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A 45-year-old from Llantwit Major has won a gold medal in the final of a national skills competition. Backed by the Welsh Government through the European Social Fund, Skills Competition Wales is a series of events held in colleges across the country, designed to celebrate vocational skills and create highly skilled, talented employees for the Welsh workforce. Ruth Johnston, who is studying a part-time Foundation Degree in Ceramics at Cardiff and Vale College, competed against four other students from across…
The Welsh government has revealed their Dementia Action Plan for Wales 2018-2022. The report, which includes an outline for additional financial support and resources for people living with dementia and physicians alike, presents a clear vision for overcoming the challenges presented by the condition. Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia charity, is happy to see this formal plan come to fruition after giving feedback on the proposed draft last year. Helen Davies, Head of Public Affairs for Alzheimer’s Research…
Animal Defenders International (ADI) welcomes the statement from Lesley Griffiths, Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Planning and Rural Affairs which gives the strongest indication yet that the Welsh Government will ban wild animals in circuses, hot on the heels of Scotland and Ireland. Jan Creamer, President of Animal Defenders International, said: “A wild animal circus ban in Wales is what the public demands and the animals need and we hope legislation will be passed swiftly. Travelling circuses simply cannot meet the…
‘Head-hunted’: how Cornish mineworkers were sought to advance welsh metal mining in the 19th century
In summer 2016, The Man Engine, the giant mechanical miner, the height of two and a half double decker buses and powered by Volvo, steamed from the Tamar to the very tip of Cornwall to mark the tenth ‘tinth’ anniversary of the Cornish mining landscape gaining World Heritage Status. Now, the colossal miner is preparing for his Resurrection Tour across Cornwall and West Devon, before he drives further, into Somerset, South Wales and up to the North of England (from…
Mackintosh Lawn Tennis Club are extremely proud to announce that in the recent Tennis Wales Awards evening, they were named Tennis Wales Club of the Year for 2017! Mackintosh LTC is extremely grateful to all their members and everyone involved with the club for their fantastic support, which has helped them to achieve this award. 2017 was an extremely successful year for the club. Some of the club’s biggest achievements from the last 12 months are shown below: • Increase…
Join in at The Stable, Cardiff for their legendary free vegan pizza night 28/02/18 – That’s right… PIZZA ON THEM! You can thank The Stable later! From 6.00pm ‘til they run out of dough. Get there early to avoid disappointment. Gluten free options available. You can view the menu here: https://stablepizza.com/media/Vegan.pdf … T&Cs The Stable won’t be taking any bookings. One pizza per person. First come, first served. Pizza pudding not included. Form an orderly queue! … They will see…
The Football Association of Wales and Horizons/Gorwelion are delighted to announce a collaboration to help promote Welsh music across the FAW’s media channels. The FAW aims to support upcoming Welsh artists by promoting their music on FAWTV, social media channels and FAW events. The collaboration allows Horizons/Gorwelion music to be used as part of FAW generated content, allowing an exciting opportunity to showcase upcoming Welsh artists to the world and to new audiences. Horizons/Gorwelion is a scheme in Wales which…
On Sunday 20 May 2018, Cardiff & Vale Health Charity and Light Up Events will hold the first ever ‘Bed Push Challenge’ at Cardiff Bay Barrage to celebrate the National Health Service (NHS) at 70. To mark this milestone, there will be an NHS at 70 5k and 10k run around Cardiff Bay and fun team challenge Bed Push across Cardiff Bay Barrage. The 5k and 10k event will give a unique opportunity to be part of a one-off celebration,…
ITV2 Celebrity gameshow is conducting a nationwide audition tour really soon. They are currently accepting applications and would love you to get involved! This is a fun and energetic comedy entertainment show where teams of five friends play against a team of five celebrities in a series of hilarious games which are based around skills and abilities that the celebrities believe they naturally possess. For those interested in applying, email the team on [email protected]
The Transplant Unit at the University Hospital of Wales has become the first transplant centre in the United Kingdom to be accredited by the European Board of Surgery (EBS). The accreditation applies to kidney transplantation and multi organ retrieval, and follows a recommendation by the Review Board of the Division of Transplantation Surgery in Brussels. Transplant fellows who undertake training at the Unit will receive accredited specialist training in transplantation and multi-organ procurement and prepares them for a European Diploma…
