Author: Rhys Gregory

Professional Rugby Board (PRB) chair Malcolm Wall has confirmed agreement has been reached with Welsh Rugby Players’ Association (WRPA) CEO Gareth Lewis which removes any doubt over player participation in Wales’ third round Guinness Six Nations clash with England at Principality Stadium on Saturday. The PRB has moved quickly to hear requests made by the WRPA to be included in its regular meetings, to agree a reduction to the 60-cap rule which governs international selection and to revise the fixed-and-variable contract offer being made to players as part of the proposed new Professional Rugby Agreement (PRA). Lewis will now attend…

Thornbush Hill, a producer of premium home fragrance products, and Grapevine Event Management, a top event planning and management company, have announced a new partnership. The partnership is aimed at enhancing the event experience by combining the expertise of both companies. Grapevine Event Management is a leading Welsh company specialising in corporate event management. With extensive experience in the industry, they have a proven track record of delivering high-quality events, from concept development to execution. With a keen eye for detail and offering a tailor made service, Grapevine is dedicated to ensuring that every event is a memorable and impactful…

In today’s digital age, businesses need software to remain competitive, streamline operations, and boost productivity. Running a successful business requires the use of various software programs for businesses to enhance productivity and improve customer service. From accounting software to time tracking tools and customer relationship management systems, there are different types of software that businesses will need to operate efficiently. In this blog, we will discuss the main types of software that businesses will need, including accounting software, time tracking software, customer relationship management software, software for payment transactions, sales, marketing and PR software. Accounting software Accounting software is essential…

Talk Training, which provides apprenticeship training to most of Wales’ University Health Boards as well as many public and private sector companies, has transitioned into Employee Ownership (EO). Managing Director Jon Hughes, Operations Director Alison Anthony and Financial Director Steve Evans, have now sold their interest in the company to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), which owns the shares on behalf of all 32 employees. Jon, Alison and Steve will remain at Talk Training supporting the new Trust Directors – Tanya Parmee, Sales manager, Lisa Harris, Operations manager – and an independent Trustee Director, who is yet to be appointed.…

If your New Year’s resolution to stop smoking has already gone up in flames, it’s not too late to try again. Smokers looking to give up for good are up to three times more likely to do so with the support offered by a dedicated service. The Help Me Quit service offers 12 weeks of free behavioural and emotional support through individual or group meetings. Patients can access weekly sessions, either over the phone or face-to-face, where discussions involve why they smoke, behavioural changes and stresses. They are also provided with 12 weeks’ worth of stop smoking medication, such as…

GS Verde Group, the multidiscipline corporate advisory business, has acquired Integral Finance & Technology, to continue its ambitious, acquisitive growth strategy and broaden the business’ footprint in Ireland and the EU. Founded by John Slevin and Sinead Leech in 1997, Dublin-based IFT provides a full suite of finance and accounting solutions to its clients via its technology and software-enabled systems and platforms; supporting start-ups, international businesses and owner-managed growth companies with services including management reporting, financial controls, and project finance. IFT will integrate with the GS Verde Group offering in Ireland, adding an additional 12 employees to the GS Verde…

National law firm Clarke Willmott LLP has made three senior appointments as it looks to build on its most successful year ever.   In September Clarke Willmott reported revenues of £59.6 million for 2021/22 – up 12 per cent on the prior year – and recently announced the election of Peter Swinburn as its new CEO from 1st May 2023 in succession to Stephen Rosser, who will step down after 13 years.    The firm has appointed Karen Higgins as Head of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance), reflecting its long-term strategic importance to the firm. Karen spent 18 years at Grant Thornton…

Opportunities for learners are adding up as two brand new qualifications are added to the Jobs Growth Wales+ programme: the AAT Level 1 Award in Business Skills and the AAT Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping. Specialist Wales-wide training provider, Itec, is the first organisation to deliver the two new qualifications under Jobs Growth Wales+, which will open up exciting opportunities for 16-19 year olds such as placements with a diverse range of local employers. Learners undertaking the qualifications will gain a broader understanding of the world of work, alongside basic accounting techniques and principles, giving them essential business skills to…

Popham Kidney Support, the kidney charity based in Swansea, is excited to announce its marquee event of 2023, its Spring Ball, which will take place on Saturday, March 25th at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff. The charity is now calling on businesses to support its Spring Ball –the first major event of its tenth-year celebration – hoping to raise considerable funds for children with kidney disease. The anniversary ball is set to take place at the Coal Exchange, Cardiff, and will feature the charity’s ambassador, TV personality, Sian Lloyd, and Welsh band, Who’s Molly, along with over 200 guests, volunteers, health…

A Welsh man whose life was saved by teammates when he had a cardiac arrest at a walking football tournament is backing a new campaign urging people to learn lifesaving CPR.  Alan Owen, 51, from Carmarthen, collapsed on the sidelines of a match at Caldicot Leisure Centre in April last year. It was thanks to his quick-thinking teammates who were trained in CPR, plus the leisure centre staff, that he survived.   Now Alan is supporting the British Heart Foundation this Heart Month as the charity encourages people to learn CPR in just 15 minutes using its free innovative training tool,…