Head collisions in rugby are a huge concern but how you calculate the G force involved? In trying to understand if the new Hedkayse rugby headguard made scientific sense I pulled together some calculations. To save others from having to do the same I’ve included them here. Second Law of Motion:- momentum, product of the […]
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Smart Ball will be at the Rugby World Cup but what is it?
The Smart Ball has been used in several tournaments recently but what actually is it? An often seen thread on our favourite rugby forum is the debate as to whether a pass was forward in the build up to a try or statements such as “that line-out throw was never straight”. The format often includes […]
Llanishen Reservoir and how it’s finally being filled with water
Llanishen Reservoir is finally being filled back up again a decade after it was drained and abandoned. Stunning shots taken by drone on a frosty January morning show just how much work has been done over the last decade to restore the two reservoirs to their former glory. As Welsh Water has progressed its restoration […]
Fishing for better mental health in the Vale of Glamorgan
South Wales residents are being offered fishing lessons to help improve their physical and mental health, thanks to a £10,000 National Lottery Community Fund grant. Reel Minds CIC, a community interest company, first started during lockdown, when founder David Williams took a friend, who was suffering with his mental health, fishing. David said: “He had […]
Merseyside angling: Inspirational Heather’s journey
Merseyside angling – Wirral’s top ladies shore angler Heather Lindfield lead the England Ladies team as captain to take gold in the Angling Trust Home Nations Weymouth 2022 Written by Joe Farrell Heather Lindfield is one of the remarkable shore anglers of recent years, as her amazing record shows. After already fulfilling her dream to […]
The seven fish and chip shops named the best in Wales
Seven Welsh fish and chip shops have been named in a guide to the best chippies across the UK. Released every year, the National Federation of Fish Fryers’ Guide to Quality Fish and Chip Shops lists businesses up and down the country which have made the grade. To get in the guide, the fish and […]
Monster cod landed in seaside town
A record-breaking monster cod has been snapped up by punters in a British seaside town. The humongous sea creature weighs a whopping 112lbs (51 kg) and measures almost 6ft (180cm) tall. It was pulled off the coast of Iceland in by fishermen aboard the trawler Bergey and landed on Monday (April 4) in Grimsby, Lincs. […]
Gavin & Stacey did explain what happened on fishing trip – but the scene was deleted
The mystery behind the Gavin and Stacey fishing trip was explained, but the scene was deleted before it aired. The comedy set in Barry returned for a one-off Christmas special with more than 11 million people tuning in. In the episode, Uncle Bryn and his nephew Jason came very close to revealing exactly what happened […]
The rules on Fishing in Wales
The rules on Fishing in Wales have been confirmed that angling in Wales is allowed under current regulations. First Minister Mark Drakeford confirmed in Wednesday’s Plenary that angling is allowed under the new lockdown laws but only locally. While it is permitted, the Welsh Government continues to encourage people to stay home. In response to […]
Salmon and sea trout could disappear from Welsh rivers
Salmon and sea trout have reached an “unprecedented” low across Wales prompting one agency to consider drastic measures to halt the decline. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) say that the number of salmon and sea trout in Welsh rivers have continued to fall and “threatens the future” of many fisheries. To tackle the decline NRW are […]