Author: Rhys Gregory

A group of pupils from Bishop Gore Comprehensive School worked with staff from the School of Engineering at The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) to develop an energy-generating bio-digester system suitable for use in Kibera in Kenya – one of the world’s largest slums. Their efforts were recognised when they won an Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) award in the South Wales Big Bang Fair. The team of year 12 and 13 pupils from Bishop Gore Comprehensive School investigated ways to improve the living conditions of the communities in the region settling on a bespoke bio-digester system which,…

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Farmers from Carmarthenshire discussed the most critical #FarmingMatters facing the industry, including Brexit, the future for young farmers, succession and shared farming, the amalgamation of large retail food stores and the impact upon suppliers, at their recent annual general meeting. The event, which was held at Llanarthney Village Hall, heard from FUW head of policy Dr. Nick Fenwick, Wales YFC Vice chairman and Chairman of Rural Affairs Dafydd Jones, Agri-advisors Manon Williams,  and Cled Richards from Agri-Angels. Newly-elected FUW Carmarthenshire county chairman Philip Jones, said: “We enjoyed a successful evening with a lively discussion on many farming matters and I…

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