Author: Rhys Gregory

Swansea Council manages the castle, with the help of volunteers, and is looking forward to greeting Tinkerbell and the lost boys as Peter Pan takes centre stage this Wednesday (Aug 7) at 2pm. The following day, at 7pm, the tale of Romeo and Juliet will be romantically staged for Shakespeare lovers. The events are being organised by the council. Everyone who buys an Outdoor Theatre ticket will get half-price castle entry from August 8-16. Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: “Outdoor Theatre is always extremely popular at Oystermouth Castle. I thank event sponsors holidaycottages.co.uk.” Serena Pearce, regional communities manager of…

Pembrokeshire County Council and community partner Haverfordwest Castle CIO have received initial support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a project called Haverfordwest Castle: Pembrokeshire’s Heritage Gateway, it was announced this week. Made possible by National Lottery players, the project aims to transform the disused Grade II Listed County Gaol building at the heart of the site into a state-of-the-art interactive discovery centre, telling the story of Pembrokeshire’s past, and its potential future in a fun and engaging way. Development funding of £368,525 has been awarded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help the partnership progress their plans…

For the past two years, this Caerphilly staple has been known as The Little Cheese Festival, but it’s proved to be anything but ‘little!’ And while the Big Cheese is unable to take place in its original capacity, we are making this year’s event bigger and better by reintroducing elements of Caerphilly’s most famous event – and so, we have the Caerphilly Cheese Festival! This year’s event will encompass the entirety of Caerphilly town centre, including the rear of Caerphilly Castle, where there will be a larger funfair and the return of the much-loved food halls, including several cheese stalls.…

Early Years Minister Sarah Murphy learnt more about the expansion of early years Welsh medium childcare and playwork during meetings with Mudiad Meithrin and Clybiau Plant Cymru at the Eisteddfod The Minister hailed the provision of Welsh-medium early years care and education to around 22,000 children in Wales every week. Welsh Government has invested more than £500k this year and committed £1.1m next year to train the workforce to deliver Welsh-language childcare. This funding enables Mudiad Meithrin, the national organisation for Welsh-medium playgroups in Wales, to provide Welsh-medium childcare qualifications, on an ongoing basis, for 100 Level 3 and 50 Level 5…

With the National Eisteddfod underway, the Welsh Government is encouraging people to provide their views on its vision for the culture sector, with just under a month to go until the consultation closes. The draft Priorities for Culture focus on three main priorities: Bringing people together through culture Promoting Wales as a nation of culture Ensuring the culture sector is resilient and sustainable These three priorities are supported by twenty draft ambitions which include culture being accessible to everyone in Wales, building relationships at home and abroad through culture and helping the sector to prosper now and in the future.…

Nestled at the top of St Mary Street in Cardiff, Wales, Viva Brazil is a vibrant Brazilian steakhouse, also known as a churrascaria.  If you’re a meat enthusiast, you’re in for a treat! Even if you’re not, Viva Brazil has you covered with delicious vegan and vegetarian options. We’ve heard rave reviews from friends and family, and now we’ve finally had the chance to experience it ourselves. Let us guide you through how it all works, so you can make the most of your visit and enjoy every moment of this culinary adventure. The restaurant offers a distinctive dining experience…

There’s no real way to deny it at this point: technology is going to be the future of the world. For most of us, tech is woven into everything we do, and this will certainly continue to become more prominent in the future. As a city with plenty of space to grow, Cardiff has been investing heavily in tech development, and here are just a few great examples. Software Development Software development is an incredibly broad field, covering everything from finance to entertainment. This means there has been plenty of opportunity for Welsh companies to get involved over the years, resulting in several…

Thirty members of Tŷ Hafan care team are gearing up to walk 25 kilometres from the centre of Cardiff to the charity’s hospice in Sully next month in a bid to raise £10,000. The ‘25k for 25 years’ challenge will take place on September 8th and has been created by the care team themselves to mark Tŷ Hafan’s first 25 years. The challenge, which is sponsored by Cabot Corporation, will see Tŷ Hafan’s clinical and community care teams walk from Roath Park in Cardiff through Bute Park, Cardiff Bay, Penarth ending at Tŷ Hafan’s hospice in Sully. Their aim is…

Hexa is thrilled to announce the appointment of Adrian Coles as the new Commercial Growth Advisor to the Board. With nearly 18 years of experience at NatWest and a strong network within the region, Adrian brings a wealth of knowledge and connections that will significantly help boost Hexa’s commercial growth efforts in Wales. The new Commercial Growth Advisor to the Board will focus on building Hexa’s market presence. Adrian will be leveraging his extensive relationships with industry leaders, business owners and the professional community. His efforts will be crucial in supporting Hexa’s goals, driving growth across Wales, and establishing Hexa…

Welsh scientists are testing how people react to eating food containing insects as part of research into greener protein. Insects are a common feature of people’s everyday diets in countries around the world, such as Mexico, China and Ghana. They offer a more environmentally-friendly source of protein than many other food stuffs, and could help feed the world’s growing population. Research indicates that approximately 30% of European Union consumers are willing to eat insect-based food. Funded by the Rural Futures Research Hub at Aberystwyth University, the latest study aims to test public acceptability of insect-based foods. The academics are using…