Lucy’s silver service honoured at social care Oscars
A young mum is proud her work keeping spirits up and standards high at a Powys care home has been honoured with a national award. Lucy Wheeler, who works at the Crosfield House care home in Rhayader, was presented with the silver award in the category for Excellence...
Wayne’s silver service wins award
The manager of a Powys nursing home who set a new unit for people with dementia during the Covid crisis has won a prestigious award. It was a daunting task, but one which Wayne Rees completed with aplomb, and the work he put in during lockdown persuaded his...
Ex-Lego boss wins award after building new career
A change of career for a Flintshire man has brought recognition with a prestigious award in his new field. Former high-flying businessman and award-winning sports coach Gary Bassett put his talents – and Lego – to good use during lockdown. When a group of young people...
Caring nurse Julie honoured at social care Oscars
A hugely respected nurse has done her son proud after scooping a prestigious care sector accolade. Senior nurse Julie Beresford, of Wrexham, was presented with a bronze honour the prestigious Wales Care Awards – dubbed the Oscars of social care. She declared it was as...
Ex-barber Craig is a cut above after winning national award
A former barber is proud has been honoured at the social care Oscars after putting his skills to good use during the pandemic. Craig Jones, from Wrexham, who now works at Pant Glas Uchaf care home near Ruthin, helped the young residents stay looking sharp after Wales...
Winning gold award is bittersweet moment for care home boss Ceri
Winning a gold award was a bittersweet moment for a recently widowed care home boss from Gwynedd. Ceri Roberts, who soldiered on during the pandemic, was honoured at the prestigious Wales Care Awards, dubbed the Oscars of social care. She won the Gold prize in the...
Arlene’s silver service honoured at social Care Oscars
A care home heroine is celebrating the latest in a string of awards for her efforts to help keep a residential home coronavirus free. Arlene Elano, deputy manager of Pendine Park’s Bodlondeb care home in Wrexham, was presented with a coveted silver accolade at the...
Seat Arona drive by Steve Rogers
We really are spoilt for choice when it comes to small family cars. I have driven several this year and pinning down the best is becoming a struggle. My top pick is still the Toyota Yaris Cross (I think) but I was impressed with the new Skoda Fabia, which has come on...
Community food group spread Christmas cheer with Lock Stock choc donation
A Flintshire community food group will be handing out plenty of Christmas cheer to its customers thanks to the generosity of a new business to the town. Buckley Community Fridge has just received a consignment of 100 chocolate selection packs from Denbigh-based Lock...
Strictly fan Efa melts hearts with her dancing at special Christmas service
A talented young dancer melted hearts with her remarkable performance at a special Christmas concert. Efa Williams, 14, a pupil at Ysgol y Gogarth in Llandudno, took centre stage with her starring role at the service held at Bangor Cathedral. The teenager also made a...
