One of the world’s renowned photographers, who has photographed Kate Moss, Kendall Jenner and the Queen, has turned his attention to fostering. The latest set of portraits by British photographer Rankin are of 17 foster parents that represent the ‘Faces of Fostering’ from the National Fostering Group and the 3,8001 current foster carers in Wales who…
With an estimated 6.6 million households without access to off-street parking, convenient at-home charging remains a barrier to EV adoption for residents throughout the UK Many EV users look to take advantage of night-time tariffs. However, the problems created when running electric car charging cables across the pavement are only exacerbated at night time. It’s…
Specially prepared items for today’s (Friday) lunchtime celebrations at a select number of primary and secondary schools will incorporate food and drink manufactured and distributed right on their doorstep, where possible. As part of Larder Cymru’s Welsh Food for Schools pilot scheme – delivered by Menter Mon – the local authorities of Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Cardiff,…
In January, the BBC revealed the shocking results of its survey on the state of public paths in England and Wales. The Open Spaces Society general secretary, Kate Ashbrook, comments on these findings. Paths, it showed, are blocked at 32,000 points, that is one obstruction every four and a half miles—and the problems are growing. Seventy…
Cadwyn Housing Association and Newydd Housing Association have announced a proposal to start working together within the same Group. At the end of January 2024, both housing associations met and agreed to start the process of including Cadwyn as a new member of the Newydd Group. If this proposal goes ahead, Cadwyn will continue operating…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is celebrating Dignity in Care by recognising the hard work of Adult Services in providing individuals with more choice, access, and dignity in meeting their care and support needs. This celebration highlights the various projects and instances where dedicated staff have gone above and beyond to ensure the well-being and respect…
Q&A WITH DIRECTOR KEVIN ALLEN Join us for a special 25th Anniversary screening of the cult classic, followed by a Q&A session with director Kevin Allen. Starring Llyr Evans, Rhys Ifans, Dougray Scott, Huw Ceredig and William Thomas, this anarchic comedy follows Jeremy and Julian Lewis, the “Lewis Twins”, two unruly brothers who terrorise the…
Theatr Iolo have announced they will be running their Young Playwrights Project for a third year this spring. The children’s theatre company based in Cardiff are seeking young people between the ages of 7 and 18 to write an original, imaginative and relevant 10-minute podcast drama for an audience of the same age. Theatr Iolo’s…
This February the Museum is showcasing the following two exhibitions: Lower Gallery (6 th -23 rd February 2024) ‘Hues of History: A Tapestry Voyage Beyond the Warp’ by Bridget Aboussafy in the Mezzanine Gallery, (February 3 rd -29 th 2024) Aberdare – February 2024 – This month Cynon Valley Museum are showcasing twowonderful art exhibitions…
Following a series of complaints made by the mother of Christopher Kapessa, we carried out a thorough investigation into the actions South Wales Police took after the recovery of Christopher’s body from the River Cynon, where he tragically drowned in July 2019. Our investigation found some shortcomings in the way the force dealt with Christopher’s…
