Hay Festival Digital earned more than 210,000 event streams in its opening weekend as book lovers from more than 63 countries tuned in to hear from writers and performers in intimate events beamed from living rooms, kitchen tables, studies, and sheds. Highlights from the opening, available to view on Hay Player:  hayfestival.org/hayplayer Key-note lectures from novelist Elif Shafak, Welsh poet Mererid Hopwood, journalist Afua Hirsch, and former CMO Sally Davies; An exclusive preview of Stephen Fry’s upcoming Troy, an exclusive film…

Speaking at the daily Welsh Government press conference, First Minister Mark Drakeford said the payment provides further recognition for an often “under-valued and overlooked” workforce. The payment will be available to some 64,600 care home workers and domiciliary care workers throughout Wales. First Minister Mark Drakeford said: “Tens of thousands of people work in social care in Wales, looking after some of the most vulnerable people in our communities and are doing so with great dedication in often challenging circumstances. …

Our reporter Abby Wilson headed to Oasis, Cardiff to watch and review their production of The Island. Last Friday evening I was lucky enough to get myself a ticket (only £5) to see The Island, a play written by Athol Fugard, Joh Kani, and Winston Ntshona. Upon hearing the play’s title, I hadn’t actually heard of it, and didn’t realise it was quite a famous and successful production. As such, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, and when I…

Community Health Councils (CHCs) in Wales are concerned about fines and additional costs issued by the NHS Business Services Authority to patients following dental treatment. In particular they are concerned that the complexity surrounding the entitlement to free treatment for people on certain benefits makes it too easy for people to make mistakes. Over recent months they have heard from a number of people who have found themselves with significant fines because they mistakenly believed that they were entitled to…

Do you believe that everybody in Wales should have the chance to experience the arts? Help the Welsh Government to create an exciting and diverse culture by putting your name forward to be on the Arts Council of Wales’s Council of Trustees. All public bodies should represent different communities and lifestyles so they can understand the people of Wales and make better decisions. Applications are particularly welcome from under-represented people. These can include: · Women · Young people under 30…

Tenovus Cancer Care has announced a new partnership with Worldwide Breast Cancer to launch their Know Your Lemons® breast cancer awareness campaign in Wales. The global campaign has been used online in more than 90 countries around the world and translated into 16 different languages, helping to educate more than 200 million people. Its striking Know Your Lemons image, which is based on extensive patient research and advice from oncologists around the world, shows 12 common and less common symptoms…

At 1.00pm on Tuesday people from across Wales will “cycle on the Senedd” to lobby Welsh Government for an increase in investment in walking and cycling to £20 per head, as recommended in a recent report by the Assembly’s Economy, Infrastructure and Skills Committee.  Welsh Government is currently spending just £10 per head, half of the level in Scotland. They will hear from representatives of each of the major parties as well as speakers from health and environmental organisations. The…

More than 40 employers are set to attend SkillsCymru, Wales’ largest careers fair, with the hope of inspiring the next generation of workers including NHS Wales. The events, which are free to attend, will take place on 10 and 11 October at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, and on 17 and 18 October at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, and are expected to attract more than 10,000 young people, graduates and job seekers. SkillsCymru is an annual event and is supported by the…

    Almost 50 children from a Cardiff primary school took part in a free Food and Fun/Bwyd a Hwyl programme this summer, set up to ensure all children have access to enrichment experiences, sport and educational activity sessions, as well as benefitting from two healthy meals each day during the long break from the normal school routine. Hwyel Dda Primary School in Ely was visited by Cabinet Secretary for Education Kirsty Williams AM who was keen to see how the…

No excuse not to use Welsh in your business thanks to new, free Welsh Government support service   Research has shown that 82 per cent of Welsh speakers say that they are more inclined to choose a company that provides a good Welsh language service. Small businesses across Wales will be able to access free of charge Welsh language support thanks to a new Welsh for Business initiative launched in Pembrokeshire today. Minister for Welsh Language and Lifelong Learning, Eluned…