Cricketer’s hilarious “pearls of wisdom” remembered on commemorative benches
A larger-than-life cricketer who helped his club to three Welsh Cups and a host of other titles has been commemorated at the ground where he scored so many runs. John Shone, who died suddenly last year aged 61, was a run-scoring batsman for the Brymbo in its glory...
Global sitar star Anoushka Shankar in tune with festival’s peace message
The hypnotising sound of the sitar will be creating a buzz at an international festival when seven times Grammy nominee Anoushka Shankar performs in Wales for the very first time. Shankar will be taking centre stage at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod...
Inspirational amputee surfer Llywelyn hailed as “brilliant ambassador” for the sport
Grabbing a surfboard and riding the waves was the key to recovery for Llywelyn Williams after he lost his leg in an accident. Now the 26-year-old hopes to encourage more people of all abilities to give the sport a try, by organising the Welsh Adaptive Surfing...
Three men of Harlech on Welsh coast to coast cycle ride for grocery charity
A three-man team of cyclists from a leading food supplier are aiming to deliver the goods for a grocery charity when they tackle a gruelling three-day cycle ride from Caernarfon to Cardiff. Harlech Foodservice Managing Director David Cattrall and colleagues David...
Take a walk on the wild side in secret forest on industrial estate
A “magical” secret forest in the middle of one of Europe’s biggest industrial parks is being opened up to the public. The ancient six-acre woodland belongs to the eco-friendly Jones Village Bakery and is located next door to their new 140,000 sq ft super bakery on...
Musical pensioner Desmond makes grade with cello after half century gap
A musical pensioner has added another string to his bow by passing his grade 8 cello exam at the age of 74. Desmond Burton gave up the instrument as a child but decided to pick it up again half a century later after retiring from his job as an English language tutor...
Tenants enjoy royal musical feast to celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
A group of more than 50 housing association tenants had a right royal time to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Smiles were wide and voices were loud as they partied at Trinity Community Centre in Llandudno at the first such social event Cartrefi Conwy had been...
New jobs at North Wales adventure park where perks include free surfing sessions and staying at posh Hilton hotel
Thirty new jobs have been created at a trailblazing adventure centre in North Wales where staff perks include free accommodation at a plush Hilton hotel. It’s among a raft of extra fringe benefits at Adventure Parc Snowdonia, in Dolgarrog, Conwy, which are designed to...
New choir planned at care home where the “music never stops”
Music-loving residents at an award-winning care home in North Wales are to form their own choir. Singing sessions have long been a part of daily life at Pendine Park’s Bryn Seiont Newydd care home on the outskirts Caernarfon. The centre, which boasts first class...
Honda HR-V drive by Steve Rogers
The debate started as soon as the HR-V rolled on to the drive. David, my Honda loving neighbour, had seen photographs and did not like the new look so was eager to see the car up close. Compared to his three year old HR-V the third generation model is a radical shift...
