Former Welsh Rugby player donates legendary kit


University students set to Make A Smile in Cardiff


Former Welsh rugby International, Gemma Hallett, has recently backed Hawthorn High School in Pontypridd, donating the legendary Welsh Colleges Girls Rugby kit as part of her ongoing support for Generation Z. Having earned 35 rugby caps for her home nation of Wales and previously spent five years coaching the Welsh Colleges Girls rugby team, Gemma has now kindly donated the kit to the local high school as a show of encouragement and support for the girl’s high school rugby team. Already bolstering the success of young


people through her employment app, miFuture, this is Gemma’s latest act to get behind the next generation in Wales and on this occasion, our future Welsh rugby stars. Speaking of the donation, Gemma said: “This kit has true sentimental value to me and has an incredible legacy, having been worn by incredibly talented members of the Women’s Welsh rugby team. I’ve had this kit for several years now and I knew that I didn’t want to donate it to just anybody. For me, it had to be a well-considered process and given to


a team which truly understand what this kit means. After hearing about the talent and dedication of the girl’s rugby team in Hawthorn High School, I knew I had found the right place.” The full kit has been donated to the school all except number 14, a shirt which was worn by the late Elli Norkett who passed away in a tragic car accident in 2017. Her iconic number has been retired to Elli’s family in memory of all that she achieved during her rugby career. For more information about miFuture, visit: https://www.mifuture. co.uk/


Have you seen Peter Pan at a Cardiff children’s ward recently? It could well be the student-led Make A Smile project. Initially set up in June 2017 by 21-year- old Luke Morgan, the Make a Smile project is led by Cardiff University students who volunteer their spare time to visit unwell children mostly in hospitals, to interact and play games with them all whilst dressed as beloved characters. With over 170 of volunteers already on board, so far, the group has visited over 3000 children over 1000 hours, lighting up their faces and bringing a little joy to their lives to help them forget about their afflictions, courtesy of their favourite storybook idols like Superman, Frozen’s Elsa, Rapunzel and many more. Thanks


to its hard work and


perseverance, the project has recently gained more support across Cardiff from Cardiff University and St David’s Catholic College as it strives to help as many children as possible who are affected by hardship.


Speaking of his project, Luke Morgan said: “I set up this project as I want to put a smile onto the faces of as many children as possible. We believe that the hardship that these kids face can result in them maturing faster than they would otherwise and missing out on a key part of their development. Regardless of illness or capabilities, I believe all children deserve to have a happy childhood and I couldn’t think of anything better than bringing their favourite characters to their lives. “We are a student-led charity that is comprised of mostly Cardiff University medical students and I’m already incredibly proud of the work that we’ve carried out thanks to the support of Cardiff University and mostly recently my former college, St David’s Catholic College. But we’re always on the lookout for volunteers and for more support to ensure that we can reach as many children as possible.” For more information about Make A Smile or to show your support, you can visit the Facebook page: https://www. facebook.com/MakeASmileNFP/


Most Brits check what’s on tv, but less than half check if their Gas engineer is working legally


The findings from Gas Safe Register, the UK’s gas registration body for legally qualified gas engineers, reveal that when it comes to carrying out checks Brits are twice as likely to look up what shows are on TV (85%), read up on holiday reviews (74%), research what their next phone should be (74%), or look at what restaurant they should go to that night (69%).


With this in mind, Gas Safe Register has partnered with consumer psychologist Dr Simon Moore to understand more about why people would trust a gas engineer without checking they are working legally, as illegal gas work can result in unsafe gas appliances which can cause gas leaks, fire, explosions and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.


More than half (52%) of those surveyed say they have let a tradesperson into their home without checking if they are qualified. The research shows that gas engineers are trusted more than electricians, plumbers,


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joiners and carpenters to work in homes without being asked to provide their ID. The research highlights the factors that make people trust a tradesperson: Personal presentation (44%) How official they look (43%) Body language (25%) Personality (22%) A friendly face (18%)


Consumer psychologist, Dr Simon Moore, said: “Our propensity to trust tradespeople is based on a variety of factors such as personal presentation, their body language and how official they look, and not always on their qualifications or credentials. This is a natural thing and is often how we cut corners to speed up our decision making.” Jonathan Samuel, chief executive, Gas Safe Register, said: “The research findings reveal that people are putting themselves and their families in unnecessary danger by allowing their gas appliances to be worked on by people who may not be legally qualified to do so.


“Don’t cut corners when it comes to gas safety. Always check that your gas engineer is on the Gas Safe Register by remembering to check their Gas Safe ID card on the front and back before letting them into your home to ensure they’re qualified to work on your gas appliances.” How to ensure your gas appliances are not worked on illegally?


1. Only employ a suitably qualified Gas Safe


registered engineer when having


gas work carried out in your home. Gas Safe Register is the official register for legally qualified engineers. You can find a registered engineer in your area by visiting the Gas Safe Register website at www. GasSafeRegister.co.uk or by calling on 0800 408 5500. 2. Don’t cut corners and always ask to see your engineer’s Gas Safe ID card. Make sure you check the back of the card, which will state which gas appliances they are qualified to work on.


3. If you suspect that someone is an illegal


fitter or are worried about gas work carried out in your home, please contact Gas Safe Register. To keep you and your family safe, follow Gas Safe Register’s top tips: • Know the symptoms of CO poisoning; headaches, nausea, breathlessness, collapse, dizziness and loss of consciousness. • If you smell gas or think there might be a gas leak, call the free 24-hour national gas emergency number immediately on 0800 111 999.


• Never attempt to work on a gas appliance yourself, always seek the help of a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer who can work on your gas cooker, boiler or fire in a safe way. To find out how many unsafe gas appliances there are in your area visit www. StayGasSafe.co.uk, and to find or check a Gas Safe registered engineer call 0800 408 5500 or visit www.GasSafeRegister.co.uk. On social media, search @GasSafeRegister and #DontCutCorners.


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