Author: Rhys Gregory

Techniquest, the educational charity in Cardiff Bay, has welcomed three new recruits to support its plans to radically transform its science discovery centre. [aoa id=”1″] As it ramps up its Science Capital project, which will see its footprint, content and audiences increase, Techniquest is growing its customer service, fundraising and content design teams. As part of its continued efforts to provide the best in customer service, Caitlin Adlam from Tredegar, has become the newest member of its customer service team. [/aoa] She has joined the Techniquest team with over five years’ experience in customer service, as well as both a…

Barry-based timber manufacturer LIGNIA Wood Company® has made three high-profile appointments to its leadership team, strengthening its capabilities ahead of global expansion. [aoa id=”1″]Dale Warren, Anthony Carroll and Chris Palmer join LIGNIA® as purchasing manager, senior technical sales executive and production manager respectively, as the company announces that its 50,000 sq ft manufacturing plant has been commissioned for production and distribution.[/aoa] In his role as purchasing manager, Dale is responsible for the acquisition of sustainable timber globally and the development of relationships with FSC® -certified plantations – assignments he is well versed in, with 35 years in the trade under…

The family of a man who died following a collision on the A4232 on Thursday have paid tribute to a “kind and caring gentleman”. Leighton Maurice,63, died at the scene of the two-vehicle collision, which happened between Culverhouse Cross and Leckwith at approximately 4.45pm. Paying tribute to the 63-year-old, his family said: “We as family are shocked and saddened by what has happened. “Leighton was a gentleman through and through; kind, caring and full of jokes. “After his family, music was his everything. That was closely followed by his horticultural talents and next year we hoped to exhibit at Chelsea…

Cardiff’s university students have been taking a break from the books, and getting on their bikes, to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.  [aoa id=”1″]Students living in CRM Student accommodation across Cardiff took part in a unique cycling, walking and rowing challenge on Tuesday (May 14). Organisers encouraged students to pedal, walk and row miles – with CRM Students’ five accommodation blocks clocking up an incredible 1,197 miles on Tuesday alone. [/aoa] Students pledged to cycle, row or walk miles, while CRM Students’ corporate partners backing their efforts with charitable donations. Money raised is supporting Student Minds, the UK’s student mental…

The South Wales Law Awards were held at the iconic Bear Hotel in Cowbridge on Wednesday 15th May 2019 and hosted by one of one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters – Sara Edwards. The awards have been launched to shine a light on the truly outstanding and inspirational work that the legal community in South Wales does. The competition was very closely fought and challenging for the independent judging panel to decide upon. The winners are as follows: Solicitor of the Year – Daniela Mahapatra – NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Legal & Risk Services Family Law Services of the…

Pioneering technology firm Sure Chill was today (17 May 2019) presented with a Board of Trade Award (BOFTA) by International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP in recognition of their exporting success. Established in 2011, Cardiff-based Sure Chill’s cooling technology protects life-saving vaccines in developing countries. Their medical refrigerators can last without power for up to 12 days and have since protected 20 million vaccinations around the world. The BOFTAs celebrate businesses who have made an outstanding contribution to international trade by championing free trade through exporting, bringing investment into the UK or demonstrating an innovative approach to entering international…

If you are one of the forty million viewers of Sex Education, then you have already heard and seen Year of the Dog play their original hit tune ‘Run These Streets’. If you haven’t, fret not – it’s due to release today (May 17th 2019). The song itself is what brought the young band together for the first time last year – 2018 being The Year of the Dog – when Felix needed brass players for his original electronic version of the song. From there the six guys – all studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music in Cardiff…

The Football Association of Wales (FAW) is pleased to announce a 3-year partnership deal with MG Motor UK. [aoa id=”1″]MG were announced as the Official Vehicle Partner of the FAW at the Nathaniel MG Cardiff showroom on Friday 17th of May. Ryan Giggs (National Team Manager) and Angharad James (Wales & Everton Midfielder) were present for the reveal, which was also attended by local school children from St Patrick’s Primary School, who took part in fun football activities at the showroom.[/aoa] MG Motor and Nathaniel Cars have previously committed support to the Welsh Premier League Cup competition, now known as…

Larkhill Tipis & Yurts have been recognised for their sustainability efforts and have become the latest businesses in Wales to achieve the Green Key award. [aoa id=”1″]The site was established in 2003 as one of the first Glamping sites in the UK. Tucked away on the edge of a 20-acre smallholding and woodland in West Wales, Larkhill Tipis & Yurts offers a complete escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. This family run site prides itself on providing an eco-friendly holiday with a focus on their guests enjoying the nature and wildlife that surrounds it. The site is…

Swansea University is playing a key role in a new initiative aimed at using the power of education to improve mental health services in the city. [aoa id=”1″] It is involved in a partnership to launch a Recovery College in Swansea offering a wide range of new learning opportunities for people with mental illnesses and their families. Based at Community Recovery Education and Skills Training (CREST) in Cwmbwrla, the college aims to build up participants’ self-esteem and confidence at the same time as their skills. [/aoa] Mark Jones, academic lead for the University’s Department of Adult Continuing Education (DACE), explained…