TARGET is a not-for-profit theatre initiative based in South Wales, that works to encourage individuals to get involved in the performing arts through classes, workshops and projects. We offer innovative and exciting arts projects for participants, usually in association with a local or national charity. Over the last few years, we have run a number [...]
Melin Consultants is the latest firm to move into The Beacon, the landmark hub for innovative and enterprising businesses in Llanelli. The consultants made the short hop from their previous home at Llys Aur, Dafen, this week. They now occupy a prime top floor, corner office at The Beacon. “It’s a very impressive landmark building [...]
One of Llanelli’s best-established businesses has signed up to be part of the prestigious new East Gate development in the town. Jenkins the Bakers will be taking a ground floor unit in the new development. “We are one of the most historic businesses in Llanelli and we wanted to be part of an exciting new [...]
The award-winning South Wales architects the Lewis Partnership Ltd have been reappointed consultant architects to Llanelli Town Council. The Llanelli-based firm has accepted a five-year role with the local authority. “We are delighted to be chosen by Llanelli Town Council for the role,” said managing director Philip Lewis. “The Lewis Partnership is a firm with [...]
Staff at Boots are getting up to some monkey business this weekend – but it’s all in a good cause. Fourteen members of staff from the Quadrant Centre store in Swansea city centre will be taking part in a 15-mile sponsored walk dressed as monkeys in memory of a colleague who died earlier this year. [...]
It’s ‘Crafts in Action’ time in the National Botanic Garden’s Great Glasshouse this bank holiday weekend (5-7 May) where local crafts people will be putting on a show of their skills. From woodturning, feltwork and spinning; to ceramics, crochet, glassware and enamel jewellery – there’s bound to be a craft or two to tickle your [...]
Clwyd West AM Darren Millar has written to the Chancellor to express concerns over proposals to change the VAT arrangements for static caravans. The Chancellor unveiled plans to introduce VAT of 20% on new static caravans in his annual budget statement. Tourism is a major industry in North Wales, where holiday parks provide accommodation to [...]
A team of 15 athletes from Aberystwyth University Harriers Running Club will make their way to London next Friday 4 May to compete in the three-day British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Visa Outdoor Athletics Championships, which will be held at the new Olympic Stadium. The Championships will be the highlight of Universities Week 2012, [...]
Denbighshire County Council Housing Services has launched a housing support service for people over 60 (or are younger but have disabilities) which is aimed at keeping residents who live in the County to stay independent in their own homes. The service is similar to the hugely popular warden service council tenants receive in sheltered housing [...]
How did a shy Welsh minister’s daughter become a booze-soaked, foul-mouthed, fading Hollywood star? The fascinating story of the outrageous actress Rachel Roberts, wife of Rex Harrison, is tackled by playwright and Welsh BAFTA-winning actress Helen Griffin, in the latest production from the Torch Theatre Company. Directed by Peter Doran and co-written with actor/playwright Dave [...]
