Author: Rhys Gregory

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society has announced the cancellation of the Royal Welsh Show 2020. The event, which is hugely popular not only with the agricultural community but also attracting visitors to Wales, has been cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a statement issued, Steve Hughson, Chief Executive of the society said: “It is with deep regret that due to the deteriorating situation surrounding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society after taking careful account of the latest Government and Public Health guidance, has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Royal Welsh Show “With the Government advising against attending…

RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after a lethargic bearded dragon was found abandoned at Moss Valley Park in Wrexham.  The reptile was found in some undergrowth by the car park and was found to be very unwell. RSPCA deputy chief inspector Phil Lewis said: “This poor bearded dragon was found by a member of the public on Sunday (22 March). He was extremely lethargic, cold and flat – which is a sign of being seriously ill. “He was taken to a specialist exotic vet and it was touch and go if he will make it through the night due…

Staying healthy and having a strong immune system has never been so important, but with vitamins flying off the shelves through panic buying and with people regularly forgetting to take them, they never quite seem to make a massive impact to our daily lives. Coffee however, is drunk day in, day out. Vitamin Coffee has created a way for you to get all your daily recommended vitamins in just one cup of coffee! Vitamin Coffee is expertly blended via a specific formulated process in Pembrokeshire. The company is owned by two health conscious coffee lovers, Leanne Holder and Jacob Leaver,…

Cymru players have joined Welsh mental health charity Hafal to make you aware of some simple steps to maintain your wellbeing through the coming months.  The COVID-19 outbreak is having a large impact on our daily lives, with many people required to self-isolate and everyone being asked to adhere to social distancing measures. The FAW understands that this can create worry for anyone and even greater anxiety for those with an existing mental health problem. Working in partnership with the FAW, Hafal have further detailed five helpful tips to follow during this time. Keep in touch Don’t over-expose yourself to…

Experienced senior banking professional Dave Shalliday has joined Cardiff and Bristol based Verde Corporate Finance, part of the GS Verde Group, as a Non-Executive Director. Mr Shalliday has enjoyed an illustrious career in the banking and finance industry, having held senior roles at RBS and most recently as Regional Director for Santander Corporate & Commercial.  With over 40 years experience, predominantly in the Mid-Corp and Commercial markets across Wales and the South West of England, his track record of working with management teams to build successful companies across many different sectors adds complimentary skills and knowledge to the team at…

Milford Haven based Dale Sailing is celebrating after winning a major accolade at a European boating event – the annual Motorboat & Yachting Magazine awards, recognised by the industry as the ‘Oscars’ of the boating world. Dale Sailing, which has received guidance from Business Wales, the Welsh Government’s business support programme on data protection, began as a family-run business in 1961 and has seen three generations at the helm. It has invested over a quarter of a million pounds to create the DALE 40 boat, which was victorious in the inaugural ‘Adventure Yachts’ category at the awards in Dusseldorf. The…

The chairman of an organisation that represents more than 600 tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales has praised members for taking the responsible decision to close down to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Rowland Rees-Evans, who leads MWT Cymru and is a director of the family-owned Penrhos holiday, golf and leisure park at Llanrhystyd, near Aberystwyth, says the shutdown is the correct decision but warns it will cause hardship to many businesses. Having called on the Welsh Government for a specific cash package for the tourism and hospitality industry last week, MWT Cymru has welcomed the announcement by…

A global attempt of stopping the spread of Covid-19 has meant disruption to our daily routines, businesses forced to close and children unable to attend school. As the majority of people self-isolate, social media is being used in new ways to communicate with one another, entertain, educate and keep fit. You’d usually watch a science experiment online or on TV with the strict message, “DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME”; but Wales’ very own Techniquest is showcasing a whole load of awesome science experiments -where viewers are encouraged to get hands on and bring science to life from the comfort…

A Denbighshire renewables firm is celebrating completion of its 1,000th installation – converting an Anglesey cottage into a state of the art eco-home. The major milestone coincides with Hafod Renewable Energy’s 10th anniversary in business. Hafod Managing Director David Jones and his father, Richard, launched in Denbigh in 2010 when the concept of renewables-powered, carbon-neutral domestic homes was in its infancy and a decade later the company is among the UK’s leaders in the field. Their 1000th contract was for repeat customers Martin and Caroline Schwaller, who made the decision to go green for a second time on buying a…

A fast-growing North Wales construction company has signed up to the fight against modern slavery in the building trade. Brenig Construction, based in Mochdre, Colwyn Bay, which has an annual turnover of £11 million and £40 million of work on its order books, is active across North Wales and into Cheshire. The company, who are currently working with social housing provider Adra on a £1.3 million housing development at Trefnant, have joined the campaign led by North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones to combat the curse of modern slavery which is a growing problem in the industry. Mark…