Author: Rhys Gregory

A son is organising a Snowdon challenge for Macmillan in memory of his father journalist and historian Gwyn Griffiths to thank the charity for supporting his family. Author, award-winning translator and historian Gwyn, who lived in Pontypridd, died in April last year aged 77 just months after being diagnosed with incurable cancer. In his memory, one of Gwyn’s four children, Gildas, is organising a Snowdon By Night challenge in April 2020, and a ball at Cardiff’s Copthorne Hotel on 19 June 2020. Both events will raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. Gildas, a manager at the NHS Wales Shared Services…

One of the UK’s leading independent insurance brokers is showing their support for Pembrokeshire businesses as one of the category sponsors for the Pembrokeshire Business Awards 2019. [aoa id=”1″]Towergate Insurance Brokers is sponsoring the Agricultural Business of the Year Award which celebrates the achievements, innovation and hard work that goes into local farming and agricultural businesses in the county. The shortlisted businesses are Tallis Amos, Puffin Produce and Filter it Out.[/aoa] Now in its sixth year, the Pembrokeshire Business Awards has become a platform for showcasing success amongst businesses across the county. Winners are chosen via a public vote and…

A recent external inspection of Cardiff Airport’s environmental credentials has revealed impressive results.  Since 2015/16 Cardiff Airport has been able to successfully reduce carbon emissions by 53%, and in just one year alone, emissions have reduced by 26%. [aoa id=”1″]These reductions are largely attributed to decreased electricity (-7% in one year) and natural gas consumption (-29% in one year) across the airport site. One significant initiative has been the introduction of LED lighting across the terminal and airfield. We have introduced electric vehicles to the operation, with a view to increasing the fleet further over the coming year.[/aoa] Undertaken by…

People across Cardiff are being urged to swap their car for the bus to celebrate the 7th annual Catch the Bus Week. [aoa id=”1″] Cardiff Bus is taking part in the UK-wide Greener Journeys initiative, which aims to inspire people to leave the car at home and to promote the ease, comfort and environmental benefits of choosing sustainable bus travel. The week, which runs from July 1st to July 7th, will see operators across the country hosting public information sessions and events to help promote bus travel to non-bus users. [/aoa] The Catch the Bus Week campaign aims to raise…

Genmed, a provider of vendor neutral managed services in the NHS based in Cwmbran and Weybridge, has been identified as one of London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain for the second year running. Published annually, the report celebrates the UK’s fastest-growing and most dynamic small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), with companies representing over 40 sectors and spanning every region of the country. [aoa id=”1″]To be selected for the list, businesses had to demonstrate not only positive revenue growth over the last three years but also outperform their sector peers. The result is a unique and varied…

Responding the Welsh Government’s announcement of £50m to cut waiting times in Wales, Nesta Lloyd-Jones, Interim Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation said: “The NHS in Wales welcomes the additional funding which will help improve the care we can offer patients. The well-documented pressures being felt right across the NHS in Wales don’t just happen at certain times of the year anymore, they are felt all year round. “There continues to be high demand on our Emergency Departments across Wales, which is why we are pleased to see some of this funding going towards projects and initiatives which help to…

The iconic Metal Box factory in Neath, an important part of the local economy for more than 80 years, is now operational again for the first time in almost four years. Local councillors were given a tour of the site to mark the occasion and be shown plans for the further development of the site. The factory is up and running again thanks to investment by Sevenoaks Modular, a Neath-based specialist in timber frame construction. The company aims to invest some £6.5 million in acquiring and regenerating a large part of the industrial site. With phase 1 an investment of almost…

Cowbridge company G. Oakley & Sons has been appointed to manage the build for Techniquest’s Science Capital project. [aoa id=”1″]Oakley & Sons has over three generations of expertise to its name and specialises in the commercial and leisure building sectors. Notable clients to date have included David Lloyd leisure clubs, Premier Inn and Greene King pubs, restaurants and hotels across the UK.[/aoa] The firm has commenced on site this month and it will take approximately 35 weeks to complete. The Cardiff-bay based science centre will remain open during most of the build, however, will close in September for some internal…

Dropping the alcohol, not the flavour – that’s the mantra of The Drop Bear Beer Co. a new brewery that brings female chutzpah to the male-dominated world of brewing. [aoa id=”1″] Founded in Mumbles earlier this year by ‘Melburnian’ Sarah McNena, and ‘Swansea Jack’ Joelle Drummond, Drop Bear’s non-alcoholic beer is already making waves. A decidedly Welsh-Australian enterprise, the brewery’s quirky name has antipodean roots along with a personal connection for the couple, who met in Sarah’s native Australia. [/aoa] Explains Sarah, “The Drop Bear is essentially a bit of fun Australians have with visitors. Tourists are told to look…

As one of Wales’ leading suppliers of plumbing supplies and luxury bathrooms, family-run CWB Wholesale (Castle Plumbing Supplies) looks set to continue its impressive growth. [aoa id=”1″] Established in 2000 by husband and wife team David and Caroline Cosgrove, Caldicott-based CWB, has grown to five branches, employing 38 staff, including their three children who play key roles in the running of the business. Following their continued success, and achieving a multi-million-pound turnover, in 2013 CWB called on Newport-based accountancy and tax expert Kilsby Williams. [/aoa] Dave said: “When we first started out, we used a local accountant who was perfect…