Pupils hoping for jam tomorrow at school fighting for its future
BUDDING entrepreneurs from a small primary school that’s fighting for its survival have earned national acclaim after cooking up a treat. Parents and governors at Ysgol Llannefydd, in Conwy, have launched a campaign to attract new pupils from nearby communities to...
New car park system drives up funds for mental health charity
A mental health charity will receive a major cash boost thanks to a revolutionary car park payment system at a shopping centre. North East Wales Mind will be getting a cut every time somebody uses the new Hozah: Autopay method at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham after it goes...
Vibrant village football club can enjoy their £96K all-weather pitch at last
Lockdown is unlocking and a vibrant North Wales village football club is celebrating its 20th anniversary with almost 200 players from aged from four to 60 training and playing again every week. It means that Kinmel Bay Football Club, based at the village Leisure...
Inspectors’ report is another milestone on way to becoming a “truly exceptional school”
The “inspirational leadership” of a headteacher has transformed the fortunes of a high school. Ann Webb was singled out for praise by school inspectors from Estyn for galvanising teachers and pupils at Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno. According to Mrs Webb, the report...
Vulnerable people at risk due to growing number of care workers self-isolating
The increasing number of care workers self-isolating is potentially more of a danger to vulnerable people in Wales than the Covid-19 virus, a social care leader has warned. According to Keri Llewellyn, the vice chair of Care Forum Wales, they were getting reports of...
Bellevue FC makes the world a better place – just ask Nathan and the rest of the magical rainbow team
A former offender is kicking on in life after finding redemption with the “most diverse football club in the world”. Joining the remarkable rainbow combination of players at Bellevue FC in Wrexham has totally transformed the prospects of Nathan Hauton, 28. He told the...
Sergeant Major Sheila still on a mission to clean up after 30 years
A DEDICATED housekeeping manager has no plans to retire as she celebrates her 30th anniversary with a leading care organisation – but it very nearly didn’t last. Sheila George has been with Pendine Park since joining in 1991 in a relief domestic role, quickly becoming...
Eco-friendly Sea Zoo wins top green award
The UK’s first solar powered aquarium has won a top environmental award. Anglesey Sea Zoo in Brynsiencyn won the small business category at the inaugural Net Zero Leaders’ Awards for their eco-friendly approach. The awards were organised by the North Wales and Mersey...
Coffee mornings grow into vital food service for town through the pandemic
A Llangollen community group has graduated from holding coffee mornings to playing a vital role in the fight against pandemic hardship by feeding up to 40 households a week. Llangollen Foodshare, which began 18 months ago in the Pengwern Community Centre as a project...
Welsh Government needs to “step up to the plate” to avert new social care crisis
A social care leader says it’s time for the Welsh Government to “step up to the plate” to avert a new crisis and fund the sector properly so that frontline staff can be paid what they deserve. Mary Wimbury, the chief executive of Care Forum Wales, said social care...
