Author: Rhys Gregory

The Corris Craft Centre is celebrating its 40th birthday as new owners take up the helm at this leading Mid Wales visitor attraction. Brothers Pete and Danny Cameron, who established the award winning Dyfi Distillery at the Corris Craft Centre six-and-a-half years ago, have now purchased the whole site, which is 40 years old this year. Located near the village of Corris, north of Machynlleth, the centre was first developed by the former Development Board for Rural Wales, who reclaimed the old slate mine workings. It was further developed by previous owner, the late Ian Rutherford. “The site now comprises…

Leading business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP has appointed Lauren Carlyle as a partner and its new Head of South Region Pensions. This appointment will strengthen the firm’s national pensions team and support its continued growth, with a specific focus on the South of England and Wales regions. Lauren, who lives near Cardiff, will lead a team of 25 pensions specialists based at Grant Thornton’s Reading office. This team works with Trustees across the South of England and Wales, providing audit and other assurance services. Prior to her new role, Lauren was Director of Pensions Audit at a Big 4…

PEOPLE are being urged to take big steps to help beat cancer by exploring the great outdoors as part of an exciting hike event in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Following the success of its launch last year, Cancer Research UK’s Big Hike challenge is back – and this time in six stunning locations across the UK including the Brecon Beacons on Sunday 11 September. Big Hike is a long-distance hiking event aimed at both new and experienced walkers and hikers who enjoy the great outdoors. The Brecon Beacons Hike totals 24.9 miles and will take participants along the…

As temperatures soar, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is offering top tips to help owners make sure dogs can stay safe and happy in the sun and keep cool. The charity is advising dog owners how they can keep their canine companions cool – indoors as well as outdoors – and prevent them from overheating as the days get hotter. Avoid walking or doing activities either indoors or outdoors with your dog at the hottest times of the day, so early morning or later in the evening is often best. Always take plenty of water with you…

Adopting the right mindset in business has always been recognised as important but is probably even more significant now. As business owners adjust to the new hybrid working environment and try to make up for financial losses caused by lockdowns, they are facing spiralling costs and further challenges ahead. Anything that can equip them with the necessary tools to face those challenges and continue to thrive is a welcome addition. Successful business owners share several traits and one of the most important is a business mindset. A person with a business mindset boasts a combination of several characteristics, including being able…

A big-hearted animal bedding company from Wrexham who gave all its staff a £1,000 Covid bonus is vying for the title of the UK’s best family firm. Fast-growing Platts Agriculture will be flying the flag for Wales at the Federation of Small Businesses Awards when it will also be in the running for the environment award. Platts qualified for the UK final after scooping both awards at the Wales heats. The prestigious Oscars-style ceremony will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow on May 19. Next year the company, based on Llay Industrial Estate, will be celebrating its…

A flock of ducklings were rescued by an RSPCA inspector and firefighters after they fell into a storm drain in South Wales – before being lured out by officers playing duck sounds on their mobile phones. The five tiny ducklings – thought to be about a week old – became trapped in the drain yesterday morning (5 May) after they had followed their mum across Llantrisant Road in Graig, Pontypridd. While the mother duck and several of her babies managed to safely go over the storm drain and climb into a hedge, five of her ducklings did not and they…

A platform for fandoms and online communities has revealed that the video game ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is the most popular video game with the highest ‘Curse Count’. Conducting a study into IMDB’s most popular 18+ video games*, the platform has discovered that ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is the game with the most profanity, with more than 700 incidences of offensive swear words in the game’s script. ‘Grand Theft Auto IV’ was discovered to be the second video game with the highest ‘Curse Count’, followed by ‘Grand Theft Auto V’. A platform for fandoms and online communities has revealed that ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ is the…

A Risca native who works as a robotics product manager at Amazon will make a special appearance on national TV this week. Phil Davies from Risca features on Dom Delivers, which airs on BBC One on 9th May at 10.45am. In the programme, Phil and his colleagues give presenter Dom Littlewood a behind the scenes tour at Amazon. The programme shows the journey of a product from the factory floor of a third-party seller through Amazon’s fulfilment network, which includes the Amazon fulfilment centre and delivery station in Bristol. In the programme, Dom pays a visit to one of the fulfilment…

Outdoors retailer Millets are delighted to announce that on 12th May they are opening a new store in Tenby, located at 10 High Street, SA70 7EU. It comes following a post-pandemic boom in the popularity of outdoor exploration, bucking the gloomy trend seen elsewhere on the British high street. With over 100 stores, Millets are well known around the UK for offering an extensive range of quality, affordable outdoor equipment and clothing for the whole family. The new store will be the go-to destination in Tenby for outdoor enthusiasts, stocking everything from waterproof jackets, to tents, walking boots, rucksacks and more. Opening their…