Author: Rhys Gregory

More than 150 youngsters from across the Clydach Vale area will be helped after a £10,000 donation has led to a community rugby club getting the keys to a new minibus. Cambrian Coltz, which runs teams catering for age groups 7-14, successfully applied for funding from local energy company, Pennant Walters, and has now purchased the 17-seater minibus which will be used to transport disadvantaged youngsters to games further afield. The money has also allowed the Club to purchase new kit for all teams so they can now face their opposition in style. Steve Picton, founder of Cambrian Coltz, explains:…

Welsh scale-up Delio is relocating to new premises in the heart of Cardiff, continuing its commitment to being a leading success story in the Welsh fintech sector. After a recent £3 million investment boost in the white-label private asset platform business, a group of investors alongside Delio’s chief executive Gareth Lewis purchased the new state-of-the-art office on Windsor Place. With the move, chief executive and co-founder Gareth Lewis hopes to create a catalyst for further developments in the fintech sector in South Wales. He said: “The relocation to Windsor Place highlights how much Delio has been able to grow in…

However, the North Wales based firm says continued uncertainty over Brexit has caused businesses in numerous industries to reflect on hiring decisions while they wait for an outcome on whether Britain will remain part of the EU. The company – which targets candidates in the executive, IT and engineering sectors – has had a busy 2019 but admits a resolution to political and public division will better enable owners and managers to shape their long-term strategies. Managing Director Sarah Ellwood, who appeared at the North Wales Means Business Conference at Venue Cymru in Llandudno, said they are already looking ahead…

Swansea’s tasty menu of dining out options is underpinning the economic success of the area, with latest figures showing visitors are increasingly opting to visit the City Centre to eat out. Swansea’s Location Overview Report for July to September 2019, produced for Swansea BID (Business Improvement District), highlights the fact that 15.73 percent of visitors to the City Centre come in to enjoy its restaurant options, with Swansea’s three cinemas also pulling in a high percentage of visitors – 13.26 percent go to see a film while they are in the heart of Swansea.  This figure is closely followed by…

TV presenters Matt Johnson and Fiona Phillips have visited remote parts of Wales to walk The Cambrian Way – a 298-mile route stretching the length of the country – and learnt how dedicated volunteers are making sure the trail is clearly indicated for all to enjoy.  Matt and Fiona, who are ambassadors for People’s Postcode Lottery, were with walking and wellbeing charity the Ramblers fixing way markers to posts along the route to help guide walkers. The way marking project is being funded thanks to People’s Postcode Lottery players, who have raised over £8.2 million for the Ramblers since 2016.…

Cardiff Metropolitan University celebrated student success at its November graduation ceremonies yesterday (Monday, November 25), honouring the achievements of nearly 1,000 primarily Masters students.   Two ceremonies held at Cardiff City Hall saw students from Cardiff Schools of Art & Design, Management, Sport & Health Sciences and Technologies receive their degrees from the University’s President and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Cara Aitchison. They were witnessed by proud families and friends as well as staff, academics and dignitaries including the Chair of the Board of Governors, Professor Ilora Baroness Finlay of Llandaff. Students from Cardiff Met’s partner universities from various locations around the world were also welcomed to our capital city, highlighting Cardiff Met’s standing as a global university and centre of research.…

A Cardiff-based vehicle retailer has been acquired by a national business as it looks to create 20 jobs across Wales within the next six months.  EVS Vehicles, based on Penarth Road in Cardiff, has been acquired for an undisclosed sum by Inter Vehicle Group (IVG), with the business rebranding under the IVG banner. Operations Director Jarrad Morris remains with the business and takes up the position of Group Managing Director. Speaking of the deal, Jarrad said: “This is a hugely exciting deal for us as the acquisition will enable us to grow at a rate that was not possible, previously.…

As this year’s Royal Welsh Winter Fair kicks off today, Porc.Wales member, Graeme Carter, of Carmarthenshire-based Red Valley Farm has been carrying out final preparations, ahead of taking to Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales’s (HCC) flagship stand, when he’ll attempt to break the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for most pigs-in-blankets made in one minute. On Tuesday 26th November, Graeme – armed with a selection of traditional sausages and bacon – will attempt to break André Ortolf’s record of making 17 in one minute, set in 2016. Ready to take on the challenge, Graeme says, “Record-attempting is no pig…

Welsh aluminium fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium will be welcoming the new year with further new contracts as they approach the end of a successful 2019 2019 has seen a number of successes for Dudley’s Aluminium as they won the Overall Partner Award at the Willmott Dixon Supply Chain awards, have expanded their team, and secured a number of contracts including the GKN Aerospace Research and Development facility and the School of Architecture and Build Environment at the University of Wolverhampton. Dudley’s have now gone on to secure further contracts to take into the new year. These include the North Devon Enterprise…

After 28 years in the Channel Islands, hair stylist Gillian Smith has returned to her home patch. She has set up The Modern Barber, on the busy route between Blackwood High Street and the town’s market. “I have always wanted to run my own men’s salon, and this has been a dream for a long time,” she said. “I am very grateful for the support I have received to help me get this project off the ground.” The newly-fitted salon is steadily attracting a strong clientele both from the town itself and surrounding area. The business was supported by a…