Author: Rhys Gregory

As we approach the third anniversary of the referendum, Senior Investment Analyst at Quantum Advisory, Matthew Tucker, explains what might happen next.

Two South Wales sisters have pledged to do 20 challenges for 2020 for Macmillan to mark 20 years since they sadly lost their mother to breast cancer. Sisters Verity Pyke, of Cardiff, and Lauren Turner, of Bridgend, want the public’s ideas for their 20 fundraising challenges for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of their mother Susan Turner, who sadly died in 2000. So far, the pair’s 20420 challenges include a family climb up Pen-y-Fan, a zipwire and climbing the O2 Arena in London. And their challenges will finish with a skydive, where the sisters will face their fear of flying!…

Welsh beekeepers will join forces with their global counterparts at a landmark event in London next week to celebrate World Bee Day (May 20th). Devoted to bees the world over, the free exhibition brings together honey and bee products from countries across the world, including Europe, Africa, South America, Asia, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. [aoa id=”1″]Three Welsh producers: Mêl Gwenyn Gruffydd, Woodland Bees, and Wye Valley Honey and Meadery, will represent the Welsh Honey Cluster at the event which is being hosted by the Embassy of Slovenia at London’s Conway Hall on May 21st.[/aoa] The Welsh Honey Cluster…

Leading law firm, Berry Smith, has been appointed by Tenovus Cancer Care as its new legal representative this week. The award-winning law firm, which has offices based across the UK, has been appointed by the Welsh charity to oversee its legal affairs following a competitive tender process completed at the end of 2018. [aoa id=”1″]In its newly determined position, Berry Smith’s specialist property team will be focusing predominantly on supporting Tenovus Cancer Care manage its 63-retail store network which plays a pivotal role in fundraising activities that feed into its research into cancer care in Universities across Wales.  Berry Smith’s…

Techniquest, the educational charity in Cardiff Bay, has welcomed three new recruits to support its plans to radically transform its science discovery centre. [aoa id=”1″] As it ramps up its Science Capital project, which will see its footprint, content and audiences increase, Techniquest is growing its customer service, fundraising and content design teams. As part of its continued efforts to provide the best in customer service, Caitlin Adlam from Tredegar, has become the newest member of its customer service team. [/aoa] She has joined the Techniquest team with over five years’ experience in customer service, as well as both a…

Barry-based timber manufacturer LIGNIA Wood Company® has made three high-profile appointments to its leadership team, strengthening its capabilities ahead of global expansion. [aoa id=”1″]Dale Warren, Anthony Carroll and Chris Palmer join LIGNIA® as purchasing manager, senior technical sales executive and production manager respectively, as the company announces that its 50,000 sq ft manufacturing plant has been commissioned for production and distribution.[/aoa] In his role as purchasing manager, Dale is responsible for the acquisition of sustainable timber globally and the development of relationships with FSC® -certified plantations – assignments he is well versed in, with 35 years in the trade under…

The family of a man who died following a collision on the A4232 on Thursday have paid tribute to a “kind and caring gentleman”. Leighton Maurice,63, died at the scene of the two-vehicle collision, which happened between Culverhouse Cross and Leckwith at approximately 4.45pm. Paying tribute to the 63-year-old, his family said: “We as family are shocked and saddened by what has happened. “Leighton was a gentleman through and through; kind, caring and full of jokes. “After his family, music was his everything. That was closely followed by his horticultural talents and next year we hoped to exhibit at Chelsea…

Cardiff’s university students have been taking a break from the books, and getting on their bikes, to raise awareness of mental health and wellbeing.  [aoa id=”1″]Students living in CRM Student accommodation across Cardiff took part in a unique cycling, walking and rowing challenge on Tuesday (May 14). Organisers encouraged students to pedal, walk and row miles – with CRM Students’ five accommodation blocks clocking up an incredible 1,197 miles on Tuesday alone. [/aoa] Students pledged to cycle, row or walk miles, while CRM Students’ corporate partners backing their efforts with charitable donations. Money raised is supporting Student Minds, the UK’s student mental…

The South Wales Law Awards were held at the iconic Bear Hotel in Cowbridge on Wednesday 15th May 2019 and hosted by one of one of Welsh Television and Radio’s most popular presenters – Sara Edwards. The awards have been launched to shine a light on the truly outstanding and inspirational work that the legal community in South Wales does. The competition was very closely fought and challenging for the independent judging panel to decide upon. The winners are as follows: Solicitor of the Year – Daniela Mahapatra – NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) Legal & Risk Services Family Law Services of the…

Pioneering technology firm Sure Chill was today (17 May 2019) presented with a Board of Trade Award (BOFTA) by International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP in recognition of their exporting success. Established in 2011, Cardiff-based Sure Chill’s cooling technology protects life-saving vaccines in developing countries. Their medical refrigerators can last without power for up to 12 days and have since protected 20 million vaccinations around the world. The BOFTAs celebrate businesses who have made an outstanding contribution to international trade by championing free trade through exporting, bringing investment into the UK or demonstrating an innovative approach to entering international…