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Gareth Davies (other)
Gareth Davies may refer to: Musicians *Gareth Glynne Davies (born 1951), Welsh composer *Gareth Davies, bassist in Funeral for a Friend Politicians *Gareth Davies (English politician) (born 1984), British Conservative MP for Grantham and Stamford *Gareth Davies (Welsh politician) (born 1988), Welsh Conservative MS for Vale of Clwyd Sportspeople *Gareth Davies (cricketer) (born 1975), Welsh cricketer *Gareth Davies (footballer, born 1949), Welsh football central defender *Gareth Davies (footballer, born 1959), Welsh football midfielder *Gareth Davies (footballer, born 1973), Welsh football central defender *Gareth Davies (footballer, born 1983), English footballer *Gareth Davies (rugby union, born 1955), Welsh rugby union fly-half *Gareth Davies (rugby union, born 1984), Welsh rugby union fly-half *Gareth Davies (rugby union, born 1990), Welsh rugby union scrum-half *Gareth Davies (rugby league) (born 1973), Welsh professional rugby league footballer Others *Gareth Davies (dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Glynne Davies
Gareth Glyn, born Gareth Glynne Davies (born 1951), is a Welsh composer and radio personality, radio broadcaster. Life and education Born in Machynlleth, Wales, Glyn is the eldest son of the late Welsh poet T. Glynne Davies. He received his secondary education at Ysgol Maes Garmon in Mold, Flintshire, Mold, before attending Merton College, University of Oxford, 1969–72, studying music and specialising in composition. Compositions He has composed a wide range of musical pieces, including diverse vocal and orchestral work and music for television. He has produced one symphony, and many of his recorded orchestral works are in the light music genre, including ''A Snowdon Overture'', ''Legend of the Lake'' and ''Anglesey Seascapes''. In 2011, to coincide with his 60th birthday, a double CD of a selection of his orchestral works was released by Sain (record label), Sain, including the substantial ''Enduring City'' celebrating the 300th anniversary of the founding of the city of New Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funeral For A Friend
Funeral for a Friend are a Welsh post-hardcore band from Bridgend, Wales, Bridgend, formed in 2001. The band's members are Kris Roberts (guitar, backing vocals), Gavin Burrough (guitar, vocals), Darran Smith (guitar), Richard Boucher (bass), and Ryan Richards (drums, vocals). Funeral for a Friend's popularity rose in the United Kingdom with the release of their debut album, ''Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation'' (2003). Achieving both a gold certification and three top-twenty singles in their home country, ''Casually Dressed & Deep in Conversation'' is often acclaimed as one of the landmark emo records of the 2000s. ''Hours (Funeral for a Friend album), Hours'' (2005) featured a similar musical style to their debut, but also showcased more melodic sensibilities, and ''Tales Don't Tell Themselves'' (2007) showed an evolution in Funeral for a Friend's musical style from that which defined their debut, as the group began to diverge from their use of screaming (music), screamin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (English Politician)
Gareth Mark Davies (born 31 March 1984) is a British politician who has served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Grantham and Bourne, previously Grantham and Stamford, since 2019. A member of the Conservative Party, he was the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury from April 2023 to July 2024. He has been the Shadow Financial Secretary to the Treasury since November 2024. Early life Davies was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire, as the eldest of two sons. His mother and father were a state primary school teacher and a small business owner respectively. He attended state comprehensive schools in Leeds and Hull. Davies later completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Nottingham, graduating in 2006. He then completed a Master's of Public Administration at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2016, focusing on economics, trade, and foreign affairs. During his time at Harvard, he travelled to North Korea on a study visit. Business career Davi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (Welsh Politician)
Gareth Lloyd Davies (born 17 September 1988) is a Welsh Conservative politician who has been Member of the Senedd (MS) for Vale of Clwyd since 2021. He is the first Conservative to win this seat since its establishment in 1999. Early life and education Born in 1988, Davies is the son of Steven and Susan Davies. He attended Rydal Penrhos Senior School and Coleg Llandrillo Cymru. From 2010 to 2021, Davies worked in learning disability and mental health nursing, and physiotherapy for the NHS in Flintshire, North Wales. Political career In 2017, he was elected to Denbighshire County Council, representing the Prestatyn South West ward. He also serves the Prestatyn South West ward on Prestatyn Town Council. He was elected to the Welsh Parliament, known as the Senedd, to represent the Vale of Clwyd constituency on 7 May 2021. He continued to sit as a Denbighshire County Councillor until 2022. In May 2021, he was appointed as the Shadow Minister for Social Services and elected to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (cricketer)
Gareth Rhys Davies (born 16 February 1975) is a former Welsh cricketer. Davies was a left-handed batsman who bowled slow left-arm orthodox. He was born at Gorseinon, Glamorgan. Davies made his Minor Counties Championship debut for Wales Minor Counties in 1996 against Oxfordshire. From 1996 to 2000, he represented the team in 12 Championship matches, the last of which came against Oxfordshire. His MCCA Knockout Trophy debut for the team came in 1998 against Wiltshire. From 1998 to 2001 he represented the team in 4 Trophy matches, the last of which came against Herefordshire. His debut List A appearance for the team came in the 1st round of the 2001 Cheltenham & Gloucester Trophy against the Somerset Cricket Board. He represented the team in a further List A match against Norfolk in the 2nd round of the same competition. In his 2 matches, he scored 15 runs at a batting average of 7.50, with a high score of 8. He previously played a single Second XI Championship match for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (footballer, Born 1949)
