Author: Rhys Gregory

Three towering talents play a cast of thousands in Patrick Barlow’s new comedy The Messiah. The new show from the writer of the Olivier Award-winning West End hit The 39 Steps comes to Cardiff’s New Theatre from 29 October – 3 November. Starring Hugh Dennis in his first stage appearance in 20 years and Lesley Garrett in her comedy play debut, The Messiah is set to be the funniest and most magical nativity ever seen. [aoa id=”1″]A travelling theatre troupe of two actors and an opera singer are set to arrive on camel back in venues across the UK to…

Housing, support and care provider Hafod and the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS), on Wednesday 24 October 2018, have agreed a Fire Safety Local Service Agreement (LSA), the first of its type for each organisation.  The LSA will allow each organisation to target fire risk more effectively and efficiently. Clear lines of communication have been created, together with a framework that capitalises on the correct use of fire risk assessments and audits to assist Hafod in satisfying its statutory responsibilities, which is a good example of best practise. This then allows SWFRS to target areas of greatest risk…

A cancer diagnosis is always devastating news – but Daniel McCabe knows it could have been so much worse. [aoa id=”1″] After enduring weeks of agonising back pain which spread to his legs, the Swansea dad was referred to the Rapid Diagnosis Centre being piloted in Neath Port Talbot Hospital. In the space of one morning he underwent a series of tests and had a diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – a cancer of the lymphatic system. Daniel started his treatment a day later and he is still undergoing chemotherapy five months later. [/aoa] He said he was so grateful for…

An exhibition that explores contemporary craft products by makers from across Wales will also celebrate some of the skills and traditions that made Newtown such an important place in the 1800s. [aoa id=”1″] A collaboration between independent online publisher Jwrnal and Newtown’s Oriel Davies gallery, Creu // Make runs from November 17 until January 20, 2019. The exhibition features products made using traditional rural crafts, including pottery, weaving, chair making, textile art, wood work and more. Wales has a strong craft tradition and the exhibition explores some of the skills still being practiced around across the country. There will be opportunities…

Culture Minister launches week-long festival to celebrate the country’s museums at newly accredited Yr Ysgwrn [aoa id=”1″] Museums across the country are ready to celebrate this year’s Welsh Museums Festival, which will take place from Saturday 27 October – Sunday 04 November. The annual Festival is an opportunity for everyone who lives in Wales, or who is visiting over half term, to explore some of the fantastic museums the country has to offer. This year’s Festival will include special exhibitions as well as hands-on activity for all the family – including trails, performances, workshops and even Halloween themed activities -…

NORTH WALES is on the cusp of a historic deal that will create thousands of jobs and generate hundreds of millions of pounds for the economy. [aoa id=”1″] Members of all six local authorities, the region’s colleges and universities and North Wales and Mersey Dee Business Council have voted to back the North Wales Growth Bid. It means the Head of Terms Agreement for a Growth Deal can now be finalised after discussions with both Westminster and Welsh Governments. The Bid has been submitted ahead of the Autumn Budget Statement this Monday, where Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is…

As we get ready to turn the clocks back this weekend, walkers are being asked to carefully plan their expeditions into Snowdonia’s countryside or mountains over the coming months, remembering to allow for less daylight. [aoa id=”1″] The autumn half term holidays can be very busy as locals and visitors take advantage of the opportunity to enjoy Snowdonia in its wonderful autumn colours. Although we can enjoy glorious weather at this time of year, the days are shortening quickly, especially once we have turned the clocks back at the end of the month. As one of the partners of the…

A housing worker who suffered racist taunts via social media is urging all victims of hate crime to come forward. According to Maria Smith, 47, from Conwy, it’s vitally important that people don’t suffer in silence but report the abuse to the police. Maria enthusiastically supports the Hate Crime Awareness Week launched by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones. People are singled out for abuse because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, disability, body shape, age or a host of other personal characteristics Mr Jones wants to throw a spotlight on the issue which causes untold…

Cardiff Bus is offering travel advice to customers heading out for Halloween and Bonfire Night celebrations from this month. [aoa id=”1″] The bus operator is alerting customers to service diversions and bus stop changes that will come into effect on October 31stand November 5th. Diversions will apply to routes in the Splott, Tremorfa, Bute Street, Trowbridge and Llanrumney areas from approximately 5.30pm onwards. Route alterations will include services 1 and 2, which will divert from Canal Street at 4.30pm and 5.30pm respectively. [/aoa] Service 13 to Drope will divert from 5.30pm from Westgate Street to last bus, while the 13…

Traces, a bilingual digital storytelling app that takes you on a journey around St Fagans National Museum of History will be presented at a Digital Heritage expo in San Francisco. [aoa id=”1″] Alison John and Dr Jenny Kidd will be delivering their project to the Digital Heritage expo ‘New Realities: Authenticity & Automation in the Digital Age’ at the 3rd International Congress and Expo in San Francisco between October 26 – 30. Digital Heritage is the leading global event on digital technology for documenting, conserving and sharing heritage. Traces (Olion in the Welsh language) began in 2016 when funding was…