received. Emma has had type…

Police investigating an assault which has left a pensioner in a critical condition in hospital are appealing for help to identify a potential suspect. The 72-year-old victim remains at the University of Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, after she was found with serious head injuries at her home on Garnswllt Road, Pontarddulais, at around 8.15am on Wednesday, January 9th. Detectives are keen to trace a purse they believe is missing as a result of the attack, and to identify a person seen acting suspiciously in the area around the time of the incident. Detective Inspector Matthew Davies said: “The victim…

It is part of the FAW Trust’s We Wear the Same Shirt programme – which has recently been handed a funding boost of 50,000 euros by the UEFA Hat-Trick Assistance Programme and is designed to improve the mental health of people living in Wales. Bradley Woolridge, Captain of the Men’s Cardiff Met football team said:  “We want to use the power of football with adults who might be struggling with issues such as confidence, low self-esteem and loneliness. A healthy body can help encourage a healthy mind and being part of a team can provide a huge sense of belonging…

Staff from one of Wales’ leading training providers will be putting in the hard yards to raise money for Cancer Research in 2019. The company, which has offices in Welshpool, Llanelli, Builth Wells, Holyhead and Colwyn Bay, has set itself a challenge of running, walking and cycling 1,000 miles, visiting all 22 counties of Wales, during the year. Staff are hoping that apprentices and employers, which the company works with, will join in the fundraising challenge for Cancer Research. Cambrian Training is aiming to raise sponsorship of £1 per mile for the challenge, which will contribute towards the company’s £1,500…

The Mushroom Garden – Snowdonia, has already tasted success in producing fresh and dried Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms for customers including restaurants, hotels and the National Trust. However, as the family-run business has blossomed, so has the need for more growing space. As a result of the formation of a new partnership, the business is set to increase its capacity five-fold, with the weekly production of Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms estimated to rise from 200kg to around 1 tonne per week. [aoa id=”1″] Thirteen years ago, interest in fungi and foraging led Cynan and June Jones to try their…

One of Cardiff’s leading creative agencies has launched a new partnership with a mental health charity in Wales. Orchard Media and Events will be working with the Mental Health Foundation for the next two years on a range of training materials and campaigns to help raise awareness of their important prevention work and the support that’s available for people to access. The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) works to improve mental health services and promotes mental wellbeing for everyone in Wales. Focusing on preventative measures, MHF works with the public sector, third sector, businesses, schools and communities across Wales. Jenny Burns,…

The Slate Caverns in Snowdonia, North Wales, continues to add to its growing portfolio of adventure experiences with the launch of a unique slate mountain hotel. The 24-bedroom ‘Slate Mountain Lodge’ will serve guests visiting the Slate Caverns heritage and adventure hub in North Wales, home to some of the UK’s most popular adventure experiences, including the Slate Mountain Adventure and Llechwedd Deep Mine tours, Zip World Titan & Caverns, Bounce Below and the Antur Stiniog downhill mountain bike trails. Over a quarter of a million people visit the site every year. [aoa id=”1″][/aoa] The restored 19th century mountain lodge…