Author: Rhys Gregory

The Cyber Resilience Centre for Wales (WCRC) is delighted to announce another significant appointment to its board welcoming Director of Finance & Resources for the North Wales Police, Seb Phillips. Having worked in both the private and public sector, Seb brings to the role a wealth of experience in financial operations and leadership across numerous businesses. Starting his career on the Royal Mail’s finance graduate scheme, Seb then took on the position of Finance Tutor with BPP Ltd. Following this, he relocated to North Wales, where he worked within several high-profile organisations including the North Wales Police for the first…

Schoolchildren in Pembroke Dock are celebrating after winning a prestigious Credit Unions of Wales award. Pupils at Pembroke Dock Community School received the School Partnership Award after running a successful junior savings scheme which not only teaches children the importance of financial wellbeing, but also develops their literacy and numeracy skills. The school launched their Junior Savers Club with SaveEasy Credit Union in November 2019 and despite the Covid-19 lockdown period now have a growing number of children and staff saving regularly. Headteacher Michelle Thomas explained: “We recognise saving money as a key life skill which is something our pupils…

This year’s Good Food Cardiff Autumn Festival seeks to inspire individuals and businesses to take action to help improve access to good food across the city. The festival is focused on championing sustainable, healthy food and encouraging Cardiff’s communities to come together to shape their local food system.   Following the success of the 2020 Festival, Food Cardiff’s Good Food Cardiff Autumn Festival has returned with a focus on building healthy communities. With both in-person and virtual events taking place during the week of 16th – 24th October, the festival will host a series of dedicated sessions that are centred…

Primary school children living in communities surrounding the Pen Y Cymoedd Wind Farm will soon have the opportunity to have fun learning all about energy and climate change, following the launch of a local community education initiative. A series of bilingual interactive films have been created as part of a collaboration between the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Interest Company (CIC) and wind farm operator Vattenfall, working with Wales-based community education specialist Ynni Da. As Wales prepares to attend the COP26 UN Climate Change conference in November, the aim of the project is to increase awareness about the neighbouring…

The first ever drive-in Powys Business Awards on the Newtown campus of NPTC Group of Colleges was declared a big success as the event was blessed with fine weather last Friday night. Organised by Mid Wales Manufacturing Group (MWMG), the awards were held outdoors as a health safety precaution because of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The awards showcase business excellence across Powys and this attracted more entries than ever. All the finalists were allocated a parking space in their vehicles in front of a stage and huge screen where their videos were played as the category nominations were read out either…

Small business and coworking experts Town Square Spaces Ltd (TownSq) has appointed Jamie McGowan as its Community Director. Jamie, who has managed coworking spaces for a number of years, will be responsible for overseeing TownSq’s hubs across the south of the UK, including Llanishen, Bicester and Bognor Regis, as well as the three new spaces set to open in London. Along with joining the board of directors, Jamie will lead on the recruitment and support of each space’s Community Managers, as the company continues its expansion across the UK. Speaking of his appointment, Jamie said it was the chance to…

Cardiff Bus customers are being alerted to route changes as a result of essential roadworks taking place in Barry. From Monday 11 October for approximately 6 weeks, Park Crescent will become a one-way system from Colcot in a southerly direction. As a result, services 96/96A towards Cardiff will follow their normal route to Broad Street/Gladstone Bridge roundabout then divert via Gladstone Road, Buttrills Road, Barry Road and Colcot Road before returning to their normal route. Service 97 towards Colcot and Service 100 towards Highlight Park will follow their normal route to the Ship Hotel gyratory then divert via Park Avenue,…

A police boss is launching a new campaign to cut crimes against women in Wrexham and make the town a safer place for them. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Andy Dunbobbin has secured an extra £339,000 in funding to reduce the number of offences involving violence against women and girls by 10 per cent. The new Safer Streets initiative will include improving CCTV coverage, creating safer spaces for woman and girls as well as providing training and education. Earlier this year Mr Dunbobbin succeeded in getting and additional £500,000 to fund a high tech blitz on crime hotspots in…

German Doner Kebab has been shortlisted as one of the finalists for Deliveroo’s ‘Most-Loved Chain’ in the upcoming Restaurant Awards. The gourmet kebab chain has been recognised as one of the top contenders for the third annual Restaurant Awards celebrating the best restaurants and grocers available on Deliveroo. Voting has re-opened until the 18th of October where the public will have one final chance to vote for German Doner Kebab as ‘Most-Loved Chain’. Winners will be announced online on November 15th during the virtual Deliveroo Restaurant Awards 2021 held on Deliveroo’s Instagram and Twitter channels. German Doner Kebab is revolutionising…

Digital agency Spindogs has strengthened its Board with the appointment of Andy Crisp as Client Services Director. With a background in marketing and communications, Andy first joined Spindogs in November 2020 having previously worked for specialist tech agency Cohesive Communications. As Client Services Director with Spindogs, he assumes responsibility for all aspects of client delivery and management. He’ll work alongside Managing Director Liam Giles and fellow Board Directors David Morgan, Claire Swindell, Daniel Lewis and Claire Farren plus Non-Executive Director Gareth Lynn. Employing 68 in offices across Cardiff, Oxford and London, Spindogs recorded strong financial performance in 2020/21 with turnover…