Author: Rhys Gregory

Wales’ finest food and drink companies are gearing up to showcase their innovative spirit and exceptional quality produce at a pivotal show in the UK food and drink calendar. The group includes 44 Welsh food and drink companies who will be attending the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2024 being held at the NEC in Birmingham between 29 April – 1 May. This event will serve as a prime opportunity for both established companies and emerging stars from Wales to exhibit their products to a national audience. Supported by the Welsh Government, 13 of Wales’ well-known food and drink companies…

Ian Price, Director of Confederation of British Industry (CBI) Wales, has joined Thomas Carroll Group as a non-executive Director. Ian has been at CBI Wales for 19 years, having initially joined as Assistant Director for Wales and the South West before becoming Director for Wales in 2017. Prior to joining the CBI, he worked at Newport-based recruitment agency Acorn. This is his first non-executive position with a private company. Thomas Carroll Group, the independent insurance, risk and wealth management group, recently transitioned into an employee ownership trust (EOT). Ian is the latest person to join the Group’s board, following the…

Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) has marked a significant milestone by signing a pioneering agreement with Cardiff Metropolitan University and other Higher and Further Education (HE & FE) institutions from South East Wales. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishes a framework for future collaboration, centred around key objectives for enhancing economic wellbeing within the region. The MoU is the first-of-its-kind in Wales, bringing together the three universities based in Wales’ capital, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff University, and the University of South Wales (USW), alongside the Region’s Further Education colleges, including Merthyr Tydfil, Coleg Gwent, Cardiff and Vale College, Coleg Y…

With just two months to go until their latest challenge, the Bike Boat Boot for Tŷ Hafan team are in full training mode. This will be the third extreme challenge for this 12-strong group of passionate fundraisers, which is made up of dads and male family members of children supported by Tŷ Hafan, as well as staff from the hospice and key sponsors. Tredegar’s Ryan Tomlinson, Anthony Boggis from Aberdare, Caerphilly’s Chris Thomas, Dan Forbes from Llantwit Major, Pontllanfraith’s James Meacham, Tŷ Hafan’s Interim Chief Executive Jason Foster from Penarth, brothers Lee and Laurence Morgan from Pentre, corporate supporter Lloyd Davies…

IoD Wales proudly announces Brigadier Graeme ‘Jock’ Fraser as the recipient of the prestigious Chair’s Award for Excellence in Director and Board Practice. The announcement comes as a recognition of Brigadier Fraser’s outstanding contributions to Wales over recent years. Born in Elgin, Morayshire, Brigadier Graeme ‘Jock’ Fraser MBE ADC embarked on a remarkable journey upon commissioning into the Royal Marines in 1993 after graduating from Aberdeen University. With a distinguished career spanning various commanding roles from 2Lt. to Brigadier, Brigadier Fraser has left an indelible mark on operations across the globe, from Kosovo to Afghanistan, showcasing his exceptional leadership and…

E-Tickets are now on sale for this summer’s Pembrokeshire County Show, the largest county agricultural show in Wales. Preparations are coming together well for what is set to be a fantastic two days of livestock, competitions, attractions and much more. General entry tickets for the show, taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, 14 & 15 August, are now available at an ‘early birds’ rate online from the website. Ticket prices have had to increase slightly to cover costs but still remain below 2019 charges. The early bird rate for Adults is £15, children £8 (5-16 years), Carers as well as…

Employees at Cardiff Bus have raised over £8,000 for the company’s charity of the year – the MND Association – after a year of fundraising activities. The bus operator, which serves Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, dedicated a year of support to the charity after it was nominated by staff. Raising a staggering £8037 by hosting a variety of activities including monthly dress down days, raffles, coffee mornings and a sponsored walk, the money will go to the MND Association, a charity focussed on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those affected by motor neurone disease. The generous…

Wonderwool Wales, the award-winning show that celebrates all that’s great about Welsh wool and natural fibres, is on target go achieve 6,000 visitors this coming weekend. The event, which is being held at the Royal Welsh Showground in Builth Wells on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, exceeded 4,000 online ticket sales at https://wonderwoolwales.ticketsrv.co.uk last week and the organisers expect more to be sold in the coming days, as well as at the gate. Overseas visitors will be travelling from as far away to Australia, America and Canada, including a party of 18 booked with Rowan Tree Travel. Tickets…

“Stalking is a serious crime that causes long term psychological harm on victims. It is extremely important that we provide the best service to victims.” These are the words of North Wales Police’s new stalking co-ordinator, Kerry Sidney. Her role is to improve the way the force recognises and responds to reports of stalking. Kerry has worked in the force’s protecting vulnerable people unit for five years and will now be using her experiences to support police officers to better recognise stalking and safeguard victims. This will include supporting them with Stalking Protection Order (SPO) applications – a civil order…

Walkers can now put their best foot forward along a new Community Miles route in Denbighshire. A new addition has been launched to the Community Miles route scheme, covering the Nantglyn area. Community Miles routes are designed with both communities and visitors in mind. They take roughly a couple of hours to complete and along the way introduce walkers to local businesses and transport routes, show hidden gems and help with physical and mental wellbeing. Denbighshire County Council and the Clwydian Range and Dee Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has 24 circular routes mainly covering Denbighshire from Prestatyn…