Author: Rhys Gregory

The Minister for Housing and Local Government, Julie James AM, praised the success of the partnership working behind one of Cardiff’s latest social housing developments. Wordsworth Court consists of 48 x 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, which were built by Willis Construction in a prominent location near to the city centre.  The land was previously occupied by derelict buildings, which were subjected to vandalism.  Judith James, Chair of the Board for Cadwyn Housing said: “We’re thrilled to have delivered another high quality scheme in Cardiff which meets the local, affordable housing need and is now home to a number of…

The experienced beautician takes her service on the road, offering a full range of hair and beauty treatments to a growing list of clients in Wales and beyond. [aoa id=”1″] Pure Hair & Beautywas launched just over a year ago from Michelle’s base in Glynneath with aKickstart grant of £500 for essentials. The Kickstart programme is run jointly by Tata Steel subsidiary UK Steel Enterprise and Neath and Port Talbot County Borough Council. “That support was very important, and helped me get the business up and running,” said Michelle. “I used it to buy products and equipment for the business…

The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) has welcomed a call by North Wales police earlier this month to review legislation pertaining to the 1953 Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act in a bid to reduce the number of dog attacks on livestock in Wales. Current interpretation of the 1953 Act means that Police cannot seize a dog and keep it if the owner is known; even if the same dog is responsible for multiple attacks. A court has no power to ban an offender from getting another dog following a conviction. Dr Hazel Wright, FUW Senior Policy Officer said: “Livestock worrying…

Fifty jobs have been safeguarded at one of Wales’ leading TV production companies after ownership has been transferred to its employees, following support from the Development Bank of Wales. [aoa id=”1″] The move to give Cwmni Da’s staff ownership of the business through an Employee Ownership Trust has been made possible by a £750,000 investment by the development bank. It’s expected that this development, the first of its kind to be supported by the Wales Business Fund, will also allow the company to create 10 new jobs. Caernarfon-based Cwmni Da, founded in 1996, is an important producer with a long…

Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales are delighted to announce they have received a generous donation of £12,000 from Pugh’s Garden Village, thanks to the success of their ‘Magic of Christmas’ experience which saw its key dates sell out within the hour of coming on sale. The Garden Village, which is based in both Radyr and Wenvoe, chose to support Bobath Children’s Therapy Centre Wales for their 2018 Christmas Charity. “We are extremely proud that as a local family business we are able to help support such a wonderful charity and are humbled by the therapy the centre offers to children…

To mark the 30th anniversary of Broadway’s popular Phantom of the Opera, Christ College Brecon collaborated with local theatre companies and professional actors to create a student-led performance of the acclaimed musical. Over the years, Christ College Brecon’s drama department has replicated many prominent theatre productions to give pupils an in-depth insight into plays that have captivated culture and society. Head of Christ College Brecon, Gareth Pearson said: “At Christ College Brecon we see drama as a living part of cultural heritage. It inspires our pupils to enter a world filled with creativity, and enables pupils to develop their ability…

BUSINESSES in North Wales have increased turnover, created a better environment for staff and unveiled expansion plans after managers and bosses took part in a prestigious leadership course. [aoa id=”1″] And many of them were at Bangor University for a celebration to mark the successful completion of another 20Twenty Business Growth Programme. More than 1,000 businesses have successfully navigated the popular qualification – in partnership with Cardiff Metropolitan University – which includes seminars, workshops and talks from some of the country’s top names in industry, among them Penderyn Whisky managing director Stephen Davies and BBC Business Doctor, Paul Thomas. Liz…

A charity that supports thousands of homeless young people in Wales has been boosted by a £5,000 package of support from leading building contractor United Living. The charity’s Newport office, which provides front-line support for homeless young people and vulnerable women, has been refurbished by the United Living team as part of its year-long support for Llamau. A £1,000 donation was also provided to pay for much-needed furnishing for the office in Stow Hill, Newport. The support follows a series of initiatives and events held by United Living over the last year, which raised hundreds of pounds. United Living has…

A gruffalo? What’s a gruffalo? Discover The Gruffalo this half term at The Royal Mint Experience and get involved in a range of Gruffalo themed activities to celebrate the 20th anniversary of one of the world’s favourite literary monsters. [aoa id=”1″] Immerse yourself in the tale of The Gruffalo, and join the little brown mouse on a series of adventures throughout the day. As the story of The Gruffalo comes to life, you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of Mouse’s friends along the way and face a number of challenges on your journey through the forest. The famous story of…

Nominations are flying in for the Vocational Qualification (VQ) awards. Learners, trainers and employers in every part of Wales who have used technical, practical and vocational qualifications to achieve success are being encouraged to submit their entries for the prestigious awards before the midday 8 March closing date. The VQ Awards celebrate and reward individuals and organisations for their hard work and commitment to vocational training in Wales. [aoa id=”1″] Nominations are sought in four categories: VQ Intermediate Learner of the Year, VQ Higher Learner of the Year, VQ Trainer of the Year and VQ Employer of the Year. From…