Author: Rhys Gregory

Orchard Media and Events are once again celebrating another successful win, ranking #14 in The Drum’s ‘Top 100 Agencies 2019’. Orchard’s position in the Top 100 puts them as Wales’ leading agency according to the results and breaks a new record, with Orchard officially claiming their highest ever ranking. Global media marketers, The Drum, is widely renowned in the media and marketing industry as one of the most prestigious platforms to showcase creative businesses. To be recognised by The Drum is an overwhelming achievement, and Cardiff-based Orchard managed to secure a high place in the final scorings. Coming in at…

A global provider of sports equipment is set for further expansion after announcing the acquisition of a new 47-acre site in North Wales.  With the help of a £1.6million loan from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, Net World Sports, which currently exports high quality sporting products to more than 180 countries worldwide, will continue to grow its operations with the addition of the new site in Wrexham. Located less than a mile from the company’s current 120,000 sq. ft. headquarters on Wrexham Industrial Estate, the new site has already gained planning approval for a further 400,000 sq. ft. of commercial development.…

HIS worldwide career as a global leader of a major car components manufacturer took James Davies from Llanelli to mainland Europe, Russia, the USA and Japan. But now that he’s back on home turf, Mr Davies, executive chairman of Industry Wales, is helping to support £1.3 billion plans to boost South West Wales’ economy as a member of the Swansea Bay City Deal’s economic strategy board. Made up of private sector experts in fields like manufacturing, housing, finance, energy and life sciences, the economic strategy board gives specialist guidance to the City Deal’s decision-making joint committee. Graduating with a degree…

Young people from across Wales came together to mark the 25th anniversary of the international Eco-Schools programme at a series of National Eco-Committee events. Nearly 150 young people from 65 primary schools took part in the three events held at Bedwellty Park in Tredegar, National Botanic Garden of Wales in Llanarthne, Canolfan Cae Cymro in Clawddnewydd on 21 November. As well looking back at 25 years of Eco-Schools, the ‘climate crusaders’ investigated the devastating impact of climate change on wildlife. They also shared creative ideas for reducing their carbon footprints and consuming less when celebrating big occasions. Amelie from Ysgol…

Wales Week London, the annual programme of events that celebrates and promotes all things Welsh, expects 2020 to be the biggest yet with some 80 events already confirmed to take place across London promoting Wales around the time of St David’s Day. At a spectacular ‘best of Wales’ evening, organised jointly with the Welsh Government and BAFTA Cymru, 150 guests drawn from television and the arts, business and industry, sport, media and government, were treated to the best of Welsh food as they heard from BBC One Show’s Alex Jones, Bad Wolf Director Natasha Hale, Welsh Government Director for International…

Swansea’s Singleton Park will host 20,000 music fans next summer when rockers Catfish and the Bottlemen take to the stage. The global stars will headline a day also featuring rock/pop-punk four-piece You Me At Six, Welsh indie-rockers Feeder and dark pop-rock band Yonaka. Swansea Council, which manages the park, will build the music site on behalf of the promoter as they have done with previous gigs there. Tracey McNulty, the council’s head of cultural services, said: “This event is great news for Swansea. “Singleton Park has hosted some great music occasions in recent years with the likes of the Stereophonics,…

A narrowboat legend was honoured at a glittering ceremony to celebrate a record year in the North Wales tourism industry. Over the years Peter Jones, proprietor of Jones the Boats, has ferried tens of thousands of passengers over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct which is a World Heritage Site. But after more than 25 years, the 83-year-old has decided to retire and he was given a Special Recognition Award at the Go North Wales Tourism Awards. According to organisers North Wales Tourism, people like Peter were the backbone of the booming visitor economy and he would be sorely missed. Revenue from tourism…

Home Bargains has invested approximately £7,000,000 in its new store in Carmarthenshire, which will be officially opened at 8.00 am on Saturday 7th December 2019.  Home Bargains, which is one of the UK’s largest family-run retailers, is creating up to 40 new jobs in the local community with its store in Cross Hands. The new Cross Hands store will join over 500 outlets across the UK. Opening approximately 50 stores a year, Home Bargains is bucking current trends in the industry. Joe Morris, operations director at Home Bargains, said: “We’re thrilled to be launching our third store in Carmarthenshire and…

Although dubbed the ‘Brexit election’, 86% of the people in Wales are concerned about the environment crisis we are facing, with 64% saying their concern has grown over the last ten years. New data from WWF ahead of the upcoming election has highlighted the need for commitment from all parties for urgent action on the nature and climate emergency. It’s a shocking fact that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. 73 species have already been lost from Wales, with birds such as turtle doves and corn buntings now gone from Wales’ skies. A further…

Building firm JG Hale Construction has started work on a development of 55 new homes in Llandrindod Wells. The homes are being built for Newydd Housing Association, a charitable housing association that offers nearly 3000 affordable homes for rent or for sale. JG Hale Construction is a Wales-based firm recognised for its commitment to innovative, eco-friendly design, quality materials and finishes and sustainable building practices.  The new development at Ithon Road, Llandrindod Wells, is the latest in a large number of projects it has completed for housing associations. It will take 98 weeks to complete and cover 4.5 acres. The…