Stand-out care manager’s ‘calm’ approach spurs excellent rating and earns her prestigious award
A quick-thinking care home manager praised for calming a volatile situation with her soft approach and empathy has scooped a top award. Erika Davison from Ammanford, Camarthenshire was hailed as a “supportive” and “inspirational registered manager” at Pobl Group,...
Storage firm opens new Aberystwyth site with promise to back local causes
A fast-growing Welsh storage giant has pledged to support the local community after opening its new site in Aberystwyth. Denbigh-based Lock Stock, the UK’s largest container-based storage company, had targeted the town and has moved swiftly to complete work on the...
Search launched for young singer to star in magical Snowman show
A search has been launched to find a talented young singer from North Wales for a starring role in a magical Christmas show. The winner will step into the spotlight alongside Wrexham’s acclaimed NEW Sinfonia orchestra at its 2025 festive concert. Audiences can expect...
Two trailer firms pull together to back research to combat killer horse disease
Vital research to combat a killer horse disease has received a £15,000 boost thanks to two trailer companies marking a decade of working side by side. North Wales-based Ifor Williams Trailers joined forces with one of its Scottish distributors, the Stirling Trailer...
Charity manager with ‘infectious passion’ for her role scoops two top industry awards
A “dedicated” service manager at a charity hailed for giving people a voice was left “stunned” after scooping two prestigious awards. Sam Dodd was described as having an “infectious passion” for her role at Cartref Ni Ltd in St Asaph, where she strives to get the best...
Unwavering dedication of mental healthcare worker Gemma sees her win gold award
A healthcare professional has won gold for her “deep expertise” in supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions. Gemma Jennings has over 14 years’ experience in the sector and has worked as Director of Operations for MHC UK Ltd in...
Silver success for RAF mum-turned-care home hero Louise
A former RAF civilian worker who swapped military life for care has won a silver award at the prestigious Wales Care Awards. Louise Paxford, Assistant Manager and Training Lead at Ysguborwen Care Home in Llwydcoed, near Aberdare, was honoured with silver in the...
Tajina’s kindness shines with bronze award
A former Nepalese schoolteacher who began a new life in the South Wales Valleys has scooped a bronze award at the Wales Care Awards. Tajina Garbuja, who works as a kitchen assistant at The Hollies Care Home in Pontypridd, was honoured with the Bronze Award in the...
Couple who sold their bakery to foster 25 children crowned national care champions
A couple who sold their bakery to devote their lives to fostering children have been crowned national care champions. Caroline and Tyrone Jones, from Tredegar, have opened their hearts and home to 25 children since giving up their family run bakery in 2007 to become...
Caring Monmouthshire couple who turned tragedy into hope win top Wales Care Award
A caring couple who have devoted their lives and careers to helping others following a personal tragedy have won a top award. In a glittering ceremony at Cardiff’s Holland House Hotel, Melanie and Daren Stirling were handed silver in The Peter Clarke Award for...
