Author: Rhys Gregory

Anna Kessel MBE, one of the UK’s leading football journalists is coming to Cardiff to give the Keynote Lecture as part of a one day “Women in Sports Journalism” conference being organised by NUJ Training Wales, Chwarae Teg and Cardiff Met University. Football journalism was once a male dominated field but the industry is rapidly changing and journalists like Anna Kessel, a vocal campaigner for gender equality in sport, have led the way. Kessel, who writes for the Observer and Guardian, co-founded the Women in Football Organisation and received her MBE for services to journalism and women in sport. Cerys…

Swansea city centre traders are being given an extra boost ahead of Small Business Saturday, on Saturday 1 December, thanks to a free parking offer at The Quadrant car park and St David’s Multi Storey car park, aimed at bringing more shoppers and visitors onto the city centre. [aoa id=”1″] The free parking scheme, from 10am to 4pm, is funded by construction company Dawnus and by Swansea BID (Business Improvement District), to make the city centre an even more attractive option for shoppers and visitors on Small Business Saturday. They are working in partnership on the scheme with Swansea Council.…

Community recycling groups across Wales have welcomed a £5.4m ‘shot in the arm’ from Welsh Government. [aoa id=”1″] Environment Minister Hannah Blythyn announced that the multi-million capital investment would be spread across eight community projects, from refurbishing and repairing unwanted items through to a a Zero Waste School pilot project will provide new recycling facilities at 24 schools in Pembrokeshire. Eifion Williams CEO of Circular Economy Wales (CEW) CIC welcomed the investment and said the schools programme in particular could be a ‘game changer’ in Wales quest to become a Zero Waste nation by 2050. Eifion said: “Social Enterprises working…

Travel-Technology specialist, Inspiretec continues to expand by creating career opportunities for talented graduates from across Wales, to join their growing team of 140 staff members. [aoa id=”1″] During 2018, Inspiretec employed seven high calibre university graduates, in Junior Software Engineering and Trainee Business Analyst roles. These opportunities have enabled graduates to develop their software skills within a commercial environment directly after graduating. The graduate job market is immensely competitive and being able to secure a good position before graduating is extremely valuable and a relief for many graduates. After great success, Inspiretec is looking to recruit students who are graduating…

Sportswear retailer Intersport has extended its sponsorship of Scarlets, committing to another two seasons as one of the region’s kit sponsors. [aoa id=”1″] As well as extending their sponsorship Intersport, in conjunction with Macron, will become the first third party supplier of Scarlets merchandise. The groundbreaking partnership will see Intersport UK stock Scarlets’ home and away kit for the forthcoming season and beyond. As part of Scarlets’ commercial strategy, Three Counties Three Years, the principle aim is to extend the Scarlets brand message and ensure a more cohesive approach to grassroots activity and cooperation right across the region. [/aoa] As…

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…