Theatr Clwyd brings autumn magic to care home residents
Care home residents were treated to autumn magic as a theatre team brought music, movement and memories to a special workshop. Residents of Pendine Park’s Bryn Bella care home in Wrexham waved colourful scarves, shook maracas and tambourines with the creative staff...
Ex-Savoy chef serves up luxury school dinners in North Wales
A chef who honed his skills at the world famous luxury Savoy Hotel in London is bringing a touch of fine dining to school meals in North Wales. Danny Wild, who has cooked for celebrities including Sir Alex Ferguson, Gordon Ramsey, Bear Grylls and Spice Girl Mel B...
Wrexham mum strikes gold at social care Oscars for training 3,000 carers a year
A Wrexham mum who helps train 3,000 care workers has struck gold at the social care Oscars. Jenna Evans, manager the Pendine Academy of Social Care at Wrexham Technology Park, was crowned the winner at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff, recognising her outstanding...
North Wales school’s novel vending machine gives pupils story to take home
Children at a North Wales primary school are being rewarded with free books from a vending machine – thanks to a helping hand from a trailer firm. Ifor Williams Trailers has donated money to Ysgol Caer Drewyn in Corwen to keep its innovative vending machine stocked...
Gwynedd mum-of-two Amy strikes gold after remarkable journey from junior carer to nurse
A Gwynedd mum-of-two who went from junior carer to qualified nurse has been honoured after transforming her career through an innovative training programme. Amy Rowlands, from Anglesey, won the top gold honour at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff in recognition of her...
“It’s very special to me”: Welsh fundraiser Cath bakes mum’s bara brith to give back to Macmillan
A Welsh fundraiser is baking her mum’s bara brith recipe to raise money for the cancer charity that helped her through her final weeks. Cath Jones says every traditional Welsh fruit loaf she makes for her annual Macmillan coffee morning now carries a special memory...
Honda Jazz e:HEV drive by Steve Rogers
Big on economy, big on space, so why isn’t the Jazz lauded as the best supermini money can buy? As a small car nothing can touch its practicality, like the brilliant flip up back seats, wide opening for the huge boot with its flat loading area, and it is well built...
North Wales care home pays staff to learn Welsh on their days off to help residents
A North Wales care home is paying staff to learn Welsh on their days off – so residents can receive care in their mother tongue. Carers at Cartref Bryn yr Eglwys in Pentrefoelas are heading back to the classroom for the weekly lessons so they can communicate with...
Dementia residents turn back the years on first-ever “Memory Train”
Care home residents living with dementia were taken on a nostalgic “trip down memory train” through the picturesque Dee Valley. Around 50 residents from Pendine Park’s care homes in Wrexham travelled on the first dedicated Memory Train service between Llangollen and...
‘You are amazing’: Hospice heroes thanked with special behind-the-scenes bakery treat
Staff at a North Wales hospice who care for families in their toughest moments were given a special treat by one of their biggest supporters. Sixteen members of staff from the Nightingale House Hospice were invited behind the scenes at the city’s Jones Village Bakery...
