Retailer 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…
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Jobs boost and North West takeover give finance firm positive start to 2021
A TRUSTED financial advisory firm is expanding into the North West and looking to grow its workforce following a successful acquisition. In less than three years, Celtic Financial Planning has gone from three to nine staff delivering independent financial advice on a wide range of themes, from mortgages and insurance to pensions and investment strategies….
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A PESTO – magical start to life in business for Mold sourdough pizza company
A SOURDOUGH pizza business launched in lockdown by a former Queen’s Nurse and university lecturer is cooking up a storm with customers. a pesto wood-fired sourdough pizza company has quickly grown to become one of the most popular takeaway venues in North Wales. Based out of a street-food Airstream trailer at the Dolphin Inn, Mold, owner…
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Angel Feathers takes flight with new flavours after home delivery success in lockdown
POURING her efforts into home deliveries was just the tonic for the owner of an independent real fruit spirits company during the Coronavirus lockdown. Katharine Wilding, founder and director of Angel Feathers on Moel Famau, Denbighshire, was forced to rethink her business strategy when COVID-19 took hold of the country in March. To that point…
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PetPlace pumps £1m back into the business and reveals future ‘Covid store’ plans
A PET retailer will roll out new branding after significant reinvestment following a lockdown sales surge and funding boost. PetPlace has pumped the £1million it received from the Coronavirus Business Loan Interruption Scheme (CLBILS) back into the business. The award-winning company, which has a headquarters in Mochdre and sites in Ruthin, Chirk, Abergele and Mold,…
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Adult Learners Week – Pensioner helps granddaughter with home schooling after IT course
DAVE JOHNSON was able to help his teenage granddaughter with home schooling in lockdown thanks to a Coleg Cambria Skills for Adults course. The former heating engineer admits to not being the most tech-savvy learner, but quickly got to grips with the college’s Essential Skills classes in Using a Tablet, and Word Processing, held at…
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BLOG: How Mold town centre is recovering from the challenges of lockdown
THE VIBRANT market town of Mold will be stronger than ever in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. As has been the case in communities across north east Wales, businesses and residents have come together like never before; supporting local firms and food and drink producers, embracing online platforms and new service models, and looking…
Read MoreColeg Cambria music video marks generous donation of goods to hospitals
COLEG CAMBRIA staff donated hundreds of vital toiletry and health products to hospital patients. The college’s Work-based Learning team bought shampoo, shower gel, deodorant, hand wash and other items for Mold and Deeside community hospitals. Patients were running low as their families are self-isolating and unable to visit because of the Coronavirus pandemic. To mark…
Read MorePetPlace still open for business and delivering during Coronavirus pandemic
THE Coronavirus pandemic has not stopped a leading North Wales retailer from supplying vital food and health products for the nation’s pets. Farm and Pet Place – also trading as PetPlace – is still open for business, offering an online click and collect service along with delivery of online orders to its loyal customers and, more…
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Blas Lleol / Meet the Producers event brings best of local produce together
FOOD and drink firms secured contracts with leading North Wales attractions and hospitality companies at a popular exhibition celebrating local produce. Independent and artisan businesses from across the sector attended the annual Blas Lleol/Meet the Producers event, this year held at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. Organised by Clwydian Range Food and Drink Group and Llangollen…
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