Friendships shape everyday life, but three Ohio State students turned theirs into something new: the university’s first and only Welsh language club. Clwb Cymraeg, or “Welsh Club,” reflects their shared bond and passion for preserving and sharing the language. Rhys Davis, a second-year in integrated language arts/English education, Connor Davis, a second-year in psychology and […]
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Ystyriwch ymateb os ydych chi'n weithiwr proffesiynol treftadaeth yng Nghymru sy'n gweithio gyda data 3D.
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Scott Quinnell joins Swansea night shift for new S4C series
The former Wales international and British and Irish Lion will roll up his sleeves at Swansea Fish, the city’s wholesale fish market, as part of Dim Cwsg i Quinnell (“No Sleep for Quinnell”). He will also take on a shift at the Amazon centre in Swansea later in the series.
From lambing sheds to fish markets
The programme, which begins on 20 October at 8.25pm on S4C, follows Quinnell as he shadows night shift workers across Wales.
In the first episode, he travels to Aberhafesp in Powys to help deliver lambs in a sheep shed, before heading to Holyhead to repair trains in the middle of the night. Later episodes see him distilling whisky and gin at Aber Falls Distillery near Abergwyngregyn, working as a porter at Portmeirion, and joining Swansea’s night‑time workforce.
‘A huge contribution to Wales’
Reflecting on the experience, Quinnell said:
“I had so much fun filming this series, as I met people all over Wales who work hard at night for us all. From fish to baking, and from lambing to whiskey‑distilling, night shift workers make a huge contribution to Wales, and it was a pleasure to get to know some of them and see first‑hand the work that they do.”
Educational and entertaining
Sioned Geraint, S4C’s Commissioner for Children and Welsh Learners Content, said the series was designed to be both entertaining and accessible for learners of the language:
“What better way to follow Wythnos Dathlu Dysgu Cymraeg than to join rugby star Scott Quinnell as he tackles a number of challenging and varied careers? In this educational series, we get to know some of Wales’s night shift workers, who work hard while the rest of the country sleeps.”
The series will be available to watch live on S4C and on demand via S4C Clic and BBC iPlayer.
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This raises the thorny question of what #Dorset's official second language is.
Welsh? Cornish? Brizzle? (-:
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Calls for major rebuild as more than 700 building faults uncovered at Tenby’s Ysgol Greenhill
School faces infrastructure crisis despite academic progress
A report to Pembrokeshire County Council’s Schools & Learning Overview and Scrutiny Committee this week warns that extensive building improvements — or even a completely new school — may be required at Ysgol Greenhill, Tenby.
The secondary school, which educates around 900 pupils, has been led by headteacher David Haynes since 2021. Under his leadership, the school was removed from special measures in 2024 following significant improvements in teaching and leadership.
But despite the academic turnaround, councillors are being told that the physical condition of the school is now a major concern.
Over 700 faults identified
An inspection by the Schools Scrutiny Panel in July found more than 700 building defects, ranging from structural issues to maintenance failures.
Emergency works began in May 2025, with a contract worth more than £0.5m awarded for urgent repairs. The council has said every effort is being made to minimise disruption to teaching and exams while the work continues.
Concerns raised by pupils and staff
During the panel visit, both staff and pupils highlighted the poor state of the premises, though acknowledged that construction work was underway at the time.
The report also noted:
Praise for leadership but call for long‑term plan
The panel praised Mr Haynes’ “strong leadership” and the school’s strengthened cluster partnerships, particularly with Narberth CP School on Welsh language development.
However, councillors are being advised to prioritise long‑term funding and strategic planning for the site, including the possibility of a new school build.
The report also recommends:
Background: urgent works already underway
According to Pembrokeshire County Council, urgent structural works began in May 2025 and are expected to continue into the new academic year. Parents were informed directly by the headteacher, with assurances that safety and learning continuity remain the priority.
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