Author: Alice Gregory

The Women in Wales annual charity Lunch is taking place at the Mercure Holland House Hotel, Cardiff on Friday 26 April. Following the 2023 lunch which was attended by over 300 guests, the Women in Wales committee donated £30,000 to five projects – Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice, Sandy Bear Bereavement charity, Pembrokeshire & Carmarthenshire Riding for the Disabled, Dreams & Wishes charity and Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society Food Story. A donation was also made to MPCT whose ‘learners’ help us at the lunch each year. Since its inception this lunch has raised close to £1m to change the lives of children…

Llandrindod Wells’ revitalised Credit Union is moving into its new home in refurbished, accessible premises in the heart of the town. The town’s long-standing CU Red Kite merged with leading Welsh Community Bank Smart Money Cymru last year, and now people are seeing tangible benefits from the move. The ground floor, modern office in Middleton Street replaces the previous upper-storey location, and will put the Credit Union at the centre of the town and the community at a time when the need for local banking has never been greater as traditional banks are closing their doors. Red Kite joined Brecon…

Launched this month on BBC Sounds, Welsh singer-songwriter, Charlotte Church, turns her hand to podcasting: with a brand-new offering, called Kicking Back with the Cardiffians. Charlotte hosts her very first podcast with a series of funny and frank conversations on belonging, working class identity and the unbreakable bonds of family. Guests include her parents, her aunt, her bampy (grandad), best friends, dance teacher, and even the local pub landlord. Their candid, and often profound stories paint a vivid portrait of Cardiff, the city where Charlotte has lived all her life. Together, they discuss life lessons learned and moments that are still…

Parkinson’s UK Cymru’s Cardiff branch has issued an urgent appeal for volunteers. The branch, which meets across Cardiff in various locations and has been running for 50 years, is looking for a Branch Secretary and committee volunteers to keep the group operating. Without more volunteer support, the branch could see a sharp reduction in the activities it offers local people with Parkinson’s.. Volunteers will be responsible for coordinating the branch activities, planning day trips and lunches, and ensuring people with Parkinson’s can access activities that make a real difference to them. Rebecca Lydon, Community Development Coordinator, Parkinson’s UK Cymru said:…

Gas emergency and pipeline service, Wales & West Utilities, is extending its partnership with Warm Wales through an additional £2.3 million funding project which will help more people across Wales and reduce the fuel poverty gap. The project will see the extension of the Healthy Homes Healthy People programme to cover the whole of Wales and will see the Warm Wales engagement team expand its reach into the heart of communities. Its team will continue to support people by providing energy saving advice, access to potential grants for home insulation and heating, while making sure people can access unclaimed benefits…

Watts Commercial Finance is thrilled to announce the appointment of Matthew Murphy as our new Commercial Manager, responsible for overseeing operations in Chester, Wirral, North Wales and the surrounding region. With a wealth of experience in banking, Matthew brings a fresh perspective and a proven track record of success to our team. Matthew possesses over fourteen years of invaluable experience in the banking industry, culminating in his most recent seven-year tenure as a Corporate Relationships Director at HSBC. Throughout this role, he adeptly navigated relationships for SME and Corporate clients across various sectors. His extensive tenure in the banking sector…

A young man who joined leading Welsh food supplier Harlech Foodservice as a teenage part-time van drivers assistant is the new Warehouse Manager for the rapidly growing multi-million pound business. Ten years ago Morgan Jones was a 16-year-old schoolboy from Chwilog looking for a summer job and now he has a key role as the firm expands its operations throughout Wales and the border counties. He is one of four new promotions announced by Harlech at their headquarters at Llanystwmdwy, near Criccieth, with Tomos Owen, a new HGV Class One driver, and Jason Martin, Class Two, and Shane Parker joining…

It’ll be all hands on deck for the jolly Drunken Sailors crew as the boat docks for the very first time at this year’s Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival which will take place across the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (May 26-27th). Festival goers will be invited aboard the mobile bar – uniquely converted from an old fishing boat – to join its hearty shipmates and sample some of the very best draught beers and ciders on tap. ‘Captain’ Dale Hewings and partner Tara hit on the idea for the project which saw him work flat out for 18 months to…

University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is thrilled to announce its upcoming Careers Fair, scheduled to take place on Thursday April 25th at the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea. Organised by UWTSD’s Careers Service, the fair is aimed at fostering connections between students, graduates, and colleges affiliated with UWTSD, and a diverse array of employers and volunteer organisations. With a primary focus on job and volunteer opportunities, the fair is designed to enhance employability, particularly during the summer and beyond. Mel Cameron, Careers Advisor for UWTSD said: “We firmly believe in the value of work experience and strive to provide quality, in-person…

One of Wales’ leading independent foodservice wholesalers has reduced carbon emissions by more than 247 tonnes, donated £10,000 to charitable causes, and increased job and training opportunities. Built on strong family values since its inception more than 50 years ago, Harlech Foodservice is determined to get ahead of the curve with stakeholders turning to impact over profit. With that in mind, the company has produced its inaugural environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, despite not being affected by the climate-related financial disclosure mandate. As part of a commitment to being Net Zero by 2050, Harlech has saved more than 93…