DAI RICHARDS - Sportsman & coach, Businessman, Actor & Author

ABOUT ME .........

First and foremost, I'm not in politics to benefit myself, to do the best for the party or to tell people what to do. I'm in it to represent the people, the people of my community, in this case Neath and Swansea East.................

My history..............I'm a Neath lad, but raised and educated in Port Talbot (Tirmorfa, Blaen Baglan & Glanafan,). I have always lived in Neath, Port Talbot or Swansea. Presently I live in Glynneath with my wife Hayley, I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren.

In 1891 all 4 sets of my great grandparents lived within a stone's throw of Neath Town Centre. These include William Henry Snow who at one time employed over 300 men in his Snow's building and construction company. My great great father Thomas Snow is credited with building Victoria Gardens in Neath. I have great pride in my family's contribution to the town of Neath but am saddened to see the town's demise through poor governance.

About myself............I am best known for my contribution to sport in Wales. representing Wales in 6 sports; cyclo cross, triathlon, mountain biking, mountain running, duathlon and marathon kayaking. In 2000 I won the world quadrathlon championship (swimming, cycling, running & kayaking) in the veteran's category and the following year was named the Neath Port Talbot Sports Personality of the Year. In 2009 Inside Welsh Sport Magazine awarded me the title Wales' Fittest Man.

I have been a member of many clubs in the Neath & Swansea areas including Swansea & Neath Harriers, Swansea Wheelers, Swansea CC, Swansea Bay Orienteering Club, Neath and Swansea Leisure Centre squash clubs. I am a life member of Celtic Tri, in recognition for my contribution to the sport of triathlon in the area.

Our company Rugby Relics Ltd is the leading supplier of Rugby Memorabilia worldwide and I've written a book on the origin of Rugby Union, predominantly its a book about the governance of sport. My collection of rugby memorabilia is recognised as one of the finest in the world and I've exhibited part of it at the Gwyn Hall and Castle Hotel in Neath

As a member of the Territorial Army I served our nation with pride with the Royal Corps of Transport and Royal Regiment of Wales, both based in Swansea.

You will also probably have seen me on screen, working as an extra on film and TV, appearing in documentaries relating to rugby and TV and film productions such as Casualty, Sherlock, Wolf Hall, Decline and Fall and the locally filmed Pride. Acting is in the family, I am distantly related to the Wales' first Oscar winner, Ray Milland, the Neath born actor.

My politics..........In the political arena, I have for the last 8 years been fighting for the safety of our resident's group in Glynneath as the chairman of Glynneath Residents Against Contamination. During this time I have become an expert in the deliberate failure of government and government enforcement agencies to follow protocol. It is my opinion that government at all levels in the United Kingdom is out of control and we, the people need to 'nip this in the bud' before our rich heritage and culture reach a point of no return. My family has been placed in danger because of corrupt governance and with corruption in UK government growing I believe the safety of all our families will be compromised at sometime in the near future. With this in mind, I have joined Reform UK, the only party with a clear vision to repair our nation, our Broken Britain.

My pedigree.............Having been successful in business for 46 years, active in sports governance and coaching for 45 years, served in the military, studied government systems and strategies for 8 years I believe that I have the ability to effect change for the good in our society. I still have the energy and the passion to work for the benefit of the communities of Neath and Swansea East. In 6 years, as chairman of the Neath & Swansea based Multisport Racing Club, I built the club from 2 to 200 members to become the fastest and most successful club Wales had seen to that point. Alongside of the club I created a feeder system for young athletes at the Neath Port Talbot College Triathlon Academy and at one time 75 per cent of age group champions in Wales were part of that system.

Our problem..........There is not a lot of difference between the combative strategies used in sport, the military and governance. Our biggest problem is that the government don't follow the rules they set. They are also the referee and if the rules don't suit them, then they change them to suit themselves. Britain is Broken and Reform UK is all about rebuilding Britain, creating order from the disorder and the shambles in which we now find our country. Let us, you and I, do this together.

