Head chef at The Gunroom Restaurant to represent Wales on Great British Menu
THE head chef of an acclaimed five-star hotel and restaurant is to appear in one of TV’s most prestigious culinary competitions. Daniel Ap Geraint of The Gunroom Restaurant at Plas Dinas Country House will represent Wales on the 20th series of Great British Menu. This year’s theme is ‘Great Britons’ and the show itself is renowned for…
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SF Parks unveils plans for multi-million pound ‘treehouse’ accommodation at popular resort
SF PARKS plans to build luxurious multi-million pound ‘treehouse’ accommodation at one of its most popular holiday resorts. The proposals for WhiteHouse Leisure Park in Towyn would complement a recently constructed climbing wall, ‘The Jump’ and a high-ropes course at the award-winning site, in addition to a planned upgrade to the existing Jakes family restaurant…
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College unveils £10m agriculture building and new staff following surge in students
RECRUITMENT of new lecturers and the opening of a £10m agriculture and education building will help meet demand following a surge in students at a land-based college. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi unveiled the state-of-the-art Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub) – backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme – over the…
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Students descend on Cardiff to support move that will lower education costs for thousands
A CAMPAIGNING cohort from Coleg Cambria visited Welsh Government to show their support for a decision that will lower costs and widen access to education for thousands of young people. A group of student representatives from the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi – were invited to the Senedd in Cardiff by…
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PetPlace has big plans for 2025 following year of events and investment
A PIONEERING pet retailer lined up another paw-some calendar of events as it prepares for further growth in 2025. A busy year for PetPlace – which has stores in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a HQ in Kinmel Bay – looks set to be replicated and even bettered over the coming 12 months….
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Business Wales supply chain events to whet appetite of food producers
Workshops to shine a light on supplying food and drink to the public sector in Wales. Organised by Business Wales, the events will be held in the new year and will begin with a virtual session on Social Value in the Public Sector with Ian McGrady, Director of Ellesmere Port-based Edsential Catering, and Huw Griffiths,…
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Antur Cymru event champions high street success in embracing smart technology
AN EVENT celebrating digital innovation and entrepreneurship in west Wales was a major success. Organised by Antur Cymru Enterprise, the SMART Busnes Cymru Conference welcomed organisations, start-ups and individuals from across the country to historic Cardigan Castle in Ceredigion. Together they championed the strides made by town centres and high streets embracing advances in technology…
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Surge in commercial clients as Mackenzie Jones enters 25th year in business
A SURGE in commercial clients led to the busiest period in a quarter of a century for a booming law firm. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, based in Chester, St Asaph and Menai Bridge, has seen a “huge rise” in private sector contracts across multiple industries, notably tourism and hospitality, retail, health, and eye care. As the…
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Country music star Megan Lee headlines Llysfasi celebrations
A TALENTED singer-songwriter returned to college for a celebration of Welsh culture. Megan Lee headlined the latest Culture Collective event, held at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, near Ruthin. A graduate of Cambria Yale in Wrexham, Megan began performing at the age of 11 with her family and is now a skilled multi-instrumentalist set to appear at…
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Enhanced Healthcare spreads Christmas cheer ahead of 2025 recruitment drive
A CARING company is spreading Christmas cheer across North Wales after scooping an illustrious national industry award. Colwyn Bay-based Enhanced Healthcare visited care homes across the region delivering festive arts and crafts sessions to hundreds of residents. With more set to take place in the coming weeks, the recruitment agency – named Health and Wellbeing Initiative…
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