Army veteran Cliff, 92, salutes “The Fallen” with spectacular cascade of poppies
A 92 year old former army lance corporal unveiled a spectacular cascade of poppies created at a care home to honour “The Fallen”. The 1,111 poppies have gone on display alongside the metal silhouette statue of an unknown British Tommy in the grounds of Pendine Park’s...
Choir and brass band put new twist on Welsh pop favourites in aid of three good causes
A talented choir and a unique brass band are joining forces to raise money for good causes with “exciting” new versions of well-known Welsh pop songs. Band Pres Llareggub (Brass Band) will link up with Côr Nantclwyd, a mixed choir with over 100 members drawn from...
Wendy’s silver service scoops award at social care Oscars
A former metal stockist quality assurance manager from Bridgend has scooped a silver award at the social care Oscars. Wendy Edwards has never looked back since she swapped metal for people and took on the key role of Human Resources (HR) Officer with Bridgend group,...
Stephanie honoured for shaping next generation of palliative care
A dedicated nurse from Abergavenny has been honoured for her work ensuring people reaching the end of their lives are treated with dignity and respect now and in the future. Stephanie Thomas won a silver award for the Excellence in Palliative and End-of-life Care...
“Marketing Midas” Beth going for gold after company merger
A marketing expert with a “golden touch” and a fast-growing consultancy firm have joined forces to create a powerhouse agency in North Wales. Creative livewire Beth Woodhouse, from Old Colwyn, has been appointed as the lead consultant for marketing after her company,...
“Force of nature” Kamar champions new campaign to make Welsh venues better for disabled people
A young woman who almost died after an epilepsy attack is championing a campaign to improve accessibility for disabled people at holiday and hospitality venues across Wales. Kamar El-Hozeil, from Porthmadog, has been appointed as an Access Ambassador by social...
Steve Rogers drives the new Renault Clio
Renault and a few others will be rubbing their hands in glee now that Ford has axed the Fiesta. The supermini supreme has been a thorn in the side of its rivals for decades but now is the time for others to step forward and shine, and Renault is well placed having...
Legal secretary who made the jump to lawyer to lead Swayne Johnson Cheshire office
A former legal secretary who was persuaded to train as a lawyer at the age of 35 is the new head of the Cheshire office of one of the region’s fastest growing law firms. Maxine Phillips spent almost 20 years, first as a secretary and then as a Personal Assistant,...
Musical carer Sheryl hits right note with silver award
The work of an innovative carer who uses music to help dementia patients hit the right note with judges at the Oscars of social care. Sheryl Beebee from Aberdare, took a silver award in the Excellence in Dementia Care category at the Wales Care Awards in Cardiff at a...
Modest Samantha honoured at social care Oscars
An exceptional nurse who “walks with care home residents through their dementia journey” has received an award at the Oscars of social care. Samantha Nooradeen, from Ogmore Vale, was praised by colleagues for the outstanding compassion she shows to care home residents...
