As the search begins for The British Horse Society Young Instructor of the Year 2008, a fantastic opportunity presents itself to young people passionate about coaching.

This competition has been developed by The British Horse Society to offer aspiring young instructors and coaches an opportunity to display and develop their coaching skills as well as to continue with their own professional development.

Farmers' Union of Wales president Gareth Vaughan today wrote to the Chancellor urging him to slash fuel tax and introduce a fairer vehicle taxation system for motorists who drive 4x4s and other vehicles out of necessity.

Do you like to be a step ahead of the rest? Hate having to queue only to be disappointed? Then you will be pleased to know that tickets are now on sale for this year's Festival of British Eventing at Gatcombe Park in Gloucestershire. The event which incorporates the British Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships takes place from Friday 1 - Sunday 3 August.

Welsh vineyards are throwing open their gates to celebrate Welsh Wine Week this week (Saturday 24 May – Friday 6 June 2008).
The reputation of Welsh wine has grown in recent years and now visitors will have the opportunity to tour vineyards and taste the fruits of Welsh vintners’ labours.
Many vineyards now have shops and cafes making a trip to a vineyard a popular outing for all the family.

Bryn Williams, head chef at the prestigious Odette's restaurant in London, provides the introduction to the guidebook. Bryn, who has worked in some of the most prestigious kitchens in Europe and under the likes of Marco Pierre White, encourages readers to come to Anglesey to experience good local food. He says the guide celebrates the best Anglesey has to offer and adds: "Nothing beats the experience of top quality local produce, whether dining out or cooked at home."

Consultation on a revised planning guidance that will concentrate large scale wind farms within a limited area of Powys will begin this week.

Action for Blind People is a registered charity who offers a mobile information and advice service for people with visual difficulties.

The service carries various pieces of equipment and information on national and local services available for visually impaired people.

The mobile unit will be in Bridgend County Borough in:

• John Street, Porthcawl on 3 June from 10am to 4pm
• The Eye Unit, Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend on 4 June
• Asda Store, Coychurch Road, Bridgend on 5 June.

For more information call 0207 635 4800. There is no need to book a place and everyone with sight difficulties is welcome to attend.

Snowdonia Society's Conservation Volunteers are planning to bang the drum against plastic carrier bags and so are arranging a couple of dates to coincide with National Volunteer week, 1-7 June.

 Wednesday 4^th June 2008 - 10 to 4 at Capel Curig Community Centre: With as many sewing machines as we can muster, as much old fabric as we can gather - by this I mean, unwanted curtains, bedding and upholstery fabric, or clothes if they can be easily converted - we will be making up a variety of fabric reusable shopping bags.

The Year of Wales will officially open on Saturday the 2^nd of August with a gala celebration and exhibition to showcase the rich and ancient culture of Wales at the Lorient Interceltic Festival 2008 in Brittany.