Lord Newborough wins entrepreneur award for success of organic beauty collection
THE man behind one of the UK’s leading organic farm estates has won a prestigious national award for entrepreneurship. Lord Robert Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate, near Corwen, picked up the Health and Beauty Entrepreneur Award at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022 Grand Final. He was selected following the success of their popular Wild…
Read MoreColeg Cambria powers ahead with multi-million pound green vision
COLEG CAMBRIA Llysfasi is powering ahead with its multi-million pound green vision. The land-based college is making progress with plans for a carbon neutral farm and this year unveiled a raft of net-zero initiatives, including a revolutionary biofactory that will support Welsh farmers in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The anaerobic digestion system was unveiled by…
Read MoreNorth Wales Business Summit to unite industry and unlock growth potential
ESTEEMED names in tourism, education, law and industry will unite to explore ways to unlock potential for growth and diversification in North Wales. Hosted by Antur Cymru Enterprise, the business summit will be held at the Quay Hotel and Spa in Deganwy on Tuesday (November 29). Speakers will be representing organisations including Bangor University Business…
Read MoreMedia giant nets official partnership with FAW as Wales prepares for World Cup opener
AUDIO and media giant Communicorp UK netted an official partnership with the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Capital South Wales – part of Communicorp UK – has signed a one-year deal to support the FAW in promoting a variety of fixtures and initiatives across both the men’s and women’s game. As the men’s national side…
Read MoreParents and children jam with Wrexham Sounds at new sensory sessions
PARENTS and their children can jam with Wrexham Sounds at a series of new family sessions. The not-for-profit social enterprise has launched successful music and sensory activities for babies and toddlers. Baby Jam and Toddler Jam bring them together in a warm, welcoming environment at the popular Rhosrobin site. Vocal coach Clemmy Gong says the interactive, fun gatherings…
Read MoreNew campaign to champion thousands of young carers in North Wales
A NEW campaign will shine a light on the inspiring bravery and resilience of hundreds of young carers in North Wales. There are up to 1,400 young carers identified in Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire alone, so ahead of Carers Rights Day (Thursday November 24) – and in celebration of the strength of the many young…
Read MoreGreenThumb unveils £100m growth plan at annual franchise conference
A LEADER in lawncare is preparing for take-off after unveiling a £100m growth plan. More than 140 franchisees from branches across the UK joined GreenThumb CEO Stephen Waring, Managing Director Paul Edwards, and special guests at the St Asaph-based company’s annual franchise conference. Held at the Concorde Conference Centre in Manchester, Mr Edwards revealed their…
Read MoreDragon Signs unveils new FAW partnership ahead of Wales World Cup opener
A LEADING signage business has joined forces with the Football Association of Wales (FAW). Cardiff-based Dragon Signs unveiled a new partnership with the FAW ahead of the Qatar World Cup. The company is now official signage partner and will be supporting the FAW in publicising and communicating the success of the Welsh men’s side, which…
Read MoreRadar PR and Supertemps unite for Wrexham Wisdom Lab series
ALUMNI of an acclaimed leadership course are collecting pearls of wisdom on key issues facing North Wales employers post-pandemic. Led by Bangor University Business School and exclusive to graduates of the 20Twenty leadership programme – targeting firms in Wrexham, north Powys and Flintshire – Wisdom Labs have covered a wide range of topics from marketing…
Read MoreWarehaus Signs has designs on expansion thanks to sibling success
SIBLINGS overcame family tragedy to launch an innovative design and manufacturing business. After growing up in London and Brighton, Tashka and Krystn Yeomans – directors of Warehaus Signs in Mochdre – moved to North Wales with their mum Lynn as teenagers to begin a new life in Conwy. Sadly, Lynn passed away while they were…
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