by WRA Admin | Mar 5, 2021 | 1895, Archives, International Womens Day, Womens Football, WRA Blog
A few months ago, I came across an article in an old periodical in our archives, which really caught my attention entitled ‘Should Women Play Football?’ dated 18th April 1895. We have International Women’s Day on the 8th March this year, and one of the...
by WRA Admin | Feb 22, 2021 | Archives, RealBreadWeek, WRA Blog
February 20th – February 28th is Real Bread Week 2021. It is an annual, international celebration of Real Bread and the people who make it. We are encouraged to go to our local, independent Real Bread bakery, to support these business’s in our local communities...
by WRA Admin | Jan 20, 2021 | 1913, Archives, Covid, History, WRA Blog
We are certainly going through some challenging times at the moment, with many of us feeling stressed and anxious due to the Covid-19 pandemic and all the worries that brings into our lives on a daily basis. With the vaccine now being rolled out and Spring on the way...
by WRA Admin | Dec 17, 2020 | Alcohol, Awareness, Dry January, WRA Blog
2020 has been a difficult year, leading many people to drink more than usual. According to Alcohol Change UK, one in four of us who drink alcohol want to cut down in 2021. Taking a month off from drinking is a great way to reset your relationship with alcohol. It may...
by WRA Admin | Dec 17, 2020 | Awareness, Gambling, Gambling Law, WRA Blog
A review of UK gambling laws is set to take place with the intention of protecting children and vulnerable people in the age of online gambling. The review will assess whether current gambling laws are fit for the age of smart phone and in-play betting, and to ensure...
by WRA Admin | Dec 14, 2020 | Alcohol, Awareness, Coronavirus, Safe Night Out, WRA Blog
On 4th December 2020 at 6pm all licenced hospitality premises (including sports clubs) that sell alcohol for on premises consumption were ordered to stop alcohol sales until further notice as part of Welsh parliament’s rules to restrict the spread of COVID-19. The...
