Author: Rhys Gregory

Johnsey Estates has pre-let the newly refurbished ground floor of Mamhilad House at Mamhilad Park Estate with three care providers due to take-up occupancy at the 150 acre business park within the next month. Elysium Healthcare Ltd., First Grade Health Ltd. and a division of Monmouthshire County Council will be occupying the 4,000 square foot office space with tenancies at will to accommodate for future growth. All three organisations are providers of domiciliary care and have chosen Mamhilad Park Estate for training their off-site staff, due to its central location in the Gwent area. A spokesperson for Elysium Healthcare said:…

The Royal Mint, the Original Maker of UK coins, has unveiled the official Team GB commemorative 50p to honour Britain’s shining stars competing on the world stage at this year’s Olympic Games. In collaboration with Team GB, the official keepsake features the Team GB logo and represents the return of all Olympic sports with dynamic sporting icons etched on the canvas of a 50p piece. Available in Gold, Silver and Brilliant Uncirculated (also available in colour), the coin launches with just over one month to go until the Olympic Games, reigniting the spirit of a nation behind the sporting heroes…

ASH Wales is calling for Welsh Government to protect children’s health by banning smoking in Welsh beer gardens. It wants legislation that came into force in March banning smoking in the grounds of schools, hospitals and in playgrounds, to be extended to the outdoor seating areas of pubs, bars and restaurants. The proposal has been backed by Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland who said extending the regulations to areas where families gather, such as beer gardens, would further de-normalise smoking in the eyes of children, making them less likely to take up the habit themselves and protecting them from…

A fully funded after-work programme designed to support more young people into starting businesses is set to launch in Rhondda Cynon Taf. A 2020* UK survey found that 64% of the workforce wished to start a business, and of those, 83% were aged between 18 and 24. However, despite this apparent entrepreneurial drive, data from Companies House** suggests that of all new businesses started since July 2020, only 7.8% were started by 16-24 year olds. Held jointly online and at Coleg y Cymoedd in Nantgarw, the after-hours workshops are open to anyone aged between 16 and 25 and based in…

Launched during the Coronavirus pandemic, Be Social is driving the digital marketing, social media and brand strategies of leading companies across Wales and the North West. Among those to have joined forces with the Flintshire-based firm are PetPlace, Taste North East Wales, Colwyn Bay Hearing Practice, Awyr Las (Blue Sky) NHS charity, and iVapps. Director Jayne Unalkat, previously Head of Marketing and Admissions at Coleg Cambria, is thrilled with their progress over the last 12 months. “Launching the business at the height of the pandemic was a bold move but I saw a demand for creative digital marketing in this…

Flapjacks with a Welsh twist made by North Wales bakery, Siwgr a Sbeis are now available to buy across the country after being listed by the Co-op. Siwgr a Sbeis’ six-pack of Bara Brith Flapjacks can be found in 33 of the Co-op stores throughout Wales – the first time the bakery has been listed year-round by a multiple retailer. Owners Rhian Owen and Rhian Williams met at school in the Vale of Clwyd and have turned their shared passion for cooking into an award-winning bakery business. Rhian Owen said, “We are thrilled that our Bara Brith Flapjacks are available…

Visitors to Swansea’s Glynn Vivian Art Gallery have produced a colourful new artwork offering a welcome to all. Members of the venue’s Welcome Group worked together to produce two 230cm x 150cm banners to celebrate Swansea’s ongoing City of Sanctuary status. City of Sanctuary is a national movement committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for refugees seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. The banner – through embroidery and needlework – expresses what Swansea’s commitment to the movement means to members of the group. The Welcome Group is one of the regular creative workshops run by the…

Leisure Escapes, one of West Wales’ leading holiday park operators, has purchased its third park supported by a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK. The deal sees the family-run business acquire the Caerfelin Holiday Park, in Aberporth. The purchase of the 11-acre park, which is home to 100 caravans, is an important step in Leisure Escapes’ long-term strategic growth plan, which is supported by HSBC UK. Tomas Davies, Director of Leisure Escapes, explained: “The last year has been extremely turbulent for the hospitality and tourism industry so acquiring our third park, with the support of HSBC UK led by our…

Ambitious plans to develop the football club in Corwen were unveiled at the emotional official opening of the clubhouse named after local legend Huw ‘Chick’ Jones. With the Dee Park ground bathed in early evening sunshine, the ceremonial ribbon was cut by Clwyd South MP Simon Baynes, who said he was humbled and honoured to be asked to perform the task. The aim is to amalgamate the men’s, women’s and junior clubs to create a Community Interest Organisation that will become Corwen Community Football Club. Alongside the footballing activities, the plan is for the club to work with another local…

A mum-of-two who worked on the coronavirus frontline after fulfilling her ambition of qualifying as a nurse is spearheading a drive to attract new recruits from across North Wales to the profession. At the height of the pandemic earlier this year, Lynda Williams found herself in full PPE working on a Covid-19 ward at Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor just days after graduating as a nurse. She was part of the first group to take a part-time nursing degree through Bangor University aimed at support workers already working in the NHS in North Wales. Covid-19 nursing was, she said, one of…