Conwy Employment Hub partnership building new careers in North Wales
A CONSTRUCTION course is building new careers to help meet demand in the sector. Conwy Employment Hub – which oversees Communities for Work, PaCE and Communities for Work Plus – has been delivering jobs and skills opportunities in partnership with social housing enterprise Procure Plus and Mochdre-based RELM Construction. Among those to have benefited is…
Read MoreRocketing energy prices coincide with solar sales boom at Carbon Zero Renewables
AN UNPRECEDENTED rise in gas and electricity bills has led to even greater demand for solar energy. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the UK Leisure Living Group, which has sites in St Asaph, Mochdre and Deeside – is taking on more staff to cope with a surge in enquiries, having experienced their busiest ever…
Read MoreReal Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee new brand ambassador for UK Leisure Living
A POPULAR reality TV star is the new ambassador for a North Wales Leisure Firm. The Real Housewives of Cheshire (RHOC) favourite Ester Dee will represent the UK Leisure Living brand going forward. Born in the Czech Republic, Ester says she is thrilled to be joining forces with the multi award-winning company, which has sites…
Read MoreSolar surge for Carbon Zero Renewables as boss calls for Government energy U-turn
AN AWARD-WINNING renewable energy business has experienced a 1000% surge in orders for solar panels in past weeks. As consumers face a 30% rise in gas and electricity prices next year and independent utility companies go bust, more and more people are turning to net zero alternatives. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the UK…
Read MoreVeranda applause for booming leisure company as sales continue to rise
A MULTI-AWARD-WINNING leisure group has left the challenges of Covid-19 in the shade by unveiling a new range of products and plans for further growth. UK Leisure Living, which employs 15 staff across sites in Mochdre, St Asaph and Deeside, is receiving positive feedback and sales for the latest line in its quality outdoor selection…
Read MoreRetailer launches new app for their loyal community of pet parents
A LEADING pet retailer launched a new app to reward the loyalty of long-standing customers. PetPlace is giving back to their loyal community of pet parents by launching the PetPlace Plus+ app, providing free advice and guidance, latest news and exclusive offers with added benefits and features being introduced throughout 2021. Available on a multitude…
Read MoreAdrian has keys to security success as firm celebrates landmark anniversary
A CCTV firm has the key to the door of security success after spending 21 years at the forefront of the industry. Celebrating the landmark, Active CCTV director Adrian Standerwick has reflected on advances in technology and client communication that have kept the Mochdre company ahead of the curve. Launched in 2000 from the Llanddulas…
Read MoreUK Leisure Living to create new jobs and open Deeside showroom in the coming weeks
A BOOMING leisure company will unveil a new hot tubs showroom in the coming weeks after a strong start to the year. Following record-breaking sales in 2020, UK Leisure Living is set to recruit staff and open a satellite base in Flintshire this April. Managing Director Gareth Jones has taken on four employees since January…
Read MoreActive CCTV celebrates 20 years in business with rebrand and national focus
A CCTV company recording 20 years in business used lockdown to reinvent itself and focus on national growth. Adrian Standerwick, Director of Active CCTV, unveiled a new-look website, branding and mission statement to celebrate two decades of the Mochdre-based firm. It has been a challenging time for Adrian and wife Debbie; four years ago, their…
Read MoreGareth nominated for three SME awards after lockdown hot tub sales boost
AN ENTREPENEUR nominated for a string of national business awards continues to make waves in the leisure sector. UK Leisure Living Group has sold more hot tubs in 2020 than previous years put together, with the Coronavirus and Spring heatwave leading to a surge in sales. The trend continued across the summer at their revamped…
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