Author: Rhys Gregory

Gwynedd Forklifts Ltd has expanded into new premises in Colwyn Bay after a £1,600,000 investment, supported by Barclays. [aoa id=”1″] The former Slaters Van Centre site will provide additional space and create 10 new jobs for this local family business as it relocates from its current site on Conway Road, Mochdre. Gwynedd Forklifts Ltd was established in 1984 and supplies, hires and services a range of forklift and access equipment such as scissor lifts and telescopic handlers. The business currently employs 37 staff and expects turnover to exceed £6.5 million next year. [/aoa] Paul Singleton, Managing Director at Gwynedd Forklifts…

A DEESIDE 3D software firm is supporting the design of a world-first hypersonic engine which will cut the flight time from London to Australia to just over four hours. Deeside-based CCSL, which is Wales’ only reseller of the 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software called SOLIDWORKS, is marking a decade-long working partnership with innovative technology experts Reaction Engines. Since May 2008, CCSL, which has its main office in Deeside and a regional centre with training facilities in Abercynon, just north of Cardiff, has supplied Reaction Engines with the licences and technical support needed to maximise their use of this vital…

Cardiff University Student Union will be transformed into an awe-inspiring, visual spectacle when The Carnival Of Light touches down on Friday 7th Dec from 10pm to 3am. Huge, light-inspired creatures roam the crowd, mixing with stunning live dance, acrobatics and circus performers, set against the backdrop of a mesmerising lantern installations, incredible laser shows, huge UV displays, light costumes, indoor fireworks, CO2 and confetti.  A live host entertains the crowd, while interactive parades move through the venue, including the amazing illuminated Chinese Dragon. With fire performances, psychedelic body paint dips, neon balloon drops and more. Guests are encouraged to come in light-inspired outfits and professional face and body painters are on hand to ensure that everyone becomes a vivid part of…

Cross Accounting, the accounting and payroll service business based at Rhiwbina, Cardiff has acquired business premises after a £335,000 investment supported by Barclays. Nicola Cross, 45, owner of Cross Accounting and Payroll Servicing Ltd said “We have been renting the property for the last 5 years and always wanted to acquire the property. We provide accounting and payroll support to micro and small businesses turning over under £10 million which covers a lot of businesses across South Wales. I set up the business in 2010 and we now have over 300 clients on our books. Running a business is tough…

Swansea-based charity, The Roots Foundation, has received a £1,000 donation from the local Amazon fulfilment centre. The Roots Foundation is a charity that offers a bespoke and holistic service to young people in care, care leavers, children in need and adults who have left care and are experiencing a transitional period into independent living. It aims to help prepare children and young people in care for adult life by offering advice and guidance on topics such as finance, cooking, health and employment. The donation will be used for supporting activities and workshops for young people who are on the cusp…

Classic comics are the new rival to gold and fine wines for investors, very collectable and likely to increase in value, according to a man with over 100,000 of them. Stuart Stevenson has 40,000 American comics, some dating back to the Sixties and Seventies at Rhyl Comic and Disc Co, in the town’s Wellington Road and even more back home in Chester where he has a second shop. He also has his eye on one of the rarest of all – a 1963 original Spiderman comic from the USA which could be worth up to £25,000 after selling for a…

Wales Millennium Centre’s youth-led radio station and training programme, Radio Platfform, has opened a second studio in their newly redesigned space, allowing more young people from across Wales to create their own unique sound, use their voice and broadcast live with daily shows. Since launching in 2016, Radio Platfform has supported 55 young people aged 14 – 25 through an accredited 6-week media training scheme in partnership with Promo Cymru. Teaching them everything they need to know about presenting and producing a radio programme, as well as other important life and career skills, a team of young people are now…

Welsh businesses could save thousands of pounds in legal fees following the creation of a new employment law focused professional development programme by leading Cardiff law firm, Capital Law. [aoa id=”1″] The Employment Law Diploma covers day to day employment law fundamentals, including recruitment, absence, discipline, performance and business change. Run in conjunction with the Centre for Professional Legal Studies, Capital Law created the course to offer a cost-effective alternative to the CIPD qualification in employment law, while also protecting businesses from costly tribunal claims and wasted management time. Designed with HR teams and small businesses in mind, the diploma…

Two Mid Wales holiday parks received Diamond Awards at the Hoseasons Best in Britain celebration at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport last week. Penrhos Park at Llanrhystud, near Aberystwyth and the new Maesmawr Farm Resort, Caersws were among 38 locations selected as Diamond Award winners for 2018. The award is given to parks that offer “exceptional quality and outstanding customer service”. Both parks are members of MWT Cymru, a social enterprise company that represents around 600 tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales. Penrhos Park, which has 20 staff and was established 52 years ago, is situated around one and…

A member of staff from Wales’ leading first aid charity has been personally thanked for her “dedication” and “patience” while transporting a mother from the hospital to her care home. Francesca Baker, along with her colleague, Douglas Newberry, both from St John Cymru, transported the woman from the hospital to her care home in Cardiff. Ms Dave 82, was diagnosed with Motor Neurons Disease (MND) and having lost the ability to speak, can often find communicating a challenge. Former South Wales Police Superintendent Jay Dave, who witnessed the care Francesca gave his mother said: “I was in policing for over…