Author: Rhys Gregory

Josh Temple is following in a proud family tradition after being appointed First Cymru’s new Network Planner. Josh, aged 27, is the third generation of his Swansea-based family to work at the local bus company. His grandfather Stephen served 40 years as a driver before retiring in 2012 while father Robert has been a driver with the business since the 1970s. Older brother Daniel is also a driver, having joined straight from school in 2006. Josh has taken up his new role – which involves co-ordinating bus services across First Cymru’s network in south west Wales – in succession to…

Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid has opened entries for its highly anticipated Wales Business Awards 2022, providing SME businesses across the country with the opportunity to compete for Wales’ most prestigious accolades. Returning after a hiatus due to the pandemic, the Wales Business Awards, sponsored by Avast Business, will celebrate the businesses who turned survival into opportunity, engaged with their teams and innovated. Creating a better applicant experience, the nomination process has been simplified this year and introduces video entries across the range of categories which includes ‘Global Business of the Year’, ‘Green Business of the Year’…

The people of Wales are being asked to nominate the most remarkable women in their lives, as the Chwarae Teg Womenspire Awards get even bigger and better for 2022! The gender equality charity has today (2.3.22) opened nominations for its celebration which recognises the achievements and contributions of exceptional women from all walks of life. Now in their seventh year the awards will, for the first time ever, become a hybrid event – taking place at a the Pierhead Building, Cardiff, whilst being simultaneously broadcast online via ITV Cymru Wales’ Face Book Live and Twitter. The event has only been…

Cardiff & Vale Health Charity are delighted to announce a fantastic £12,995 was raised through the first Shine Bright Appeal which saw nine local businesses sponsor stars on the University Hospital of Wales building throughout Christmas. On Monday 29th November 2021, a light up event was held at the Lakeside area of University Hospital of Wales where pupils from Howells School Choir and Birchgrove Primary School sang before the big countdown took place. Amongst the nine stars sponsored by local businesses, a commemorative angel shined brightly in remembrance of all loved ones lost in 2021. Georgina Burke, Senior Fundraiser at…

A duo from Pembrokeshire who had dreams of opening a mobile bar as the pandemic struck are experiencing business success after diversifying their plans and creating an e-commerce cocktail business instead. Premium small batch cocktail business, On The Rocks Pembrokeshire, was launched at the end of last year by young entrepreneurs Jess Webb, 25, and Sam Lewtas, 28. On the Rocks Pembrokeshire has a range of eight cocktails which are all vegan and gluten free – from Espresso Martini to Strawberry Daiquiri – that use locally sourced produce and award-winning spirits by Penderyn Distillery and Barti Rum. With 15 years…

South Wales Police and the Violence Prevention Unit is launching a new knife crime campaign to educate young people on the consequences of carrying a knife today (Wednesday 2nd March). Together an early intervention approach is being taken to tackle knife crime with the aim of reducing the number of knife crime offences and perpetrators. From conversations with young people in areas where knife crime offences have occurred the most often in South Wales, feedback showed that those with concerns about knife crime would most likely report this to a teacher, parent, or trusted member of the community. The partnership-led…

UK bass institution CruCast are bringing their unique underground parties to Leeds, Leicester, Cardiff and Bournemouth between February 25th and April 2nd. The acclaimed brand will line-up cutting edge talents such as Flava D, Skepsis, Darkzy, Kanine, Window Kid and more across the four always immersive events, with tickets available now at crucast.com. Through a combination of well received releases, a roster of outstanding production and vocal talents and a run of essential live events and festival stage takeovers, CruCast are now recognised as masters in their field. The brand is a real stamp of authority and quality for bass lovers…

Following a year of significant growth, dealmaking business GS Verde Group has signed a lease to double their head office space in Cardiff, as part of impressive expansion plans for the multidisciplinary M&A advisory firm. With a team of now more than 60 strong, the M&A and business sale specialists have seen a 30% increase in staff since the middle of 2021. The team’s growth spans the full scope of its multiple disciplines, with 5 new Legal experts, 10 Finance and Accounting specialists, 2 Data Analysts, and 3 Communications professionals. This includes a number of high-profile senior appointments including new…

Women in Property has announced its incoming South Wales Chair for 2022/23. Georgia Thomson takes on the role leading the regional property and construction industry influencing and networking organisation, from 1st March, for one year. Georgia is Commercial Manager, South at Englobe UK and based in Cardiff, where she specialises in the remediation of brownfield sites and sustainable re-use of treated contaminated soil. Georgia said, “To achieve diversity in an organisation, you have first to be inclusive.  This has been the Women in Property ethos since its inception back in 1987 and our work continues with this at our core.…

Dr. Tom True has been announced as the new Executive Director for Hay Castle, in the heart of Hay-on-Wye, as the historic site prepares to open fully to the public for the first time in its 900-year history. Tom, who takes up his post in March, holds a PhD in Art History from Cambridge University and has worked in leadership roles for cultural institutions in Rome, Narbonne and London. Welcoming the news, Tom said: “It’s an incredible privilege to be leading Hay Castle at such an exciting turning point in its history.  Hay Castle is a special place, set in…