Singing teachers to open for superstar soprano Katherine at Llangollen
Two young school teachers from Wrexham are among budding opera singers from across the UK who will be a warm-up act for superstar soprano Katherine Jenkins at this summer’s Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Rachael Marsh and Karen Davies, from Wrexham are...
Pioneering reading project breaks down age barriers
A HOUSING association has opened up a new chapter in breaking down age barriers with older tenants helping schoolchildren with their reading. Since last autumn Year Seven students from Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno have been paying regular visits to Cartrefi Conwy's...
Talented youngsters produce a piece of art marking Wales’s Euro 2016 bid and a tragic footballing hero
PATRIOTIC pupils have been getting a big kick out of creating a collage celebrating Wales’s place in the Euro 2016 championships and Wrexham’s rich footballing heritage. Youngsters from two of the town’s primary schools – Alexandra and St Giles – have been busy...
Superheroes raise money for terminally ill children
A group of superheroes are on a mission to help terminally ill children. Batman, the Incredible Hulk and Super Mario are all heading to the Frankie & Benny's restaurant for a weekend of fun which it’s hoped will raise a bat cave full of cash for the Rays of...
Children’s artwork is showcased at new housing development
Artwork by youngsters from a village primary school is taking pride of place at the entrance to a new £5.6 million housing development in Flintshire. That's thanks to a partnership between Wales & West Housing and award-winning builders Anwyl Construction who are...
Care home builds £1m extension and creates nail bar for residents
Glamorous care home residents in their 90s are enjoying some Hollywood-style glitz at their brand new nail bar. Age is no barrier in the beauty stakes at the Pen-y-Bryn care home, in Bagillt, in Flintshire, where the women are booking themselves in for a weekly “file...
Economic expert highlights skills shortage “time-bomb” in Wrexham
AN ECONOMIC regeneration guru has warned that a shortage of skilled labour has become a “growing time-bomb” for Wrexham. Paul Hildreth, who has advised national and international organisations on the development of cities, regions and local economies, was one of the...
World class harpist returns home to Mid-Wales for solo concert in aid of mental health charity
A renowned international harpist is returning to his Mid-Wales roots to perform a solo concert in aid of a charity which helps prevent serious mental illness in young people. Ieuan Jones, who has played for royalty and audiences across the globe during his a...
Barbershop singers become official Eisteddfod Ambassadors
A top women’s barbershop choir from Warrington have been appointed Ambassadors to sing the praises of an iconic music festival. The Cheshire Chords Company has been cutting a dash in the world of acapella singing for more than 20 years and now it has signed up to a...
Breaking bones wins Abergele schoolboy top award
An Abergele schoolboy’s lunch-time experiments into the best way to break bones has landed him a top UK award. Alex Dry, who is aiming to become a surgeon, has picked up a Crest prize from the British Science Association - his second from the renowned society. The...