Our future........I want us to work together for our collective futures, if its only a vote you can give, then that's fine, please help in any way you can. I am a family man and I have strived to do the best for my children. I grew up in a council estate, the son good working class parents with good morals, I have inherited those morals. I have 4 children, and they all have good jobs and all own their own homes, I know that doesn't sound much but in today's society our children are struggling to exist. Two of my children are published and respected scientists, and 3 out of the 4 have achieved international honours in sport with one, born in Swansea a world champion in the sport of White Water Rafting.

Our legacy..........When my days are over, I want us to leave behind a better place for my grandchildren and their children. If we can do this together, it means a better future for your children, and your ancestors too. Please join with me, by voting for Reform and/or joining with me on the Reform team for a better Neath & Swansea East, a better Wales and a better Britain.

Let's save Britain together.

In 2016 I completed my first book "Understanding the ORIGIN & EVOLUTION of Sport - Volume 1 - Rugby Union". It is about how Rugby started and I provide an analysis of how games and sports are invented or created. From detailed research I conclude that it is impossible for William Webb Ellis to have invented Rugby Union.

"....a fascinating read, backed up with impressive research"

Graham Williams, author "The Code War" , "Glory Days" & others

CLICK HERE TO BUY MY BOOK ON-LINE - ON AMAZON - ON EBAY

I am currently researching my second book on children's play and its relevance in adult life.

ARE OUR CHILDREN’S LIVES BEING PUT AT RISK?
and
IS THE WELSH ASSEMBLY GOVERNMENT PARTY TO THAT RISK?

By Dai Richards and Neilson Kite

A Research Report Paper submitted to the Children, Young People and Education Committee at the Welsh Assembly Government that provides evidence of dangerous practices being taught to playworkers through Welsh Government play education courses. Please click on the link below for this report...............

https://www.a-better.wales/pages/play-wales/wag/cype-report.pdf

I'm passionate about Wales, about being Welsh, the future of Wales and the Welsh people. A Better Wales is a website where I air my views on how I believe Wales can be better place for my children and grand-children. It is unfortunate that the Welsh Government are of a differing opinion. Please visit www.a-better.wales to see more information on this subject. This website looks at the information contained above submitted paper in more detail.

www.a-better.wales

COUNCIL OF DEATH? - DRAFT REPORT RESEARCH PAPER

A research report paper that identifies how the Neath-Port Talbot Council Planning Department broke the 1990 Environmental Protection Act when they failed to follow the protocol documented in their Contaminated Land Strategy.

The report has been submitted to Neath-Port Talbot County Borough Council, Glynneath Town Council & Natural Resources Wales. These organisations refuse to accept responsibility for their role in government or to provide a counter analysis on the purpose of this document which is:

"This report is being submitted to the members of Neath-Port Talbot Council for the verification of information and the opportunity to provide counter evidence to the information and allegations made in this document."

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EGRAC 1990 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT BREACH REPORT

PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY ‘PSP’ CLUSTER, BRYNHYFRYD, GLYNNEATH

DRAFT REPORT RESEARCH PAPER

A research report on how residents from the houses surrounding the Heol y Glyn landfill site in Glynneath are dying of rare neurodegenerative disorders that is almost certainly linked to ground contamination that is being covered up by public officials.

This report has been submitted to Neath-Port Talbot County Borough Council, Glynneath Town Council & Natural Resources Wales. These organisations refuse to provide a counter analysis on this document, the conclusion of which is:

“Residents of Brynhyfryd are dying from the rare neurological disorder Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. These deaths are almost certainly due to specified and other probable unspecified contamination tipped at the Heol y Glyn landfill site. Public officers who have covered up this contamination are potentially responsible for the unlawful killing of these residents.”

