A poignant service to mark the 35th anniversary of the sinking of the Sir Galahad has been held at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd. Despite the weather conditions, more than 100 people attended the event, organised by the Welsh Guards Association and supported by the Council. Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cllr Margaret Tegg, laid a…
Visitors to a new-look garden centre, coffee shop and craft shop in Trecynon are in for a blooming marvellous treat. Maesnewydd Garden Centre is run by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's innovative Learning Curve service, which provides work-based skills and training for adults with learning disabilities. The entire complex, which has a lovely outdoor seating area,…
The Welsh Government has begun formal consultations on its proposed mandatory regime for sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) for new developments. This will involve implementation of schedule three of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (pdf). The prospect is mandatory use of SuDS compliant with national standards on all minor and major development (more than one…
Planning authorities have been notified of a swathe of new regulations that have come into force as a result of the Historic Environment (Wales) Act 2016. The act involves the historic environment, listed buildings and conservation area consent procedures. Welsh Government chief planner Neil Hemington has written to all planning authorities explaining the changes, which…
CARERS WEEK 2017 Building Carer Friendly Communities 12-18 JUNE 2017 Eight major charities have combined forces to get communities across the UK involved, encouraging people to register events and pledge support in the run-up to Carers Week 2017 (12-18 June) – a national awareness week that celebrates and recognises the vital contribution made…
2 of our Year 9 pupils, Rhys Webb and Sarah Jane Lloyd accompanied Assistant Headteacher Mr Toghill to Ysgol Bro Edern in Cardiff to meet the Children's Commissioner for Wales, Sally Holland. The day consisted of pupil workshops linked to Children's Rights in Wales, a Q and A session with Mrs Holland tackling issues ranging from…
Women’s rugby international Amy Evans (pictured centre) overcame diabetes to clinch her place in the Wales team for the women’s Six Nations. The 26 year old prop forward, from Aberdare, who plays for Swansea and the Ospreys, was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at the age of 11. To mark Diabetes Awareness Week, June…
