Podcasts about Pontypridd

Luke Edwards is joined by Hattie from WOSO Sideline and Ryan McGavock from Pontypridd United It was a bad weekend for the English teams in the Champions League Semi finals, is the WSL as strong as everyone thinks? United draw a blank, pressure is on for Spurs and Liverpool flying The Championship is hotting up as it becomes a two horse race. + Step 4 manager of the month Bournemouth Sports, Vincent Marmion and Ryan on Pontypridd's success Subscribe, listen and leave a review Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us for Hammer's Hands of the Ripper, a 1971 British horror film released as the second half of a double feature with Twins of Evil. Directed by Peter Sasdy, produced by Aida Young, and written by L.W. Davidson from a story by Edward Spencer Shew. Making good use of the large Baker Street set at Pinewood Studios—left over from The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes—the production was denied permission to film its final scenes at St. Paul's Cathedral, so a replica was constructed instead. If the Pritchards' home and staircase look familiar, it's because Hammer's ever-resourceful set designers reused elements from The Curse of Frankenstein years earlier (see episode 2 of our podcast for more on that classic). Director Peter Sasdy, who cited Hands of the Ripper as his favourite film, also directed the original Adrian Mole TV series (both The Secret Diary and The Growing Pains), three episodes of Hammer House of Horror, and two other Hammer features: Countess Dracula and Taste the Blood of Dracula (the latter coming to the podcast later this year, hopefully). Most monumentally, he directed the legendary BBC sci-fi thriller The Stone Tape (definitely check General Witchfinders number 5—our third most popular episode to date!). Eric Porter stars as Doctor Pritchard. Renowned for his work in film, television, and theatre, he famously played Professor Moriarty opposite Jeremy Brett's Sherlock Holmes and Soames Forsyte in The Forsyte Saga. Angharad Rees plays Anna, the daughter of the Ripper. She appeared in Boon (take a drink), starred as Demelza in 28 episodes of Poldark, and, the year after Hands of the Ripper, featured in Under Milk Wood alongside Richard Burton, Peter O'Toole, and Elizabeth Taylor. She was made a Fellow of the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, had a pub named after her in Pontypridd (sadly now a card shop), and founded a Knightsbridge jewellery company, Angharad. Pieces she designed were featured in Elizabeth: The Golden Age. Wikipedia also notes she was once in a relationship with Alan Bates, which we mention only to plug episode 35, where we talked about The Shout.Lynda "Nurse Gladys Emmanuel" Baron appears as Long Liz—a curious name choice considering Long Liz was an actual canonical Ripper victim. Here, she's depicted alive and well (at least initially), years after Saucy Jack's supposed demise. Baron appeared as a recurring character in both Coronation Street and EastEnders, and played three different characters in Doctor Who across three Doctors.Dora Bryan turns up as Mrs Golding, one of two clairvoyants in the film. You may know her from 50 episodes of Last of the Summer Wine, Boon (drink), or as Helen in A Taste of Honey (written by Jon's mum's mate Shelagh Delaney). She (Dora, not Shelagh) also appeared in both a Carry On and a St Trinian's.Lastly, Norman Bird pops up as the Police Inspector. If he looks familiar, it's because he had over 200 TV and 60 film roles. He was in Spywatch (as Mr Jenkins), Boon (drink), Woof!, Whack-O!, and Help! (with Stephen Mangan). He also did a stint in Jim Davidson's Up the Elephant and Round the Castle—only mentioned because Ross was convinced it was alongside Marina Sirtis, but IMDb says she was in just one episode?Anyway, back to Norman Bird. He appeared in The Adventure Game, Whistle Down the Wind, Steptoe and Son, Fawlty Towers, Please Sir!, and The Medusa Touch (on our long list since day one). He was Mr Braithwaite, the farmer, in Worzel Gummidge and voiced Bilbo in the 1978 Ralph Bakshi Lord of the Rings. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/general-witchfinders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Griffiths and Neil Williams discuss two massive wins, against Wycombe in the top of League One clash, and in the Welsh Cup semi-final against Pontypridd. Plus, we talk to Wrexham midfielder Brooke Cairns about her background in the game, how it feels to play for Wrexham and our brilliant recent form. Also, she reveals that a Wrexham legend taught her to drive!

Mark Griffiths explains how Wrexham reached the Welsh Cup final for a second time.

Mark Griffiths commentates on Wrexham's Welsh Cup semi-final.

