Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Could you, or someone you know, benefit from the support of Age Cymru’s dementia advocacy project, as we know that people living with dementia in Wales can face a unique set of challenges in almost all areas of their lives.  The charity says that while living with dementia can be challenging, it shouldn’t mean that you lose the right to shape your own life. Age Cymru’s Independent Dementia Advocacy project, funded by the Welsh Government, provides adults living with dementia with independent dementia advocates who can help people make informed decisions about aspects such as where they live, getting the…

New analysis1 from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading property websites, reveals that housing markets in Scotland and Northern England have the best prospects for house price growth in 2025, as Southern England continues to adjust to the impact of higher mortgage rates. Zoopla has assessed a range of key housing indicators including the affordability of homes,  how quickly property is selling, how much asking prices are being cut to attract demand and how many homes have been on the market for more than six months. These factors have been collated and ranked across 120 postal areas of the UK to…

A BELOVED tearoom and guest house will reopen this year following investment and improvements. Penbont House in Elan Valley, Rhayader, closed last May as the business was no longer viable given trading conditions, a lack of resources and the challenging economic climate. Following refurbishment of the interior and a wave of support from the community and visitors from across the UK, Elan Valley Trust is now seeking a tenant to take on the building. The Trust’s Business Manager Jonathan Davies said they are targeting an operator with experience and ideas, to unlock the popular site’s “huge potential” in the heart…

Specialist leisure property adviser, Christie & Co, has been instructed to market The Dinosaur Park, a unique themed visitor attraction in Tenby, Pembrokeshire. Created and built by the current owners in 1994, the family-owned and operated business is on the market for the very first time due to retirement. The Dinosaur Park comprises 36 rides and activities, along with more than 90 dinosaurs. The site also includes a woodland trail and a separate guided walking safari of the animatronic residents. Undercover areas include soft and hard play areas, a family fun activity house, a virtual reality activity, café and takeaway…

British Liver Trust says “work in Wales serves as an excellent example for the rest of the UK on how to tackle the growing challenge of liver disease in the UK.” New research published today in the British Journal of General Practice has revealed that Wales is leading the way in the early detection and effective management of liver disease. Wales now has 100% coverage of comprehensive pathways of care for liver disease available in all health boards, compared to 36% across the rest of the UK. The research also highlights how Healthcare Professionals across all of the Welsh Health…

Tired of the same old weekend routine? Wish you could go out, have fun, and STILL feel refreshed on Sunday morning? DEPOT has heard your call! Get ready for Daydreamer, a brand new day party experience designed specifically for those in their late 30s and 40s who still love to let loose, but maybe don’t have the stamina for all-nighters anymore! Join DEPOT on Saturday, February 15th for an afternoon of music, food, and good times, all wrapped up by 8pm. Here’s what you can expect: Bottomless Brunch: Kick off your afternoon with a mouthwatering brunch from 3pm to 4:30pm.…