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South Wales Argus
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly Pride 2025 embraces love, identity, and community
From midday until 7pm, the Pride Parade marched from St Martin's School, filling the streets with cheering crowds and rainbow flags, before gathering at Twyn Car Park. Gwent Police were in attendance to spread the message of inclusion and acceptance, as Tommy Cooper looked on. The day. on Saturday, July 5, was packed with live music, entertainment stages, and youth performances backed by organisations like Coleg Gwent and Unite Wales. Families, joined together in a joyful show of support, with local stalls offering food, drinks, and information that supported the town's #ChooseLocal initiative. The atmosphere was testament to the warm reception that Pride received, proving that smaller towns can host Pride events. Caerphilly Pride insist Saturday's celebrations was not just a parade, it was a clear stand for visibility, acceptance, and joy. With strong turnout and community spirit, the event left everyone looking forward to next year's festivities.
South Wales Argus
03-07-2025
- Automotive
- South Wales Argus
Caerphilly secondary school pupils win STEM challenge
The group from St Martin's School in Caerphilly will now enjoy a VIP visit to Silverstone after winning the British Council's Learning Sectors competition. Supported by Formula 1, the programme connects schools in the UK, South Africa, and India to tackle real-world science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) challenges. Francisco Lopez, lead teacher at St Martin's School, said: "What started as a small school project quickly grew beyond expectations. "The students worked independently, reached out to experts such as Welsh Water and developed not just one idea but a range of thoughtful, realistic solutions. "They learned that global issues like water scarcity aren't just engineering problems – they involve people, politics, and empathy." The Caerphilly pupils partnered with Hoërskool Koffiefontein in South Africa, whose students highlighted a serious water supply issue in their town. Through video calls and research, the Welsh students developed a plan addressing technical solutions and the broader social and economic context of the crisis. In return, the South African pupils explored the UK's cost of living crisis, focusing on ways to reduce energy and heating costs. Mr Lopez said the win was a shock. He said: "I was over the moon – especially for the students. "I ran to tell the headteacher. "The competition across the UK was fierce, and honestly, I didn't expect to win. "I had to read the announcement email twice. "This is a memory they'll carry for the rest of their lives. "Some are big F1 fans and they couldn't believe they'd be VIP guests." As part of their prize, the eight-strong team – four boys and four girls – will meet Formula 1 engineers, tour the paddock, and see how STEM is used in elite motorsport. The Learning Sectors programme aims to reach 700 schools worldwide in its first year.
