Author: Rhys Gregory

A team of doctors from South Wales has travelled to a conference in Senegal to present ideas about novel ways of delivering healthcare education in Africa and Asia. Organised by Merck Foundation, the charitable arm of the global pharmaceutical company, Merck, the event in Dakar brought together more than 500 healthcare professionals from 58 countries. Attendees included the First Ladies from 11 African states, under the patronage of the President of Senegal, Macky Sall. [aoa id=”1″]The Welsh contingent, led by Consultant Physician Professor Steve Davies, was invited to speak following the successful completion by 20 African doctors of the online Postgraduate…

The showpiece annual event, which is seen as one of the most prestigious by the coaching community, took place at The Honourable Artillery Company, London on Thursday 29 November 2018.  Included in the list of winners are Swansea’s Francesca Lewis and Aberystwyth’s Lee Coulson BEM. Additionally, after an outstanding year for Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas in which he won the Tour de France, his coaches were named as winners in The Coaching Chaincategory. Maindy Flyers’ Head Coach and Founder Debbie Wharton and Welsh Cycling’s Head Coach Darren Tudor were named alongside Team Sky’s Tim Kerrison, Matt Parker and Rod Ellingworth for…

If you haven’t submitted your entries for the Wales HR Awards 2019, it’s not too late to do so online. With that said, however, be warned: the final deadline for entries is Friday 7th December 2018. [aoa id=”1″] The annual Wales HR Awards has become a diary marker for Welsh businesses over recent years, recognising and celebrating the hard work and commitment carried out by in-house teams, consultants and the HR industry as a whole. Created by leading recruitment specialists Acorn and commercial law firm Darwin Gray, the Wales HR Awards is the annual flagship event of the Wales HR Network;…

Looking for a way to give something back this festive season?  This December the BHF is calling on the general public to take some time out of their busy lives, even just for an afternoon, and donate the gift of time to their local store. Whether you want to volunteer as a one off, pick up a few festive shifts or explore volunteering longer term, the BHF can help. It couldn’t be easier – just choose a date that works for you, pick your local BHF branch, sign up and start spreading the festive joy by volunteering as a BHF…

Following a two-month search, Oakwood Theme Park has selected three children to become their ‘Directors of Fun’, helping park owners ensure the attraction is working hard to offer the best possible experience to young visitors. [aoa id=”1″] After battling stiff competition from across the country, the position has gone to Levi Hubbard, 10, from Pontardawe in Swansea, Faith Dee McDermott, 13, from Llanmiloe in Carmarthenshire, and Idris Batteley-de Torres, 7, from Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire. The Pembrokeshire-based attraction, which first opened its doors thirty years ago, is giving the three Directors of Fun the chance to spend time with senior executives at Oakwood…

It seems the nation’s love for a traditional Welsh Christmas knows no bounds. In fact, according to new research from the Celtic Manor Resort, over half (51%) of Welsh people surveyed still follow classic Welsh customs, with taffy making (55%) ranked the most popular. [aoa id=”1″] What’s more, when it comes to Christmas in Wales, family remains at the heart, with spending time with loved ones a highlight of the festive season for 62% of those surveyed. Perhaps unsurprisingly, food and drink also occupy a huge part of the celebrations. In fact, tucking into a turkey dinner with all the…

The Cardiff-based sixth form college welcomed almost 1000 young people across the two evenings to its Penylan campus, all looking to take their next steps in their education. [aoa id=”1″] With an increased footfall of almost 20% and a 32% increase in completed applications since the previous academic year, St David’s is becoming increasingly oversubscribed. The College also recently celebrated its 30th anniversary of nurturing youth in the 2017/2018 academic year and marked an enormous success with regards to applications and student A Level results. But now it’s already set to reach a record number of applications for the 2018/2019 year.…

Sixty-eight new and existing Foundation Degree and BA Inclusive Education students started their course in the new location of St Thomas Primary School last month.  Created for Teaching Assistants, this innovative Foundation Degree in Inclusive Education programme is a three year part-time programme with sessions delivered as twilight sessions and on Saturdays. The foundation degree is a flexible course that’s designed to fit around the students’ work and family commitments. This particular programme has been running and delivered at UWTSD’s Carmarthen campus for nine years as well as in other locations across Wales – including Monkton Primary School, Ysgol Hafren…

Police investigating a road traffic collision in Cardiff last weekend have issued a fresh appeal for information which could help their enquiries. Cyclist Ronald Triggs, 71, died in the incident on Colchester Avenue, Penylan, which occurred at about 1.30pm on Saturday, November 24. The collision involved a Volkswagen Transporter van. Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision, or who may have captured the incident on CCTV or a dashboard camera. Anyone who can help is urged to call 101, quoting reference 1800446271.

A Swansea club is helping children with cancer gain greater independence thanks to a £5,582 donation to buy specialised mobility buggies. Chris Board, general manager of Fiction on Little Wind Street, nominated LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity to receive the money to purchase 15 robust lightweight buggies to help children receiving treatment for cancer and leukaemia to get out and about. Chris said: “The donation is from our company’s Echo Trust charity to give something back to our local community. We hold regular collections at the club and our customers are always generous. We wanted LATCH to benefit because of…