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Author: Rhys Williams

More than 2,500 people attend memorial rugby match to honour player’s life

Monday, August 5, 2019

The match was contested between a Caerphilly Select XV and Benny’s Baa Baas XV, with the latter winning the game.

Live music fundraiser at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall

Sunday, August 4, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

The event is being held to help raise funds for Red Ray’s Lift Appeal.

Pontllanfraith supermarket helps give schools a ‘makeover’

Saturday, August 3, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

Pantside Primary School and Pentwynmawr Primary School, both in Newbridge, were the two projects chosen by staff from the store as part of Sainsbury’s 150th anniversary celebrations.

Council leader and Mayor to represent authority at Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend

Friday, August 2, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

The authority will join with neighbouring councils at the event to promote LGBT equality.

Boxercise sessions at girls school proving a hit

Friday, August 2, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

Six pupils from Lewis Girls School in Ystrad Mynach have been taking part in the scheme, which is being taught by ten-time Welsh champion Kyran Jones.

Head teacher wins Road Safety Wales award

Friday, August 2, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

Lynn Griffiths of Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerffili received the prize for the school’s ‘walking bus’ initiative.

Bedwas firm honoured at automotive industry awards

Thursday, August 1, 2019Thursday, August 1, 2019

Glenside Commercials won Network Service Partner of the Year, Training Academy Candidate of the Year, and the Carrier Safe award at this year’s Performance and Competitive Excellence (PACE) Awards – the automotive industry’s “Oscars”.

Volunteers collect almost 450 bags of litter

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Blackwood Action on Litter Community Group, which was set up by Pontllanfraith residents Donna Szarun and Sali Daniels, meets up every month for regular litter picks.

Local author of children’s book about marine conservation delighted by Caerphilly’s Plastic Free status

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Gilly John released her book, called The Grimpots, earlier this year.

Welsh international rugby league star Lloyd training to be a teacher

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The former Wigan Warriors, London Broncos and Widnes Vikings back-row centre currently plays for and captains Manchester-based Swinton Lions.

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