Mark Griffiths sees a semi-final triumph.

The Prince and Princess of Wales took the train to Pontypridd for a first joint visit to Wales since 2023 - and looked delighted to be back.  Pod Save the King host Ann Gripper is joined by Daily Mirror royal features writer Jennifer Newton to discuss William and Kate's loved up day out. The King and Queen also enjoyed a joint outing this week, with a laugh-filled visit to the Darjeeling Express restaurant ahead of Ramadan.  Plus the countdown is on to Meghan's Netflix show launching, and the team reflect on what we learned from Jason Knauf's 60 Minutes interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Prince and Princess of Wales faced an unexpected travel hiccup as they made their way to Wales ahead of St David's Day, with their journey disrupted by severe weather. Arriving by train, the couple were delayed by around an hour due to flooding, a result of the recent storms that have battered the region.Despite the setback, William and Kate arrived in Pontypridd, where they received a warm welcome from the local community. Their visit saw them engaging with residents affected by the severe flooding caused by Storm Bert and Storm Darragh, which hit within the span of two weeks late last year. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which seays UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus. No plug-ins needed!  You also get 20+ other shows on the network ad-free!   Subscribe to Deep Crown's free newsletter at https://deepcrown.substack.com

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv US intelligence head not told about UK secret Apple data demand Newspaper headlines Putin will strike again and Starmer heads to DC Oscars class photo 12 things we spotted from Ariana Grande to Timoth e Chalamet Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending at PMQs Rania Alayed Remains found in search for woman murdered in 2013 Ukraine needs US security guarantee to deter Putin PM Lockerbie bombing Lawyers bid to postpone Masud trial in US Martin Parr The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy Michelle Trachtenberg Buffy and Gossip Girl actress dies aged 39 Prince and Princess of Wales visit Pontypridd after flooding

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Oscars class photo 12 things we spotted from Ariana Grande to Timoth e Chalamet Prince and Princess of Wales visit Pontypridd after flooding Michelle Trachtenberg Buffy and Gossip Girl actress dies aged 39 Rania Alayed Remains found in search for woman murdered in 2013 US intelligence head not told about UK secret Apple data demand Starmer and Badenoch clash over defence spending at PMQs Martin Parr The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy Ukraine needs US security guarantee to deter Putin PM Newspaper headlines Putin will strike again and Starmer heads to DC Lockerbie bombing Lawyers bid to postpone Masud trial in US

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It's 75 years since the publication of C.S.Lewis's classic children's fantasy The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. In celebration, the West End stage version is touring in UK and Ireland throughout the year – its run in Cardiff finished a week ago, and it will be back in Wales, at Llandudno, in August. In this ATC we look at the continuing appeal of this story, look at the man behind it, and explore the use of an imagined world for conveying religious truth. We also discuss Philip Pullman, JK Rowling, and others. We are joined in studio by three guests who've done a lot of thinking about story-telling – and written quite a bit themselves. Caleb Woodbridge, who's based in Pontypridd, has been in publishing in a variety of roles for most of his career after focussing in children's literature as a student. He delights in myth and legend, science fiction and fantasy, and not surprisingly he's a Doctor Who fan. Hannah Hess, from Cardiff, has three children to keep her supplied with ideas for her writing, and to date she's had four books published for young people, Callenlas Chronicles. And Catherine Butler is professor of English literature at Cardiff University, specialising in children's literature. She's author of several monographs and editor of five academic volumes, and has published six novels for children and young adults. Catherine Butler - People - Cardiff University

Welcome to one of the most personal At The Flicks podcasts. It was 50 years ago, on 10th January 1975 that I, Jeff, went to a vampire double bill in my home town of Pontypridd that changed my life.  Up to that point I had always had a fascination with cinema and TV (TV in the 60's for a child was amazing, but that's another story).  However after that visit I resolved to try to once a week and learn as much about cinema as I could. 50 years later I couldn't always keep to the once a week rule, life and work sometimes got in the way, but overall was fairly successful.  As for my knowledge on cinema, without blowing my own trumpet, I would say it's pretty good.   So in this podcast Graham and I reminisce about the past and that most holy of holies – the cinema buildings themselves.  We talk our favourite cinemas and how things have changed over the decades.  Give us a listen and please let us know your cinema memories, we would love to hear them. However this isn't just a nostalgia kick – it's the start of a year of celebration.  We will be looking back at some of our favourite films from the 1970's and discussing them in detail, hopefully bringing something fresh for you to hear. So settle back and join us in some very personal memories. Enjoy and we will see you to discuss these further at the flicks.

