Ex cardiology nurse heartened to be in the running for national award
A former NHS cardiology nurse who puts her heart and soul into bringing joy into a Cardiff care home has been shortlisted for a top national award. Georgiana Ionescu, who lives in Saint Mellons, was appointed general manager of Halmark Regency House Luxury Care Home...
‘Superwoman’ care worker Samantha eyes up national industry award
A college leaver who was inspired to work in social care after becoming the main carer of her autistic brother is in the line up for a top industry award. Samantha Evans, who lives in Neath, joined Integra Community Living Options, part of National Care Group Ltd, two...
Ex railway worker David in the running for national award after embarking on new journey in social care
A former railway worker who switched careers to care for people with dementia is ‘on track’ to scoop a national industry award. David Rees, from Pant, Merthyr Tydfil, near Cardiff, worked as a maintenance technician for two years across the UK’s rail network including...
Ex McDonalds worker in the line up for a national social care gong
A former McDonalds employee who now helps vulnerable adults with mental health needs to become more independent is in the line up for a major national award. Chloe Meyrick, from Newbridge, Gwent, has transformed the lives of several individuals since being appointed...
North Wales trailer firm helps to showcase Bentley’s speed queen
Luxury car maker Bentley hooked up with a trailer maker from North Wales when it needed to transport a superstar of vintage racing in style. The exclusive marque turned to Ifor Williams Trailers (IWT), which has factories in Denbighshire and Deeside, to carry a...
North Wales community orchard project blossoms thanks to funding boost
Visitors will be learning more about the natural wonders of a community orchard as green-fingered volunteers continue a grassroots drive to develop a haven for nature. The Harlech Community Orchard Project has seen a not-for-profit group of volunteers unite to...
Talented harpist Heledd crowned best young musician in Wales
A talented harpist taught by a former Royal harpist has been crowned as the best young musician in Wales. Heledd Wynn Newton, 20, won the inaugural Pendine Young Musician of Wales competition at the North Wales International Music Festival. She came out on top after a...
Blooming marvellous quartet of staff celebrate 20 years’ of loyal service
A leading chartered accountancy firm knows it can count on four members of staff who’ve each notched up 20 years’ of loyal service. Coxeys, which has offices in Wrexham, Saltney and Chester, presented the quartet with thank you bouquets of flowers to celebrate their...
Michaela moved to tears after being shortlisted for social care Oscar
A care home manager from Denbighshire was moved to tears when she heard she had been shortlisted for a prestigious award. Michaela Vallance has worked within the health and care sector for 15 years as a support worker, team leader, deputy manager and now as a...
Men and women of Harlech bring flower power to residents of Pwll care home
Residents and staff at a Llanelli care home were treated to a fun afternoon of Sixties and Seventies nostalgia by a leading Welsh food wholesaler. Harlech Foodservice staff dropped in at Cilymaenllwyd Care Home, at Pwll, near Llanelli, bearing gifts of tasty treats...
