Aspiring Welsh tennis players enjoyed success in early pre-season tournaments nationally and internationally across various age groups. At the International Tennis Federation (ITF) event in Malta, Welsh U18s had a week to remember. Cardiff-based Matt Story reached the semi-finals in the male singles while Ricky Tong, also from Cardiff, secured a well-earned place in the quarter-finals. And after their exploits in the singles, Matt Story and Ricky Tong teamed up to take the boys doubles title in dramatic fashion. Also…

Airbnb boosts economy The benefits of growth to the local community are enormous. With 39,000 listings in the UK alone, our UK Economic Impact Study (Jan 2014) revealed that: Airbnb generated £502m ($824m) in economic activity in 1 year and supported 11,629 jobs. 80% of Airbnb hosts in the UK rent out only the home in which they live. 63% of hosts say that their Airbnb income helped them to pay bills they would otherwise struggle to pay. 53% use…

BT Team Revamp Hospice Website George Thomas Hospices’ (GTHC) revamped website, built by a team of specialist BT graduates, has been officially launched at the charity’s base in Cardiff today (08/04/15) The website provides an important gateway into the work of GTHC and for the first time supporters can now book events online, make a donation and find out more about the activities undertaken by the team at the hospice. The estimated value of BT’s support is around £15,000 and…

A dog friendly coffee shop is being opened in Barry, by RNIB Cymru member April Keeble. Paws for a coffee will offer food and drinks for both dogs and their owners. April has been supported in her venture by Helen Gummet-Preece, Employment Advisor with RNIB Cymru. RNIB Cymru’s Employment service supports people to find employment, and for those with sight loss to remain in employment. Since February, the charity has supported four people into employment, and 13 people to remain…

Celebration of welsh grassroots rugby returns on 3rd may SSE SWALEC Finals day will return to the Millennium Stadium on Sunday 3rd May in a triple match spectacular featuring the finals of the SSE SWALEC Cup, Plate and Bowl. The three finals will take place on a day that has become a true celebration of Welsh grassroots and semi-professional club rugby. Bowl Final KO 13:00 Plate Final KO 15:15 Cup Final KO 17:35 Competing teams TBC   Tickets are priced…

Welsh Proms  St David’s Hall 18 – 25 July Now On Sale   THE Welsh Proms is set to take St David’s Hall by storm again this summer, but this year’s series marks the 30th anniversary of the classical extravaganza! Throughout a week-long residency at the National Concert Hall of Wales from 18-25 July, the 2015 Proms will include breath taking performances from world class orchestras across a diverse and exciting programme. Opening this incredible season is the awe-inspiring Philharmonia…

Radio Glamorgan, the award winning hospital radio that serve the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who’s volunteers present shows and work behind the scenes to ensure that patients’ time in hospital is as pleasant as possible’s hard work has finally been recognised! We are delighted to announce that at the National Hospital Broadcasting Awards 2015, this year held in Newcastle, we carried away 2 trophies. SILVER:  In the Special event category for…

On Thursday the 2nd of April, Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford unveiled a plan to recruit new primary care support workers to help people diagnosed with dementia as part of a new Welsh Government drive to tackle the condition. Mark Drakeford also said he wants health boards to work towards a 50% diagnosis rate by 2016. The policies are part of the Welsh Government’s ambition to make Wales a dementia-friendly nation. Alzheimer’s Society comment: ‘There are currently 45,000 people…

Cardiff based law firm, Martyn Prowel Solicitors, is to hold a charity evening to raise money for the Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity, LATCH. The fundraiser, which includes a three course dinner and charity raffle, will be held at Miss Jones bar and restaurant in Whitchurch Village, Cardiff on Monday, 27th April at 7pm. The law firm is aiming to exceed the total raised for LATCH at last year’s event at the venue, which was attended by 60 guests and generated…

Plumbers, civil engineers, landlords, architects, water engineers, environmental managers, ecologists and site managers are among those being invited to special events providing a taste of free training in the latest sustainability practices. The free taster sessions take place in Llantrisant, Llanelli, and Llandudno in April and May, and are for anyone in the built environment sector, who lives or works in one of Wales’ Convergence areas. Built Environment Sustainability Training (BEST) is offering free, flexible training to develop knowledge and…