Author: Rhys Gregory

Age Cymru and its partners have launched their fourth annual What Matters to You survey of the over 50s across Wales to gain a better understanding of their challenges, needs and aspirations.    Nearly four thousand people have responded to the previous surveys which has provided the charity with vital information to inform and influence key decision makers and service providers including the Welsh Government, local health and social services, and the wider care sector.  It’s also helped the charity and its partners to campaign on the issues that matter most to people.  The survey delves into the experiences of older…

Savills and Aurum Real Estate, acting jointly on behalf of Boultbee Brooks, have completed the freehold sale of Park House in Cardiff city centre to Arasam Ltd, for £3.86 million. The sale price represents a net initial yield of 8.75% excluding any rent guarantees on the vacant space. The property comprises a high-quality building that provides basement car parking and modern offices arranged over five upper floors (Ground – 4th floor). The property has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment to provide high quality office accommodation spanning approximately 24,000 sq ft (c.2,229 sq m). The property is multi-let producing a rent…

A creative collaboration between Print Wagon and The Printhaus will see the PRINTED FESTIVAL launch in Cardiff from 10-11 June to celebrate the legacy of Wales’ print culture. A series of focused talks and Q&A sessions will feature none other than independent label makers Yuk Fun and prolific ink illustrator Richey Beckett, who has created artwork for Metallica, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, The Grateful Dead and Foo Fighters, no less! Hay-on-Wye based illustrator and printmaker Aidan Saunders is dubbed the ‘Del Boy’ of print by Design Week and entertains and educates audiences on the magic of printmaking practices, honed while…

Mortgage Advice Bureau, one of the UK’s leading mortgage brokers, has recently relocated its Swansea branch from the Kingsway to a new, larger office in Gorseinon. The move comes after the branch experienced impressive growth, thanks to its unwavering commitment to providing customers with top-quality mortgage advice through what has been an unpredictable and challenging time in the financial market. The new office is not only more spacious, but it also offers a more communal atmosphere, fostering greater collaboration among the team. It’s located in the heart of the local community, making it easier for the branch to connect with…

Property and asset management company, FI Real Estate Management (FIREM), has completed a major refurbishment of Units 7 and 15 at its Severn Bridge Industrial Estate ahead of occupation by European stainless steel stockholder, Stappert, and UK shipping agent, Armitt. The refurbishment of Unit 7 took place over 10 weeks with significant renovations including full external and internal redecoration, a new roof and LED lighting throughout. New tenant of Unit 7, Stappert, also required bespoke refurbishments including a floor load bearing test, a fitted crane, a new roller shutter access door and a conversion of the internal office layout to…

A programme designed to help Welsh businesses develop ambitious carbon emission reduction plans to help them achieve net zero has announced the winners of its inaugural awards. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Carbon Emission Reduction Programme has seen eight businesses participate in a three-month immersive programme, partly funded by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government. The businesses taking part received intensive support to help measure their baseline carbon emissions and develop emission reduction plans to achieve net zero by 2050. This support included specialist workshops, a dedicated Masters student intern placed in each business and specialist…

Swansea University has gained global recognition for the high standard of chemistry education it offers. The chemistry department, part of the University’s School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, is one of just three in the world to have been recognized by the American Chemistry Society through its prestigious Recognition of Global Programs in Chemical Sciences. This initiative aims to promote excellence in undergraduate chemistry education for institutions outside the United States. To gain this honour they must offer a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education which gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals. Professor Simon Bott said…

A former acupuncturist from Talog in Carmarthenshire has turned a smallholding hobby into a growing pig farm and charcuterie business thanks to British Business Bank funding. Moch Coch, which translates to ‘red pig’, sells an array of artisan dry-cured meats, including salami, chorizo, coppietta and pancetta, produced from a herd of Tamworth pigs. Owner Bethan Morgan, 44,  previously ran a multidisciplinary natural health centre in Narberth, Pembrokeshire. During this time she began to recognise the benefits of eating well-sourced local meat and started to explore rearing her own livestock. Bethan and her partner bought a smallholding in Talog, with the…

A Cardiff mother and daughter fundraising duo have raised over £2,031 throughout the years and £460 so far this year for learning disability charity, Follow Your Dreams, who support children and young people with learning disabilities across Wales & England. Over the past 5 years the family have been involved in multiple fundraising efforts with mum Lauren planning her third Skydive following a previous two sponsored leaps. In their latest efforts, Chloe 13, and her mum Lauren are raising funds by selling handmade knitted socks in mis-matched pairs, available to visitors at NatWest’s Canton branch. The mother and daughter duo…

The Cherry Laurel pub in Bridgend has reopened with a new look following an investment spend of £135,000. To mark the occasion, representatives from the local football team, Pencoed Athletic BGC, were chosen as the pub’s community hero, pouring the first pint in the pub.  The refresh has seen the introduction of new wallpaper, stylish lighting, updated seating, and uplifting colour palettes. With a brand-new menu, updated bar area and investment in team training, the pub has now officially reopened with an elevated traditional cosy pub feel.  Situated on the edge of the busy Bridgend Industrial Estate, The Cherry Laurel,…