Author: Rhys Gregory

A talented choir and a unique brass band are joining forces to raise money for good causes with “exciting” new versions of well-known Welsh pop songs. Band Pres Llareggub (Brass Band) will link up with Côr Nantclwyd, a mixed choir with over 100 members drawn from across Denbighshire, Conwy and Flintshire, for a huge “Night Out” at Ruthin Farmers Auction site at Parc Glasdir on November 30. Sponsored by Ifor Williams Trailers, choir members hope to raise significant funds for three worthy causes – Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospice, Maggie’s Centre which supports people with cancer and their families and Dyfodol…

Just one month one from its launch, Cardiff’s Refill Return Cup scheme is celebrating strong results, with more than 2,500 cups borrowed and a 97% return rate from eco-conscious coffee lovers across the city. This first-of-its-kind initiative in Wales, which launched on October 4th, has already saved an estimated 43kg of CO2 by reducing single-use cup waste. The Cardiff Refill Return Cup scheme – launched in early October – enables customers to “borrow” reusable cups from participating cafes around the city. Supported by FOR Cardiff and City to Sea, with funding from the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, the pilot…

According to new data from Savills, Cardiff office take-up in Q3 2024 has reached 146,000 sq ft, representing a 122% increase on Q3 2023, an 84% increase on the five year average and an 11% increase on the 10 year average. Savills reveals that the most active sector during the quarter was the professional services sector, representing 25% of total office take-up in Cardiff. Notably, the most active sector for the year so far was the public services sector (education and health) accounting for 30% of total take-up, highlighting the city’s appeal to a diverse range of occupiers. The international…

CEF, the UK’s leading multi-channel electrical distributor is bringing the fourth series of its award winning TechTalks to Celtic Manor resort, Newport Tuesday 19th November 2024.For the last two years, these innovative free talks have been a source of inspiration, knowledge, and a way to bring members of the industry together. The upcoming series, centred around the theme ‘Have Your Say’ provide a platform for electricians to collaborate with CEF and event partners – the Institution of Engineering and Technology [IET}. Attendees will be able to expand their knowledge, help shape future IET Wiring Regulations, gaining 3.5 hours’ worth of CPD and network…

A leading civil engineering firm has reaffirmed its commitment to young people by launching an operative training scheme. Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK has reacted to the Welsh Government’s decision to cease funding for the level two apprenticeship and transition to the level three framework. The level two apprenticeship provided career opportunities for those seeking practical and hands-on work, with Jones Bros recruiting more than 300 people across the last decade. Aimed at ensuring youngsters still have that route into civil engineering, the operative training scheme is a 15-month contract that kicks off with health, safety, and environmental training. This…

Nick Richards has been named as Chief Financial and Commercial Officer (CFCO) of Amber, the Cardiff-based energy management consultancy. Acting as Amber’s first CFCO, Richards will be instrumental in achieving the business’s long-term strategy and goals, which are to further propel Amber’s growth, placing the company at the centre of progress within the energy sector and become the UK’s number one energy management consultancy. Amber provides an innovative and holistic energy management service, which in recent years has grown to include Net Zero consultancy, using their strong position in the market as a force for good. This drive to make…

Businesses, community projects, and entrepreneurs in Ceredigion have just one week to submit their entries for the highly anticipated Gwobrau Caru Ceredigion Awards 2024. Entries close on Wednesday 13 November, with the awards recognising the exceptional contributions and achievements of businesses, community projects, and individuals across the County. The awards feature 12 categories, ranging from innovations in the community, to recognising young entrepreneurs, the tourist industry, successful events, and businesses that support the Welsh language. On the final call for nominations, Councillor Clive Davies, Ceredigion’s Cabinet Member responsible for Economy and Regeneration, said: “We are thrilled with the incredible response…

Caws Teifi, a family-run farm and artisan cheese maker based in Llandysul, has received £100,000 funding from NatWest to improve the energy efficiency of Glynhynod Farm. The business was founded in 1982 and has been producing high quality Welsh cheese for almost four decades. The family run firm was started by siblings Paula and John, along with John’s wife Patrice, who all made the move from Holland to purchase the farm in Llandysul. Today the farm is run by John and Patrice’s sons, Robert and John-James, who have continued the family traditions by using a 500-year-old Gouda recipe to create their…

The Royal Welsh Winter Fair 2024 is set to kick off the festive season in style with a two-day celebration of shopping, food, and entertainment. Held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells, this year’s event promises to be grander than ever, featuring more tradestands to offer visitors endless opportunities for early Christmas shopping and unique gift discoveries. A new addition to this year’s festivities is the Gwledd | Feast area, located in the Shearing Shed, which will be a vibrant hub of local Welsh food. From savoury bites to festive treats, visitors will have the chance to sample…

New methods of data collection need to be developed if we want a comprehensive picture of the state of the Welsh language and how it’s used, according to Aberystwyth University experts. In a newly-published report, researchers from the Centre for Welsh Politics and Society say there are a number of gaps in current Welsh language statistics and that the foundations of the available data need strengthening, particularly at a time when changes to the census are being considered. They recommend that quality data on the use of the language and its vitality is collected more regularly and in a more…