Author: Rhys Gregory

One year on from opening its European HQ in Cardiff, Rocket Science Group – a leader in game co-development and multiplayer engineering – is celebrating huge successes. In 12 months, the Wales team has grown to nearly 40 strong and looking to hit the 50 Welsh jobs target much sooner than the original 5-year goal. The added resource has also allowed Rocket Science Group to enhance its services globally and contributed to the company doubling its revenue. This side of the pond, the team works on top tiered AAA games projects, working across multiple time zones and using evolving tech…

How can Wales adapt to a changing climate? This will be the focus of this year’s Wales Climate Week – the biggest to date – with a five-day virtual conference, more than 70 climate conversations and exciting fringe events taking place right across the country. Organised for the week of Monday, November 11 when world leaders start to arrive at Baku for COP 29, Wales Climate Week was officially launched today by Deputy First Minister with responsibility for climate change, Huw Irranca-Davies. “Climate change is happening now and we are already feeling the effects,” he said. “Here in Wales, it…

Christmas has arrived in Cardiff Bay, and Tiger Yard’s Winter Wunder-Yard has returned for the season, transforming the popular venue into a dazzling winter escape. Running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 29th December, the Wunder-Yard has something for everyone: ice-free curling, cosy seating, seasonal décor, delicious festive street food, and holiday-themed events. Here’s what to expect during your visit to this seasonal Cardiff attraction. What’s on Offer: Ice-Free Curling and Family Fun The Winter Wunder-Yard’s ice-free curling lanes are one of the main draws, creating a fun winter activity for families, friends, and colleagues alike. Ten custom-built, under-cover curling…

YOU could help shape the future of one of North Wales’s most beloved historic attractions. Greenfield Valley Trust is searching for new faces to join its board, as foundations are laid for a major multi-million pound redevelopment as part of a wider 10-year strategy for the 70-acre site, near Holywell. The Trust has a vision to capitalise upon 2,000 years of history and sensitively and sustainably transform areas around the Valley’s picturesque lakes, streams, parks, tearoom and bistro, ancient monuments, museum and woodland walks. With new trustees joining in past months, including Martin Williams, director of award-winning St Asaph-based Radar…

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…