How “grow-your-own” scheme helped mum become finalist at care Oscars
A mum of two from North Wales who became a nurse through a pioneering “grow-your-own” policy is in the running for a care “Oscar”. Amy Rowlands will be among the finalists at the Wales Care Awards after being shortlisted in the category for Independent Nurse of the...
From derelict farmyard to £500k “village”: Garden room firm sees sales soar by 25%
A family-run garden rooms company has transformed a derelict farmyard into a swish £500,000 showroom “village” as sales soar by 25%. Rubicon Garden Rooms has unveiled its new headquarters on the Cheshire/North Wales border following an 18-month project to turn the old...
Tears at fundraiser for “one in a million” North Wales toddler as £7,278 raised
There were tears as the uncle of a North Wales toddler battling a condition affecting just one child in a million spoke about the youngster’s fight for a future. More than £7,000 was raised for 16-month Rupert Smith’s treatment and research appeal at the fundraising...
Diamond couple: beat goes on for police sweethearts celebrating 60th anniversary
A congratulation card from King Charles and Queen Camilla took pride of place as a couple who met as young police cadets celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The milestone was marked with two special celebrations for Val and Richard Bennett at Pendine Park’s...
North Wales school arts programme returns after trailer firm’s £5k boost
A trailer firm has stepped in with £5,000 to bring back a school arts programme axed because of funding problems. Youngsters from across North Wales will once again get the chance to work with leading artists after Ifor Williams Trailers answered the appeal for help...
North Wales mum who trains 3,000 care workers a year shortlisted for major award
A mum who helps train up to 3,000 care workers a year across North Wales has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the sector. Jenna Evans, who leads the Pendine Academy of Social Care, has been shortlisted for a prestigious honour at this year’s Wales...
School boosts Conwy’s local economy by £7m a year: “If it was a factory we’d shout from rooftops about it”
A new study has shown that a coeducational private school pumps £7 million into Conwy’s economy every year while supporting 213 jobs. The independent economic impact assessment found that St David’s College in Llandudno contributes £11.6 million to the UK’s gross...
£15k appeal launched to bring bombing school arson attack to the opera stage
A £15,000 crowdfunding appeal for a new opera about one of the most dramatic chapters in Welsh history has won backing from two high-profile figures. Former Plaid Cymru president Dafydd Wigley and internationally acclaimed harpist Elinor Bennett are supporting the...
“Magnificent” Mario steps down from roles to champion workforce and smaller care homes
Tributes have been pouring in after a “magnificent” social care champion announced he’s stepping down from two major frontline roles. After four decades in the sector, Mario Kreft MBE, owner of the pioneering Pendine Park care organisation which has nine homes in...
“It was emotional”: Senedd politician joins dementia care home sing-song
A Senedd member was moved to tears after joining residents at a North Wales dementia care home for a poignant sing-song. Gwynedd Maldwyn MS Siân Gwenllian became emotional during a visit to Pendine Park’s awarding-winning Bryn Seiont Newydd on the outskirts of...
