Author: Rhys Gregory

Work to bring Swansea’s historic Palace Theatre building back to life has now been completed. Swansea Council is ready to hand over the High Street building to Wales-based Tramshed Tech, who will operate the building when it reopens on Thursday November 7. The sensitively restored Grade 2 Listed Palace Theatre building will feature six floors of versatile workspace including co-working, meeting rooms, office space and podcast studios designed to support tech, digital and creative businesses. The historic theatre stage is being preserved as an event space and collaborative co-working area, while the ground-floor will become ‘Da Coffi’ – Tramshed Tech’s independent coffee shop. This coffee…

Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival Day will take place from 10am to 4pm on Saturday (26 October) in Port Talbot, with lots to see and do both indoors and outdoors during the free event. Events and activities inside Aberafan Shopping Centre will include the launch of the RBL Port Talbot’s Poppy Appeal and dedication of the Garden of Remembrance – this year styled to represent a beach in tribute to the 80th Anniversary of D Day. A flag raising ceremony will take place starting at 10.45am, including The Last Post and a 2-minute silence at 11am. At some point…

Get ready for a fun-filled, action packed October half-term with a variety of activities for children of all ages across Caerphilly County Borough. From adventure days and swimming lessons to sports camps, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Here’s a breakdown of what’s on offer: Caerphilly Adventures Autumn Junior Adventure Days: £28 per day The Autumn Junior Adventure Days at Cwmcarn Forest offer a fantastic outdoor experience for children aged 7 to 12. Participants will engage in exciting activities like bushcraft, where they learn survival skills and nature-based crafts, paddle sports to develop their confidence on the water, and guided…

Christmas shoppers in Merthyr Tydfil have been given a welcome gift – free parking in the town centre at weekends. The Big Heart of Merthyr Tydfil Business Improvement District (BID) and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council say the park for free scheme will encourage people to shop local and support local businesses. Shoppers will now be able to park for free on Fridays and Saturdays from 16 November up until 28th December 2024. Council Leader, Cllr Brent Carter said: “Free parking during the Christmas season has historically been a great benefit to our local economy. It allows shoppers to fully…

Ghoulish celebrations, passports to adventure and Nos Galan Gaeaf games are all on offer over the half term holiday as part of the upcoming Welsh Museums Festival. A week-long celebration of museums across Wales, the 2024 Welsh Museums Festival runs from Saturday 26thOctober to Sunday 3rd November with a wide range of events taking place at a variety of museums. Running since 2014 and organised by Museums Federation Cymru, funding from Welsh Government has been provided to 21 museums for individual events including: a Dragon’s Cave installation at Rhayader, Halloween Horror trials at Greenfield Valley near Holywell, a Halloween-themed light…

For B2B companies in the UK, telemarketing remains one of the most effective marketing channels for generating new leads and driving sales. However, relying solely on telesales without utilising other tactics can significantly limit your success. Implementing a strategic B2B marketing mix that incorporates telemarketing alongside digital, print and in-person channels can produce far greater results. Integrate Telemarketing into Your Overall Strategy The key is to make telemarketing part of your integrated marketing strategy, rather than an isolated tactic. Your telemarketing activities should work in tandem with your other efforts to maximise exposure and reinforce your messaging across channels –…

Retail analytics is often seen as a tool for large, established businesses, but with recent advancements in technology, smaller, independent retailers can now access these powerful insights as well. While big corporations have been using data-driven strategies for years, the increasing availability of affordable tools and resources means that even local shops and regional retailers can benefit from analytics. For businesses in Wales, this offers an exciting opportunity to grow and adapt in a competitive market. Here, we’ll explore how smaller businesses can take advantage of retail analytics and what specific benefits it can bring to independent retailers. The Importance…

The work of one of Wales’s greatest composers will be celebrated at a concert to mark the 90th anniversary of his birth. Professor William Mathias, who died aged 57 in 1992, won global acclaim during his lifetime and tribute will be paid to his musical legacy at the concert at Bangor University’s Neuadd Prichard Jones at 7.30pm on Saturday, November 2. It’s a joint initiative between the School of Music at Bangor University, where he taught for 18 years, and Canolfan Gerdd William Mathias (William Mathias Music Centre) and the Gwynedd and Anglesey Schools Music Service. Prof Mathias, who was…

Food lovers visiting Wales’ premier Christmas lights trail will be treated to a festive feast of delights with a brand-new line-up of leading local street traders coming to the city centre event for 2024. Christmas at Bute Park is a real destination for foodies, offering sumptuous street-food and bars so you can maximise the Christmas experience with Yuletide music classics playing as you tuck in. You won’t have to worry about greasy chips or dry burgers as some of the region’s finest street food vendors will ensure you get a seasonal sensation with some mouth-watering meals to try at the…

BBC Cymru Wales has announced a range of activity this year to raise money for BBC Children in Need, with presenters including Aled Hughes, Jason Mohammad and Derek Brockway all getting involved in the action. From making a splash with the Thousand Mile Challenge to tackling a gruelling seven-day hike along the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way and joining our resident weatherman for an extra special walk, teams across BBC Cymru Wales are facing some of their most ambitious challenges yet. BBC Radio Cymru’s Aled Hughes is undertaking an extraordinary 135-mile hike from Holywell to Aberdaron, retracing the steps of pilgrims…