Author: Rhys Gregory

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is working in collaboration with Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA) and County Voluntary Councils to deliver a series of new joint roadshows.  The roadshows, which will be piloted across North Wales, supported by the North Wales Safeguarding Board, will help ensure best practice recruitment practices are being followed by the voluntary sector. They will cover an overview of best practice in safeguarding policies, DBS products and services – such as eligibility criteria for different levels of DBS certificates and making barring referrals to DBS, including where there is a legal duty to refer and…

Selling an old car can be a challenging and overwhelming process, especially if you’re doing it for the first time. There are so many things to consider, from determining the car’s value to finding potential buyers and negotiating a fair price. But don’t worry, in this article, we’re here to guide you through the process step by step with practical recommendations on how to sell your old car quickly and profitably. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from assessing your car’s value to preparing it for sale, advertising and marketing your car and selling it to potential buyers. With…

As a technical leader, staying ahead of the curve and being able to effectively manage customer relationships is critical for success. Having the right tools in place – such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software – can make it easier to track customer interactions and build strong relationships. But one piece often overlooked by business owners when setting up their CRM system is collecting customer feedback. When done properly, incorporating feedback into your CRM strategy can help you better understand your customers’ wants and needs – leading to stronger customer loyalty and stronger sales performance. In this post, we discuss…

The international, award-winning smash-hit musical The Bodyguard is back at the Wales Millennium Centre! The latest production sees the story of The Bodyguard return to theaters following a sellout tour in the UK and Ireland in 2018/19, now in its third season. Having toured five continents and delivered an astounding twenty-two different productions around the world, we can safely say the audience loves it. This year, we see Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton play fictional soul superstar Rachel Marron together with Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer, the ex-secret service agent turned bodyguard. For those familiar with the Oscar-nominated 1992…

A LEADING employment body will bring up to 50 organisations together under one roof for its first conference in Wales. The IEP (Institute of Employability Professionals) is to host a regional networking event at Venue Cymru in Llandudno on Wednesday May 3. Sponsored by PeoplePlus and supported by Conwy Employment Hub, the focus is on meeting recruitment demands in multiple industries and uniting the public and private sectors to share best practice and work closer together in the future. Libby Duo FIEP, Strategic Manager for Conwy Employment Service – which delivers the Welsh Government’s Communities for Work Plus programme in…

Swansea Building Society has announced that it will support Maggie’s Swansea as its official staff charity for the second year running, following a ballot by the Society’s staff in January. Last year, Swansea Building Society raised an impressive sum of money for Maggie’s Swansea through a range of fundraising activities, including dress-down days, providing refreshments to customers, raffling an Easter hamper, a sponsored dog walk, open water swimming, and taking part in the Swansea Half Marathon. The total raised during 2022 was £18,910, helping the charity to continue to deliver its vital services. This year, the Society hopes to surpass…

A group of GP practices in Swansea have been encouraging patients to help spot the early signs of potential cancer. Practices within the Llwchwr Local Cluster Collaborative (LCC) have been running a pilot project by getting in touch with patients who haven’t responded to letters inviting them to undertake bowel screening. Practice staff will send letters to patients to remind them of the importance of being screened and to encourage them to take part. Screening is a process which checks for signs of cancer in people who don’t have any symptoms. A home test kit is sent to eligible patients…

Swansea businesses looking to cut their carbon footprint are being given a helping hand. Grants up to a maximum of £10,000 are now available to help businesses cover the costs of renewable energy generation, energy conservation measures or changes to manufacturing processes. Run by Swansea Council with funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the grant requires all applicants to provide 50% of scheme costs. All carbon reduction grant applicants will need to sign-up to a free monthly course being run by the council, which will show businesses how to identify measures to cut their carbon footprint and boost…

A former library in Ferndale has been repaired, renovated, and regenerated into a one-stop sustainability outlet following receipt of a grant from the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund. Y Siop Fach Sero is a social enterprise, developed to introduce people across Rhondda to a more sustainable approach to buying their goods, which in turn saves them money. The former library now provides a place for people across Rhondda to restock their everyday essential food items, donate used sports clothing or equipment, get household items repaired, browse vintage clothing and artwork from local artists, surf the internet and have…

The Royal Mint Experience, based in Llantrisant, Wales, is set to host celebrations fit for a King, from the day of His Majesty King Charles III’s Coronation Day, Saturday 6th May 2023. This will include a rare opening of the visitor attraction for 24 hours. Visitors to The Royal Mint Experience during its 24-hour opening will have the opportunity to be the very first to strike their own Coronation 50p to take home in dated packaging to commemorate the momentous occasion. Additionally, guests touring The Royal Mint Experience on the day will be the first to marvel at its Coronation-themed…