Author: Rhys Gregory

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…

Cardiff Bus customers are being alerted to route diversions as a result resurfacing work taking place in Cadoxton. Cowbridge Street, Barry will be closed for resurfacing between 09:30 and 15:30 on Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th, Monday 7th and Tuesday 8thMarch, impacting the section of road past the former Three Bells Pub, Cadoxton between Church Road and Bridge Street. As a result, Routes 93, 94 will see diversions towards Cardiff, however journeys towards Barry will be unchanged. Route 95 towards Cardiff and Barry will also be diverted to avoid the road works. Gareth Stevens, Commercial Director of Cardiff Bus, reminds customers to…

KIND-HEARTED villagers went to great lengths for vulnerable and elderly members of their community during the Covid-19 pandemic. And the unique Lee Gardens Pool project will be able to help even more people in future as a £500,000 redevelopment project is due for completion this summer, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund with support from the Landfill Tax Communities Scheme and The Welsh Church Act. Led by retired schoolteacher Diane Locke and a hard-working committee – and supported by volunteers – the charity is centred around a popular outdoor pool and Penrhiwceiber Old Age Centre in Penrhiwceiber, Rhondda Cynon…

A North Wales-based HR consultancy is continuing its rapid expansion as it celebrates its second birthday. HR Anchor has moved to a new head office and recruited employment support executive Megan Bell, taking the team to seven. The company, which is now based at Morfa Hall in Rhyl, is on course to double its turnover this year to more than £250,000 following the growth in client numbers to more than 55 businesses in Wales, the UK and internationally. HR Anchor is headed up by Managing Director Elissa Thursfield, supported by Solicitor Advocate Jaimie Whiteley, HR specialist Rachel Kelleher, HR Administrator…