Welsh chefs appoint new president and secretary
The Culinary Association of Wales has appointed a new president and secretary to drive forward the membership organisation.
Arwyn Watkins, managing director and chairman of Welshpool-based Cambrian Training Company, takes over as president from Colin...
Exhibition celebrates artist printmaker D. Alun Evans’ 70th birthday
A special exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings, which opens at The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA), Wales in Machynlleth on April 18, marks Alun Evans' 70th birthday in May.
Alun is an artist printmaker...
Activity day for people living with dementia
An activity day was recently organised at Coed y Brenin for those who attend Gwynedd Council’s DementiaGo classes.
As part of the event, an exercise class and guided walk was held to celebrate the efforts...
NUJ rally against Trinity Mirror’s Caernarfon office shutdown
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) held a rally yesterday against Trinity Mirror's plans to shut down their Caernarfon office.
The Caernarfon Herald has had a presence in the town since its establishment in 1831,...
Passion for words provided path from poverty for former Home Secretary
Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson has urged parents to read to their children so they can get on in life.
Mr Johnson, who is also a critically acclaimed author, was speaking ahead of his appearance...
From Downing St to Bodnant Welsh Food Centre for chef Hefin
A chef who has cooked for the Prime Minister, chart-topping musicians, business leaders and sports stars is holding a lamb masterclass at a Welsh centre of excellence.
Hefin Roberts, rated as one of the top...
Bereaved mum on a mission in memory of Megan
A bereaved mum is on a mission to support people living with cancer.
Fiona Fletcher, 51, whose daughter Megan died of cancer in her arms aged just 21, will be at Eagles Meadow shopping centre,...
Talyllyn Railway to explore what the Victorians did for us!
Matthew Ward, who has appeared on the BBC TV programme, Horrible Histories, will be joining the line-up of ‘The Quarryman Experience Gala’ from May 2-4, as part of the Talyllyn Railway’s 150th birthday celebrations.
The...
Medieval rat catcher brings a taste of horrible history to Wrexham
A RAT catcher and a “healing” wise woman will bring a taste of horrible history to life when they turn back the clock over 700 years at a Wrexham shopping centre.
Among the stomach-churning ways...
Rare Beswick figure of Duchess has flower power at auction
A rare Beswick Beatrix Potter figurine owned by an Aberystwyth seller attracted fierce bidding at a Shropshire fine art auction room on Wednesday as it sold for £600.
Standing at 10cms high, Duchess with Flowers,...
