Sing-along party bridges the generation gap in Wrexham
Youngsters from two Wrexham schools teamed up with care home residents for a sing-along party which brought together several generations. Floral garlands, extravagant sunglasses and loud shirts were the order of the day for the 63 residents living at Pendine Park’s...
Team leader Jayne hails award nomination as the ‘icing on cake’ after retiring from 39-year career
An "inspirational" team leader with a vast career in social care has been hailed as "the role model we all aspire to be." Jayne Owen's passion and commitment saw her bloom from a cook in a residential home to a manager delivering training to others within her 39 years...
Woman who thrives in her caring role but was labelled ‘naughty’ at school due to dyslexia bids for major award
A woman wrongly written off as a “naughty” student at school because of her dyslexia but who went on to shine after getting a job in the care sector has been shortlisted for a major award. Laura Shone, 32, is now a highly respected staff trainer at the Pendine Park...
Care manager whose much-loved job helped get her through baby’s rare illness is in line for major award
A Pontypool care sector manager whose love for her job helped carry her through an “awful” time when her baby daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic condition has been shortlisted for a major award. Leah Webb and her partner were told by doctors, when their...
Social care chef Jake couldn’t fry an egg until love of people inspired him
A former carer who admits he ‘couldn’t fry an egg’ to begin with has been selected as one of the top social care chefs in Wales. Jake Murray, from Splott in Cardiff has worked in the kitchen at the city’s Hallmark Shire Hall Luxury Care Home for eight years providing...
Kyle gives care home dining a Michelin-star makeover
Getting older shouldn’t stop us enjoying the finer things in life - which is why chef Kyle Wilson makes it his mission to bring them to his Cardiff care home residents. Kyle is the head chef at Care UK’s Llys Herbert Care Home in Pontprennau, bringing his wealth of...
Growing bakery creates 50 new jobs thanks to booming exports
Record overseas sales are fuelling growth at a bakery where 50 new jobs are up for grabs after landing new contracts in the Middle East and Australia. Exports are set to break through the £10 million barrier this year at the fast-growing Jones Village Bakery in...
New Wrexham TV production company on mission to halt brain drain of creative talent
A new TV production company in Wrexham is on a mission to help talented young people work in the industry and halt a brain drain across the border. Ffion Williams, a development executive with Tŷ’r Ddraig (Dragon House) in Wrexham, told the city’s business leaders...
Plaque in memory of music loving ex-nurse Margaret takes pride of place on piano at Gwynedd care home
A plaque in memory of a highly respected nurse will be placed on a piano at an award winning Gwynedd care home. Music-loving Margaret Rotheram spent her final days living at Bryn Seiont Newydd, Pendine Park’s centre of excellence for dementia care on the outskirts of...
Autism diagnosis in adulthood spurs on Wrexham care worker to make a difference
A Wrexham care worker who was recently diagnosed with autism at the age of 29 has landed a place in the final of a national awards ceremony. Henry Greenwood, who works as a senior support worker at Llanerchrugog Hall Residential Care Home in Rhosllanerchrugog,...
