An entrepreneurial former student of The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC) has partnered with the College for his new business. The venture is aimed at helping organisations to be more aware of visual impairments and the needs of over two million people in the UK in both work and leisure environments. Daniel Williams studied AS Levels in Sociology and Health and Social Care alongside a BTEC Level 3 diploma in Business Studies at RNC. Following this, he read…

New Design Agency Lends a Creative Hand to Small Local Businesses Candid Creative Studio, an innovative, design agency specialising in print and web design, has opened its doors this month, to offer creative support to Penarth’s small business owners. The agency, now based on Queens Road, Penarth, offers a range of creative services from print solutions such as banners, leaflets, flyers, and business cards to branding and web design services in both English and Welsh. Since it’s establishment in 2011,…

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…

A lifelong Manchester United fan has supplied artwork for the recently opened Hotel Football Old Trafford, after GG Hospitality director, Gary Neville spotted his work on Twitter. Welsh artist Neil Roberts, aged 32, from Caernarfon, has designed a one-of-a-kind timeline featuring football superstars. The artwork lines the stairway to the Old Trafford Supporters Club and the main hotel stairway leading to the Player’s Lounge and Stadium Suite conference and event spaces. Neil’s artwork compliments the 70 pieces supplied by students…

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…

When you tell people you work in a nursery they just think you sit around and play all day, but it is so much more than that! Getting the chance to watch children develop and seeing their personalities shine through even at such an early age is the best part of the job. At Meithrinfa Y Pelican we are all about learning through play and letting the children achieve their own objectives while playing. If they want to draw a…

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…

Results from a new study into ethical behaviour in Britain, ahead of World Water Day on the 22nd March, published today   •    Wales shown as 2nd most ethical part of the UK, after East Anglia •    76 per cent of those living in Wales donate to charity   •    85 per cent of Welsh recycle every day, compared to 67 in London   New research commissioned by the UK’s leading ethical bottled water company, One Water, in a bid…

    How do you feel about getting through to the live show on Saturday? Quite nervous but really looking forward to it. I’m excited just to get out there and do it and make the most of my time on The Voice   Has your confidence grown because you’ve come across as quite shy? It’s overwhelming but ive started to get the hang of things and i’m just trying to enjoy myself.   How do you feel going from living…