Author: Rhys Gregory

Quantum Advisory, the leading pensions and employee benefits consultancy for small and medium sized schemes and employers, has today published the results from its latest quarterly Fiduciary Management (FM) Dashboard as part of its ongoing ‘State of Play’ series. Results from Q1 2026 indicate a continued focus on portfolio stability and risk reduction, with a long-term de-risking trend across mandates. Likely due to improvements in funding positions for defined benefit schemes where around four in five schemes are now in surplus, investment approaches are being adapted to target lower returns to protect funding positions. At the end of Q1 2026,…

Local hospice at home charity, HAHAV Ceredigion, today (3 July) officially celebrates its return to its headquarters and Living Well Centre at Plas Antaron, in Penparcau near Aberystwyth after completing the first phase of a major refurbishment. The refurbishment has involved installing a new lift to make the building more accessible to users, a fully equipped Art Room, refurbishment of the main Function room, now named the Axford room, new toilets and significant work on the infrastructure of the building. Among those present at the official opening today will be local Senedd Member and Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Elin Jones…

Porthcawl Padel has transformed underused tennis courts in a prime seafront location into a new outdoor padel facility following a £60,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales. The business – led by directors Elliott Jones, Conor Rees, Bejamin Thomas and Daniel Thomas – has opened two premium outdoor courts at Griffin Park, bringing one of the UK’s fastest-growing racket sports to the area for the first time. The project repurposes unused space within the Griffin Park complex, creating a new leisure offer for both residents and visitors. The £60,000 loan from the Wales Flexible Investment Fund, matched by a…

Cardiff’s popular Christmas light trail is set to return later this year with a completely reimagined experience, promising its most ambitious transformation yet. After five successful years welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors to Bute Park, the award winning attraction is introducing a new story led adventure designed exclusively for the Welsh capital. While the spectacular light installations remain at the heart of the event, this year’s trail will take visitors on an interactive journey through the Christmas Spirit, offering a more immersive and engaging experience than ever before. Guests will travel through four themed realms, Joy, Wonder, Hope and…

Homebuyers in North Wales are invited to discover their next move as Anwyl opens the doors to two show homes in Mold on Saturday, July 11. With artisan pizza, freshly prepared cupcakes and prosecco to enjoy, the launch event will give visitors an opportunity to explore two professionally styled and furnished show homes at Dol Derwen, off Denbigh Road. The Birkdale and Oakmere will showcase Anwyl’s sought after development, while a new sales centre will open inside an example of the Farndon house type. Taking place from 10am to 5pm, the event will also be an opportunity for prospective buyers…

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has launched Cymru Football TV, a new streaming platform that will become the exclusive home for live coverage of every match in the Novira Cymru Premier. The new subscription service will give supporters access to every top flight men’s domestic league fixture live, alongside selected domestic matches, Cymru national team age group fixtures and FAW documentaries. Domestic cup draws will be available to watch free of charge, with additional content set to be announced in the coming weeks. The first live fixtures on Cymru Football TV will be the UEFA Conference League first qualifying…

More than 1,300 hikers went the extra mile along the Gower Peninsula on 27th June taking on a Macmillan Cancer Support Mighty Hike and raising an incredible £477,649 so far to help fund vital Macmillan information and support services for people living with cancer. Walking 13 or 26 miles along the stunning coastline, hikers faced a physically demanding challenge, powered by personal reasons, determination and a shared commitment to support others. The charity says the response from walkers has been fantastic. Sacha shared: “What an amazing day. Thank you to all the helpers around the route, you were all amazing. Especially the Macmillan gentleman I saw at the lunch stop, the last pit stop and then again at the finish…

Cardiff City FC Community Foundation has generated more than £66 million in social value over the last two seasons, new independent analysis has found. The official charity of Cardiff City Football Club delivered £32.9 million in social value in 2024/25 alone, with every £1 invested in its work returning £19 in benefits for people and communities across Cardiff and South Wales. The findings show the value of the Community Foundation’s work in improving people’s health and wellbeing, building stronger communities, helping young people gain confidence and skills, and creating routes into education, training and employment. Social value puts a financial measure on…

One of Wales’s brightest emerging composers is counting down to one of the biggest moments of his career as he prepares for the world premiere of his new work at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod 2026. Cardiff-born composer Sam Buttler will premiere his new bilingual work, Greeting the Dawn, as the opening piece of the landmark concert Uniting Nations: One World on Tuesday 7 July. The performance is the culmination of the Eisteddfod’s Harmony Without Borders composition initiative, supported by the Arts Council of Wales, which was created to nurture the next generation of composers while celebrating Wales’s rich musical heritage.…

Phillips Wellbeing is encouraging people across South Wales to lace up their running shoes and take part in this summer’s Show Cancer the V Fun Run in support of Velindre Cancer Charity. The Cardiff-based wellbeing specialist is a Gold partner of the event, which takes place on Sunday 19th July at Bute Park, Cardiff, and aims to raise vital funds for Velindre’s life-changing work supporting cancer patients and their families across Wales. As part of its partnership, Phillips Wellbeing is supporting the event’s wellbeing provision, including the Wellbeing Tent, where participants and supporters will have access to activities and advice designed…