Author: Rhys Gregory

When the weekend rolls around, it’s time for fun and excitement. In today’s world, the weekend opportunities are endless, no matter where you live or what age you are. However, it is worth mentioning that (in these times) most people don’t want to splash tons of money at the weekend. Instead, it’s all about having fun on a budget. Luckily, this guide has thrown together a list of 5 weekend activities that are perfect to do on a budget. Got your notepad and pen? Let’s take a look! 1. Play Live Blackjack Online Fancy a weekend indoors? You’re not alone. This…

Every successful business is always searching for possibilities to expand, grow, and increase its profit. This is not only about the proper organization of the business processes and development of the top-quality product or service but also about the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. It is also believed that the best results come from online advertising (sites and social networks). Meanwhile, for Forex brokers, this is usually the only way to attract new customers to their businesses. Today we will tell you why attracting partners is one of the most successful solutions for advertising your brand, as well as why you…

Swansea-based development consultancy and marketing intelligence company DCW Group has won two awards within the space of a week at this year’s Insider Property Awards and Wales’ StartUp National Award Series. DCW Group offers consultancy services to both private enterprise and public sector property developers and investors, as well as creating software which can manage the research and identification of development opportunities. The business was set up by Dean Ward in 2018, with the desire to offer clients honest, professional and credible advice across all stages of development. Having racked up a revenue of £2.8m, the Swansea company is now…

A South Wales law firm has been selected to join GMB’s legal panel to represent members of the union in Wales and the South West. Watkins & Gunn Solicitors, which has offices in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypool, have a long history of representing trade union members. The firm also acts for the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union and the Community Union. The GMB has grown to be one of the largest unions in the UK and has its origins in the Gas Workers and General Labourers Union which was formed in 1889. It is an organising and campaigning union…

In a first for Wales, Anne-Marie Leaman recently gave birth to baby Hudson using new climate-friendly gas and air technology. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (UHB) is committed to embedding sustainability into healthcare systems, the use of the new green technology marks a significant milestone in reducing nitrous oxide emissions. Nitrous oxide is commonly used in healthcare for anaesthetics but despite being a critical part of healthcare delivery, it is considered a harmful greenhouse gas. Studies show nitrous oxide has more than 265 times the global warming potential than carbon dioxide (CO2). Entonox, commonly known as gas and air,…

As Welsh farmers gather at the Royal Welsh Show, a leading conservation charity is uniting farmers to deliver a better future. GWCT Wales will launch its Working Conservationists Farming Community at the Llanelweddshowground on Tuesday 19th July. All are invited to the launch, which will take place on the FUW stand at 2 pm. Sue Evans director of GWCT Wales, who is launching the initiative, said, “Farmers ask us how they can bring back the birds and other wildlife that their grandfathers saw on the farm in abundance, but has since disappeared. Some have been involved with agri-environment schemes, but…

Low Cost Vans, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of commercial vehicles, has completed a major rebrand. For more than 20 years the Neath-based company has developed a national reputation for supplying vans at the best price – hence the name. But during that time the company has evolved far beyond just vans, and the name no longer reflected its diverse range of services which also includes cars, fleet services, motorhomes and flexible hire options. The new name – the lcv group – was developed in partnership with creative consultancy the Future Collective, and better reflects the company’s vision for…

The Thurston family is supporting City Hospice’s Forever Flowers campaign this year in memory of a much-loved wife, mother and stepmother. Forever Flowers is an award-winning campaign which provides the public with an opportunity to unite and remember cherished family members, friends and loved ones. A unique and lasting tribute, supporters are invited to purchase a limited-edition flower which will feature in a striking display at Cardiff Castle from Saturday July 30 to Sunday August 14. At the Senedd launch of the campaign earlier this year, Richard Thurston MBE shared how City Hospice cared for his wife Jackie and his…

A researcher motivated by her son’s sunburn on a school sports day is encouraging primary schools across Wales to help develop sun safety guidelines for the spring and summer terms. Dr Julie Peconi, from Swansea University, is leading a research project called Sunproofed which aims to understand how primary schools in Wales are responding to growing skin cancer rates and to explore the effectiveness of sun safety policies in schools on knowledge and behaviour. Sunproofed is funded by Health and Care Research Wales. Julie, a volunteer with the skin charity, Skin Care Cymru, saw a need for her research after…

Leading commercial law firm Acuity Law was selected to act for the shareholders of 600-strong facilities management firm MSS Group, which was recently acquired by RSK.  The top law firm, which has offices in Cardiff, Swansea, London and most recently Bristol, regularly advises on large-scale acquisitions and this latest development will expand MSS’ UK market, as well as its global profile. Cardiff-based environmental, engineering and technical services group RSK operates primarily in highly regulated and frequently hazardous environments and provides industrial and commercial cleaning, waste management, asbestos removal, water treatment, security services and more. Established in 1999, the Acuity team…