Tŷ Hafan leading the way in pre-loved bridal fashion

Katherine PeachBusiness Articles, Charity, Fashion, Featured

Brides-to-be can now shop for that perfect dress for their big day not only in style, but also without breaking the bank, and, while helping the planet. A new specialist pre-loved bridal boutique has just opened in the Tŷ Hafan Emporium store on 55 Frogmore Street in Abergavenny. There brides-to-be can shop for cut-price designer dresses, some pre-loved and many new with tags on, and all priced between £50 and £200, as well as enjoy … Read More

Penarth Mayor’s chosen charity of the year: Amelia Trust Farm

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity

The Mayor of Penarth, Cllr Ian Buckley, announced last month that Amelia Trust Farm is one of his chosen charities of the year.  Dating back to 20th September 1990, Amelia Methodist Trust Company Limited was incorporated to receive a farm spanning over 160 acres, with derelict buildings and barns.  After the death of his Mother, benefactors Bob and Ethel Huggard … Read More

Fiancée of late War Veteran has Charity recognised by newly elected Penarth Mayor

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity

The fiancée of late veteran Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland has spoken today about the services she provides after the Mayor of Penarth, Councillor Ian Buckley, announces Woody’s Lodge as one of his chosen charities of the year.  Sian Woodland, Deputy CEO of Woody’s Lodge, explained about the history of the charity, saying “ He is a local boy from Penarth called … Read More

Charitable Coffee Court opened in bid to keep community building alive

Pippa-Marie SheppardCharity, Community

A charitable coffee shop has opened up in Roath with the aim of raising money to keep a much loved community building alive.  St Andrews Coffee shop, based in the grounds of St Andrews United Reformed Church, is founded by best friends Wayne Courtney and Nathan Wyburn. Their inspirational idea to set up the Coffee Court will ensure the survival … Read More

Covid-19 Appeal for Paddle Steamer Waverley Tops £130,000

Katherine PeachCharity, Featured

The Covid-19 Relief Appeal for Waverley has now exceeded £130,000 with donations received from her generous supporters. The appeal which opened in September must raise over £0.5m in total with a target of £350,000 from individuals. Other sources of funding are being pursued with vigour given that winter maintenance work is well underway with insufficient funds to complete it. Waverley’s … Read More

Give the Gift of Hope this Christmas

Katherine PeachCharity, Community, Featured

Whilst most of us look forward to enjoying our Christmas dinner with loved ones each year, this sadly isn’t the case for everyone. Research has shown that almost 870,000 older people will be eating dinner alone on Christmas day this year, including around 1 in 10 over 80*. For decades, local charity, Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale, has reached … Read More

Penarth Charity’s Chance to Win £1,000

John DaviesCharity

The Penarth-based sail training charity Challenge Wales is asking for nominations from the public to be in with a chance to win £1,000 as part of specialist insurer Ecclesiastical’s Movement for Good awards. Vicky Williams, Trustee says: “At a time when most fundraising has stopped due to the Coronavirus, £1,000 will make a huge difference enabling the charity to continue … Read More

COVID-19 and the RNLI

Andy BerryCharity, Community, Featured

Who would have predicted at the start of the year that this spring and summertime would see the UK in lockdown as a result of COVID-19? With Easter just behind us (at the time of writing) we are all struggling with the practicalities of living under lockdown at a time when many of us would like to be making the most … Read More

Scouring the web puts Cancer Patients in Wales at Risk, Warns Charity

Katherine PeachCharity, Wellbeing

17,000 people living with cancer in Wales who turned to the internet to get information about cancer diagnosis have experienced a detrimental impact on their mental health. A leading cancer charity is concerned that patients in Wales who turn to the internet to get information about their cancer have been left feeling anxious, depressed or confused.  New research from Macmillan Cancer Support, … Read More