Gareth Davies (born 11 August 1949) is a Welsh former footballer who played at both professional and international levels as a central defender. Career Born in Bangor, Davies played for Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Wrexham and Lex XI. While at Wrexham, he was Player of the Season during 1977–78. Davies also played for Wales at under-23 level, and earned three senior international caps for Wales Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic ... in 1978. References 1949 births Living people Welsh men's footballers Wales men's international footballers Wales men's under-23 international footballers Colwyn Bay F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Lex XI F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football defenders {{Wales-footy-defender-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (footballer, Born 1959)
Gareth Robert Davies (born 6 October 1959) is a Welsh former professional footballer. Career Born in Cardiff, Davies began his career with his hometown side Cardiff City in November 1982, joining from non-league side Sully. He made his debut in a 2–0 defeat against Stockport County Stockport County Football Club is a professional association football club based in Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. The team competes in EFL League One, the third tier of the English football league system. Formed in 1883 as Heaton ... during the 1986–87 season, but he went on to make just one more league appearance for the club before returning to non-league football. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Davies, Gareth 1959 births Living people Footballers from Cardiff Welsh men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Cardiff City F.C. players English Football League players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (footballer, Born 1973)
Gareth Melville Davies (born 11 December 1973) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a central defender. He made over 100 appearances in the English Football League during his career before being forced to retire after a long-term knee injury. Although he was born in England, he grew up just across the border in Wales and represented them at Under 21 level. Personal life Davies was born in Hereford. His cousin, Kevin Sheedy, was also a professional footballer. His son, Rhys, is also a professional footballer who plays for Aberystwyth Town having previously played for Hereford FC. Career Davies joined his local club Hereford United as a YTS trainee at the age of 15, making his debut for the first team in 1992. He was sold to Crystal Palace in 1995 for a £120,000 fee, and was later transferred for £175,000 to Reading. He made one Premier League appearance for Crystal Palace in a game against Leicester City. He first suffered an injury to his knee while ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (footballer, Born 1983)
Gareth Michael John Davies (born 4 February 1983) is an English footballer, who plays for Handsworth Parramore Career Davies was born in Chesterfield, England. Whilst playing for Chesterfield F.C. he broke his foot in three places in a pre-season friendly in August 2007, which ruled him out for at least six weeks. He joined Stalybridge Celtic on a month's loan in September 2007 to help his return to first-team football. He made five appearances during his spell with the club. He left Chesterfield by mutual consent in January 2008. He joined York City on trial in February, but joined Halifax Town later that month on a deal until the end of the season. He signed for Gainsborough Trinity in the Conference North in July 2008. He moved to Matlock Town for the 2009/10 season but subsequently joined Boston United in January 2010. Gareth Davies currently played for Matlock Town after rejoining from Boston United. He then stayed at the club until the end of the 2013 season when he w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (rugby Union, Born 1955)
William Gareth Davies (born 29 September 1955) is a Welsh former rugby union player and former chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union. He played international rugby for Wales and the British Lions. Early and personal life Born in the mining village of Tumble, Carmarthenshire, Davies was educated at nearby Gwendraeth Grammar School in Drefach near Llanelli. Davies was an all-round sportsman, representing Welsh schools at cricket and played for Glamorgan County Cricket Club's second XI. He then studied chemistry at the University of Wales Institute of Science and Technology (UWIST), later University of Wales, Cardiff, and later studied for his teaching qualifications at St Catherine's College, Oxford. Davies used this experience as an alumnus ambassador for the Seren Network. Married to Fiona, Davies has two adult daughters. Rugby career Davies started his rugby career at Tumble RFC and Gwendraeth Grammar School. He briefly played for Llanelli RFC whilst still at school before mo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (rugby Union, Born 1984)
Gareth Davies (born 2 March 1984) is a Welsh rugby union player. An outside half, he currently plays his club rugby for Merthyr RFC, after beginning his career with Penallta RFC then to Cardiff RFC. He has been selected for the Wales national rugby sevens team The Wales national rugby sevens team did compete at the annual SVNS, World Rugby Sevens Series between 2000 and 2022, however merged with England national rugby sevens team, England and Scotland national rugby sevens team, Scotland to form the ... squad. References 1984 births Living people Rugby union players from Caerphilly Welsh rugby union players Cardiff RFC players Male rugby sevens players Rugby sevens players at the 2014 Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games rugby sevens players for Wales Rugby sevens players at the 2010 Commonwealth Games {{Wales-rugbyunion-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gareth Davies (rugby Union, Born 1990)
David Gareth Davies (born 18 August 1990) is a Welsh professional rugby union player who plays as a scrum-half for United Rugby Championship club Scarlets and has represented the Wales national team. Club career Davies went to Ysgol Gyfun Dyffryn Teifi in Llandysul before studying Sports Development and Coaching at Coleg Sir Gar in Llanelli. He has been with the Scarlets since he joined the academy in 2006. He has over 100 appearances for the Scarlets scoring over 100 points. Davies was the top try scorer in the Pro12 for the 2013-14 season, scoring 10 tries. This caught the eye of Wales head coach Warren Gatland to select him for the summer tour of South Africa in 2014. International career Davies made his Wales international debut versus South Africa on 14 June 2014 as a second half replacement. He replaced scrum half Mike Phillips, he was selected on the bench for the second test against South Africa. On 20 March 2015 Davies played in the 61-20 win over Italy. He sco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
