Author: Alice Gregory

Delivered by Coleg Cambria, the FdA in Tourism and Hospitality Management has been revamped to meet the demands of the industry post-Covid. Learners can study for two years at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham before completing a third ‘top-up year’ on the BA (Hons) International Tourism Management degree or a related course at Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). Programme Lead Angharad Jarvis said a wide range of careers are out there for graduates, and more opportunities than ever before in a variety of roles, from restaurant managers and bar staff to leisure park attendants, travel consultants, event organisers and…

Being able to offer apprenticeships has helped award-winning childcare provider Tiddlywinks Day Nursery to recruit and retain high calibre staff and grow the business to three locations in the past five years. The company, which has settings in Margam and Cwmavon, currently has five apprentices in its workforce of 22. TSW Training delivers a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 5) in Playwork at the nursery. Now, Tiddlywinks Day Nursery has been shortlisted for the prestigious Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2024 as a Small Employer of the Year finalist. Highlight of the year for apprentices, employers and work-based learning providers and practitioners, the awards…

A LEADING waste management company is preparing customers for a landmark shift in recycling laws. From April 6 workplaces across Wales must sort and separate all waste – including paper and card, food, glass, metal, plastic, and unsold textiles – before collection, or face strict financial penalties. The new Welsh Government legislation will impact all businesses across the country, but according to ASH Waste Services, very few are even aware of the rules and the fines they’ll receive if they don’t comply. Employing more than 300 people at its sites in Wrexham, Chester, Birmingham, Barnsley and Widnes, the firm is…

UK Top 10 accountancy firm Azets has underlined its commitment to supporting ambitious SMEs in North Wales by moving into a new larger purpose-built office in St Asaph. The move will accelerate growth for Azets in the region, with plans to increase headcount by more than 20% in the next three years. Azets Group has 88 offices in the UK and 189 across Europe. The business aims to double total revenue to become a £1bn firm by 2027. The new modern, open-plan office brings together specialists in accounting, tax, audit, advisory and business services. The St Asaph office has strong…

The Canadian cross greylag goose was first spotted on Wednesday 31 January in a small pond behind the Lakeside area, near the Dare River, with the can wedged at the top of the beak and in its mouth, so the goose was unable to eat or drink. When attending, RSPCA Animal Rescue Officer Paula Milton said despite searching the area with a member of the public the goose was not seen. “I was disheartened but I said I would be back after my next job,” she said. “I couldn’t stop thinking about this poor goose so after my next call…

When DEPOT Live announced that punk princess Avril Lavigne would headline a Cardiff Castle date later this summer, her Welsh fans understandably went wild. Having last played in Cardiff way back in October 2004, Avril fans have waited a long time for her return to the Welsh capital – so it was hardly a surprise when tickets for the gig sold out in a flash – under ten minutes. If you were one of the unlucky fans who missed out, DEPOT Cardiff are offering one last chance to nab a pair of tickets – as the top prize at their…

Caerphilly venues looking to make the most of their space are being encouraged to apply for up to £2k as a new business support project gathers pace. Following successful projects in Swansea, the Vale of Glamorgan and Denbighshire, the Cowork Local scheme will enable places to offer flexible working, either to give unused spaces a new lease of life or to provide established venues with another source of income. A grant of up to £2k is available to cover the cost of setting up, and support to get the spaces up and running, including marketing and listing, will be provided…

Canolfan S4C Yr Egin will step into spring by staging Yr Egin Adventure Film Festival. It will be held in Carmarthen on 20-23 March at the centre which aims to serve Wales, spark its creative imagination, and nurture the talents of the future. An innovative event, located in west Wales, the Adventure Film Festival will be open to everyone, whether they are keen adventurers, individuals who enjoy outdoor sports or fair-weather adventurers who appreciate a good story. The aim of the festival is to celebrate adventurers and content creators who show the world of adventure at its best. The films…

As new research reveals Brits are divided in their pizza preferences, Asda launches a half-and-half heart-shaped Valentine’s Day pizza – perfect for couples who aren’t quite as compatible on pizza as they are on paper. When it comes to planning a romantic night in, a Galentine’s grazing menu, or even an evening with the family, sometimes deciding what to eat can be the hardest part, especially for couples who can’t agree on the age-old question of what belongs on a pizza. As new research reveals the UK population is divided on some of their favourite toppings, Asda has launched a…

Children and families are being invited to immerse themselves in history as the Strata Florida Trust in Ceredigion opens its new exhibition to the public free of charge on February 14, during the half term for schools. Mynachlog Fawr Exhibition will be open from Wednesday to Saturday, from 11am to 3pm. Half-term is the ideal time for people of all ages to visit and explore for a free day out at a once great Cistercian monastery. Situated in the Cambrian Mountains, close to the village of Pontrhydfendigaid – between Devil’s Bridge and Tregaron – Strata Florida nestles in a landscape…