Growing the foundational economy across the South Wales Valleys... Wales’ City Regions are still in nascent form and grappling with how to address long term and structural socio-economic challenges with limited resources and evolving governance arrangements. The challenges are many and cover: connectivity, housing, skills, the economy, poverty and inequality. In some cases, programmes are … Continue reading Welsh Paradores and Sourdough Bread
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Climate Change, Brexit and The Economy (…and Wales)
I watched the David Attenborough climate programme in April, Climate Change the Facts[i], shortly followed by my reading of the heartfelt speech by the impressive Greta Thunberg to our politicians[ii]. I think it hit me, almost an epiphany, we have to make radical changes in almost every aspect of how we live, especially our economic … Continue reading Climate Change, Brexit and The Economy (…and Wales)
Milgi, Cardiff…the end of an era
It's Sunday afternoon on 14th April 2019 and I have just got home and am a little bit sad. Geraldine and I have just had our last ever Sunday lunch (and a few pints) at Milgi on City Rd. Milgi has become an institution and a beacon for the independent food, music and art scene … Continue reading Milgi, Cardiff…the end of an era