Young Welsh conductor makes West End debut with singing star Lucy Thomas after rejecting advice of teacher to become a dentist
A talented young conductor from Wales who rejected a teacher’s advice to become a dentist is making his West End debut with singing star Lucy Thomas. Robert Guy, 36, who was recently appointed as the new principal conductor of the Liverpool Philharmonic Youth...
Talented young musicians treat North Wales care home residents to concert “fit for a king”
A talented young harpist swapped Buckingham Palace for a concert “fit for a king” at a care organisation. Bethan Conway was joined by flautist Charlotte Thomas for a series of performances at Pendine Park in Wrexham. The pair are long-standing members of NEW Sinfonia,...
Ceredigion hotel crowned the “Welshest place in the world”
A hotel cum language school in Ceredigion has been crowned as the “Welshest place in the World”. Nia Llewelyn has been running courses and Welsh language “boot camps” at Garth Newydd in Lampeter for the past three years. Welsh learners travel from as far afield as...
Indian choir delights Gwynedd care home residents by singing in Welsh
A choir from India delighted residents at a Gwynedd care home when they sang a selection of hymns in Welsh during a visit. The Mizoram Synod Choir are based in the north-eastern state, an area which has close links with Wales, and were making only their second tour to...
Genesis GV80 drive by Steve Rogers
Who says only the Brits and Germans can build luxury cars. Take a look at this Genesis. Never heard of it? Hardly surprising, there aren’t that many around and those that are will be found mainly in the affluent south. A more familiar name is Hyundai and Genesis is...
Ffion’s baby blues inspire new business to support other mums going through mill
A young mum who suffered post-natal depression has won an award after starting a Welsh language support group to help others going through the mill. Ffion Wyn Evans, a mental health nurse from Caernarfon, decided to use her experience after the birth of son Gruff, now...
World premiere of opera to mark 90th anniversary of Gresford Colliery disaster which claimed 266 lives
A new opera has been written to mark the 90th anniversary of the Gresford Colliery disaster which claimed the lives of 266 men and boys. The new work, Gresford – Up From Underground, will receive its world premiere on the opening night of the North Wales International...
Alfresco art class in beautiful garden is big draw for pupils
A group of young artists have been inspired by the dazzling dementia-friendly gardens at a care organisation. Pupils from Gwersyllt CP Primary School joined residents for an alfresco art class amid the multi-coloured blooms in the11-acre grounds of Pendine Park in...
Top Welsh food company teams up with haulier to target new Midlands markets
A fast-growing Welsh food distribution company is to open a new Shropshire depot as it plans its expansion into England’s West Midlands. A chance meeting between David Cattrall, Managing Director of Harlech Foodservice, and Matthew Farrall, who heads major...
TV design guru Mandy Watkins helps Anglesey firm celebrate 40th birthday in style with charity windfall
A celebrity interior designer helped a home improvements company celebrate its 40th anniversary in style by raising £7,500 for two charities. Mandy Watkins, one of the judges on the popular BBC Wales show, Wales' Home of the Year, officially opened the new £150,000...