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EGRAC PSP REPORT

https://youtu.be/JWuBN_jja8w

8 September 2020 - Dai Richards as Chairman of Glynneath residents Against Contamination informs the Neath Port Talbot Council Planning Committee of Planning Department malpractice and a breach of 1990 Environmental Protection Act. He warns of the integrity of the current owner of the site, Enzo Homes.

(2 months later Enzo was issued an enforcement order for breaking the conditions set by the Planning Committee.)

For more informaation on this governance issue please CLICK HERE

https://youtu.be/1g2FSwZQb1w

Glynneath Town Council are refusing to accept responsibility to challenge their parent authority Neath Port Talbot Council who have blatantly broken rules in relation to the Contaminated Land Strategy at the Heol y Glyn landfill site. The following video is a representation I made to ask a public question in relation to a SAR made about an email chain of which I was the subject matter. The council failed to answer the question which was a simple yes or no requirement.

Established in 1991 Rugby Relics is widely regarded as the world leader in the Rugby Memorabilia market place. From match programmes to game worn jerseys, autographs of rugby greats to ties from obscure teams you'll find it all for sale at www.rugbyrelics.com From initially selling rugby memorabilia v have expanded to cover Welsh sport, other sports and social purpose management.

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The Rugby Relics family: www.rugbyrelics.com www.world-rugby-museum.com www.sport-wales.com - www.ambididdlemous.com

Part of the Rugby Relics family, the World Rugby Museum is an on-line look at how the sport of rugby has developed from its origins at Rugby School to present day. Collections and individual gems of memorabilia provide the visitor with an unique view of rugby's illustrious history. A large parts of the collection were featured at the Welsh Rugby Union's 125th Anniversary Exhibition and 130th dinner. The collection has also been featured by the BBC and The Times.

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With 55 plus years experience in competitive sport I have gathered an all round wealth of knowledge relating to sport. When it comes to arriving at an event in the best possible physical condition and then finding that competitive edge in competition, I was among the best. I have now been coaching for over 35 years and have coached several athletes from beginner to international level. I now work part-time as a specialist triathlon, swimming & cycling coach. You can find out more at www.personal-trainer-wales.com :

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Representing your country at a sport can often be regarded as the pinnacle of a sportsman's career. I've represented Wales at 6 different sports including two Olympic sports and won a world championship at another. I've played an important part in my local sports community in administration, event organisation, coaching clubs and individuals. I have a significant number of business and social development life experiences that I can draw on as a consultant.

I am available to work as a consultant and development facilitator in the sports industry and in communities across Wales. Please contact me using the link below for an introductory informal chat about your requirements.

AMBIDDLEMOUS HOME - CLICK HERE

DAI THE ACTOR

Show business is almost in the blood, I'm distantly related to Wales' first Oscar winner Ray Milland. I've been working in films and TV productions since 2014. Pictured above is a promo photo for the film Pride. Other productions I've worked on include Sherlock, Casualty, Decline and Fall, Father Brown, Last Train to Christmas and Wolf Hall.

All work and no play makes me a dull boy which is why I am walking around Wales, a man (or woman) is never to old to play and he's never too old to learn. I started walking around the coast line and border with England in 2010, a journey that seems to be 'taking forever' but I'm enjoying the adventure. Its part of my persona to start something I'm never going to finish, to challenge myself, that way, there's always a reason to live, to finish something I've started and there is always something interesting to do wherever I may be. Walk Around Wales is a part-log part self-discovery journal of my adventures. Its about understanding myself and Wales, the people and the places.

WAW HOME - DAI'S BLOG HOME

Recently Walk Around Wales has become more of a self-preservation platform where I'm fighting local and national politics that threaten the safety of my existence and my family. You'll see more info via these links.

ENZO DEVELOPMENT - MY CORRUPT COUNCIL

WALK AROUND WALES - YOUTUBE GLYNNEATH DEMOCIDE PLAYLIST

In 2009 Inside Welsh Sport Magazine named me Wales' Fittest Man