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Kerry Raps It Up

GIFTED performer who started rapping as an experiment just five months ago has taken the Welsh music scene by storm. Kerry Walters, 20, of Caernarfon, has already performed on Radio 1 while her track Triwch hi ar (Try it On), was single of the week on Huw Stephens's Radio Cymru show. She is working on a session for the station's night time show C2 and has two EPs in the pipeline.

Heritage Collection

This striking photograph of the National Eisteddfod, in progress in Caernarfon Castle, dates from August 1921 THE HERITAGE COLLECTION II: This is the second 8-page part of our unique six-part 48-page Second Heritage Collection of historic North Wales photographs taken from Daily Post archives, and should be inserted inside the centre of yesterday's section. The third part is published tomorrow

Reader's Eye/Celebration: Anna Gets a Head for Tsunami Aid

WHEN Ysgol Rhiwabon's religious studies teacher, Anna Aylward, decided to raise funds for the Tsunami Disaster Appeal by offering Indian Head Massages, who better to start on than the Head of her school, Peter Shaw. Anna said: 'I am sure there are times when we all want to get our hands on our boss. Not only did I achieve that, but I also persuaded him to make a very generous donation to this extremely worthy cause.'

Betty's Lifelong Work for Brigade ; Ian Jones Looks Back On the Life of a Dedicated and Pioneering Member of the St John Ambulance Brigade

THE first woman to be appointed county commissioner of the St John Ambulance Brigade passed away recently. Betty Jones, who lived in Felinheli, had been involved with the organisation for 25 years before she was awarded the top job back in 1979.

Cutest Kids

Calor Village of the Year for Wales: Vibrant Villages

THE Calor Village of the Year competition might well have been called the 'we never knew just how much we all did!' contest. Feedback from participating villages shows communities working together, improving the quality of life for young and old, setting themselves ambitions targets and hence creating warm, welcoming places to live.

Bride and Joy

Toni Bloodworth and Arfon Hughes, of Abergele, were married at Llandudno Town Hall. Picture: GARETH OWEN PHOTOGRAPHY, OLD COLWYN

Readers' Pets

Can you spot the bear? This photo was originally taken to capture the ducks and the chicks but when it was developed the photographer, Eirlys Evans of Wrexham noticed the image of a bear in the tree trunk. Many thanks for this excellent image Llew with Cai Beck, from Llanllyfni. Sent in by Jean and Gary Beck

Write Caption

LAST week's PeoplePost caption competition focused on singer Janet Jackson (left) arriving for the Vanity Fair aftershow party at Morton's in Melrose Avenue, following the 77th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. The best effort came from Margaret Evans of Llandudno with 'Look me in the eye and say that.'

Camera Homage to Poetry Master

LLANRWST Almshouses will be showing a photographic exhibition celebrating the centenary of the birth of one of the greatest Welsh- language poets of the 20th century. Entitled Sea of Light/Dark Land, photographer Aled R Hughes focuses on Waldo Williams (1904-71) whose greatest work was his single collection, Dail Pren (Leaves of a Tree) written in 1956.

First Look at Snow for Luvuyo

A SCHOOL has provided the first experience of snow for a visiting headteacher from a South African township. Luvuyo Ngubelanga is the headteacher of Kwamfundo Senior Secondary School in Khayelitisha, a black township outside Capetown. 'We have big plans for our project and Luvuyo's visit here is just the beginning,' said Ysgol Rhiwabon headmaster Peter Shaw.

Team Spirit: Brownies Show Heart but Need More Leaders

TY Cegin Brownies busied themselves making Valentine cards ahead of the romantic day. Aged between seven and 11, they meet up every week at the Healthy Living Centre in Maesgeirchen, Bangor

Blast From the Past

Obituary: Tommy Vance

HE WAS known as the 'voice on legs' in the days when the opinions of disc jockeys counted for something and, in some cases, their idiosyncrasies attracted as many fans as the pop singers themselves. In contrast to some of his colleagues, Tommy Vance, whose career spanned the high years of rock music, knew the difference between gushing prattle and amusing observations.

Our Man in Westminster: Healthy Debate?

SO WHO won the 'War of Margaret Dixon's shoulder', after four days when a pensioner's plight in Warrington led the Westminster news list? It was definitely the Conservatives, so they tell me at Tory headquarters. Or was it Labour, as Tony Blair's aides are furiously spinning?

Social Diary: A Week in the Nightlife of the North West

LEADING layers DWF Solicitors recently held a Young Professionals evening at their Liverpool offices in Castle Street. It was an '80s themed networking event with everyone making an effort for the big occasion. Approximately 200 young professionals from across the North West attended.

Legal Week: Qcs Must Be Pc Following Silks' Selection Proposals ; Cautious Welcome for Bar's Attempt to Introduce Measurable Quality Standards

BARRISTERS will have to pass a political correctness test if they wish to become Queen Counsels under the new proposals for the silk selection system. A document produced by the Department for Constitutional Affairs, the Law Society and the Bar Council says that aspiring silks must be able to demonstrate 'an understanding of diversity and cultural issues', show that they are 'aware of their own limitations' and be able to 'motivate, listen to and work with other members of the team'.

Legal Week: Attorney General Gives Keynote Speech at Legal Executives' Ball

MERSEYSIDE'S legal executives have celebrated their third annual ball. The Liverpool branch of the Institute of Legal Executives (ILEX), held the ball at the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Liverpool Waterfront.

Legal Week: Investment Plans for Halliwells

LEGAL firm Halliwells has announced a major investment programme in its Liverpool office. The firm has selected a market leading database system developed in the US and is also refurbishing its Liverpool office to modernise the working environment for its 100-plus staff in the city.

Legal Week: Phone Number for Mediation

A HELPLINE will give people with personal injury, small claims and consumer disputes information and advice on how mediation can help solve problems. The National Mediation Helpline (NMH) is a line which helps callers identify an effective means to resolve their difficulty in a wide range of civil disputes without going to court.