Author: Rhys Gregory

A Newport-based accountancy firm has fought off tough competition to oversee the accounts of one of South Wales’s biggest construction projects, worth over £80m. Kilsby Williams won the contract to work on the landmark International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) project through a competitive tender process and has worked closely with the development team throughout the construction phase. With capacity for more than 5,000 delegates, ICC Wales will be a game-changing venue for the country when it comes to fruition this summer (2019), thanks in part to the role played by numerous local suppliers, including accountancy experts, Kilsby Williams. Kilsby…

The future of Snowdonia Aerospace Centre at Llanbedr Airfield has been safeguarded following its allocation by the Snowdonia National Park Authority (SNPA) in the recently adopted Eryri Local Development Plan covering the period to 2031. [aoa id=”1″] Formal adoption of the Local Plan protects the airfield’s ongoing use and supports the future development of the site for a range of aerospace and other employment uses. Lee Paul, CEO of Snowdonia Aerospace LLP, said: “This is a significant step forward for ourselves as it provides us with security and clarity on the future of the airfield and our ongoing development and…

Award-winning celebrity hairdresser Lee Stafford is opening his first Academy in Wales at NPTC Group of Colleges. [aoa id=”1″] He will work with the Hair and Applied Therapies team at the College and help deliver first class Michelin Star standard training. The experienced teaching staff will undergo intense training the Lee Stafford ‘recipe’ way so they can pass on the knowledge to the students that are on their courses. Students at Afan College have already received an impromptu masterclass from the celebrity hairdresser, who took time out of his busy schedule to demonstrate his recipe for a ‘Twisted Tong’. While…

A film showing the true-life experiences of Welsh fishermen will have its premiere in North and South Wales later this month. [aoa id=”1″] ‘Meet the Fishermen’ introduces a handful of Welsh fishermen and explores their contribution to the Welsh seafood economy – past and present. The short film aims to present a candid account, from the fishermen’s perspective, of an industry and way of life which many feel is under pressure. Currently, there are 450 registered vessels, of which 380 are small boats under 10 metres long. Some launch from ports and harbours, others from beaches and rugged slipways –…

Swansea people are to give their views on how nature can improve their city.  Their thoughts will be gathered by a consultation exercise this month. They will help to inform a new strategy being developed by Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Swansea Council and the Green Infrastructure Consultancy. The strategy will promote a joined-up approach to green infrastructure in future city centre regeneration work. Robert Francis-Davies, cabinet member for investment, regeneration and tourism, said: “I urge the public to have their say. “As a council we are committed to maintaining and enhancing Swansea’s natural resources and biodiversity.” Mark Thomas, cabinet member…

Men who used to meet up in the pub after work are still enjoying their evening pint even though they are in a hospital dementia ward. The Derwen Arms is a local like any other, serving beers and refreshments and with its own pool table and dart board. And while the beer is strictly non-alcoholic and the darts are made out of plastic, that hasn’t stopped the pub from being a hit with its customers. It is located within Derwen Ward, a 20-bed, all-male assessment unit in Swansea’s Cefn Coed Hospital for men with a diagnosis of dementia. It has…

PROUD parents gave Coleg Cambria a glowing report in a new education survey. More than 500 mums, dads and carers praised the north east Wales college in a variety of categories, including 98% for overall satisfaction. The study has taken place over the last three years, and every year there has been a more positive response and an increase in participation. The report also found that: 99% say their son or daughter is expected to work hard and do their best 99% say their son or daughter is learning new skills 98% positive response rate about the high quality of…

Keep Wales Tidy is calling on people across Wales to help improve the environment on our doorstep by getting involved in its annual Spring Clean Cymru campaign. The charity is aiming to inspire thousands of people to join forces to collect and safely dispose of litter from our streets, parks and beaches, recycling as much as possible. Community groups, schools and businesses will all be taking part in a month of action from 22 March to 23 April. Lesley Jones, Chief Executive for Keep Wales Tidy, said: “The value of a good quality environment can’t be underestimated. It not only…

Quantum Advisory hosts its regular Pensions for Breakfast seminar featuring topical pension-related issues.

The Wrexham Enterprise Hub is celebrating an industrious first eight months where it’s held more than thirty events and workshops and supported more than 170 individuals and businesses since launching. In this three part series, we take a look at three enterprising businesses in North Wales that are flourishing with the help and support of The Wrexham Enterprise Hub. BioPaxium Technologies BioPaxium is a Wrexham based company that focuses on eco-packaging solutions and aims to provide an alternative to the non-recyclable black plastic trays often used in ready meal packaging. Its founder Peter Davies has worked in the industry for…