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We've been back in the training room this week, helping senior firefighters and managers prepare for any potential media interviews. Andy Weltch with Chloe Seaton and Mariclare Carey-Jones Mariclare Carey-Jones hosted a day-long media training session for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service yesterday (Wednesday 14 October), alongside our Andy Weltch, and broadcast journalist Chloe Seaton. They shared tips on how to handle a media interview, especially in a crisis, and looked

South Wales law firm JNP Legal is renewing its premium partnership with our award-winning hyperlocal news site Rhiwbina Info for another year. With a head office in Merthyr Tydfil, North Cardiff office in Llanishen, and further locations in Pontyclun and Nelson, JNP Legal has been providing quality and affordable legal advice for over 40 years. The team specialises in law for individuals, with services including wills and probate, lasting powers of attorney, estate administra

We've been sharing our experience and knowledge to help prepare senior firefighters and managers for any potential media interviews. Mariclare Carey-Jones hosted a day-long session for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service yesterday (Wednesday 30 September), alongside our Andy Weltch. They shared tips on how to handle a media interview, especially in a crisis, and then did interviews for press, radio and TV, based on realistic scenarios, followed by helpful feedback and discuss

Tomorrow (Saturday 19 September) sees Rebels Racing's biggest event of the year - the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion - at Mendips Raceway, near Bristol. And today, we can reveal the trophies, laurels, and bottles of Barigny, from Victory Lane Awards, which will be presented to the first three drivers in the world championship race. The 30-plus men and women contesting the main event have reached the grid through a series of qualifying rounds, which put the highest scorers

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

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

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

After another successful year of helping to keep homes and businesses safe, Cardiff Alarm Systems is renewing its premium partnership with our award-winning hyperlocal news site Rhiwbina Info. Cardiff Alarm Systems offers high-quality security system installation and an extensive range of other security services. Based in North Cardiff at Cardiff Gate Business Park, they work with customers across the city with everything from CCTV cameras to alarm systems for homes and offic

The trailer for our upcoming short animation has now been released. Animated by the film's director, Matthew Creed, and featuring the voice talents of Robert Daws as the protagonist, Henry Godliman, the trailer hints at the unforgettable experience which he encounters in a seemingly quiet West Country town. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film follows the events which unfold when Henry - a 'c

We have been back in the training room this week to give delegates an insight into the workings of the media and first-hand experience of being interviewed. Mariclare Carey-Jones and Andy Weltch hosted the day-long event for RCN (Royal College of Nursing) Wales at their Cardiff HQ. The day included an introduction to the different types of news media, a look at some good (and not so good) TV interviews, and then being interviewed for press, radio, and TV, followed by helpful

The screenplay for our upcoming debut short animated film has been named in the official selection at a film festival in the USA. The Georgia Shorts Film Festival has chosen the script for A Fish Out of Water among those considered for honours at the festival in Atlanta, Georgia in June. Francesca Louise White, who provides the voice of Lizzie Shepherd, with her copy of the screenplay The festival is a theatrical screening event for independent short films of all genres. It

Our production team has got together for an update on progress on our animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . With the film now in its final stages of post-production, the crew met online yesterday (Wednesday) for a catch-up. Director and head of animation, Matthew Creed is fine-tuning the lighting and shadows, while designer and illustrator Anthony Richards develops the final piece of artwork for an important scene. Composer and sound designer, Charlie Diggle, explained h

We are excited to welcome a new member of the crew working on our upcoming animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . Stephen Thomas joins the team as a specialist computer graphics (CG) animator, bringing his skills to bear on a key scene. Computer graphics animator Stephen Thomas He has been recruited by our director and animator Matthew Creed, as the project approaches the final stages of production. “I remember Matt mentioning this new project he was working on, A Fish O

Our award-winning local website Rhiwbina Info has a new partner. Haven Care Cardiff is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to serving the local community. Since 1992, it has has evolved from a voluntary befriending service to become a Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registered domiciliary care provider, delivering regulated care and support services. Specialising in supporting adults with various health and well-being needs to live independently at home, its services inclu

We've been sharing more of our expertise today (Tuesday 3 March), with a special online session for university communications and engagement specialists. Our Andy Weltch was invited to offer his insights on news writing, as a bite-size refresher for the team at the University of Leicester. In less than an hour, Andy covered the differences between internal and external audiences; understanding what makes news; and how to write news articles, press releases, and press statemen

Our award-winning local website Rhiwbina Info has a new partner. After 10 years of trading, and after moving to Rhiwbina last year, Podium Therapies joins the site as a premium partner. Podium Therapies offers treatments ranging from relaxation and deep tissue, to the more specific sports massage and injury-solving clinical massage. Sheree Phelps, the former Team GB rifle shooter, who runs Podium Therapies, said: "Becoming a partner in Rhiwbina feels like a natural step fo

Torquay United's women have moved to the top of the league after a 10-1 home win over Saltash at the Devon FA HQ in Newton Abbot yesterday (Sunday 25 January). Playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, Torquay took the lead in the first minute, through Connie Pengelly. She went on to score a second, with the other Torquay goals coming from Tee Kaptein (3), Jas Barker (2), Roxy Thomas, Beth Everson, and an own goal. You can read a full report on the Torquay United si

Today we can unveil the latest artwork for our upcoming animated short film A Fish Out of Water. The new image shows patrons in The Wild Rover - the Victorian harbourside beer house where our protagonist Henry Godliman has come to hear about the recent voyage by a group of seafarers. The superb artwork by designer and illustrator Anthony Richards presents an array of characters giving Henry (voiced by Robert Daws) an unsettling welcome as he nervously enters. Described as 'a

The director behind Weltch Media’s first animated film has unveiled an exciting new venture designed to help brands communicate with clarity and impact. Matthew Creed Matthew Creed, currently leading production on our short film A Fish Out of Water , has announced the launch of Motion Aligned, a strategy-led animation studio focused on turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. With 16 years’ experience and a portfolio that includes high-impact work for the likes o

Transport changes, new restaurants, and the sale of a hole on the local golf course were among the stories of the year on our award-winning hyperlocal news site, Rhiwbina Info . The site, which has been named Wales's Information Platform of the Year for the last two years , has crunched the numbers to reveal the news pieces which created most interest in 2025. The leading story came in September, when it revealed that online reports of the imminent closure of a much-loved ind