Author: Alice Gregory

A busy drive for funding could result in countless new opportunities for children to learn how to sail in the spectacular Swansea Bay. Enthusiastic members of Mumbles Yacht Club have already raised around £8,000 in their aim to hit the target of £10,802. They’re now appealing for local people and organisations to help with the final push through Swansea Council fundraising platform Crowdfund Swansea. Their deadline is mid-August. The platform also has a number of other Swansea projects seeking pledges from individuals and businesses. The club has also secured funding of almost £37,700 from national sport and physical activity organisation Sport…

National chain ‘Cake Box’, which has more than 250 outlets across the UK, are giving away a million free cupcakes this summer to celebrate the launch of their new digital loyalty card known as the ‘Cake Club’. The company, known for their egg-free cakes opened its first store in East London in 2008. The company’s vision, created by CEO Sukh Chamdal was to become the most well-known cake company in the UK. The free giveaway is available at the company’s five outlets in Wales: Bridgend; Albany Road, Cardiff; Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff; Newport and Swansea. “I created the company,” said Sukh, “after learning the business of dessert cakes from my late…

Azets, the international advisory, outsourcing and compliance Group, has announced 213 promotions across its UK business, including 6 in Wales. Andrew Howells (Audit & Assurance, Cardiff) has been promoted to Partner, whilst Marcus Nallon (Tax, Cardiff) has been named as a Director. At a wider senior leadership level within the Azets Group, Damien Russell has been appointed as UK Chief People Officer, replacing Helen Hall who has taken a new strategic role as Head of DE&I and ESG in a planned move, and Mark Barrie(Hertford) has been promoted to UK Head of Debt Advisory. Richard Goddard, Regional Managing Director at…

Matthew Jones, who is a lecturer at the University of Florida (UF) in the USA, has learned Welsh and created a programme for UF law students to come and study and work in Cardiff for six weeks over the summer. Matthew worked closely with Cardiff University’s Law School, some of the city’s law firms, and the Welsh Government, to shape the programme, which is now about to enter its second year. The aim of the course is to give the students from America an opportunity to come to Wales to get work experience and learn about the country, its history…

Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) has announced the appointment of Andrew Bradley as their new Corporate Director of Assets and Property.  With over 30 years of experience in the social housing sector, Andrew brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the position. He joined CCHA in November 2019 and quickly established himself as a key member of the team, becoming Head of Asset Management and Decarbonisation in February 2021.   In his new role, Andrew will provide strategic leadership to the Assets and Property Directorate, ensuring the delivery of the teams’ priorities and aligning them with CCHA’s corporate strategy and values.  …

Llangwmlitfest is delighted to welcome the acclaimed Welsh author, Roger Lewis, at this year’s litfest with his ‘electrifying’ biography of Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. ‘Although the concept of erotic vagrancy is not entirely unknown in Llangwm, this is the first time that it sits centre stage at the litfest’ says Festival Director, Michael Pugh. ‘Stephen Fry has called it one of the very best biographies he has ever read and I agree with him’ continues Pugh. ‘This book took thirteen years to write and shares incredible insights into the brilliant and broken sides of the twentieth century’s ultimate IT…

A schoolgirl has set herself the challenge on walking up Pen y Fan for the Wales Air Ambulance in memory of her dad. Amelia Millett, from Pontypool, lost her dad Adam following a car accident, when she was aged four. In memory of him, she plans on hiking the highest peak in South Wales, which is situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This is Amelia’s first fundraiser for the Charity, and she has already smashed her fundraising target of £250. The 12-year-old has so far raised an incredible £460 for the all-Wales Charity. Wales Air Ambulance is a consultant-led…

The Royal Welsh Show organisers have been recognised for their commitment to the Welsh language by securing the Cynnig Cymraeg (Welsh Offer) approval. Cynnig Cymraeg is given to organisations that have worked with the Welsh Language Commissioner’s officers to plan and design Welsh language provision. As the Royal Welsh Show was underway in Llanelwedd Monday 22nd, chief executive Aled Rhys Jones said he was delighted to accept Cynnig Cymraeg recognition on behalf of the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS). He said farming has a higher percentage of Welsh speakers than any other sector in Wales. “There exists a very real…

A celebrity interior designer helped a home improvements company celebrate its 40th anniversary in style by raising £7,500 for two charities. Mandy Watkins, one of the judges on the popular BBC Wales show, Wales’ Home of the Year, officially opened the new £150,000 Grand Designs-like showroom extension at Peninsula in Gaerwen on Anglesey. The money raised will be split between two charities close to the heart of owner Ken Grayson, St David’s Hospice and the UK’s first female-only charity ultra marathon, the She Ultra. The poignant occasion was dedicated to the memory of Ken’s late father and company founder, Barrie…

The New Saints Women are delighted to announce the signing of Welsh youth international, Lexi Jones, who joins the club ahead of the 2024/25 season.  Jones makes the move to Park Hall on semi-professional terms, meaning The Saints will now boast one of the most exciting young players in North Wales. The midfielder has made multiple appearances in the Welsh shirt at U17 level, including three in the UEFA European U17 championships which took place earlier this year in Albania. The Wrexham-born teenager becomes The New Saints’ fourth signing of the summer so far, following on from the previously announced…