Author: Alice Gregory

Campaign to provide gifts for people across the country has launched instore. To date, the campaign has provided almost 100,000 gifts to local communities. All 180 Dunelm stores throughout the UK are partnering with local causes, including schools, care homes and refuges to deliver gifts and decorations to those who may otherwise have little to open on Christmas Day. After delivering thousands of gifts donated by kindly customers last Christmas, Dunelm, the home of homes, is once again launching its community-focused festive campaign, Delivering Joy. Now in its fourth year, the campaign aims to help people across the UK that…

Browne Jacobson’s commitment to equality and diversity has been recognised by the British Chamber of Commerce after the firm’s Welsh based team were named ‘Regional Winner of the Equality Trailblazer, Diversity and Inclusion Award’ 2023. The UK & Ireland law firm which opened its Cardiff office in July was presented with the award which recognises the achievements of those organisations that actively champion diversity and promote inclusion in their workforce and with their clients and customers, and also puts a spotlight on any community outreach work they do. Partner Tim Edds who heads up the firm’s Cardiff office and Partner…

Former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton and his team are working with the National League 2 East side as they head into another year of fixtures  Players at rugby union side Guernsey Raiders are starting their new season on the front foot with expert coaching from former British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton and his team at SW7 Academy. The National League 2 East side has formed a new partnership with the team at SW7 to provide them with elite level strength and conditioning training as they head into another year of fixtures at a semi-professional level.…

Due to the uncertainty around the temporary closure of St. David’s Hall, Kelly Jones’ new band Far From Saints‘ autumn 2023 Cardiff show moves to Utilita Arena, opening up additional available tickets to fans who missed out when the initial Cardiff show sold out instantly when it went on-sale earlier this year.  The band’s St David’s Hall show originally scheduled for 29 November will now take place at Utilita Arena, Cardiff on Thursday 7th December 2023. Far From Saints frontman Kelly Jones said today; “We are looking forward to returning to Cardiff for our headline tour.  Cardiff is always an extra special show and we want to make…

A Welsh energy efficiency company is celebrating after taking home two UK awards. Consumer Energy Solutions (CES) was named National Renewable Heat Installer of the Year and National Insulation and Fabric Installer of the Year at the National Energy Efficiency Awards 2023. The Swansea-based company was handed the gongs at the ceremony, held at Hilton Birmingham Metropole on Friday (September 29), with the awards recognising best practice across the energy efficiency industry nationally. The company, which has permanent bases across Wales and the South West and has a workforce of more than 500 people, supports customers in energy-proofing their homes…

Cabaret, the new space at Caridff’s WMC is back for a new season. With an intimate setup that fits approximately 120 people, every seat’s a good one. Fully accessible and gender neutral, this inclusive space labels no one.  Audiences will get a chance to enjoy the very best in drag, comedy, burlesque, live music, gig theatre and more. Cabaret brings you emerging and inclusive entertainment like nowhere else in Wales. Following on from a successful opening season, there’s been some changes to make the Cabaret experience even better for everyone. Among the changes are: Doors now open an hour before…

Newport-based tax and accountancy specialist Kilsby Williams has made a series of appointments to its business services and tax teams, bringing the firm’s headcount to 70 as it continues to grow. Qualified accountant Ffion Clarke has been appointed as a manager in the business services team and will be responsible for preparing the accounts for her portfolio of clients. Ffion said: “I am thrilled to be a part of Kilsby Williams, joining at an exciting point of growth for the firm. I am looking forward to utilising my skills and experience to support both clients and colleagues and progressing further…

SPORTING heroes including Kevin Sinfield, Paula Radcliffe, Patrice Evra, Peter Crouch, and Denise Lewis have backed a star-studded team led by Scottish rugby icon Kenny Logan as they set off on a seven-day, 700-mile endurance challenge from Edinburgh to Paris to raise £555,555 for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The 20-strong team set off today (Sunday, October 1) on their mission to deliver the match ball for the Scotland vs Ireland Pool B Rugby World Cup qualification decider on Saturday, October 7. The team of celebrities and fundraisers taking part includes Scottish football legend Ally McCoist; The Hobbit and Cold…

An outspoken pensioner from Gwynedd is returning in a new season of the popular Welsh language version of Gogglebox, it’s been revealed. Retired electrician John Williams, 80, who lives in Porthmadog, gained celebrity status with his hilarious, unvarnished views during the first series of Gogglebocs Cymru on S4C. He’ll be teaming up once again with 25 year old grandson Cian  who’s expecting his grandad to get lion’s share of the attention from the viewing public this time too. For the second series, the run has been extended from 11 to 15 episodes which will be broadcast in two blocks. In…

In Scope’s 2024 Calendar: Disability equality charity Scope explored its archives for inspiration for their 2024 calendar. New calendar inspired by Scope’s 2006 game-changing ‘In the Picture’ campaign that championed disabled characters in children’s books In 2006 and 2009 Scope hosted exhibitions backed by Quentin Blake, Cathy Hughes, Emily Ault, Jane Ray, Di Lorriman, Charlie Meyer The charity has revived some of the stunning artwork from their ground-breaking 2006 campaign, In the Picture, which called for more disability representation in children’s books. The calendar features some of the illustrations featured in the 2006 exhibition held in London, alongside more recent…