650+ visitors take Pride in attending LGBTQ+ celebration at PetPlace Abergele
HUNDREDS of people took great Pride in attending a bumper fun day at one of the country’s leading independent pet stores. PetPlace Abergele welcomed more than 650 visitors to its free Pride in the Park event. The programme included a host of activities and attractions for dogs, their owners, and revellers to enjoy in celebration of the…
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College baker achieves slice of victory in first ever Britain’s Best Cake contest
A SKILLED apprentice achieved a slice of success in the first ever Britain’s Best Cake competition. Coleg Cambria learner Naomi Spaven, from Mold, won the Fruit Cake category with a delicious dark chocolate, orange and ginger Bara Brith. Naomi, who works as head baker at Wylde Bakery in Bebington, was also named among last year’s Rising…
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PetPlace installs life-saving heart equipment across network of Welsh stores
PetPlace installs seven new defibrillators across North Wales Save a Life Cymru (SaLC) is delighted to announce that Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) have been fitted to the outside of all seven PetPlace and LVL5 Gyms sites in North Wales, and these potentially life-saving devices have been made available 24/7 to the public in the event…
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Celtic Financial Planning targets North West expansion with new hires and client growth
AN ESTEEMED financial planning business is targeting the North West after further growth in past months. Celtic Financial Planning, based in Mold, St Asaph, and London, has enjoyed a strong start to 2024. In addition to a raft of new clients and having sold all the tickets to its upcoming charity event with Wales RFU…
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Log cabins, glamping pods and new jobs among plans for donkey attraction in 2024
SUSTAINABLE log cabins, glamping pods and creating jobs are among the priorities for a growing family business in 2024. Fresh from the success of their Donkey Dash up and down Moel Famau, Flintshire’s highest peak – which raised more than £1500 for Cherish Wrecsam – G&M Davies Ltd has unveiled big plans for the coming…
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Animal studies graduate with rare heart condition enjoying success with pet photography business
A LOVE of animals and passion for photography developed into a new business for talented Jessica Humphreys. The former Coleg Cambria student has set up her own company – Emerald Pawtraits – and is already securing customers from across North Wales and beyond via her studio on Mold’s Bromfield Industrial Estate. A graduate of the Level 3…
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More experts from North Wales industry join booming business membership website
MORE illustrious names from North Wales industry have joined a new online membership website that offers small businesses access to expert training and advice. Key figures from the worlds of finance, branding, sales, event management, marketing and cybersecurity have joined the ‘board you can afford’ at My Expert Team. Founded by Dawn Roberts, the group…
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Animal behaviour specialist and PetPlace join forces for UK-first dog play expo
PETPLACE joined forces with a leading animal play company to host a UK-first event for dogs and their owners. The North Wales retailer’s revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store held exercise and games sessions in partnership with Kong Company Ltd. Kong ambassador and esteemed dog behaviour specialist Diane Kasperowicz shared an insight into how dogs…
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PetPlace unveils 25,000 sq ft Anglesey store as rebrand rollout continues
HUNDREDS of customers and special guests attended the grand opening of a much-anticipated pet store. PetPlace unveiled its revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni site at the weekend. There was plenty for curious canines and their two-legged friends to enjoy including an obstacle course, face painting, free ice cream, special offers, micro-chipping clinics, brand discounts and…
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Celtic Financial Planning welcome new staff and secure sponsorship deal with rugby club
A PROMINENT financial planning firm at the heart of a North Wales community has thrown its support behind a successful grassroots rugby club. Celtic Financial Planning is the new sponsor of Mold RFC’s youth development squad, which is made up of two age grades (U18 and U17) and focused on preparing players for the senior…
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