Author: Rhys Gregory

Security Solutions Wales has merged with leading fire and security counterpart Plexus FS in a landmark six-figure deal. Security Solutions Wales, a well-established business founded over 20 years ago by brothers Rob and Mike Paull, will continue to operate under its existing name and retain its offices on Cross Hands Business Park. “This is a great opportunity for our company,” said Rob Paull. “We are delighted to be able to offer our customers the extensive range of systems and support provided by Plexus FS, one of the largest independent fire and security businesses in Wales.” Plexus FS, headquartered in Swansea,…

Entries have opened for the Mid Wales Tourism Awards 2024-25, the first since the Covid pandemic, to recognise and celebrate the region’s thriving tourism industry. The awards aim to showcase the exceptional tourism businesses, organisations and individuals who drive the sector forward in Powys, Ceredigion and Southern Snowdonia. With 15 categories available to enter, businesses and individuals have until midnight on August 18 to submit their applications through the awards website. The categories include: Best Hotel, Best B&B, Best Guest Accommodation, Restaurant with Rooms or Inn, Best Self Catering, Best Camping or Touring Park, Best Holiday Park or Holiday Home…

A new historic locomotive exhibit has been placed on display in The Vale of Rheidol Railway’s Aberystwyth museum, just in time for the summer holidays. The locomotive, known as ‘the Brigadelok’, was built in Germany in 1916 for use in the First World War. Small steam locomotives such as this one worked on lightly laid narrow gauge railways, helping to carry munitions and supplies to the forces on the military front line. The locomotive has an unusual chimney, containing a spark arrestor which avoided sparks giving away the location to British forces when working at night, as well as preventing…

Newtown Textile Museum is serving up a range of free activities for children and adults during the summer school holidays. Situated in Commercial Street, Newtown, the museum has free drop-in workshops every Tuesday until August 27, from 2pm to 4pm, when visitors of all ages can try their hand at tapestry weaving. Activities for children include dressing up in period costume, colouring pictures and playing with a boxful of old-fashioned toys. Museum chair Janet Lewis also revealed there will be additional surprises in store for visitors. From this Thursday, July 25, the museum will welcome weaver in residence Rachel Thomas,…

You’re determined to start working out. You don some sportswear and head out the door with your water bottle. But once you finally find a gym, you realize that you have no idea how to proceed. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, these 8 tips for a more efficient workout plan will help you get started. Decide on Your Fitness Goal Consider your goal before you start mapping out your workout plan. You don’t have one? Then it’s time to discover what your fitness goal is. Think about what you want to achieve with your workout plan. Perhaps you’d like to lose…

Birthday is the time of the year that comes once in 365 days and creates a lasting impression on our minds, especially the person whose birthday it is. Birthday gifts are the special things that make the birthday even more special and memorable for us, and hence, we always try to give a gift to our loved one whose birthday it is, but choosing an economical yet special gift is not a walk in the park. In today’s world of inflation, it has become quite difficult to give a present which is affordable yet thoughtful. We also know that birthdays…

The daunting pressure of moving tasks is a crushing thing but still, people try to manage plenty of moving tasks on their own. The common reason for choosing the DIY moving is its cost-effectiveness. However, it does not work for all, and many people fall into the pitfalls of DIY moving and have to spend a lot more. In DIY moving, the most important task is packing and people do it by themselves thinking that they are more considerate about the safety of their belongings. This blog post is a mindful discussion to resolve the packing dilemma. Let’s get started…

Living at home necessitates cleanliness, yet this waste also challenges everyone. Some people have a convenient time and place to dispose of waste that they clean up themselves. However, some people contact a company to get rid of household waste and get it done. Cleaning houses or any place is essential to make the place clean and usable and to avoid accumulating dirt. Here, you can see which cleaning company is best for you and how to get rid of household waste. 6 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Your Household Waste 1. Waste removal specialist Household waste is common,…

Gardening is the favorite pastime of many people all over the world. Some like to walk in the garden, some like to enjoy its fresh air, and some like to sit in it and read a book. Also, the garden has many benefits for human life. The biggest benefit is that the garden is beneficial in climate change because trees and plants absorb toxic carbon dioxide and release fresh oxygen, which is necessary for humans. A garden is planted by many people but there are problems with waste removal. Many people do not know how to clean the garden or…

Giving gifts to dear friends on birthdays is a joyous practice that has carried over from thousands of years into the modern age. But selecting the best gift for this holy occasion is also quite a difficult task. People want to be able to find and deliver the best birthday gifts to their loved ones in less time. While choosing a gift, the recipient’s choice is based on their budget and time. To make selecting a birthday present easy, here are the best gift ideas that can suit your budget and the recipient’s preferences. A glimpse of affordable and beautiful…