Llangollen Eisteddfod on a roll after top bakery serves up early dough
Bakery bosses have served up an early boost for the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod. Earlier this year the festival launched a cash appeal because the 2015 event was heading for a financial loss. The appeal raised £50,000 and now long-term sponsors the...
Awards for neighbours with hearts of gold
CARING neighbours with hearts of gold were honoured at a housing association’s special day celebrating the lives of older people. More than 200 tenants of Cartrefi Conwy from across the county were invited to the Older Person’s Day at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. The...
Bronwen, 77, is oldest care home manager in Wales – and she’s in line for top award
The oldest care home manager in Wales is in the running for a top award after a quarter of a century’s outstanding service to her local community. Fellow staff and residents nominated 77-year-old Mrs Bronwen Morris because of the years of dedication she has shown to...
Centre of excellence recruits first 60 staff
A care organisation has taken on the first 60 members of staff for its £7 million centre of excellence for dementia care that's due to open in North Wales. Pendine Park has organised a month of intensive training for the new recruits at the arts and conference centre,...
Village Bakery is store attraction for Co-op
An expanding bakery is celebrating after clinching a major contract with the Co-op - and picking up an award from them at the same time. The Village Bakery have been supplying 63 Co-op stores for several years and as a result of the new deal they are now delivering...
End of summertime and the livin’ ain’t easy for Cheryl
Spare a thought for Cheryl Jones when the clocks go back this weekend. She'll have too much time on her hands when she has to change the time on all the clocks and watches at the F Hinds jewellers shop at Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham. Cheryl, 24, will have...
Centenarian Archie’s memories of surviving gangster shoot-out
A centenarian has told how he was caught in the crossfire of a gangster shoot-out and attended a function with the notorious Chicago mobster Al Capone. Archie Kipling's 100th birthday has brought memories flooding back about his remarkable adventures as a young man,...
Festival crowns golden age of artisan Welsh produce says tourism supremo
A tourism supremo hailed the Hamper Llangollen food festival as the best ever and said it crowned a “golden age” of artisan produce in Wales. The popular event, recognised as one of the top 10 food festivals in the UK, drew in thousands of food lovers, all hungry to...
Belly dancers bring a flash of colour to the Quadrant Shopping Centre
A troupe of colourful belly dancers shaking their stuff brought a busy Swansea shopping centre to a standstill. The five ladies arrived at the Quadrant Shopping Centre in a swirl of shimmering sequins and entertained shoppers as part of a week-long schedule of...
Caring Cathy’s recipe for success
A teacher turned social worker who helped transform residential and home care for the elderly in North Wales has been recommended for a top award. At the age of 71, Cathy Ann Robinson’s skills are still in big demand after a career spanning more than 40 years during...
