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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Fifth annual Meet the Producers event to celebrate food and drink in NE Wales
INDEPENDENT food and drink companies from across north east Wales will unite to showcase the very best local produce the region has to offer. More than 150 visitors from the hospitality and retail sectors are expected to attend the fifth Blas Lleol Meet the Producers exhibition at Theatr Clwyd in Mold on Tuesday. Organised by…
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PetPlace Plus a great incentive for customers of leading North Wales retailer
PETPLACE is launching a VIP scheme to reward loyal customers with more creature comforts. The leading independent pet retailer has enjoyed a busy year, taking on new staff and achieving a five-star hygiene rating at its revolutionary coffee bar, play park and cinema in Abergele. The company had earlier been presented with a prestigious Investors…
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