We’re delighted to announce that Lee Anderson MP will be joining us on the campaign trail here in Caerphilly tomorrow, Sunday 28th September, and we want you to be part of it. Location: Gelligaer, Caerphilly, CF82 8EX Time: From 2:00pm This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the ground and show…
River Cynon (Afon Cynon) restoration is an ongoing effort by the South East Wales Rivers Trust (SEWRT) focused on improving biodiversity in the post-industrial valley, using volunteer training, citizen science (SmartRivers), and community engagement through education and events. Key achievements include the return of otters, increased community involvement with over 1,000 primary school children engaged, and the training of…
Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies has officially cut the red tape on a brand-new drinks distribution depot in Glamorgan, marking a major milestone for the region’s hospitality sector and the next chapter in the partnership between LWC – the UK’s largest independent drinks wholesaler – and the former wholesale arm of Glamorgan Brewing Company. The new site –…
Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby has partnered with Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of Rugby to launch the Wooden Spoon GBWR Junior Regional Academies, an initiative that will expand inclusive playing and training opportunities for juniors to engage with wheelchair rugby at both grassroots and performance levels. Wooden Spoon has a long-standing commitment to supporting children and young people…
A range of 15 real ales, including five from international brewers, will be available at Yr Ieuan Ap Iagoin Aberdare, during its 12-day beer festival. The pub in High Street will host the festival from Wednesday 1 October to Sunday 12 Octoberinclusive. The overseas brewers are from India, France, Australia and two from the USA….
A care home’s “wonder-woman” has been shortlisted for a top award after more than a decade of being ‘the glue that holds everyone together’.Emma Louise Davies is a whizz of an administration assistant at Ysguborwen Care Home, Aberdare, where she has worked since she left school at 17 years old. Bosses say she quickly became known…
An Aberdare pub is to cut the price of all food and drink by 7.5 per cent on Thursday September 18to highlight the benefit of a permanent VAT reduction in the hospitality industry. Prices at Yr Ieuan Ap Iago in High Street will be reduced for one day only to mark Tax Equality Day inthe…
JOIN US Cuts to school transport demonstration https://www.facebook.com/cllrkarenmorgan Save the School Transport RCT (Save the School Transport RCT/Wales) have proposed a day of action to highlight the impact of the school transport cuts which were decided by the Council’s Cabinet. This day of action is Tuesday 9th of September. As your local councillors, we have…
Research reveals the acts of quiet heroism that make an established member of acommunity, with South Wales crowning the ‘neighbour that brings the bins in withouta fuss or fanfare in first place Bus drivers were also hailed as unsung heroes – with 63% in South Wales sayingthey make a real difference as a friendly face…
Wales & West Utilities and National Grid once again came together for their annual charity cricket match, raising more than £1,000 in support of children’s charity Reach. The event, now a much-anticipated tradition in the local calendar, sees teams made up of colleagues from both the gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities,…
