Awards double for care home owner Liz
A care home owner who was stunned to receive two “Oscars” has said that much of the credit is due to her “fantastic” team of helpers. Liz Durlucia was a double winner at a ceremony in Cardiff’s City Hall, at which this year’s Wales Care Awards were presented....
Police boss suggests LGBT supporters’ club for Wrexham to help kick discrimination into touch
A police boss is urging the football team he supports to launch its own club for LGBT – lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered – supporters. North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones was at Wrexham AFC’s Racecourse ground to highlight the fact that for...
Chef to the stars wins gold award
A chef who's cooked for the Queen, top politicians, celebrities and sports stars has won a top award for driving up culinary standards at South Wales care homes. Hugely-experienced in the kitchen, Brian Lane, who works for industry-leading care provider, Hallmark Care...
90th birthday tribute to harp legend Osian Ellis
The life and work of a globally-renowned harpist who started playing again as he approached his 90th birthday will be celebrated at an international festival. The fourth Wales International Harp Festival in Caernarfon will be honouring the legendary Dr Osian Ellis CBE...
May still spot on at 103
Sprightly May Fox still does word searches, plays dominoes and Jenga every day at the grand age of 103. May, who was born in 1914 when the First World War started, is believe to be Flintshire’s oldest resident and she’s looking forward to her 104th birthday in May....
Home care assistant manager who harmonises with people by singing Tom Jones strikes silver in major national awards
A carer from Penygraig who likes to brighten the lives of people she looks after by belting out Tom Jones songs to them has struck silver in major national awards. Apart from the impromptu singing sessions Melanie Walters, who is an assistant manager at the Caerphilly...
Delsol staff top of the class with training success
Staff at North Wales delivery firm Delsol have proved they are top of the class, with a host of new qualifications. Drivers, administrators and managers have successfully undergone training, as part of the company’s commitment to staff improvement. They have been...
Care worker praised as industry “beacon of light” takes silver in prestigious awards
A young Llanfairfechan woman hailed as a “beacon of light” in the social care sector has struck silver in major national awards. Becky Barnes went into the care profession at the age of just 17 and has risen rapidly through the ranks to take on the responsible role of...
Bay of Colwyn to get a clean sweep thanks to BID
The hunt is on for a pair of caretakers to ensure the Bay of Colwyn looks spick and span to attract more visitors and shoppers. Colwyn BID, the not-for-profit social enterprise run by the local business communities, is part-funding the cost of two people to spruce up...
St Asaph family support worker honoured at care awards
A family support officer has been honoured with two gold awards for her work in helping children and young people to deal with bereavement. Mrs Ann Atkin, 61, who works at St Kentigern Hospice, in St Asaph, won the accolades at the Wales Care Awards in what she...
