Author: Rhys Gregory

Fast-growing health tech company Bond Digital Health has appointed a new CEO to take the business to the next level. Ian Smith is an experienced company director who has held CEO and CFO roles in businesses in various sectors, including health technology, medical technology, biotech and finance. He was most recently CEO of Time Finance plc, an AIM-listed company offering business finance solutions to SMEs. Throughout his career Mr Smith, a qualified chartered accountant, has helped businesses commercialise R&D, manage rapid growth, raise development capital, merge, and float on the stock exchange. He takes over as CEO at Cardiff-based Bond…

Careers Wales has launched a new award to recognise commitment to the development of the provision of careers learning and support by post-16 education institutions across the country. The Careers Development Award, which will last for three years, will be presented to institutions who commit to the long-term development of careers education by working closely with Careers Wales, identifying key areas for development and implementing a plan to address these. The initiative has been developed in response to the new curriculum for Wales, which will come into place in September 2022, and includes the delivery of careers and work related…

The bid – led by Gwynedd Council in partnership with Bangor University, Bangor City Council and other partners – encompasses the city itself as well as the designated Slate Landscape of Northwest Wales World Heritage site and the wider Arfon and Anglesey areas. Culture is a fundamental part of the fabric of Bangor and north-west Wales. It is weaved into our DNA and bid partners want to harness its potential to have a high-impact transformational effect on communities and people. Gwynedd Council Leader, Councillor Dyfrig Siencyn, said: “I am delighted about the prospects of this bid and that it comes…

COMMUNITY groups near rural railway stations are on track for a funding boost. Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Transport for Wales have united to support organisations building back from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. They have launched a £10,000 scheme offering up to £250 to groups affected by the Coronavirus. Community Rail Officer Karen Williams said: “We have launched this fund in partnership to support organisations directly or indirectly affected by the pandemic. “Applicants will need to demonstrate how the grant will enable them to move forward as a sustainable community operation and…

Dogs Trust Cardiff  is offering families the chance to take part in free classes to help children learn how to stay safe around dogs.     The interactive 90-minute sessions, which will include games, quizzes and role play, will focus on helping children understand how to behave around dogs both at home and when out and about, and how to be kind to their four-legged friends. They will also learn about how dogs communicate with their human friends.     Education Officer, Hayley Rees, says:   “Dogs are wonderful companions but, for us to live happily alongside our canine pals, it’s vital to understand them and know how to behave around…

CARDIAC patients in North Wales are trialling innovative new technology that allows clinicians to monitor their health and recovery via mobile phone. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has teamed-up with healthtech company Huma to assess whether people with heart problems can be supported in their homes using an app that reports on their condition. The pilot programme has been funded by Welsh Government, and Huma’s revolutionary application means any changes in the patient’s health or response to medication could be identified sooner. The technology allows people to record their symptoms and vital signs, such as weight and blood pressure, which…

The Awards are held every 2 to 3 years by the Ceredigion Association of Voluntary Organisations (CAVO) to celebrate the hard-working volunteers across Ceredigion. The closing date for entry of nominations is the 16th August 2021. There are five award categories which recognise individual, group and young volunteers. The categories are Tried Something New Award, Young Shining Star, Kind Beyond Words, Working together and Volunteer Coordinator of the Year. To nominate somebody for an award visit cavo.org.uk/volunteering or contact CAVO at [email protected] or call 01570 423 232. Winners will be announced on the 5th October 2021. As the County Voluntary…

A new Macmillan Information and Support Centre has opened at the entrance to Hywel Dda University Health Board’s Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest to help those looking for advice and support about cancer. The Centre has been officially opened by 10-year-old Ethan Llewelyn-Dimon, from Whitland. He recently raised a staggering £3,600 for Macmillan Cancer Support Wales by growing his hair to make a wig for the Little Princess Trust. Ethan’s family has been affected by cancer twice. His aunty Jo and mamgu had cancer. Sadly he never got to meet his aunty, as she passed away before he was born. Thankfully…

Tesco community champion at Llandrindod Wells, Jayne Griffiths, has been donating fresh fruit and veg to local children and families to highlight the supermarket’s new Buy One to Help a Child scheme. Last week, Jayne supported teachers and pupils at Trefonen C of E Primary School in Trefonen with donations of tasty fruit and veg in support of a special anti-social behaviour awareness course run by the local police. She is also organising fruit donations to the local HAF programme of summer activities, and to the Credu Big Weekend for young carers in Llandinam. The new Buy One to Help…

The Football Association of Wales has confirmed that Albert Stuivenberg has left his position as the Assistant Coach to the Cymru Men’s National team. He will now concentrate full time on his coaching responsibilities at Arsenal. The Dutchman joined the Cymru coaching set up in 2017 after being appointed by Ryan Giggs. They had previously worked together at Manchester United. Stuivenberg was part of the coaching team that won the UEFA Nations League group and qualified for UEFA EURO 2020. Cymru reached the Round of 16 at the tournament. “It has been an honour to be part of the coaching…