Disease litigation specialist appointed to Watkins and Gunn to ‘expand offering’
A disease litigation specialist is “thrilled” to have been appointed to Newport firm Watkins and Gunn to help “expand and strengthen” the firm’s offering. Lyndsey Gordon-Webb has joined the award-winning firm as an associate solicitor and will also head up the growing Disease Litigation team from this month. As part of her new role, the … Read more
Traveline Cymru celebrates “exceptional” customer service results
Satisfaction levels among public transport passengers using Traveline Cymru’s suite of information services have reached 94% thanks to its ease of use and helpfulness, according to its latest report. The research, which was conducted by independent organisation Finger on the Pulse, reveals that customers found its ‘one-stop shop’ for travel information to be highly regarded … Read more
ScoutsCymru launches Celebration Awards searching for ‘dedicated’ Welsh Scouts
ScoutsCymru has launched its fourth annual Celebration of Scouting Awards searching for the most “inspirational and innovative” members across Wales. The organisation, which supports over 15,000 young people in Wales to gain skills for life through exploration and adventure, will this year recognise volunteers of all ages across nine categories. These include Inspirational Volunteer, New … Read more
Newport Scouts hike to the moon for charity
Adventurous Scouts across Newport have taken social distancing to astronomic levels by hiking to the moon in aid of life-changing local charities. The Newport District Scouts have taken part in Scouting’s UK-wide Hike to the Moon challenge, which saw members walk the equivalent number of miles to the moon in aid of charities supported by … Read more
Oil 4 Wales fuel donation aids ‘vital’ Maesteg charity deliveries
A Bridgend charity whose “incredible” volunteers are providing invaluable support to vulnerable, elderly and isolated people are getting their journeys fuelled thanks to Oil 4 Wales. Special Families Maesteg has received a £100 a week petrol credit from the proud Welsh oil distributor, to enable it to continue carrying out vital deliveries and services in … Read more
Seventy Beaver Scouts enjoy mass indoor camping event and pirate-themed challenges
Over 70 Beaver Scouts across Ceredigion have swapped the great outdoors for the great indoors for a series of challenges with a swashbuckling theme. The Beaver Scouts, from eight different locations across Ceredigion, have come together online to take part in six Pirate-themed activities. During the weekend they enjoyed a mass sleepover, with members challenged … Read more
Unpaid carers facing ‘extreme challenges’ in coronavirus pandemic to get £10k Loteri Cymru donation
Wales’ 370,00 unpaid carers, who are facing “extreme challenges” through the coronavirus pandemic are set to get a £10,000 boost thanks to Loteri Cymru. Carers Trust Wales, which provides support, services, and recognition for those caring for family and friends, will receive the donation from the all-Wales lottery this month. Loteri Cymru, which creates winners … Read more
Rainbow jar – #jamjarcreations
Over the last few weeks during lockdown, we’ve been getting crafty here at jamjar repurposing our used jam jars. We wanted to share our #jamjarcreations with you in case you have some jam jars hanging around the house. The first activity is a great one to do with kids. Not only is it fun to … Read more
Supporting your mental health through coronavirus and beyond
Life has changed pretty dramatically in the past two months, hasn’t it. We’ve gone from enjoying unlimited socialising, trips away, holidays, walks, eating out and shopping, to living behind closed doors, shut away from loved ones, and limited to a few walks a day. That drastic change is inevitably going to have an impact on … Read more