Microbrewery’s Christmas ale to protect Wales’s at risk bird species
An award-winning microbrewery has launched a special Christmas beer to help save North Wales’s threatened bird species. Dovecote Brewery in Denbigh are releasing their Turtle Dove tipple in memory of the bird made famous by the carol The 12 Days of Christmas and with...
Caring ex-builder strikes gold
A FORMER builder is laying the foundations for a strong future in the care industry after striking gold at the Welsh social care ‘Oscars’. Wayne Barry, who works as a maintenance assistant at Ysguborwen Care Home in Aberdare, has hailed the team effort which led to...
World class orchestra brings magic of Christmas to care home residents
A world class orchestra brought the magic of Christmas alive for care home residents in Wrexham with a moving Yule Tide concert. The talented trio from the Hallé performed a string of Christmas jingles and carols as part of an enrichment partnership with the Pendine...
Caring Rita is as good as gold
A care worker who has long held the admiration and respect of her colleagues has now literally hit the gold standard. Rita Martin from Caldicot was among the main winners of this year’s Wales Care Awards, which are organised each year by Care Forum Wales to...
World-renowned pianist headlines at top international piano festival
A world-renowned pianist famed for his interpretations of Beethoven’s music will star at an international piano festival celebrating the 250th anniversary of the composer’s birth. Organisers have revealed for the first time the talented line up for next year’s Wales...
Green energy experts Hafod scoop accolade at star-studded event
A top North Wales green energy company has again been named in the UK’s top three renewable heating installers at the UK’s biggest annual green industry awards. Hafod Renewables, based in the Vale of Clwyd, were presented with their award by actor James Nesbitt at the...
Caring Nicola wins social care Oscar
A WOMAN respected for her efforts in helping people as they come to the end of their lives has collected a prestigious care award. Nicola Williams had never worked in the care industry until five years ago, when she joined Pineshield Health and Social Care Services,...
Hospital theatre manager Diane honoured for two decades’ service
A theatre manager has been honoured for two decades of service at a top private hospital. Diane Hall, who lives in Marford, Wrexham, trained as an Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) after her dreams of becoming a rookie cop were dashed at the age of 18. Now...
Caring Mathew has golden touch
A young care worker who turned around the fortunes of a care home criticised by inspectors certainly has the golden touch. Mathew Jones is now Head of Quality, Innovation and Development with the Caron Group based in Ebbw Vale, but it was for his work at the company’s...
Top Welsh cheesemakers bring a slice of festive cheer to veterans marking 75th D-Day anniversary
A dairy proudly owned by Welsh farmers has bought a slice of Christmas cheer to war veterans with a gift of top quality cheese, as they marked the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Expert cheesemakers South Caernarfon Creameries gave four kilos of their finest...