When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret.What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbing truth. Tracey's story remains a haunting reminder of how a seemingly ordinary night can take a devastating turn.Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies!Social Media:Facebook | British Murders with Stuart BluesInstagram | @britishmurdersTikTok | @britishmurdersPrivate Facebook Group:British Murders Podcast - Discussion GroupWebsite:britishmurders.comDo you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contactIntro music:⁣David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣davidjohnbrady.comDisclaimer:The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When 47-year-old Tracey Woodford went out for a few drinks in April 2015, she could never have known it would be her final evening. A chance meeting in a Pontypridd pub led to her crossing paths with a local man who harboured a dark and violent secret. What followed was a chilling and brutal crime that left detectives piecing together the disturbing truth. Tracey's story remains a haunting reminder of how a seemingly ordinary night can take a devastating turn. Join my Patreon community at patreon.com/britishmurders for exclusive perks, including early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exciting giveaways, and welcome goodies! Social Media: Facebook | British Murders with Stuart Blues Instagram | @britishmurders TikTok | @britishmurders Private Facebook Group: British Murders Podcast - Discussion Group Website: britishmurders.com Do you have a case request? Please send it to contact@britishmurders.com or fill out a Contact Form at britishmurders.com/contact Intro music:⁣ David John Brady - 'Throw Down the Gauntlet'⁣ davidjohnbrady.com Disclaimer: The case discussed in this podcast episode is real and represents the worst day in many people's lives. I aim to cover such stories with a victim-focused approach, using information from publicly available sources. While I strive for accuracy, some details may vary depending on the sources used. I list the sources used in each episode on my website. Due to the nature of the content, listener discretion is advised. Thank you for your understanding and support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aled, Jamie, and Mike spent a day in Tonypandy, a small town in South Wales, just outside Pontypridd. While there, we took on Rhondda Escape Rooms and had a blast! This isn't sponsored content, but we had a mic in our pocket (fnar) thought it'd make a cheeky New Year's bonus episode. If you enjoy this escape room travelogue, let us know, and we might do more in the future. Happy New Year!   ---- For more audio escape shenanigans, go check out https://www.theinfiniteescaperoom.com/ Any questions, comments, indignant remarks or just want to chat puzzles and podcasts? You can email us, or say hi on Facebook, Instagram or Bluesky. And if you want to support the podcast and get fun bonuses like early access to episodes, watch live recordings and get in on our Discord channel, join our Patreon.

The south Wales town of Pontypridd saw cars submerged, people bailing floodwater out of their homes using bins, and the beautiful park and lido transformed into a brown mess, as parts of the UK were flooded. But, it's nothing new. Pontypridd was severely flooded just four and a half years ago – and these are scenes that play out around the UK every winter. So, is the way we warn people about floods failing? We're going to unpick exactly how floods are forecast – and what went wrong – with natural hazards researcher and hydrologist, Professor Hannah Cloke. Also this week, sharing your microbiome with friends, alternative plastics, and was the most recent climate summit good COP or bad COP? Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Gerry Holt, Sophie Ormiston & Ella Hubber Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth  To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University.

The storm brought winds over 80mph and “devastating” flooding to the UK as warnings continue. We speak with independent flood consultant Heather Shepherd. Microsoft 365 down, many users left unable to access emails on Outlook. UK PM Starmer confirms plans for drink spiking to become a specific offence.Also in this episode:Does rainfall lead to ‘divorce rates' in birds?Is Sony about to launch its Nintendo Switch-killer portable console - that needs no wifi?Parents of a four-year-old boy with cystic fibrosis raise more than £30,000.Footage River Taff flooding in Pontypridd, Wales: Credit: Neil Harries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mae Carwyn, Carwyn ac Iestyn yn trafod tîm Cymru cyn gêm Cymru v Fiji, sôn bod Ioan Cunningham ar fin gadael ei swydd fel hyfforddwr menywod Cymru a gêm fawr y penwythnos wrth i Ferthyr chwarae Pontypridd. Hefyd, ffarwel i un o'r pod am y tro wrth i ni a Chymru edrych ar y dyfodol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a rich Christian heritage, but a bleak spiritual present, Wales is in desperate need of the Gospel right now. God is not unaware of the situation however, and is calling people to pray, share the Word and plant new churches right now. Andy and Gavin chat with a leader of 100 Cyrmu and hear about the vision for 100 new churches in the next 10 years!Visit 100Cyrmu and sign up to pray for Wales.Ben Franks planted Hope Church Rhondda with his wife Lois in 2013. The church meets in a converted shop on Tonypandy's high street and is hoping to launch two new congregations in the next 12 months. Alongside leading the team at Hope, Ben chairs the board of his family's business while Lois runs a marketing company in Pontypridd.

