Author: Rhys Gregory

Leading Directors within two key Welsh Tech companies were among 13 exemplary Welsh Directors acknowledged at this afternoon’s IoD Wales’ Director of the Year Awards 2019, which were attended by The Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, Trade Secretary Liam Fox and  The Rt Hon Alun Cairns MP, Secretary of State for Wales. [aoa id=”1″]Steve Dalton OBE of Sony Tech Centre was named IOD Wales Chair Jean Church’s Director of the Year while James Rudolf, Chief Operating Officer at TrakCel was acknowledged for his impact in terms of international business, an award which wasn’t open to entry and was announced on the…

The National Library of Wales is inviting visitors to the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Cardiff between May 27 and June 1 to take part in an exciting challenge. [aoa id=”1″]The National Library will have an escape room on their stand outside the entrance of the Millennium Centre. Those who are brave enough to accept the challenge will have less than 20 minutes to escape from the Library by solving a series of clues.[/aoa] The puzzles, which allow contributors to unlock a series of doors, are based on collections held at the National Library. From books to photographs, maps to manuscripts, each…

Cardiff-based CatSci, a fast growing, adaptable and award-winning contract research organisation (CRO), is continuing its strategic £1.3 million expansion plan with the appointment of Dr Jenny Wallis and Dr João Madeira as Business Development Managers. [aoa id=”1″]These newly created roles will enable CatSci to continue its growth across global markets. Both Jenny and João will focus on building long-term relationships with prospective and current customers. This strategy is a key facet of CatSci’s uniquely consultative approach to addressing process chemistry demands that critically support drug discovery and development.[/aoa] Both bring a wealth of complementary experience to the role, with a…

A Pembrokeshire man whose mum has survived cancer twice is taking on a half marathon for Macmillan to thank the charity for the help they gave her and his family. Dan Blyth, of Hakin, is swapping the couch for the Cardiff Half Marathon in October to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. The charity supported his mum Tracy when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and when the illness returned last year. Macmillan gave Tracy benefits advice, in depth information and a Macmillan grant to cover the increased costs that can come with a cancer diagnosis. Dan, who…

A football tournament to increase respect, trust, equality and engagement between community groups and the South Wales Police force, took place on 16 May for the third year running. [aoa id=”1″] The Western Bay Community Cohesion Cup, which runs across South Wales in conjunction with South Wales Police and Ethnic Youth Support Team and sponsored by Hale Construction, took place at the Liberty Stadium, with The Kush Stars (representatives from a diverse range of ethnic communities) winning against the South Wales Police team 3-1. [/aoa] The event, running across Neath, Port Talbot and Swansea plays a key part of South…

Private, public and third sector partners across Swansea have signed a new agreement to boost the area’s flourishing tourism trade. [aoa id=”1″] The memorandum of understanding (MOU) formalises the working partnership of tourism trade membership organisation Tourism Swansea Bay and Swansea Council. Tourism in the Swansea Bay area is worth more than £447m annually and supports more than 5,700 jobs. [/aoa] Robert Francis-Davies, the council’s cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: “This document celebrates the long-standing relationship we’ve had over many years. We think it’s the first such MOU in Wales. “It recognises all the good work that…

A pioneering scheme to help increase the Welsh language skills of people working in the Early Years education and childcare sector in Wales is today (28 May 2019) being officially launched by the National Centre for Learning Welsh. [aoa id=”1″]Nursery teachers, childminders and staff at playgroups, day nurseries and ‘cylchoedd meithrin’ Welsh-medium groups will be among the practitioners taking part in the ‘Camau’ Learn Welsh Scheme, the Centre announced at this year’s Urdd Eisteddfod in Cardiff Bay.[/aoa] The scheme (‘Camau’, pronounced ‘Kam-aye’, means ‘Steps’ in Welsh) will help Early Years practitioners respond more effectively to the Welsh Government’s proposed new…

Snowdon Mountain Railway is launching its own mobile phone app, enhancing the experience of its traditional steam and diesel train journeys through the latest interactive digital technology. [aoa id=”1″]Visitors to the North Wales heritage attraction can download the app for free and use it to learn more about the history of the 123-year old railway, while discovering various points of interest as they travel from Llanberis to the summit of Wales’ highest peak.[/aoa] Staff at Snowdon have been working on the application for the past 12 months, adding Welsh and English voice commentary, facts about each station on the mountain…

Aberystwyth in Ceredigion is in the running for Britain’s Best Walking Neighbourhood 2019, as the Ramblers reveal their final shortlist of the ten most walkable urban areas across England, Scotland and Wales. The public vote to decide the winner opens today (28 May). [aoa id=”1″]At a time when 47% of people in Wales are still not meeting recommended activity levels and concerns about air pollution levels hit the headlines on a weekly basis, the Ramblers is calling on local authorities to help tackle these problems by creating towns and cities designed for walking.[/aoa] Their annual award celebrates areas where positive…

Welsh estate agents, Peter Alan has joined forces with Eden Project Communities in Wales to encourage customers to get to know their new neighbours by joining in with The Big Lunch.  [aoa id=”1″]  The Big Lunch is the UK’s annual get together for neighbours, bringing them together for friendship, food and fun.   Every customer who buys or rents a house through either Peter Alan or PA Black will be given a special guide to organising a Big Lunch and some invitation cards to help them introduce themselves to their new neighbours.   [/aoa] Nicholas Barber, Head of Operations for Peter Alan, said: “We were surprised to read a recent Big…