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Vimana Private Jets has turned its attention to the global COVID-19 effort and aims to use a luxury fleet of aircraft to transport 1,000 tonnes of medical equipment to international destinations requiring assistance. Since the start of the pandemic, the company has already delivered over 300 tonnes of medical resources (including face masks, PPE and medicines) to countries where hospitals lack the critical means to treat COVID-19 patients. Vimana Private Jets typical clients include celebrities, governments, UHNWs, heads of state and…

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. …

Many of us may feel stressed and unable to unwind during this pandemic.  Others maybe missing their usual visit to the hairdressers, beauty salon or maybe in need of a general pick me up.  You don’t have to feel guilty about pampering yourself and taking time out for a treat. With this in mind, we’ve compiled a list of ways to pamper yourself from top to toe! Keep Your Hair Colour Fresh at Home Tints of Nature are all about…

Regular physical activity in children and young people is associated with improved learning, better mental health, healthier weight status and better cardiovascular fitness. At a time when the population is being asked to stay at home, finding ways to keep children physically active can be challenging. Heart Research UK have some tips to help children and young people meet the recommended amount of physical activity while staying at home. How much physical activity is recommended? The Government recommends that children…

Kellogg’s has grants of £1,000 available to support schools in Wales that have remained open for the families of keyworkers. The breakfast grant can be spent on anything the school needs to make breakfast at school a possibility. Schools can apply by visiting: www.kelloggs.co.uk/breakfastclubgrants The Kellogg’s breakfast programme has extended its usual grant scheme to support schools that are remaining open to look after key worker and vulnerable children. All open schools can apply for £1,000 grants, which can be…

Cardiff man Chris Jones has rowed the distance between Cardiff and London to raise thousands of pounds for leading disability charity Leonard Cheshire’s urgent PPE appeal. Chris raised £5289, more than three times his original target of £1500, after being inspired by fundraisers like Captain Tom Moore to make a difference. Chris, who works for executive search firm Odgers Berndtson, rowed 242km (150 miles) over five days. This is the distance between his home on the outskirts of Cardiff and…

Families in South East Wales, looking to occupy the kids during lockdown, are being urged to check out an exciting new website for children that teaches gas safety – with a difference. Featuring Safety Seymour, a cuddly superhero bear from outer space, the new website www.safetyseymour.co.uk uses storytelling, cartoons, classroom-style activities and even yoga and origami to alert families to the danger of deadly carbon monoxide. The website has been launched jointly by Britain’s gas networks, which operate and maintain…

A group of family and friends from across Britain have formed a formidable running team to raise money for deaf children. Miskin-based Elen Naughton, whose daughter Nel, 2, was born profoundly deaf, and her cousin Jenny Weare are leading the charge, with 18 family members and friends also deciding to join in. ‘The 1705 Alliance’ will run more than 150 kilometres altogether, with all proceeds going to the National Deaf Children’s Society. The team, which includes Nel’s dad Martin and…

Thursday daytime online singing sessions from the Goldies Cymru Charity are proving to be a big hit. After the lockdown Goldies leaders in South Wales, Rachel Parry and Cheryl Davies, decided that they would make every Thursday special for the older folk across South Wales who could not attend their daytime singing sessions for the time being by introducing a weekly online singalong. They take place every Thursday at 2.30pm either from Cheryl’s home near Swansea or Rachel’s front room near Cardiff. Rachel is the programme…

  Barnardo’s Cymru has welcomed today’s announcement of additional Home Office funding to continue its whole family approach to tackling domestic abuse.   The money will fund the Opening Closed Doors project for the next 12 months. The announcement comes as charity helplines report a doubling of domestic abuse reports during lockdown.   The Barnardo’s Cymru service, which has supported 261 families since it began last March with £950,000 of Home Office funding, will be able to continue in Torfaen,…