The report, ‘Casting Long Shadows: The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on babies, their families and the services that support them.' published in 2022 revealed worrying statistics about babies born during the COVID pandemic, highlighting how many had delayed social skills. But two years on, as those children now start school, how are they doing? We speak to Dr Alison Prowle, a senior lecturer at the department for Children and Families, University of Worcester; Hannah Tuck, a children's worker with a national UK charity and a kids team leader at New Life Elim Church in Barry; from Hengoed Primary School we meet teachers Natalie McPherson, Claire Jones, and Janet Watkins; and we also speak to Dr. Matthew Williamson-Dicken, and Mrs ELin Johnson, from Panteg Primary School. Finally, we visit the Little Lounge community project based in Cilfynydd, near Pontypridd, to see what place faith has had in helping the pandemic babies.

Rory Sutherland is an author, behavioural scientist, and vice-chairman of Ogilvy. If you're anything like me, you could listen to Rory talk for hours. I was lucky enough to speak to Rory for the podcast a couple of years ago, and the scope of our conversation back then was fairly all-encompassing.This time around, I wanted to get Rory's insights on how we can use the principles of behavioural science to apply to self-improvement. But during the conversation, we go into all kinds of interesting rabbit holes and explore some really useful ideas – on everything from self-improvement, the trap of over-optimisation and how to live a more meaningful life, through to the 20mph speed limits in Wales, and the Sainsbury's in Pontypridd.-If you want to catch the latest episodes of the podcast, plus EXCLUSIVE daily Little Lessons episodes, you need to be subscribed on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7LF1Hao4i4CYeNNYiFaoixI write a weekly newsletter every Monday morning, sharing one simple idea to help shape your week. It's free and you can join here: https://seanspooner.co.uk/-Follow Rory on Twitter here: https://x.com/rorysutherlandHave a question? Want to suggest a guest? You can message me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/spoonersean/or X/Twitter here: https://x.com/spoonersean Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rhifyn arbennig o Colli'r Plot yn fyw o Babell Lên Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru Rhondda Cynon Taf 2024.Trafod hanes ein 'Steddfod, gwychder Pontypridd, y fedal Daniel Owen, llyfrau da ni wedi darllen a mwy.

Fiona McArdle hosts this edition of Shiaght Laa in which we hear of Manx representatives at two large festivals. This week, Yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol is taking place in Pontypridd, and Manx delegates Nicola Tooms and Matilda Watson were welcomed to the stage by the Archdderwydd. Lorient in Brittany will again be abuzz with music, and from Monday 12th to Sunday 18th August, a large contingent of Manxies will be taking part in the city's huge Festival Interceltique. We hear about it from Grainney Sheard, her sister Ealee, Breeshey Kermode of Biosphere Isle of Man and Blue Badge guide Jacqueline Yates, who will all be there as part of a contingent of about 60 people from the Island, performing music, song and dance and promoting the Island's unique culture.

The Eisteddfod is Europe's largest cultural festival, a week-long celebration of Welsh language and culture. Hywel Davies has been there to catch up with events on the maes, including a clever piece of Welsh-language assistive technology. Image: The 'Hark AI' with a document resting on the plate, ready to be scanned. It sits on a table at the RNIB stand at the National Eisteddfod in Pontypridd.

Former Cardiff player and current Pontypridd coach Garyn Smith joins Dan and Harley for a trip down memory lane, stopping off at age grade rugby, playing for Cardiff, Ponty and the Pirates - and of course that try in Bilboa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 years later: Sam Hickman is Back In London! The Journey of a lifetime, the drive of a desperate woman. Hear all the 9 and a half hours of driving in excruciating detail. As well as, details about the Pontypridd show: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/pontypridd/yma/sexy-rude-harp-concert-by-sam-hickman/2024-07-05/19:30/t-xmxoorj And the Cardiff WMC shows: https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/sam-hickman-sexy-rude-harp-concert Do tell friends about shows and come along if possible! Shout out to all the harpists who came to the London show!

