Ceri in running for major award after bridging generation gap
An activities organiser is in the running for a major national award after bridging the generation gap at a care home. Ceri Powell, who works at Hafod Care’s Brocastle Manor Home, in Bridgend, is always open to new ideas and innovations and that has now put her in...
National care award beckons for devoted foster mum Rhian
A foster carer from Gwynedd who's devoted almost 40 years of her life raising a vulnerable youngster with severe physical and mental disabilities is in the running for a top award. Rhian Evans, 58, refused to give up on Anthony when he came to live with her family as...
Police boss wants to work smarter to reduce rocketing demand on force
A police boss is calling for a radical new approach to dealing with people who place the greatest demands on the North Wales force and other public agencies. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner wants to set up an early intervention hub to reduce the rocketing...
Anwyl raises more than £7000 for Hope House Children’s Hospices
Award-winning Anwyl Homes has raised a staggering £7,364.23 for charity by taking part in the JLL Property Triathlon Relay North. The money will be donated to the housebuilder’s chosen charity; Hope House Children’s Hospices, which includes Hope House in Oswestry and...
Welsh food firm Blodyn Aur set to grow with new range of dressings thanks to culinary star Colin Gray
A chef who has cooked for the Queen, along with sporting, Hollywood and political royalty, is helping a Welsh food firm grow. Colin Gray, former President of the Culinary Association of Wales, has teamed up with the producers of Blodyn Aur, an extra virgin oil made...
Caring Mark goes above and beyond call of duty and conquers fear of heights
Dedicated Mark Dunn overcame his fear of heights to help a seriously ill man fulfil his bucket list of wishes – and now the carer is in line for a top award. Mark, 46, has been shortlisted for a prestigious Wales Care Award for Excellence in Palliative and End of Life...
War hero Bill, 93, unveils spectacular weeping wall of poppies at care home
A 93-year old World War Two hero unveiled a weeping wall of poppies created by care home residents to honour the fallen. The 1,500 poppies have gone on display at the Pendine Park care organisation in Wrexham ahead of Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. The work of...
Chef cooks up life-changing leap of faith
A CHEF who quit the pub and restaurant trade less than a year ago to take on a role in the care sector has been rewarded for her "life-changing leap of faith" after being shortlisted for a major award. Carys Davies only took up the post of second chef at Cardiff's...
Quartet from pioneering orchestra aims to strike right note for top charity at star-studded cathedral concert
A pioneering orchestra are pulling out all the stops to help an award-winning charity dedicated to keeping children and young people safe. A quartet from NEW Sinfonia, which was set up to showcase young classical musical talent in the region, will be part of a galaxy...
Head chef Anthony in running for award thanks to multi-cultural cuisine
A HEAD chef who cooks for a variety of cultures is in the running for a top award after transforming the cuisine at a care home with restaurant-style a la carte menus. Anthony Dyer may have only been at Penylan House Community Nursing in Cardiff for just over a year...