Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

One of the UK’s leading independent insurance brokers has signed up to support the return of one of Pembrokeshire’s most popular charity events. Towergate Insurance Brokers is sponsoring the Tenby Beer Festival, organised by Tenby Round Table, for the fourth year, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Taking place 11-12 March, the festival will celebrate all things beer, cider and prosecco. The fourth round of the Six Nations rugby tournament will also be shown on big screens throughout the weekend along with live music performances. Tenby Round Table organises various events throughout the year with all profits going…

The implementation of a scheme in West Wales helping employees who are absent or at risk of becoming absent from work return to their roles with ease will boost the area’s productivity, according to one Carmarthenshire mental health practitioner. Community interest not-for-profit RCS has expanded services to Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion to provide further assistance to those who live or work in the counties and who are absent from their job or are at risk of sickness absence. And according to specialist mental health practitioner Sharon Langford from the Meddygfa Tymbl in Upper Tumble and the Brynteg Medical Practice in Ammanford,…

Chief executive and board members delighted as tenants move into Grŵp Cynefin’s £12 million extra care housing facility  Grŵp Cynefin’s board members and chief executive are one of the first to be given special access to view the completed £12 million extra care housing scheme in Denbigh. “As board members we are absolutely delighted to see Awel y Dyffryn at its completion stage after many months of discussion and planning and all within the challenges of a world pandemic,” said Grŵp Cynefin board chair, Carys Edwards. “But of course, the most important people have already been here, the new tenants and…