The Euros are kicking off but Elis is sad. Because due to penalties, rather than being on the lash with the lads and girls of Swansea, Rhyl and Pontypridd, he's in a studio in London. But that's not to say he can't have a ruddy good time with his less Welsh pals.And they get down to some right old fun. Producer Dave doesn't have faith in a temporary sporting feature resurrection due to ‘topicality in a pre-recorded landscape' and one third of the greatest beans on Earth (excluding Sean Bean) joins to solve a dilemma.What's the means of contacting us with your great and good correspondence, chat and musings? Well it's mailto:elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk of course. Or it's WhatsApp on 07974 293 022 or whack it in a St Bernard's barrel and send them on their way.

Tell us what you think of this episodeIn this episode we speak to Professor Mike Wilson of Loughborough University about his work in the area of oral history and the two cricketing projects with which he was associated, Tale-Enders and Taking the field.  Mike is currently Professor of Drama and Head of Creative Arts at Loughborough.Tale-Enders was a project he was involved with alongside Andrew Hignell of the Museum of Welsh Cricket and coincided with plans for the new stadium at Sophia Gardens in the run up to the Ashes series of 2009.  At that time, Mike was  Head of Research at the Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Glamorgan which is now the University of South Wales in Pontypridd.  Mike describes the origins of the project, his memories of working on it and some of the stories about welsh cricket clubs it uncovered.Taking the Field was a project inspired by the Tale Enders Project and was organised under the auspices of the MCC.  It expanded on the concepts explored by Tale Enders and, as it happened, assisted members of Blaina Cricket Club tell the story of their club.In addition to talking about these projects, Mike tells us about his academic journey, his discovery of oral history and one or two of the key figures that have informed his development as someone interested in the power of stories for exploring history.For those interested in Tale Enders, you can find the Flickr page which was used by the project by clicking on the link below.  Be prepared to see some famous English cricketers as well as members of the Glamorgan CCC Team from days gone by.  In addition, there are many photos taken of club grounds and club and country cricket in Wales from the early 20th century.  Unfortunately, the photos are not labelled but the experience of looking at them is no less enjoyable for that:https://www.flickr.com/photos/tale-enders/For those interested in the Taking the Field project there will be a follow up episode of the podcast featuring original audio recordings from the project with members of Blaina Cricket Club as well as an interview with Project Worker Emma Peplow and member of Blaina CC, Alan Williams.

Pod 96: Trwydded Pontypridd Sioned Dafydd ac Ifan Gwilym sy'n trafod newyddion yr wythnos ym myd pêl-droed Cymru. Yn dilyn y newyddion bod Pontypridd wedi methu â chael trwydded i chwarae yn Uwch Gynghrair Cymru y tymor nesa', mae Steve Savage (Cyfarwyddwr Chwaraeon Pontypridd) yn ymuno i roi ymateb y clwb. Sioned Dafydd and Ifan Gwilym discuss the week's news in Welsh football. Following the news that Pontypridd United failed to obtain a license to play in the Cymru Premier next season, Steve Savage (Pontypridd United's Sporting Director) joins us to give the club's response.

Pod 95: Hwlffordd gyda Rob Edwards Cadeirydd Hwlffordd, Rob Edwards, sy'n sgwrsio gyda Pod Sgorio wythnos hyn am dymor y clwb hyd yn hyn, newidiadau i'r Uwch-gynghrair, ac edrych mlaen ar gyfer y gêm yn erbyn Bae Colwyn ar y penwythnos. Mae hefyd cyfle i longyfarch Llansawel ar eu dyrchafiad nhw i'r Uwch-gynghrair. Haverfordwest Chairman, Rob Edwards, talks to Pod Sgorio about the club's season so far, the Cymru Premier review, and looks ahead to their game against Colwyn Bay at the weekend. There is also an opportunity to congratulate Briton Ferry Llansawel on winning the Cymru South and gaining promotion to the Cymru Premier.

