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Leader Live
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Leader Live
Gwersyllt Park are looking for some run-derful times
Park head west to tackle Menai Bridge tomorrow as they seek to secure a first win of the season. Gwersyllt Park skipper Jamie Griffiths said: 'If we're being totally honest, a few of us give our wickets away. 'Players have got to go on and score bigger runs. Thirties and 40s are not acceptable. We have got to go on and bat the overs out. 'We will get there. This set of lads are great. We have got to work hard to get out of it. 'We have got to get both sides (of the game) right.' A lengthy trek is also in store for Brymbo as they take on basement side Bethesda. Brymbo go into the match after a narrow 11-run loss to unbeaten Bangor and skipper Dan Parry admitted: 'We should have won that one, but it's fine margins. 'It's five runs here and five runs there. 'On another day we would be talking about three from three. 'But we are one from three and we have had quite high points for losses.' Looking ahead, Parry added: 'We have just got to put a run of games together. 'It was nice to right some wrongs (in the Welsh Cup) on Sunday. 'It was nice to see Sam Aplin get his first 100 (against Connah's Quay) on Sunday.' Northop are also looking to bounce back from a defeat as they welcome Conwy tomorrow. Last time out, Northop loss out by seven wickets versus Menai Bridge and captain Bart Ryan-Beswick said: 'It was good to get 200 runs on the board. 'But, it was probably 40 or 50 runs short on a good wicket. 'They chased well and they didn't give us many chances.' Leading the way was a knock of 63 from Elliot Colclough and Ryan-Beswick added: 'Elliot batted very well, which was really good, and good for his confidence.' Looking ahead to Conwy tomorrow, the skipper added: 'It won't be an easy game, but we're at home. It is an important game. We don't want to be dragged down there.' Venumadhav Peram will return for Northop. All-rounder Andrew Swarbrick has swapped Chirk for defending champions Mochdre and he will head to St Asaph with his teammates tomorrow. Elsewhere, Bangor host Denbigh. Division Two: Abergele v Llanrwst; Buckley v Ruthin; Carmel & District v Llay; Corwen v Menai Bridge 2nds; Marchwiel and Wrexham v Pwllheli; Pontblyddyn 2nds v St Asaph 2nds. Division Three: Conwy 2nds v Abergele 2nds; Denbigh 2nds v Bersham; Gresford 2nds v Buckley 2nds; Gwersyllt Park 2nds v Hawarden Park 2nds; Llandudno 2nds v Mold 2nds. Division Four: Bersham 2nds v Mynydd Isa & Maeshafn; Dolgellau 2nds v Bala; Hawarden Park 3rds v Marchwiel and Wrexham 2nds; Llanrwst 2nds v Halkyn 2nds; Pwllheli 2nds v Brymbo 3rds; Ruthin 2nds v Connah's Quay 2nds. Wales National County will conclude their One Day Cup campaign this weekend. Wales, who were beaten by five wickets in their meeting versus Wiltshire earlier this week, will head to Toft on Sunday to take on Cheshire. North Wales players Jac Kennedy, Joe Norman, Romano Franco and Will Ryan were in the line-up for the Wiltshire match-up.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barber shops flood small Welsh town and people aren't happy about it
A bid to open another barber shop in a small Welsh town has raised concerns about sustainability from local traders and residents. It comes after another planning application was submitted to turn another shop on a high street into a barbers. There are already 13 barbers or hairdressers in Porth's town centre according to the local chamber of trade, all of which within around a 0.3 mile radius or six minute walk from each other. There are worries from both businesses and local residents that this could result in the valleys town being overrun with barbershops, causing problems for the businesses already on the high street. The Porth and District Chamber of Trade has written a formal objection to the planning application, explaining that it would be "detrimental" if it was to go ahead and be approved. READ MORE: 'Predatory' senior doctor at Welsh hospital sexually assaulted female staff READ MORE: 20-year-old killed in crash caused by his friend, just months before he was going to be a dad Dan Parry, who is vice chair of the chamber of trade, said businesses are worried that the simply isn't enough clientele for this many businesses offering barber services in a small town. There are also concerns from other businesses that if the planning application was to be granted, there will be less shoppers in Porth due to it gaining a reputation of being a town oversaturated with barbershops. Get the latest Rhondda news first by signing up to our newsletter here A recent survey of the town centre conducted by the chamber of trade in 2024, found that respondents already noted an over-abundance of certain businesses, "such as fast-food takeaways, beauty parlours, and barbershops." Mr Parry said that this reputation will only be worsened if another barbers were to open, undermining small businesses which are opening, as well as those who have served the town for years. The new application has been submitted the change of use of 64 Hannah Street from an amusement arcade to a barbershop. Mr Parry said: "A lot of our members are hairdressers and barbers and they have