Author: Rhys Gregory

Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay’s leading dining and leisure destination, has signed three new tenants as it gears up for a busy summer. Following a string of new openings across the UK, Giggling Squid selected Mermaid Quay as its 49th restaurant after agreeing a lease for a 4,666 sq ft unit overlooking Tacoma Square.  The Thai restaurant promises to offer visitors to the bay a dining experience that encapsulates Thailand’s rich culinary heritage in the chic surrounding of the chain’s signature interiors. Renowned hair salon owner Ken Picton has taken a 2,220 sq ft unit next to its long-standing hair salon…

Cathays High School has been crowned the champion of the Debate Mate Cup for 2024, after beating the defending champions of the last two years, Willows High School. Students from Cantonian High, Eastern High, Fitzalan High, Ysgol Glantaf, Cardiff West Community High, Willows High, St Teilo’s CiW High School and Cathays High schools took part in the 12-week schools debating programme delivered by Debate Mate across the 8 schools in the city. The 12-week programme culminated with the final, sponsored by Principality Building Society at the Principality Stadium. The day of head-to-head debates involved volunteers from Principality Building Society supporting Debate…

A popular Welsh Marches tourist attraction has appointed a new artist in residence for the ensuing season. Chris Williams has already moved to a new studio at the 70-acre Hergest Croft Gardens in Kington, which has one of the finest collections of trees and shrubs in the British Isles and has been owned by five generations of the Banks family. The estate has more than 130 ‘Champion Trees’, 5,000 rare trees, plants and shrubs together with National Collections of Maples, Birches and Zelkovas. Originally from North Wales, Chris studied art at the Laird School of Art, Birkenhead and gained her…

Keeping a commercial property spick and span is a year-round job. You’ve got to stay sharp and understand what your building needs as the seasons flip and flop.  Whether it’s an office, a shop, or an apartment block, keeping things in tip-top shape can really crank up its value and charm. Doing the legwork now means fewer headaches and expenses later—it’s all about catching the small stuff before it turns into big trouble. Managing a commercial property means you have to always be on the ball. Regular check-ups are a must to nip problems in the bud.  You’ve got a…

In today’s world, where uncertainty often reigns supreme, many people turn to ancient practices like tarot and astrology for guidance and clarity. These timeless tools offer insights into our lives, helping us navigate challenges and make informed decisions. In this blog post, we’ll explore six practical tips to make the most of tarot and astrology guidance, unlocking their full potential for personal growth and self-discovery. Understanding Spiritual Colors in Tarot and Astrology To delve into the realms of tarot and astrology effectively, it’s crucial to grasp the fundamentals. Tarot, consisting of symbolic images on cards, offers insights into life’s various…

As the saying goes, a flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it, it just blooms. However, as a gardener, it is natural to want your flowers to be the most vibrant and healthy in the neighborhood. With so many factors that can affect their growth, from weather conditions to soil quality, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. That’s where we come in. In this guide, we will provide you with tips and tricks to help your garden flowers flourish and bloom beautifully. Whether you are a beginner gardener or have been gardening…

Pasture Cardiff – one of the most popular restaurants in the Welsh capital – has been ranked 48th in the 101 World’s Best Steak Restaurants 2024. Pasture Restaurants are a celebration of fire-based cooking and incredible local ingredients, coupled with slick, engaging service. The Cardiff restaurant boasts a busy open kitchen which showcases charcoal grills and live fire cooking, and dry aging cabinets displaying whole cuts of beef. The beef is selected from farms in Wales & the South West, all which have been raised on pasture. Now in its fifth year, the World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants is presented by…

A cycling retailer based in South Wales has opened a state of the art bike shop in a move to expand its presence in the growing e-bike market and show people that cycling is for everyone. Following a significant uptick in demand for e-bikes, partly due to wellbeing becoming more of a priority since the pandemic, Swansea based Uprise Bikes has opened its first brick and mortar showroom as it enters a new phase of growth. In addition to its new site, the business – which is owned by one of the UK’s largest independent cycling groups, Cycle Solutions –…

ANWYL Homes has promoted Phil Dolan to the new role of chief operating officer to support its growth plans. Phil, who was most recently managing director of the company’s Cheshire and North Wales region, has worked in the housebuilding industry for 27 years. He said: “I’m really excited about the new role and relishing the challenges it brings. We have always had the ambition of building 1,000 homes a year and after the challenges of the Covid pandemic and the impact of the 2022 ‘mini-budget’ on the economy and interest rates, all of which slowed the sector’s growth, we’re seeing…

Wales’ largest further education college, Coleg Gwent, offers an extensive selection of unique courses, tailored to every imaginable interest or career path — with several course registrations now open for autumn intake. Alongside courses that encourage professional upskilling or even full career pivots, many of Coleg Gwent’s courses are hobby-based — empowering individuals of all ages to pursue new passions, from jewellery making to photography and singing for pleasure. Here are 7 niche hobbies or specialist skills that you can pick up at Coleg Gwent this year… Cat and Dog Basic First Aid We all know the importance of first-aid…