We dip back into CF34 and dive into a chat with the local legend of the Celtic - according to Strava that is!Grant Medcraft joins the boys and talks all things London Marathon, his incredible runing habits and how we ended up over the mountain running for Pontypridd!Here we go! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us in this insightful episode of the UK Flooring Podcast as we delve into the fascinating world of flooring with our special guest, Anthony Mynett, Director of CS Flooring Solutions. Discover the journey of a family-run business that has been setting the standard in both commercial and domestic flooring since 1963. From tales of humble beginnings to monumental projects, Anthony shares the highs, the lessons, and the evolution of a business that has thrived through dedication, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to quality.About Our Guest:Anthony MynettRole: DirectorCompany: CS Flooring SolutionsBackground: With decades of experience in the flooring industry, Anthony represents the second generation at the helm of CS Flooring Solutions, a company founded by his father. From a young age, Anthony was immersed in the family business, learning the ropes on job sites and eventually steering the company towards its current success.About CS Flooring Solutions:A leader in both contract commercial and domestic flooring based in South Wales, CS Flooring Solutions offers a comprehensive range of flooring options to meet any requirement. Known for their high standards of service, quality products, and competitive pricing, the company boasts a rich history and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Operating from Taff's Well near Cardiff for retail and the Upper Boat Trading Estate in Pontypridd for contracts, they serve a wide area including Cardiff, Rhondda, Newport, and beyond.Episode Highlights:The Origins of CS Flooring Solutions: Anthony shares the story of how his father, after years of working in the industry, decided to start his own business, laying the foundation for what would become a leading flooring company in South Wales.Growth and Evolution: The transition from a small family-run operation to a business with a strong team, including roles for management, secretaries, and a blend of subcontractors and permanent staff.Memorable Projects: From providing flooring for a papal visit to handling high-security government contracts and luxurious residential installations, Anthony recounts some of the most standout projects in the company's history.Challenges and Triumphs: Navigating the ups and downs of the industry, including stories of resilience in the face of business challenges and how maintaining strong relationships with clients and contractors has been key to overcoming obstacles.The Future of Flooring: Anthony discusses the importance of training and passing on skills within the industry, as well as his thoughts on the future of CS Flooring Solutions and the flooring industry at large.Listener Takeaways:Experience and Adaptability: Learn how decades of experience and a willingness to adapt have been crucial to navigating the ever-changing landscape of the flooring industry.The Value of Relationships: Discover the importance of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and staff in achieving long-term success.Inspiration for Entrepreneurs: Whether you're in the flooring industry or any other trade, Anthony's journey offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship, growth, and legacy.Connect with Us:Website: CS Flooring SolutionsShowroom Location: Taff's Well near CardiffContract Business Address: Upper Boat Trading Estate, PontypriddSocial Media: Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook for the latest updates and flooring inspiration.Thank you for tuning into the UK Flooring Podcast. Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes featuring industry leaders, innovative trends, and stories that inspire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mark Griffiths enjoys a fine game against gutsy opposition.

Mark Griffiths on the final whistle of a thrilling game.

The final Sweeper episode of 2023 starts off with a look at continental competitions across the world in Part 1. We talk about the CONCACAF Champions Cup with its incredible away trips and interesting array of clubs – from Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to Robinhood of Suriname, who have won a Caribbean double this year – and the AFC Champions League, where Ventforet Kofu of Japan have sensationally become the first second-division club to ever reach the knockout stages. Part 2 kicks off with a chat about Welsh club Pontypridd United's unprecedented 141-point deduction and the heaviest punishments in football history, before taking a look at Ajax's historic elimination from the KNVB Cup at the hands of fourth-tier amateurs Hercules. Finally, we finish off the segment by talking about the biggest cupsets we have seen personally – Bristol City for Paul & FC Vaduz for Lee – and our brilliant sponsor Momento. You can download the Momento app for free via the link below and follow us @SweeperPod. It's all about winter weather in Part 3. The first item on the agenda is Greenland's traditional New Year's Eve football match, which is played in temperatures of -15 degrees, followed by the unique story of FC Santa Claus, the Christmas-themed club based in Lapland whose motto is ‘Don't stop believing'. Finally, there's yet another mention for Sicilians Trapani and a thank-you message from the team to all the lovely listeners and patrons who have joined the Sweeper party since we relaunched the podcast in early 2023. Download Momento for free on iOS and Android: ⁠acmomento.onelink.me/ckkf/SweeperPod RUNNING ORDER: Part 1: The CONCACAF Champions Cup, Robinhood's Caribbean double & Ventforet Kofu's run to the knockouts (00:40) Part 2: Pontypridd United's 141-point deduction, a Herculean effort against Ajax & our biggest cupsets (17:29) Part 3: Greenland's New Year's Eve football match, the Christmas-themed club in Lapland & some windy weather in Sicily (36:07)

