Catalin takes charge of major revamp of two iconic Lake District hotels
An experienced manager of one of Cumbria’s most iconic hotels is now leading a major £2 million revamp of a private hospitality group’s Lake District operation. Catalin Oanea, 42, has been appointed Group Area Operations Manager for the region by the Everbright Hotel...
Eisteddfod singalong shows how music cuts through fog of dementia
A pioneering musician has given a powerful demonstration of how singing can cut through the fog of dementia. Nia Davies Williams, the musician in residence at the Pendine Park care organisation who has just published a new book on the subject, led the dementia...
North Wales housing charity for older people looking for new board members as it launches commercial venture
A North Wales charity that helps older people stay in their own homes is looking for entrepreneurs and business people to launch a new commercial venture. Canllaw, which provides a care and repair service across Gwynedd and Anglesey, is looking to recruit up to six...
Care home residents think out of the box to make National Eisteddfod crowns
Arts-loving care home residents have been celebrating the arrival of the National Eisteddfod in Wrexham by making bardic crowns. The unusual arts workshop at the Pendine Park care organisation was run by Wrexham University Civic Mission- Eisteddfod in a Box Project in...
Young singer Branwen thrilled at prospect of “dream duet” with world class tenor
A talented young singer from Denbighshire says she’s thrilled to have been invited to sing a duet with one of the world's greatest tenors at a music festival. Branwen Medi Jones, 18, will join Joseph Calleja, whose voice has been compared to opera legend Luciano...
Net zero business scheme expands its reach to help companies cut emissions
A pioneering net-zero scheme is set to pump over £600,000 into the Denbighshire economy over the next five years. Phase One of Net Zero Horizons programme was rolled out last year on the Colomendy Industrial Estate in Denbigh where over 40 businesses received free...
North Wales mixed ability rugby side has been life-changing for player with autism
A young man with autism has spoken movingly about how a mixed ability rugby club in North Wales has totally transformed his life. After joining the Colwyn Bay Stingrays Dylan Evans, 23, from Waunfaur, near Caernarfon, made new friends, starred in a television series...
North Wales charity providing essential services to people with “high support needs” is in desperate fight for survival
Support for 140 disabled people and the jobs of more than 400 staff in North Wales are under threat because of a social care funding crisis. Anheddau, a charity that has provided a lifeline for clients in Gwynedd, Conwy, Anglesey, Denbighshire and Wrexham for three...
Young Ruthin cricketers look the part in thrilling local derby win over Saints
Young cricketers in Ruthin chalked up a thrilling win against local rivals St Asaph in a nail-biting finish which saw them get home with just seven balls to spare. It was a fine win for Ruthin Under-13s and they certainly look the part when they take the field thanks...
Adventurous audience members can fly high with vertical dance company
A company of vertical dancers are set to take to a North Wales stage – and audience members can get roped into some of the fun if they’re up for it. Hedydd Dance Company use rock climbing equipment including ropes and harnesses to perform their innovative high-flying...
