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As Wales has moved into the “firebreak” lockdown, the Deputy Minister and Chief Whip, Jane Hutt, called on communities to come together in a safe way to support those who are most vulnerable among us, saying: “Through the strict UK-wide lockdown earlier this year, volunteers, third sector organisations and community groups came together with spirit and conviction to support local communities. We could not have continued to function so well without your help, support and hard work. “You have already…

As Wales considers its next move to tackle the pandemic, many of us feel anxious and worried about the coming months. This can be particularly difficult for young adult carers, many of whom have returned to school or college only a month ago. YAC’s are young people aged 16 -25 who looked after a relative or close friend who has an illness or disability, mental health condition or substance addiction. They do this in an unpaid capacity and usually on…

80’s Artists Unite for Series Featuring Brand New Live Studio Performances and Exclusive Interviews Show Will Provide Income for Heritage Artists Affected By Lockdown Some of the biggest British popstars of the 80s will take part in a brand new online weekly  series, featuring performances and interviews, with an innovative business model that helps touring artists affected by the current lack of live shows generate income. That Was Then… This Is Now! will arrive next month in a pay per view…

St David’s Hall Sunday 13 December 2020, 7pm WATCH ONLINE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER! THAT’LL BE THE DAY is back with an extra special brand new show this year to spread some festive cheer – and this time you won’t even need to leave the comfort of your own home! Rock & Roll Christmas has been an annual favourite for over 30 years, and on Sunday 13 December 2020 at 7pm it streams for the first time ever at…

THE ESTÉE LAUDER COMPANIES’ BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN LAUNCHES WITH A RENEWED SENSE OF UNITY A new survey amongst women of all ages by The Estée Lauder Companies UK & Ireland reveals that as a result of the coronavirus pandemic: • Nearly half are less likely to share their breast health concerns • One in five women have deprioritised their breast health, rising to over a quarter for those under the age of 45 • A fifth of women under 45…

Volunteer Meryl Cullen has received a national award from the Credit Union of Wales for promoting the ethical savings and loans movement after being a victim of payday lenders. Meryl is considered the “lifeblood” of Merthyr Tydfil Borough Credit Union for singlehandedly running a collection point for members over the past 10 years. She said: “I used doorstep lenders many years ago and their interest rates were astronomical. I didn’t want people in my area also becoming victims because payday…

How to enjoy Halloween during lockdown With different parts of the country under different lockdown rules, the idea of celebrating Halloween may seem an impossibility. But Catherine Lynch of education experts PlanBee says you can keep your children spooked out – and stay within the law. Halloween 2020 is going to be a bit different to previous years. Groups of children putting their hands into several bowls of communal sweets feels like something from another life. But we can incorporate…

This month is Sober October, when lots of people around the UK stop drinking alcohol for the month. If you have not yet joined in, it is not too late! Research has found that alcohol consumption has increased in one fifth of people due to the coronavirus pandemic.  As many as two fifths of people who have been furloughed are thought to be drinking more alcohol. Drinking in excess can increase your blood pressure and lead to weight gain, which…

Would you know what to do if a loved one’s heart stopped? That’s the question Save a Life Cymru is asking the people of Wales as it encourages us to learn lifesaving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with its ‘touch someone’s life’ campaign, which launched today on Restart a Heart Day. Receiving prompt CPR can help save a life and makes a huge difference to survival rates for cardiac arrests in the community. With every passing minute, the chance of a person…

EVERY MEMBER of the family can have plenty of fun in the great outdoors at Pumpkin Picking Patches this October — and there will be lots of the Halloween favourites to go around, with in excess of 200,000 pumpkins planted, incorporating 32 varieties, including Crown Prince, Cinderella Pumpkin, Casparitas, the small Munchkins, the warty Knucklehead and the big white Polar Bear. This year there are FOUR pumpkin-filled sites, each one offering pick-your-own pumpkins, as well as Halloween crafts — perfect…