Author: Rhys Gregory

A ‘New World’ exhibition, exploring the adventures of Welsh men and women, opened at The National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth on Saturday and runs until January 11, 2020. The exhibition follows the adventures, both legendary and factual, of some of the Welsh men and women who have ‘discovered’, explored and settled in the ‘New World’. They include a Welsh prince, a tribe of Welsh-speaking Indians, a cowboy and two of America’s eminent citizens. [aoa id=”1″] Wales’ relationship with the ‘New World’ has been the subject of many a discussion over the centuries. Items on display include Cronica Walliae (1559) by Humphrey Llwyd,…

A talented young wheelchair basketball star from Deganwy has been called up for the Great Britain Under-22 squad preparing for next year’s European Championships. [aoa id=”1″] Alex Wilson, 15, from Deganwy, a student at Ysgol John Bright, in Llandudno, is now training hard at regular sessions in Sheffield with the squad’s top coaches. Alex was born with FFU Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder which affects the femur, fibula and ulna bones of the arms and legs, causing them to be of different lengths. [/aoa] His condition meant that he couldn’t play sport in primary school and he has been mainly…

GS Verde Group has moved into new headquarters at the Maltings in Cardiff following 6 successful years of business growth which has seen a 900% increase in revenue since its launch in 2013. [aoa id=”1″] The integrated / multidiscipline corporate advisory business consists of corporate law firm Greenaway Scott, corporate finance advisors Verde Corporate Finance and joint venture partners and patent attorneys Alchemie IP. GS Verde Group has rapidly grown from a 2 person start-up in 2013 to an industry leading enterprise that employs 35 members of staff, including two recently appointed directors for its Bristol and Swansea & West…

The community event in Cardiff, which has grown into Wales’ largest celebration of love, equality and diversity, is celebrating its 20th year this summer with the support of regional communities and organisations. This year’s sponsors come from a range of sectors, including transport, education, tourism and media and include Uber, Aberystwyth University, Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway, ITV Wales, NatWest Cymru, GE Aviation and Capital FM, as over 60 organisations so far have signed up for the charity’s annual parade through Cardiff City Centre. South Wales Police and the Wales LGBT Police Network are sponsoring the access area and…

As Wales’ farmers come together for the 100th Royal Welsh Show, one of the UK’s leading independent insurance brokers is urging them to check if they are fully protected from some of the key issues facing the agricultural sector. [aoa id=”1″]With over 50 years’ experience within the agricultural insurance arena, Towergate Insurance Brokers is encouraging farmers in Wales to review their insurance plans. The experts urge farmers to check their insurance is up to date and covers all aspects of farm activities in the hope of protecting farmers in the sad event that accidents or fatalities should happen. [/aoa] The number…

Cardiff-based aluminium fabricators, Dudley’s Aluminium continues to strengthen its design team, welcoming a new CAD technician to its team Earlier this year, John Curley joined the Cardiff team, which designs and manufactures curtain wall screens for large construction projects including Cardiff Central Square One, Two and Three. In his previous role, John gained invaluable experience as an architectural technician. Having worked for over 20 years in the construction industry and with a degree in architectural technology, John brings exceptional knowledge and practice to the team. John has a particular insight into the residential sector, having worked on both large and…

The Hodge Foundation, keen supporters of City Hospice, Cardiff’s local hospice, have donated £25,857 in order for the charity to buy a brand-new minibus for patients. Every Tuesday and Thursday, City Hospice goes out into the community to collect patients and bring them to hospice for Day Centre and various appointments with the clinical team. This means that families and carers are given some respite and the patient can enjoy an afternoon of activities, learn something new and chat to new friends, all whilst being in a supported environment with their clinical team close at hand. The Hodge Foundation awards…

The city of Cardiff is vibrant and exciting with many recreational activities to enjoy, but among the top venues to visit if you’re looking for a night of thrills in your home city or as a tourist are the casinos. Cardiff boasts three casinos as it stands, with the classic Grosvenor Casino on Atlantic Wharf, the newly renovated Rainbow Casino Cardiff by the UGC Cinema Complex, and Les Croupiers Casino – which recently turned 50 years old – in the Capital Retail Shopping Park. There’s plenty of casino action to be enjoyed throughout Cardiff, with each of these popular gambling…

A dedicated children’s charity that makes seriously ill children’s dreams come true has appointed Mark Colbourne MBE and Alix Popham as ambassadors. Dreams & Wishes, established in South Wales in 2011, is an award-winning volunteer-based charity that uses every penny raised to support children across the UK with serious, often life-limiting illnesses and their families, and helping to build happy memories. The charity welcomes former Welsh Paralympic-cyclist Mark Colbourne and former Welsh rugby union player Alix Popham as ambassadors. Mark is perhaps best known for his performance at the London 2012 Paralympic Games which saw him secure the first medal…

Young footballers in West Africa will soon be pulling on the football shirts of a Vale of Clwyd club when they turn out for matches after a chance encounter in The Gambia. [aoa id=”1″] Craig Morris, who manages the Lock Stock storage parks in Rhyl and Flint, has persuaded his bosses at Wales’s biggest self storage company to back his plan to kit out the Samtom Academy in donated Denbigh Town shirts. He is also planning a fund-raising match for Denbigh Town Veterans against a Wrexham Legends side including former stars like Steve Watkin, scorer of the FA Cup winner…