With Westminster largely empty during the summer recess, host Aggie Chambre heads out of London to watch MPs in different parts of the country meet the people who really matter — the voters.At constituency surgeries in Glasgow East, Pontypridd and North Norfolk, Aggie watches politicians help desperate constituents who have nowhere else to turn, hearing heartbreaking stories of poverty as well as local rows about overgrown trees and NHS dentists. And on doorstep visits she sees them met by barking dogs, angry voters and even the occasional slammed door.Aided by Tory MP Duncan Baker, Labour MP Alex Davies-Jones and SNP MP David Linden, Aggie explores how the job of an MP has changed — and whether this is really the sort of work they should be carrying out at all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jayde Adams and Jessica Fostekew dive into the world of community apps and messageboards. This week - a car in a front hedge, the mysterious animal of Pontypridd, and a dead pheasant is up for grabs. Producer: Cornelius Mendez An unusual production for BBC Radio 4

Jonathan Thomas goes on a journey around Wales to meet three contemporary artists; Karen Jones in Anglesey, Mark Cutliffe in Swansea and Lois Adams in Treforest, Pontypridd. He finds out how their faith informs and inspires their art. Mark Cutliffe finds his inspiration in the outdoors and works with willow and sand. Jonathan joins him and together they create a piece of sand art on Swansea Bay. Jonathan finds out about his past as a rock musician and his personal journey to faith. We hear about his work with community groups and his firm belief that anyone can be creative, they just need to make a start. Mark runs the Essence Creative Christian Festival held each summer in Swansea. Karen Jones is a painter and lives in Waenfawr near the Snowdonia National Park. We meet her on Treaddur Bay in Anglesey where she is collecting shells to inspire a new painting. She explains how her art is influenced by the Italian mathematician Fibonacci, and how painting has helped her cope with the loss of her brother. Jonathan meets 3D artist Lois Adams at Parc Arts in Treforest, Pontypridd. Here she is exhibiting a piece in a touring exhibition "Biblical Women: Equity." The collection aims to take a fresh look at how women are depicted in the Bible by focussing on the work of female artists. Lois explains her thought proving 3D art, and shares her understanding about the role of artists to serve the community around them.

This week: Ian Williams asks how China will cope with the rise of AI chatbots (00:56), Kara Kennedy recounts her upbringing in the Welsh ‘murder capital' of Pontypridd (08:11), and Oscar Edmondson makes the case for the BBC World Service (13:38).  Presented by Natasha Feroze. 

This week:   In her cover piece for The Spectator, Harriet Sergeant asks what's happened to the 140,000 pupils who have been 'severely absent' from school since the pandemic. She is joined by The Spectator's data editor Michael Simmons to account for the staggering number of children who were failed by the government's Covid response (01:08). Also this week: Owen Matthews, The Spectator's Russia correspondent, looks at the opposition candidate who could usurp President Erdogan in Turkey. He joins the podcast alongside Turkish journalist Ece Temelkuran to discuss whether it really could be the end of Erdogan's two decade long hold over Turkish politics (14:48). And finally: Kara Kennedy, staff writer at Spectator World, writes this week about her upbringing in the Welsh 'murder capital' Pontypridd, and her own near miss with a recently convicted killer. She is joined by Welsh crime writer and psychologist Emma Kavanagh, to examine Wales's murderous reputation (24:36).   Hosted by Lara Prendergast and William Moore.   Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

This week:   In her cover piece for The Spectator, Harriet Sergeant asks what's happened to the 140,000 pupils who have been 'severely absent' from school since the pandemic. She is joined by The Spectator's data editor Michael Simmons to account for the staggering number of children who were failed by the government's Covid response (01:08). Also this week: Owen Matthews, The Spectator's Russia correspondent, looks at the opposition candidate who could usurp President Erdogan in Turkey. He joins the podcast alongside Turkish journalist Ece Temelkuran to discuss whether it really could be the end of Erdogan's two decade long hold over Turkish politics (14:48). And finally: Kara Kennedy, staff writer at Spectator World, writes this week about her upbringing in the Welsh 'murder capital' Pontypridd, and her own near miss with a recently convicted killer. She is joined by Welsh crime writer and psychologist Emma Kavanagh, to examine Wales's murderous reputation (24:36).   Hosted by Lara Prendergast and William Moore.   Produced by Oscar Edmondson.

