Author: Rhys Gregory

Education researchers have published a special booklet to support pupils in Welsh medium schools from homes where the language is not spoken. Entitled Partner, Promote and Provide, the booklet was co-created in workshops led by Aberystwyth University which brought together education partners from Ceredigion and Powys, with input from parents and pupils. It builds on a series of research studies by the School of Education which began during the Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 and which explored the impact of the pandemic on pupils along with the additional challenges facing Welsh-medium schools in extending support to children from non-Welsh-speaking homes. Dr…

Welshpool-based Get Jerky Rally North Wales, originally set for March 29, has been cancelled due to access restrictions in the Welsh forests in the aftermath of Storm Darragh. Wolverhampton and South Staffordshire Car Club, the event organisers, received confirmation from Motorsport UK and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) that significant storm damage caused by the December storm has left many rally stages inaccessible. Consequently, forest stage rallies in the region are no longer permitted at this time. Given the packed stage rally calendar and ongoing uncertainty about securing alternative locations later in the year, organisers decide to cancel the 2025 event…

The Silver Mountain Experience, a visitor attraction based just outside Aberystwyth, is beginning the new year with a spooky event as its famous Paranormal Investigations return on January 25. Over the past few years, investigations have been held regularly, revealing an insight into the secrets that lie beneath the surface in a Victorian silver-lead mine at Ponterwyd. Participants are at the heart of every investigation and are encouraged to use real ghost-hunting equipment to see what they will discover. For those feeling brave enough, the Paranormal Investigation offers a completely unique and thrilling experience. Participants will be able to explore…

A woman from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed for her role in the supply of Class A drugs. 58-year-old Tracey Crew, from Aberavon, was subject of a warrant at her home address on November 29. Upon officers’ arrival, she pointed them towards a plastic carrier bag containing cocaine, a large amount of bank notes, a notebook and a fake soup tin can which contained several large wraps of white powder. Further substances, cash and drug paraphernalia were found during a search of the address, while multiple cannabis plants were found in a bedroom. After a guilty plea, she has…

EverTrek, the multi award winning adventure travel provider, has today announced the appointment of Rhys David as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Rhys brings with him over 20 years’ experience in leadership, and a proven track record of driving innovation and building high performance teams, both in the UK and globally. Before joining EverTrek, Rhys spent several years as the Chief Product and Technology Officer (CTO) for Alcumus, the global market leader in technology-led risk management and compliance solutions. Here he was responsible for the company’s global product and technology functions. Prior to his time at Alcumus, Rhys founded…

The North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner has led the plaudits following an eye-catching rejuvenation aimed at ‘designing out crime’ at a Flintshire hotspot. Andy Dunbobbin, who is also a town councillor for Connah’s Quay’s Golftyn ward, saluted the ongoing transformation of Dock Road, which is an area that had become neglected over time. Boosted by £290,000 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Flintshire County Council’s planning, environment, and economy teams are working to increase the space’s appeal to, and improve security for, residents, businesses, and visitors alike. The enhancements have come via the Town Centre…

Thanks to the efforts of Ceredigion’s residents and businesses, Ceredigion County Council has been one of the highest performing Local Authorities for recycling for a number of years. However, increasing Welsh Government recycling targets and the need to reduce costs mean that changes need be made to increase recycling further. From April 2025, households will be limited to three bags of non-recyclable waste per 3-weekly collection cycle. Residents will also be unable to take unsorted “black bags” into all of the county’s Household Waste Sites. “No unsorted waste” policies are in place elsewhere; this means that residents wanting to take…

MWT Cymru, which represents around 600 tourism and hospitality member businesses across Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia, has elected a new leadership team following the annual meeting on last week. Rowland Rees-Evans, a director of Penrhos Park, Llanrhystud, near Aberystwyth, stood down as chairman after eight years and is now chairman of the Wales Tourism Alliance (WTA). Replacing him is Dylan Roberts, from Bow Street, near Aberystwyth, joint managing director of multi-award-winning Salop Leisure, which has bases in Shrewsbury, Machynlleth and Stourport-on-Severn. New vice chairman is Suzy Davies, who lives near Machynlleth, a former Member of the Senedd who recently…

JCP Solicitors is proud to announce their latest sponsorship deal, for the Pencoed based Ospreys Youth Wheelchair Rugby Team. The sponsorship for the 2025 season will support the wheelchair squad’s continued development, helping to cover costs for equipment and storage. JCP Solicitors branding will be displayed on the Ospreys website, noting the firm as the main sponsor with the kits featuring JCP branding, as well as banners displayed at training sessions and linked events. What’s more, the JCP team is looking forward to attending training sessions to cheer on the team and support them at local community events. Tom Sloane,…

Workshops to shine a light on supplying food and drink to the public sector in Wales. Organised by Business Wales, the events will be held in the new year and will begin with a virtual session on Social Value in the Public Sector with Ian McGrady, Director of Ellesmere Port-based Edsential Catering, and Huw Griffiths, Procurement Adviser at Gwynedd County Council, on 22nd January. This will be followed by an interactive presentation on 28th January, focusing on Welsh public sector supply chains, particularly NHS procurement, including frameworks and tendering processes. There will also be a session for food procurement teams…