Educating explorers to get their Jaws around epic expedition for Dementia UK
A BAND of educating explorers are preparing to get their Jaws around an epic charity expedition. The Bigger Boat Challenge – referencing the 1975 movie hit, Jaws – could be the toughest yet for Karl Jackson and his Coleg Cambria colleagues. Taking place over…
Major developments at independent school follow pupil rise and summer investment
THE academic year is off to a first class start at one of the country’s leading independent schools. St Gerard’s School in Bangor has brought all its pupils – primary and secondary – under the same roof for the first…
British Shoppers Are Sleeping On £3,000 Of Savings Per Year On Goods As The Buy-Direct Bonus Is Revealed
Studies show that buying directly from manufacturers saves shoppers thousands per year compared to retailers and wholesalers. Consumers can save £247 per month on average, specifically, £79 per month on clothes and £39 per month on recreational items, gardens and…
Property inventories – the 10 must knows for tenants
You’ve found a property, filed the paperwork and been told it’s yours to move into, but before you can start packing up boxes and planning where the furniture will go, there is the matter of the paperwork – and of…
Southern Poland Under Water – An Appeal For Help!
Casualties, the evacuation of people, a state of natural disaster – southern Poland is struggling with a devastating flood. Dramatic rescue and evacuation operations are underway in many towns and cities. More are expected to be flooded and evacuated. Help…
Trailblazer in sustainable farming unveils new developments for Organic September
A TRAILBLAZER in sustainable farming and food production unveiled a series of new developments for Organic September. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, near Corwen in North Wales, has been a pioneer in green agriculture for more than two decades, at the…
A witty Welsh welcome awaits visitors at award-winning Powys attraction
A special audio tour in the Welsh language has been unveiled by an award-winning Powys visitor attraction this autumn. The new way of exploring the Victorian world of The Judge’s Lodging museum in Presteigne – www.judgeslodging.org.uk – allows Welsh speakers…
End of era as family’s £4.25m dairy farm bordering Cotswolds goes up for sale
A 267-acre dairy farm on the edge of the Cotswolds, which has three residential properties, extensive dairy buildings and great potential for alternative enterprises and uses, is on the market at £4.25 million. The Long family has farmed at Park…
Secret gardens – how to visit Europe’s little-known but breathtaking monastic gardens
Traditionally, the cloisters, kitchen gardens and herb beds of Europe’s monasteries were places for monks and nuns to meditate and work. They weren’t places most pilgrims and travellers could visit. Today, however, many monasteries and abbeys are throwing open their…
Charity supporting 8,000 carers in Wales unveils new CEO and vision
A CHARITY representing thousands of carers in Wales has a visionary new leader. Becky Evans is now the CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) of carers organisation, Credu. Becky, from Llandrindod Wells, has been with Credu for five years, having also worked…