Author: Rhys Gregory

Caerphilly-based Town Square Spaces Ltd (TSQ) has been appointed by Cherwell District Council (CDC) to operate the new Perch Eco Business Centre in Bicester, in what will be a first-of-its-kind eco commercial building. [aoa id=”1″]Developed by Cherwell District Council, this is the first non-domestic building in the UK to achieve Passivhaus Plus, a rigorous standard for energy efficiency. It is part of a true zero carbon community developed by property group A2 Dominion, providing new housing alongside employment.[/aoa] Following a competitive tender process, TownSq was chosen by CDC to manage and run the centre. One of two co-working spaces in…

FSB Wales is calling on small businesses to make mental health and wellbeing a priority during Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19, 2019. [aoa id=”1″] One in four people in the UK are affected by mental health issues in any one year, and the impact of poor mental wellbeing on businesses and their staff can be significant. It’s estimated that work-related mental health issues cost businesses up to £26 billion each year in the UK. [/aoa] Staff turnover as a consequence of mental ill-health costs businesses £2.4 billion, while £15.1 billion…

This relationship will be a fantastic display of the bustling, creative, contemporary and rich cultures both languages have to offer. Aiming to learn from one another and promote minority and contemporary languages, the project supported by the British Council Wales will showcase both Welsh and Breton music further afield. [aoa id=”1″] Following a visit to Tafwyl Festival in 2018, the association Mignoned ar Brezhoneg (Friends of the Breton Language) pulled many ideas for their Breton language festival, Gouel Broadel ar Brezhoneg. The festival brings Breton speakers, lovers and supporters together for an opportunity to spark the power of the language.…

Leading accountants Bevan Buckland LLP has further consolidated its commitment to staff development through its 2nd century strategic plan. The West Wales based firm has once again invested in training across its team with several members of staff commencing various programmes to upskill for their job roles and provide an even better service to its clients. [aoa id=”1″]The announcement comes during Learning at Work Week, an annual event that inspires and builds learning cultures at work. The theme for Learning at Work Week 2019 is ‘Shaping the Future’. Bevan Buckland LLP joins many multinationals, SMEs, public sector bodies and government…

South Wales Police is currently investigating a fraud where a couple in Penarth were called last week out of the blue by someone claiming to be from their bank. The fraudsters told the victim that money was being removed from their account and to keep it safe they needed to move their money into another account. Legitimate organisations such as your bank, HMRC or police will never call you asking you to transfer money. Neither will they ask you for your pin or full banking password. Penarth Inspector Andy Rice said: “We’d urge everyone to remember that the police, banks…

A North Wales company has sold over 30,000 of its products in less than eight months. [aoa id=”1″] Core Protection Systems, which is based in St Asaph, manufactures respiratory masks for the health and safety industry. The company’s Corpro product range has been developed by Troy Baker and Phil Scott, who have over 50 years’ experience creating products in the field of respiratory protection. [/aoa] Troy is also the Managing Director of Design Reality, a globally recognised leader in innovative product design across the industrial, medical and consumer markets. Core Protection Systems collaborated closely with potential customers to ensure that…

The college, near Ruthin, will host a sheep shearing and wool handling event on Saturday June 8. [aoa id=”1″] On the same day the LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Open Farm Day will be held from 10am-4pm. Both activities are designed to promote careers in farming and attract prospective students, as well as shining a light on the diverse range of skills needed to work in the sector. [/aoa] The Llysfasi shearing and wool handling competition will include qualifying for the Welsh Open Circuit. Among the categories are Novice Blade Shearing, British Wool Junior, and the Heiniger Open. Agriculture lecturer…

Sustrans Cymru, the walking and cycling charity, has this week (14 May 2019) welcomed an announcement from Deputy Minister for Economy and Transport, Lee Waters AM that there will be an increase in active travel funding in Wales.  Sustrans have been calling for a long term investment plan in active travel and welcome today’s announcement.   The charity has previously warned that Wales was under investing in walking and cycle, and compared the slow pace of progress in Wales against spending in Scotland where £16 per person per year is invested.  However, last year, Welsh Government announced an extra £60million over…

Leading national law firm Blake Morgan has announced the appointment of Guide Dogs Cymru as their charity of the year in Wales. [aoa id=”1″]Guide Dogs Cymru provides life-changing mobility services to adults, children and young people with sight loss throughout Wales. As well as providing guide dogs, the charity also provides a wide range of other community-based support services to people with sight loss. Their purpose is to provide life-changing services for the independence of people living with sight loss and their friends and family.[/aoa] The charity has been selected as Blake Morgan’s charity for the next two years, following…

Along with the firm celebrating its 15th anniversary, the Ystrad Mynach-headquartered business has been named as the Best Small Company in Wales to work for at the annual Sunday Times Best Companies Awards, as well as acquiring a competitor and nearly doubling its staff numbers in the process. [aoa id=”1″] Founded in 2004 by chairman Colin Tucker, the business has operations across Wales and England, with the ambitious company acquiring Bridgend-based ISA Training as recently as January. Educ8 topped the Welsh contingent in the Best Small Business To Work For category, coming sixth overall across the UK; the fifth year…