Author: Rhys Gregory

An exciting new event is set to take Haverfordwest by storm this winter, with the first Riverside Winter Fair promising a fun-filled day for all ages on Saturday, November 30th, 2024. This free community event, funded by Pembrokeshire County Council via UK Government, aims to create a magical winter festival atmosphere by merging history, music, food, games and local spirit. The centrepiece of the Riverside Winter Fair will be the culmination of a unique community project – the performance of a brand-new Cantata titled ‘The Children of St Saviours.’ Composed by Alex McGee, with help from students at Haverfordwest High,…

The Other Voices Cardigan music festival, from October 31 to November 2, has announced a special addition to its 2024 line up – First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan. She will take part in a special Clebran conversation at Mwldan, ‘Cymru Calling’, Cymru’n Galw and Cymru ag Glaoch’, with Other Voices founder and director, Philip King, on the opening day, Thursday, October 31, at 6pm. This special session will reflect on the role of the nation, its culture and its language, as it sits beside Ireland in a new relationship within the context of a changing Europe. “I’m delighted to…

A picturesque Mid Wales hotel has been transformed into a health and wellness centre, offering retreats to customers in the tranquil Upper Severn Valley. Lisa and John Brant purchased the 20-bedroomed Maesmawr Hall Hotel, set in four acres of grounds at Caersws, near Newtown, in February and ran it as a traditional hotel until August to honour existing bookings. Now the couple are calling on 12 years’ experience of running La Crisalida Retreats, a hugely popular health and wellbeing retreat near Alicante in Spain, to bring the same successful concept to Mid Wales. Managers from La Crisalida Wellness at Maesmawr…

Lineat, a sustainable technology business specialising in the recycling of carbon fibre, is investing in Wales following a £1.4 million equity raise led by Green Angel Ventures and the Development Bank of Wales. Lineat has moved its head office and production facility from Bristol to a new 4,800 sf. ft unit on Newhouse Farm Industrial Estate, Chepstow as the spinout of Bristol University targets revenue of £10 million by 2028. Up to 24 jobs are expected to be created. Lineat is leading the development of commercial fibre alignment technologies and products to turn single-use carbon fibre into a multi-use sustainable…

Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, has announced the sale of Foxtroy House care home in Bridgend, South Wales. Established in 1987, Foxtroy House is a reputable 29-bedroom residential care home registered for up to 31 residents. The business occupies an attractive, tastefully presented Grade II listed property that lies at the foot of the Llynfi Valley and features attractively landscaped private gardens. The home was founded by Gill Owens and her late husband, David. After 37 years of ownership, Gill and her daughters, Diana and Claire, decided to sell due to retirement and to pursue other avenues. Following a…

INTERNATIONAL business leaders will join a unique conference promoting exports and global opportunities for companies in Wales. The first ever Global Reach Out – GOT24 Wales (Global Opportunities to Trade) – is an event to be delivered by Wrexham-based International Trade Support Group (ITSG) and Antur Cymru on behalf of Powys County Council via the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund. It takes place at the Metropole Hotel in Llandrindod Wells, Powys, on Tuesday November 5 from 9am-4pm. Owners and managers of some of the world’s most successful exporters, including Thomond Gate Whiskey founder Nicholas Ryan, and speakers from Japan, the US,…

Cardiff-based start-up Cancha Mojo has successfully launched to market following technical support delivered through the Welsh Government funded Project HELIX. Cancha Mojo, which is owned by Carmen Roberts, produces a range of traditional mojo sauces that originate from the Canary Islands. These versatile products can be used as a dip, marinade, dressing or sauce. Speaking about the inspiration behind her business, Carmen said: “I was born in South Wales but my mother is originally from the Canaries and that’s where my love of mojo sauce comes from. A few years ago I realised that you couldn’t buy fresh mojo sauce…

Swansea Council is in advanced discussions with a number of leading high street retailers and leisure operators about moving into the former Debenhams unit in the city centre. The advanced discussions follow the council purchasing the building with Welsh Government support after Debenhams went into administration. The council also says tenants will soon be announced for the new office development taking shape at the former Oceana nightclub site on The Kingsway. Advanced discussions are ongoing for about 80% of that building. Over 1,000 more jobs will be located in the city centre thanks to the Kingsway development alongside the reopened…

A UK Government funded initiative using data and technology to manage town centres and support business is launching in Pembrokeshire. Pembrokeshire County Council, working with Owen Davies Consulting and associates, is inviting all those interested in finding out about what a Smart Town is and how they can benefit communities to come along to an online event. The scheme will be delivered in Fishguard and Goodwick, Haverfordwest, Milford Haven, Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and Tenby. Funded by the UK Government the project may be of particular interest to independent businesses, business groups, Town Councils and other local organisations. Other town centres…

Officers from Newport’s waste enforcement and engagement team have been reaching out to businesses across the city to speak to them about their waste collection arrangements. Every business has a duty of care to ensure their waste is collected by a registered waste carrier. Businesses who do not have correct waste collection arrangements in place risk a £300 fine. Over the last few months, officers have been in touch with around 195 businesses to check they had proper arrangements in place. In total, 81 fixed penalties were issued to these businesses for non-compliance. Over 1,660 reports of fly-tipping have also…