come to us with their concerns about this application. We've been told that there's not enough clientele for them to compete with each other and another shop, especially because you might only see one shop, but there are multiple barbers or hairdressers in them. "It's simply not sustainable for the businesses in Porth to expand because there are now 13 businesses offering men's haircuts in a town of 6,000. people The lack of diversity it creates within the town centre is also a problem and is causing a deficit in customers for the high street. If it keeps being repeated that there are only barbershops in the town centre, you're not going to go there unless you want a haircut. Then, if you already have a barber, in Tonypandy for example, you're not going to go to Porth, even though there are independent businesses opening up, offering new things." In a letter opposing the proposed change of use, the chamber said: "This application is detrimental to Porth town centre and should be refused. Approving yet another barbershop in a town already saturated with similar businesses would offer no tangible benefits and would indeed pose several harms: it would strain existing barbers/hair salons, erode the diversity of the high street, contradict the Council's own development plans, and go against clear public sentiment." After the chamber of trade posted about the application on social media, many locals commented that there were already plenty of barbers in Porth. One said: "They are overrun with barbershops," and another person added: "Objection raised, more need to do the same, this is getting beyond a joke."
Forbes
24-03-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Athletic Club Backs Non-Professional Soccer Through Non-League Day
Athletic Club have backed the Non-League Day initiative by supporting clubs who share their red and ... More white colors. La Liga side Athletic Club may be chasing UEFA Champions League qualification domestically while batting off AS Roma in the Europa League, but their attentions are also on the lower leagues as they supported non-league teams locally and in the United Kingdom through Non-League Day celebrations on Saturday, Match 22nd. The club partnered with six teams in England, chosen due to their wearing of red and white stripes like Athletic, and supported them in their efforts to boost attendances and raise funds for local charities and organizations. Altrincham FC, Bromsgrove Sporting, Evesham United, Sheppey United, Steyning Town and Witton Albion were all promoted through Athletic's online channels and were backed by Athletic. Each club who Athletic collaborated with received two Athletic Club shirts to raffle at their respective matches as well as a bespoke flag with the Athletic crest and the Euskal Non-League Day logo to fly at their grounds, with UK-based Athletic fans also encouraged to attend their local games. 'Grassroots football is where it all begins. It plays a crucial role in local communities not only in the Basque Country, where it's particularly important to Athletic Club's sporting policy of only fielding players born or developed here, but also across the entire planet,' Dan Parry, International Communications Manager of Athletic Club told me. 'Our Basque Non-League Day, involving Athletic's partner clubs, is inspired by the British version, and we're delighted to once again connect with non-league clubs in the UK,' Parry continued. 'Previous collaborations have focused on our historical ties to British football, but this year we've sought to create new connections via our beloved red and white stripes. We're thrilled that these six clubs have agreed to work with us.' Non-League Day in the United Kingdom once again proved a hit, with 33 of 36 clubs hosting a home fixture in the three divisions of the National League recording above-average attendances. One of the biggest success stories came from the National League South, the sixth-tier of English soccer, where 8,274 fans attended the Attis Arena for Scunthorpe United's 0-0 draw with Chester. Of the clubs partnering with Athletic, Altrincham boasted an attendance of 3,071, surpassing the 3,000 mark for only the fourth time this season and over 1,000 ahead of the season average of 2,026 spectators at the J. Davidson Stadium. The game, a 1-0 home defeat to league leaders Barnet, was also available to watch online through DAZN globally. Sheppey United were one of the six clubs who partnered with Athletic Club. The Basque Country movement was started in 2010 by James Doe and has now been backed by Athletic Club's foundation for the third year in a row. 93 different clubs across the region took part in the initiative, with the club offering more incentives and prizes for fans attending games across the lower divisions. 86 different clubs have established affiliations with Athletic, and the club's foundation has raised over €350,000 ($379,620) in funds for the non-professional soccer outfits. The local amateur scene is of particular importance for Athletic, who only recruit players who have grown up in the Basque Country territory. One of their most recent signings, striker Maroan Sannadi, was signed from Alavés in January after impressing during a loan spell at third-tier side Barakaldo in Vizcaya.
