Author: Rhys Gregory

Stuart Price, Partner and Actuary at Quantum Advisory, has warned that workers today will never see the pension privileges afforded to those retiring this decade.

It’s the oldest fair in Wales and recognised as the fourth largest Chartered Street Trading Fair in the UK. [aoa id=”1″] Now Neath Port Talbot Council is looking for new traders to take up the last remaining places at the 2018 Great Neath September fair which runs from Wednesday, September 12th to Saturday, September 15th. Applications are currently being taken for new stall holders and if you would like to get involved in the fair as a stall holder the authority would love to hear from you – call Kirstie on 01639 686979 for more information. Traders from all around the…

The Prince of Wales has agreed to extend his patronage of Culinary Team Wales – a team of chefs who represent their country in competitions at home and around the globe – for another five years. The Prince of Wales first became patron to the team, which is part of the Culinary Association of Wales (CAW), in 2004. Team members have cooked for him and other members of the royal family on numerous occasions over the years, including at the opening of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff. CAW president Arwyn Watkins, OBE, said: [aoa id=”1″] “All the chefs…

New Theatre, Cardiff’s autumn season features a host of big names and opens on the 10 September with the Classic Screen to Stage Theatre Company production of Rain Man. Mathew Horne (Gavin & Stacey, The Catherine Tate Show) stars as Raymond Babbit opposite Ed Speleers (Downton Abbey, Wolf Hall) as Charlie Babbit. Mathew Horne is best known for playing Gavin in the much-loved, double BAFTA winning comedy series Gavin and Stacey, as well as the BBC series The Catherine Tate Show, and Jack Whitehall’s Bad Education. His most recent West End stage credit was The Miser opposite Griff Rhys Jones…

High end Welsh based housebuilder Waterstone Homes has appointed Lee Woodfine as its new Managing Director to support the company with its ongoing business growth. [aoa id=”1″] The industry specialist will work closely with the Senior Management Team, taking responsibility for managing all aspects of the company’s activities, including overseeing the overall delivery and success of the business through its continued expansion plans. He will also be tasked with growing the Waterstone Homes brand and developing a new complementary brand targeted at the middle market. This follows a strong performance for the company over the last 12 months, which has…

Discarded plastic could be used to fuel cars in the future thanks to a ground-breaking process developed by scientists from Swansea University. [aoa id=”1″] They have been able to transform unwanted plastic into hydrogen which in turn could be used to run cars. Dr Moritz Kuehnel, of the University’s chemistry department, told the BBC how light-absorbing material are added to the plastic, before it is placed in an alkaline solution and then exposed to sunlight, which creates hydrogen. He said this process could be cheaper than recycling because any kind of plastic can be used and it does not need…

Sasha Alexander was inspired to launch his own catering company — Vegan House — just 12 months after turning vegan himself. [aoa id=”1″] A vegetarian for five years, Sasha, who lives in Northop Hall but hails from St Petersburg, Russia, began following a vegan diet after making a new year’s resolution to overhaul his diet. By looking for hints and tip on the social media platform Instagram, Sasha started making his own recipes. His dishes went down so well with friends and family, including son Leo, four, that Sasha has just launched his Vegan House mobile catering business and will…

A pair of Preparatory School pupils stepped out of their comfort zone to achieve success at a high-profile sporting event. Keira Luke and Chloe Tillman-Lennon, Year 6 pupils at Rydal Penrhos, took their place in the field at the Honda RYA Youth RIB Championships, which were held in Pwllheli on Saturday, August 18. The championship requires the participants to demonstrate their Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) driving skills by completing a floating obstacle course where the fastest time wins. The course includes a high-speed slalom, a stationary “life-buoy” recovery exercise and a precision reversing challenge. After a very competitive day of…

With schools having just returned for the start of a new academic year, St Tydfil Shopping Centre is giving them the opportunity to receive £200 to spend at The Works as part of its St Tydfil Cares Community Fund. [aoa id=”1″] Perhaps a school would like to add new books to its library, or increase its art supplies, or maybe a nursery would like to purchase new toys to help young children at the start of their learning. Whatever the reason, St Tydfil Shopping Centre would like to hear about it. From all the nominations received, the shopping centre will…

High-profile business organisations have re-stated their backing for Swansea’s transformation as it gathers pace. Paul Gardner, president of Swansea Bay Business Club, said: [aoa id=”1″] “Findings from our latest business barometer surveys show that the majority of our members predict that they will be performing better in the near future than in recent times which can be linked to the upward curve that Swansea is on. “The on-going regeneration work taking place throughout the city has the backing of the business club and it’s exciting to see the work getting under way as we begin to paint a picture of how…