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A major conference about the Severn Estuary takes place on 22nd September, bringing together people from both sides of the Estuary.   The 2016 Severn Estuary Forum, held at Blackfriars Priory, Gloucester, will focus on Planning and Governance, Coastal Communities and the Historic Environment and the Upper Estuary. It has been organised by the Severn Estuary Partnership, which includes representatives from all local authorities in the area and other relevant organisations.   This is the annual event for all those…

Mum of three Linda Smith – diagnosed with dementia aged 57 – has launched Alzheimer’s Society’s Cardiff Memory Walk. She joined a mini version of the walk in the city with volunteers urging people to register for the event to help the charity raise money for research and services Three thousand people took part in Cardiff Memory Walk last year – and the charity hopes even more will now sign up at memorywalk.org.uk.   Linda, of Splott, a school kitchen…

Raglan, a Wyevale Garden Centre, has seen the culmination of its garden makeover initiative at Raglan VC Primary School. As a result of hundreds of votes cast by locals within the Monmouthshire community in July, the primary school was selected as the worthy winner of a garden makeover within their school grounds.   The primary objective of the makeover was to make the garden more than just a beautiful area to play in, but also one that fosters learning and…

World renowned Welsh Opera singer, Bryn Terfel is to partner up with the UK’s leading musicians’ development and outreach charity, Live Music Now, to support their work with young musicians and vulnerable groups as an Ambassador for the charity. One of Wales’ and the World’s finest bass-baritones, he made his operatic début as Guglielmo in Cosí fan tutte at the Welsh National Opera in 1990. Since then the philanthropic singer has already established his own charitable fund, The Bryn Terfel Foundation, which…

WELSH businessman Stuart Barrow was invited to present a prestigious social care award at a ceremony at the House of Lords recently on July 13th. Stuart, who is managing director of private occupational therapy company Promoting Independence, presented the Handyperson Service of the Year Award at the Foundations 2016 award ceremony hosted by Lord Richard Best. Foundations is the national organisation for home improvement agencies across the UK and it seeks to share best practice and excellence, build a network…

A young woman who has battled serious illness, severe financial problems and life in a women’s refuge has graduated from Cardiff University with a law degree. Diana Isajeva from Pontypridd and now living in Barry, was referred to Action for Children’s Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) youth support service after a number of problems threatened to seriously derail her life.  She achieved an upper class second degree (2:1) and was presented with her certificate at a ceremony in St David’s Hall,…

A new sports radio show launched on Radio Cardiff on Saturday 23rd July, broadcast live from 2pm to 3pm. The programme – O’B Saturday Sport Show – covers sports news, views and gossip from across the capital city and beyond, every Saturday, as well as a mix of music. Radio Cardiff can be found on 98.7FM, and can also be streamed live via the TuneIn radio app. Hosted by Chris O’Brien, the debut show will feature an interview with Cardiff…

Rebecca Evans AM, the Welsh Government Minister with responsibility for Active Travel, is using the launch of a new campaign by Wales’ leading walking and cycling organisations to urge people to have their say on how their communities could be better designed for getting around on foot and by bike. Because of Wales’ world leading Active Travel Act, local authorities will shortly be developing long term plans for walking and cycling networks that will make it easier and safer for…

Now in its 29th year, The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition is the largest and most prestigious prize for contemporary watercolour painting in the UK. Generously supported by Smith & Williamson, the accountancy and investment management group, the competition aims to celebrate and reward brilliance and innovation in the medium of watercolour. The Sunday Times Watercolour Competition provides an opportunity for artists across the UK to redefine and celebrate the beauty and diversity of watercolour and water-based media, whether through abstract…

Following its successful campaign to prevent women being removed from the Politics A-level, the Women’s Equality Party is once again calling on the Government to backtrack on its education policy. “We are asking the Secretary of State for Education to look again at the syllabus for the Philosophy A-Level and AS-Level, neither of which feature women,” said WEP leader Sophie Walker today. “It is frankly embarrassing that the syllabi for these two courses were approved without anyone noticing the absence…