Summer Reading Challenge launches across libraries in Wales
Launching in libraries across Wales on Saturday 6 July, the Summer Reading Challenge is a free activity enabling young children to read for pleasure during the summer holidays. All children aged 4-11 can visit their local library, register for the challenge,…
Hydrogen exhibition to be held at Bay Studios in Swansea
A large scale Hydrogen powered technology exhibition and demonstration will be taking place at Bay Studios in the Swansea bay on 18th July. Organised by Hyppo, a company aiming to promote new ways in which Hydrogen can decarbonise our energy system across…
Dog owners urged to avoid feeding birds
Dog owners have been urged to avoid feeding birds in the gardens because the seeds can be toxic to pets. Experts are advising owners to steer clear of bird food as it can cause sickness in their four-legged friends. Feeding…
Three kittens found abandoned in Abergele
An appeal for information has been launched after three kittens were abandoned in Abergele. The three kittens – estimated to be aged around eight weeks old – were found by a member of the public on Thursday 20 June near…
Elan valley partners with local school to provide eco-friendly outdoor learning
Dwr Cymru’s Elan Valley Visitor Centre has recently donated several beech tree rounds to Crossgates School for pupils to use as part of their outdoor learning. These large rounds will be used by the children as seats or tables. “We…
New names and bright futures for ‘smuggled’ mare and her days old foal
The last of five pregnant mares that were found with 21 other horses and ponies being smuggled out of Dover port and rescued by World Horse Welfare has given birth to a healthy filly foal. Lacking a microchip and therefore…
Future generations outline ideas to tackle climate change
As part of Climate Challenge Cymru, 50 pupils from 10 mid and west Wales schools took part in a Climate Youth event at the Senedd this week. The event celebrated the work schools have undertaken to complete the challenges set…
Crow rescued from antenna after becoming entangled in a plastic bag
A crow who was rescued after becoming entangled on a Swansea aerial due to a plastic bag has triggered a renewed warning from the RSPCA about the hazards of plastic bags and litter to wildlife. The bird was spotted…
Pressure mounts on RSPCA to drop ‘RSPCA Assured’ food labelling scheme
Following RSPCA President Chris Packham’s stirring comments this weekend in The Times, Animal Justice Project has ignited a nationwide call-to-action. With thousands demanding the RSPCA drop their contentious RSPCA Assured food labelling scheme, the pressure is reaching boiling point. As…
New project to tackle tanning perceptions in young people, offering crucial boost to sun-safety education in Wales
A Swansea University-led project hopes to help stop the concerning rise of skin cancer in Wales by exploring current perceptions of tanning in children, parents/carers, and educators. The results will support the development of a new sun-safety educational toolkit for…