Author: Rhys Gregory

The Bristol Channel and South West Wales sailing itinerary for Paddle Steamer Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer, has just been released which confirms the historic steamship will return to Penarth, Swansea, Tenby, Porthcawl, Milford Haven and Fishguard from Monday 2nd June to Wednesday 25th June offering a variety of cruises. Waverley’s Master, Captain Dominic McCall, commented “We have developed the best possible sailing programme for South West Wales to ensure that as many locals and visitors as possible have the opportunity to step aboard Waverley and enjoy a traditional pleasure steamer excursion. We also have a number of…

Savills Cardiff has announced 12 promotions within its multi-disciplinary office. The promotions, which took effect on 1 March 2025, are across the real estate consultancy’s planning, development, energy, valuation and residential development sales teams, and see the creation of three new directors, seven associates and two senior planners. Chris Potts, head of Savills Cardiff, said: ‘This record number of promotions reflects the considerable wealth of talent we have in our business across a broad range of property services. ‘It is a great pleasure to congratulate our new directors, Caroline, Rhys and Jack, who represent a new generation of industry leaders…

The Oswestry Balloon Carnival is set to return on the 16th and 17th of August 2025, promising a weekend filled with vibrant hot air balloons, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. This annual event, held in the heart of Oswestry at Cae Glas Park, is organised in association with Nightingale House Hospice, Oswestry Town Council, and Oswestry BID. Visitors can look forward to witnessing a variety of mesmerising hot air balloons taking to the skies, weather permitting, during early morning and early evening flights. The highlight of the weekend will be the Saturday evening ‘Night Glow’ finale, where tethered hot air…

A LLANGOLLEN woman is the latest member of the team at the Welsh cancer research charity – Cancer Research Wales. Nicole Quirk has been appointed as the independent charity’s fundraising manager for North Wales. In her new role, Nicole is responsible for helping local organisations such as businesses, schools, sports clubs and individuals to support Cancer Research Wales by fundraising. Commenting on her appointment, Nicole said: “As with most people unfortunately I’ve known friends and family who have been affected by cancer. My main reasoning for joining Cancer Research Wales is to work for a charity that is part of…

Swansea University will be the first stop in Wales on a nationwide tour commemorating 200 years of braille, helping to highlight how this tactile system of raised dots empowers people with sight loss. To mark this special anniversary, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has launched the Braille and Beyond Tour, visiting a select number of public and higher education libraries across the UK. A Braille 200 event will be held at the University’s Singleton Park Library and the Taliesin Arts Centre on Tuesday 25 March 2025,10 am to 3 pm. The day will feature a number of…

Developments on the Montgomery Canal in Powys and Shropshire and future plans will be in the spotlight at a meeting in Newtown next month. The Montgomery Canal Forum is being held at Hafan Yr Afon, Newtown on Friday, April 4 at 2.30pm. Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust is extending an open invitation to anyone interested in the restoration and development of the canal with its social, economic and environmental benefits for present and future generations.  Presentations will be made on restoration work in Shropshire where volunteers are restoring a canal section which has been derelict for 80 years. A Restore the…

Quantum Advisory, the leading independent financial services consultancy, is sponsoring Futsal Club Cardiff as its primary kit partner for the 2024-25 season. Futsal Club Cardiff was founded in 2019 by Welsh futsal internationals Dean Maynard and Rhys Williams. The duo both play for Futsal Club Cardiff’s first team, with Williams also part of the coaching set up alongside Joseph Dyer and Chris Foot. With the ability to offer opportunities for players from a wide range of backgrounds, the current men’s first team cosmopolitan squad includes players from ten different nationalities, several multi-title winners and nine Welsh internationals. As the primary…

Welsh-founded betting platform, betting.bet, has announced its latest expansion, having launched its well-established affiliate portal in Brazil. With the Brazilian authorities legalising online betting as of January 2025, betting.bet is well poised to capitalise on the newly liberalised market.   Betting.bet’s Brazilian product is an all-encompassing platform that aids players as they navigate this definitive chapter in the history of Brazil, providing players with access to the latest legal betting sites, promotions, news, responsible gambling resources and much more. By forming partnerships with Brazil’s growing list of licensed operators, Betting.bet offers a complete tool to satisfy the varied and evolving needs…

The DJI Mini Drone Series offers lightweight yet powerful aircraft, all under 250g, making them regulation-friendly. Highly versatile, they cater to both hobbyists and businesses, excelling in travel photography, marketing content, and visual inspections.  The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the standout model, featuring a sophisticated camera, intelligent flight modes, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing for enhanced performance. This blog covers the Mini 4 Pro’s key features, uses, buying options and aftercare. Small Drone, Big Results The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) classifies drone operations based on aircraft weight to assess potential risk to the public.  As a sub-250g drone, the…

Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has today confirmed that it has received a claim for the £10,000-a-Month-for-One-Year Set For Life prize from a ticket bought in The Vale of Glamorgan for the Set For Life draw on 20 February 2025. Andy Carter, Senior Winners’ Advisor at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said, “We are absolutely delighted that this lucky ticket-holder has finally come forward and claimed their prize. What an incredible opportunity this life-changing win presents, just imagine the possibilities for them for the next 12 months and beyond. “Our job now is to support this lucky ticket-holder…