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
Lynn Griffiths of Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerffili received the prize for the school’s ‘walking bus’ initiative.
Bedwas firm honoured at automotive industry awards
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”.
Council approves plans to demolish polluted street
Twenty-three homes in Woodside Terrace, Yr Adfa and Woodside shops will be knocked down to allow for a realignment of Hafodyrynys Road and comply with requirements by 2022.
Volunteers collect almost 450 bags of litter
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
Gilly John released her book, called The Grimpots, earlier this year.
Welsh international rugby league star Lloyd training to be a teacher
The former Wigan Warriors, London Broncos and Widnes Vikings back-row centre currently plays for and captains Manchester-based Swinton Lions.
Opposition councillors slam ‘lack of democracy’ at Caerphilly County Borough Council
Cllr Kevin Etheridge said: “This is not democracy as we were elected by the people for the people of the county borough, leaving scrutiny worthless.”
Ambitious club sets sights on reaching the Welsh Football League
Aber Valley FC, which was founded in 2000, plays in the South Wales Alliance Division One – the sixth tier of Welsh football.
“It should not be underestimated how much residents want to protect their natural environment”
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David talks about local groups and his objection to the Gwern Y Domen planning application.