Renowned harpist Elinor pulling strings to inspire new generation
The woman who convinced King Charles to reinstate the position of royal harpist after a century-long gap is aiming to inspire a new generation to play the instrument. Renowned harpist Elinor Bennett is going on a 12-stop Wales-wide tour, The Dwylo ar Dannau'r Delyn...
Wales Air Ambulance charity says kind £10,000 gift can help save five lives
A £10.000 donation by kind hearted trailer makers can help the Wales Air Ambulance save five lives, according to the charity. Long-term supporters Ifor Williams Trailers kicked off the fundraising at the Urdd National Eisteddfod in Denbigh where they had a stand. They...
“Hugely respected” nurse Julie pays tribute to son after being shortlisted for award
A senior nurse who’s in the running for a top award has paid tribute to her son for supporting her throughout her career Julie Beresford, senior nurse at Pendine Park’s Bodlondeb care home in Wrexham, said her son, Josh, 38, has been with her ‘every step of the way’....
Unforgettable Kate in line for top award
An opera singer is proud to have been shortlisted for a prestigious award named after Sir Bryn Terfel with whom she sang alongside while they were both teenagers. Talented mezzo soprano Kate Woolveridge is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Forget-me-not Chorus...
Covid heroine Lucy in line for top award
A young mum is in the running for a top award after keeping spirits up and standards high at the care home where she works during the Covid crisis. Lucy Wheeler, who works at the Crosfield House care home in Rhayader, in Powys, will be a finalist at the prestigious...
Ex-Lego boss in line for award after building new future in social care
A former high-flying businessman and award-winning sports coach put his talents – and Lego – to good use during lockdown. When a group of young people in his care faced possible frustration at seeing their activities severely restricted Gary Bassett knew exactly what...
Leccy MG hits the heights by Steve Rogers
It is rare for me to award top honours to a car company two years running but it has happened. This was the annual event run by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders when motoring journos get the chance to compare like for like from a variety of car...
Sports stars of future have a ball at “brilliant” event
More than 100 youngsters from across Conwy county had a ball when they were given the chance to try different sports. The children from the county’s primary and secondary schools had a go at a variety of sporting skills at the Sport for All event organised by housing...
Welsh social enterprise launches search for more apprentices thanks to £68m order book
A Welsh social enterprise is ramping up its apprenticeship programme thanks to a growing order book of work that’s worth £68 million over the next five years. Mother of two Holly Joinson, 28, is among the latest recruits to sign up for an apprenticeship thanks to...
Covid warrior Arlene in running for social care Oscar
A COVID warrior is in the running for a social care ‘Oscar’ after her unflinching efforts to help keep a care home coronavirus free. Arlene Elano, deputy manager of Pendine Park’s Bodlondeb care home in Wrexham, says her nomination at the Wales Care Awards 2022 is a...