In this 9th episode of Fabulous Folklore Presents, I chat with Dr Delyth Badder, a Welsh folklorist and antiquarian book collector based in Pontypridd in the south Wales valleys with a special interest in Welsh death omens and apparitions!  In this interview, we chat about death omens in Welsh folklore, the problems with sharing folklore on social media, exploring some eerie Welsh ghost stories, and the origins of the Mari Lwyd! Find Delyth on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/delythbadder Get your free guide to home protection the folklore way here: https://www.icysedgwick.com/fab-folklore/ Become a member of the Fabulous Folklore Family for bonus episodes and articles at https://patreon.com/bePatron?u=2380595 Enjoyed this episode and want to show your appreciation? Buy Icy a coffee to say 'thanks' at: https://ko-fi.com/icysedgwick Request an episode: https://forms.gle/gqG7xQNLfbMg1mDv7 Tweet Icy at https://twitter.com/IcySedgwick Find Icy on Mastodon: @IcySedgwick@mastodonapp.uk Get extra snippets of folklore on Instagram at https://instagram.com/icysedgwick 'Like' Fabulous Folklore on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfolklore/

Wales has the highest imprisonment rate in Western Europe for men and the third highest for women but until recently we simply didn't know about it. Unlike Northern Ireland and Scotland, Wales doesn't have control over its own justice and policing system and instead it is part of the 'England and Wales' system. Many would argue that this is de facto an 'England, including Wales' system as Wales is a relatively small part of the system and largely an afterthought and until very recently there simply wasn't any Wales-specific data published by the UK Government. Thanks to years of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests and other new research Dr Rob Jones and Prof. Richard Wyn Jones have been able to produce a groundbreaking book exploring the state of the Welsh criminal justice system and the problems caused by trying to maintain a Westminster-centric system in the age of devolution. In this recording, Richard and Rob discuss the challenges facing these core public services as they try to serve two different masters of two very different political persuasions in London and Cardiff. Recorded live at Storyville Books, Pontypridd and with kind permission of University of Wales Press and also available as a video: https://youtu.be/wNBjmkh8NFE Storyville Books: https://www.storyvillebooks.co.uk Buy The Welsh Criminal Justice System: On the Jagged Edge from UWP: https://www.uwp.co.uk/book/the-welsh-criminal-justice-system/ You can find the latest from Hiraeth on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/HiraethPod Our website is here: www.walespolitics.com And, if you are able to do so, please consider supporting us on Patreon from just £3/month: www.patreon.com/hiraethpod

It's a hot one! Celebrating a blistering 4-years of the pod, we have kidnap updates, say goodbye to Tim Oberg, celebrate Jake Wightman, read your arbitrariums and thingiuses, plus Nicola visits Pontypridd parkrun and Danny goes up to Downham Market Academy parkrun.

Já lá vão 10 anos desde que a Ângela Campos deixou Portugal. Depois de 6 anos em Inglaterra, mudou-se para o país de Gales e diz que ali se sente em casa. É por lá que se vê com a família, nesta aventura.

Já lá vão 10 anos desde que a Ângela Campos deixou Portugal. Depois de 6 anos em Inglaterra, mudou-se para o país de Gales e diz que ali se sente em casa. É por lá que se vê com a família, nesta aventura.

S3 - EP5: The future of future generations (with Jane Davidson) Our guest this week joining to discuss the future of future generations is the brilliant Jane Davidson. A Welsh former Labour politician, the former Assembly Member for Pontypridd, and served as minister for environment, sustainability and housing in the Welsh Government. We hope you enjoy. Please rate and review. Thanks, Jon, Ed, and Mark. Get in touch with the show;Hello@jonandthefuturenauts.comTWITTER: @JANDTHEF  A 'Keep it Light Media' ProductionAll enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com 

'THE BLONDEY SHOW, DEATH ET CETERA, DIRTY DIANA, SOUND ABSORPTION, THE LUCK FACTOR, WOMEN BUS DRIVERS, INDEPENDENCE DAY, SUPERGLUE, WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE, THEORETICAL PHYSICS, MEDIEVAL GARAGEBAND, DENTISTRY, MARCUS AURELIUS, GET RICH QUICK, THATCHER, LOCAL MILFS, HOLLYWOOD, PAUL HOLLYWOOD, FAKE TAXI, CHICO TIME, PONTYPRIDD, THE HEALTH SECRETARY, DUBSTEP, ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM, NED FROM PUTNEY. 'These are the tags of THE BLONDEY SHOW, Episode Two.