Maggie’s, the charity that provides free practical and emotional support for people living with cancer, today celebrated as builders have moved onto site to prepare for construction of its new Centre in the grounds of Velindre Cancer Centre. The new Centre has been designed by acclaimed architects Dow Jones and was developed by Maggie’s working in partnership with Velindre Cancer Centre to enhance the cancer care and support already on offer. Alun Jones of Dow Jones said “We are delighted…
Times Tables Gloves is the unique way to help children learn their timetables. Available in all timetables from 1 to 10, each pair of gloves includes a timetable number on each finger and helps children actively count their timetables on their hands. The gloves also come in a range of four colours including blue, pink, red, and grey. The gloves were first created by a Primary Teacher and Tutor, to help school children learn their timetables through another method…
Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival returns with more productions than ever before! Tickets are available from the 1st of March for the following shows: The Merchant Of Venice (21st June – 30th June) Shakespeare’s Comedy of Love, Sex, Power & Revenge. Money! Portia has it, Bassanio wants it, Shylock loans it, Antonio borrows it. But what happens when the Merchant must sacrifice his own flesh for the friend he loves? Stand Up in the Park (Sunday 24th June) Following last…
Renowned national housebuilder, Redrow Homes, has recently recruited a host of new graduates as part of its two-year Graduate Rotational Programme. Will Morgan, 23 from Newport, is a Civil Engineering graduate and joined the South Wales team in September 2017. During his first year Will will spend time in a variety of departments such as Land, Technical, Construction, Commercial, Sales and Customer Service before deciding which division he’d like to permanently work in. Will said: “I’m currently on my first…
Congratulations to The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales and project partners Island Friends on winning the Visit Wales Innovation Award for their unique virtual reality (VR) project; Wild Wales. The award was presented to the Wild Wales team at the prestigious National Tourism Awards (NTA) on the 8th March at the Celtic Manor Golf Club, Newport. The NTA evening was hosted by TV Presenter Sian Lloyd and celebrated the very best of Wales’ tourism industry and showcased many…
As the nation looks back to commemorate the final months of WW1 leading up to November 11 and the Armistice, primary schools across England and Wales are signing up for projects that will link them with older people in their communities. The Golden-Oldies charity started in November 2007 in the West Country. There are now 160 daytime Sing & Smile sessions supported by an army of volunteers across Southern England, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Devon, Cornwall, Essex and in South Wales,…
In the wake of Mother’s Day, South Wales mums and daughters are being urged to join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Brecon Beacons Hike. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to support and pledge to take part on Saturday 30th June at Brecon Showground, Brecon. Taking part in the Race for Life Hike can be a hugely moving experience as people come together to remember loved ones lost…
By Josh Creed With the 2016 Euro’s competition now a dim and distant memory for the England national team, the pressure is mounting once again to improve on their recent performances at the upcoming Russia 2018 World Cup. The Euro’s displayed a major turning point for teams on the international stage. Many seemingly small teams appeared to have newfound confidence in their abilities, perhaps bolstered by Leicester City’s underdog antics in winning the 2015/16 Premier League title. Wales fans in…
On the 12th of March 1917, the British Submarine E49 was lost when it struck a German mine whilst leaving Baltasound, Shetland. The Royal Navy E- Class submarine sank and the wreck now lies 29 m under the sea. The tragedy is now marked as on of the heaviest loss of navy military during the first World War. Reginald James Wakefield from Cardiff was also on board that day. Reginald joined the Royal Navy on the 3rd of September 1912….
Residents of Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan are being asked to return walking aids that they are no longer using. This Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) initiative aims to not only reduce waste, but save thousands of pounds of valuable healthcare money too. After an injury or operation, people are often issued with a walking aid, such as a frame or pair of crutches, on loan to get them mobile again. But what happens to them when…
