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We've been back in the training room this week to give an insight into the workings of the media and first-hand experience of being interviewed. Mariclare Carey-Jones hosted the day-long session for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, alongside our Andy Weltch. The day included tips on how to handle a media interview, especially in a crisis, and then being interviewed for radio and TV, followed by helpful feedback and discussion. Delegates, including senior firefighters, sa

The highly acclaimed, award-winning musical comedy Operation Mincemeat is touring the UK, and our companion local news site Rhiwbina Info was invited to its opening night in Cardiff on Tuesday (15 September). Telling the true story of a bizarre and daring World War 2 MI5 plot, reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "something of a comedy masterpiece". He added: "This is a frantic feast of fun, with jokes, dances, crazy characters, and some 20 songs, including a spectacular Gli

Rebels Racing's biggest event of the year - the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion - is just a few weeks away. And today, we're honoured to unveil the grid line-up for the big race, which takes place at Mendips Raceway on Saturday 19 September - the first time in its 30-year history that the world title has been contested in the South West of England. Drivers have reached the world championship race through a series of qualifying rounds, which put the highest scorers at the fr

Our film A Fish Out of Water has been named a finalist at its first film festival. The short historical fantasy is a finalist in the animation category at the Horsham Film Festival, whose sell-out awards night takes place at the West Sussex town's Everyman Cinema on Friday (4 September). Photo courtesy of Horsham Film Festival Winners in all four categories (there are also awards for drama, documentary, and comedy) will be announced and screened on the night. "This is a great

The latest post on our partner arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie looks at a new dance double bill from National Dance Company Wales. The show, entitled Blue / Glas involves a restaging of Theo Clinkard’s Ordinary Courage from 2012 and a new work by Olivier Award-nominated choreographer and Sadler’s Wells associate artist, Alesandra Seutin, Untamed. It will be visiting venues in England, Wales, and (for one night) Germany from September to November. You can find ou

The background posters in our new animated film have stories of their own, a new post on our companion arts and entertainment blog reveals. The post on the Piece of Pink Pie blog explains that the playbills on the walls of The Wild Rover in our short film A Fish Out of Water are not just for decoration. Some help paint a picture of this rough establishment in a fictionalised version of an 1890s coastal town - seeking crew members and divers, or advertising a lecture on the da

Experienced player, coach, and long-time friend of Weltch Media, Laura Shaw has returned to the pitch. Laura, who runs Pro Shaw's Coaching and was sponsored by Weltch Media when she played soccer for Torquay United, is now with Saltash United Women - currently in the reserve team in the Earthbound Electrical Cornwall Women's Football League (CWFL) Division 2. "Football has always been a massive part of my life, both as a player and coach," said Laura. "So having the opportuni

A new biography tells the inspiring story of long-time Weltch Media friend and client, Lahaba Inghalwa. Born in a grass-thatched hut in northern Namibia, Lahaba (known as Rahab) went on to become an international model, business founder, and charity builder. She also featured in our popular 2020 lockdown promotional video With a T. The new book Beyond the Runway tells how Rahab was raised by her loving grandparents and overcame setbacks and hardships to achieve her goals. Her

We're just over a month away from Rebels Racing's biggest event of the year - the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion. Rebels in action at Mendips Raceway 2025 (Lime Jelly Photography) As part of the build-up to the race at Mendips Raceway, near Bristol on 19 September, we're pleased to share this full roll of honour. With thanks to Rebel Racing's Rachel Hunn, here is the list of drivers who have won the title - effectively the world championship - since it was first contested

Our animated short film A Fish Out of Water has risen to the top 1% of titles generating buzz on IMDb. The latest MovieMeter rankings show our film in the top 80,000 out of more 11 million titles listed on the site. It has risen more than 60,000 places in the past week. The IMDb MovieMeter measures the current popularity and public interest in movie titles each week by ranking every film in the IMDb database based on real-time user traffic, tracking how many people search for

Weltch Media joins our friends at Torquay United in sending love and support to United women’s team player Roxy Thomas and her family, following her diagnosis with a brain tumour. Roxy, 18, has had two operations over the past few days as she begins her treatment, and in a statement, Torquay United said: "Everyone associated with the club is thinking of her during what is an incredibly difficult time for Roxy and those closest to her". The talented young defender joined Unite

Our new animated short film A Fish Out of Water had its first public screening last night (Monday 3 August). It was shown as part of the monthly MovieMaker programme at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardiff. A shot from last night's big-screen public premiere at Chapter Animator and director Matthew Creed introduced the film, and he and producer/ co-writer Andy Weltch answered questions afterwards from host Tom Betts. Illustrator and designer Anthony Richards was also there, as well

Today, we're pleased to share the latest look at how the grid for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion is taking shape. The updated line-up follows last weekend's (25-26 July) qualifying round at Lochgelly in Scotland, and it again shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, now with Danny Maddox sharing the front row. Liam Brown is on row two, alongside Harry Graham, who retained his European title in Scotland last weekend. The grid is kindly provided by Rachel H

Our Andy Weltch is gearing up to run the Cardiff Half Marathon to help the fight against homelessness and poor housing. Andy has secured a place in the 13.1-mile run around the Welsh capital city for Shelter Cymru, the charity of which he was a trustee for many years. Andy still smiling at the half-way stage in Cardiff Bay on last year's run "The Cardiff Half is one of the biggest road races in the UK," said Andy. "So, it's an exciting event to be part of and a great opportun

A lavish new production of the Cole Porter musical High Society has started a tour of the UK and Ireland, after a successful run in the West End. Our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review its opening night at Cardiff's New Theatre last night (21 July). Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a spectacular, top-quality West End production full of comedy, romance, and some of the 20th century's greatest songs." He added: "Overall, this is a.

How will the world's best Rebels Racers line up for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion in September? Today, we present a first look at how the qualifying grid is taking shape, after three of the seven rounds, and before next weekend's (25-26 July) round at Lochgelly in Scotland. The mock-up grid, compiled by Rachel Hunn of Rebels Racing, shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, with Liam Brown alongside him. Danny Maddox lines up on the inside of row 2, nex

Weltch Media was back on the race track yesterday (Sunday) - our logo featuring on Tom Sutton's Legends Car in the National Championships at Hednesford Raceway in Staffordshire. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is a former British champion in the highly competitive UK oval-track Legends Cars - high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. He recently returned to the formula, with the aim of making a serious bid for honours next season. Car and driver

Helen George is embarking on a 20-week UK stage tour as the star of a lavish new production of the classic Cole Porter musical High Society. The show, which plays at New Theatre, Cardiff next week (21-25 July) is based on the classic 1956 film (which itself was based on the 1939 stage comedy The Philadelphia Story and the following year’s big-screen version). It features a string of Cole Porter hits, including I’ve Got You Under My Skin; Let’s Do It, Let’s Fall in Love; and Y

Members of the cast and crew behind our new animated short film A Fish Out of Water got back together online last night (Tuesday 14 July). Director & animator Matthew Creed and illustrator & designer Anthony Richards shared some of their work, which saw the project develop from initial rough sketches through complex modelling to the completed film. The reunion came ahead of the film's first public screening, as part of the MovieMaker programme at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardif

If you’ve ever (or never) wondered why lawyers should be thinking more about vampires, a new book could be just right for you! The Criminal in Gothic Fiction and Contemporary Law is a monograph by Barbara Hughes-Moore (pictured), lecturer in Cardiff Law School, poet, theatre reviewer, and more. A new post on our associated arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie features an interview with Barbara, exploring the concept of ‘the guilty mind’ and the problems and dilemmas