The North Wales Rivers Trust has officially updated the new wildlife hide at Llyn Maelog in Rhosneigr, creating an exciting new space for visitors to experience the lake’s rich wildlife and learn about local conservation efforts. To celebrate the opening, […]
With much of Wales having been experiencing drought conditions, the importance of protecting and restoring our rivers has never been clearer. Healthy catchments are better able to retain water, support wildlife and build resilience to the increasing pressures of climate […]
Scientists from Aberystwyth University are helping to safeguard some of the country’s rarest orchard wildlife as part of a major conservation initiative. The three-year project will focus on four threatened species – the noble chafer beetle, red-horned cardinal click beetle, orchard toothcrust fungus and mistletoe marble moth. […]
Culture and Climate Cymru: A New National Network for Climate Action in Wales’s Culture and Heritage Sector Today (6 August) the National Library of Wales will launch Culture and Climate Cymru a brand new website and networking platform to help Wales’s culture […]
Tom Hicks collects award a decade after taking the leap back into higher education A former Cardiff University student who is now creating learning opportunities for others has been named Community Archaeologist of the Year. Tom Hicks (BA 2018, MA […]
A pioneering study led by Aberystwyth University is set to investigate how everyday interactions between people and dogs in rural Wales could be helping a harmful tapeworm spread between species. Despite decades of public health campaigns, the parasite responsible for […]
To celebrate the Shropshire Union Canal Society’s 60th anniversary, a raffle was organised for the many hundreds of society members, and the winners were treated to a cruise from Ellesmere through the restored section of the Montgomery canal to Crickheath […]
The Old Railway Line Garden Centre has officially launched its Grand Charity Raffle, giving customers the chance to win more than £5,000 worth of fantastic prizes while supporting its Charity of the Year, The Bracken Trust. The raffle features an […]
It has certainly been a hot, dry summer and a struggle to keep our gardens watered with everything in mine looking tired and desiccated! However, some garden owners have managed to keep their gardens looking gorgeous, ready for visitors in […]
22% of farms were victims of crime in the past year according to a new survey of rural crime, led by Aberystwyth University academics. The study, based on a detailed survey of more than 150 participants, reveals that rural communities […]
The Welsh Society of Western New England is dedicated to celebrating and learning about all things Welsh. We meet at least quarterly and share a meal and an interesting subject or presentation relating to Wales. Many of our members have […]
Work is underway to boost the future of Denbighshire’s native wildflowers. Denbighshire County Council’s Biodiversity and Streetscene teams are working together to produce a local provenance native Denbighshire seed mix to support the Council’s Wildflower Meadows Project. The Council’s Wildflower […]
