Author: Rhys Gregory

With the deadline for the Economic Resilience Fund (ERF) application fast approaching, Kilsby Williams is encouraging businesses to act fast so as not to miss out. The ERF is a Welsh Government fund of £120 million that businesses in Wales can access if they were impacted by the alert level two measures put in place due to rise of the Omicron virus. Welsh Businesses in the retail, hospitality, leisure and tourism sectors, as well as their supply chains, are eligible to apply, if they have been materially impacted by a greater than 50% reduction of turnover between 13 December 2021…

Age Cymru Dyfed has successfully secured grant funding to develop volunteering opportunities across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire, and Ceredigion. The funding, awarded by Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), will enable the charity to introduce the role of Volunteer Co-Ordinator. The new role will be responsible for co-ordinating volunteers across all Age Cymru Dyfed projects such as Befriending, Veteran Support, Digital Support, Information and Advice, and more. Lynne Meredith, Volunteers Manager at Age Cymru Dyfed, said: “We are extremely grateful to Wales Council Voluntary Action for providing the funding for this vital role. Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do…

Andrew RT Davies has today added his name to calls for special collections for Tonga at Six Nations rugby matches. Gloucester MP Richard Graham raised issue in the House of Commons, suggesting that a special contribution for Tonga at Six Nations games would mean ‘Everyone can contribute in a sport to which Tonga have contributed so much themselves.’   Tonga has in recent weeks experienced a volcanic eruption and a tsunami, which the Tongan government described as an ‘unprecedented disaster’.    Tonga and Wales have played each other 9 times as of 17th November 2018.    There are extensive rugby links…

Alarming research from Slater and Gordon shows almost three-quarters of drivers in Wales could be at risk of £1000 fines. Significant changes to the Highway Code are set to be introduced at the end of the month and failure to comply could land motorists with increased fines. Worryingly, according to recent research from leading consumer legal services company, Slater and Gordon (S+G), almost three-quarters of drivers within Wales (73%) failed to correctly identify what the new rules were, leaving them at significant risk of prosecution. The driving law changes, which will be introduced on 29th January 2022, see vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, take priority over…

The Classroom, Cardiff and Vale College’s landmark restaurant at its City Centre Campus, has retained its AA College Rosette. AA College Rosettes are awarded to restaurants that serve food prepared with care, understanding and skill, and achieve standards that stand out in the local area. The Classroom was awarded the first AA College Rosette in Wales in 2017. Following a visit to the restaurant for a meal, the AA’s inspector noted that The Classroom was: “Overall, a super setting to enjoy either lunch or dinner. It’s a clean and open space with stunning views over the city. Excellent natural light with…

Swansea University’s commitment to promoting a circular economy has led to it winning international recognition. The Ellen Macarthur Foundation has named it as an exemplar university for the range of activities it carries out, not only through research and teaching but also in the way it runs its campuses. The Foundation, set up by the inspirational yachtswoman and campaigner, aims to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. A circular economy is an alternative to a traditional economy and seeks to reduce waste, to recover resources at the end of a product’s life, and channel them back into production, significantly reducing pressure…

South Wales-based TV & film scenery and set construction specialist 4Wood TV & Film Ltd has more than tripled its workshop capacity following further expansion on Trident Trade Park in Cardiff. 4Wood, whose clients include BBC, HBO, Disney, Lucas Film, Netflix, NBCU, Sky, Apple TV, ITV and Channel 4, has taken a five-year lease of Unit 5A which measures 30,979 sq ft and is one of the largest units at the estate. The landlord, Mileway, the largest owner and operator of last mile logistics properties in Europe, was represented in the transaction by property consultancy Knight Frank, which markets the…

Swansea-based Crossing Point Investment Management has been crowned best ESG Investment Management Firm in the UK Finance Awards 2021. This is the company’s second award win in four months, after it was crowned best discretionary fund manager (DFM) for the South West and Wales region in the 2021 Citywire Adviser Choice Awards in September. Founded in 2018, Crossing Point manages clients’ investment portfolios using various strategies. Its Green Path portfolios, which won it the award, focus on investments guided by environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. Crossing Point’s investment strategies are rooted in academic research carried out by Tomiko Evans,…

Close to 200 tourism businesses in Swansea are now being given a helping hand to raise their profile across the UK and beyond, thanks to free marketing support. An £80,000 Swansea Council scheme means that fees will be waived again – for a third year – so tourism and hospitality businesses can continue to feature on the official Visit Swansea Bay destination website at no cost until March 2023. These businesses can also benefit from a series of marketing campaigns designed to encourage new visitors to Swansea, Mumbles and Gower. It’s one of many schemes being funded by the council’s…

DIY is a great way to achieve a sense of accomplishment whilst creating something useful. It would be hard to think of a project that doesn’t need a drill. You need one to do just about anything; make holes in the wall for new wall decoration, install a new cabinet, and assemble some furniture. In addition, it can be used to repair or replace walls and ceilings that have been damaged for various reasons. Whatever the task, you’ll need a robust and dependable drill bit to get the job done. How do I choose the right drill bit? Drill bits…