Spirited solicitor takes on ‘Year of Running’ for The Genie’s Wish Charity
A SPIRITED solicitor is racing through an inspirational charity challenge. Laura Corrigan, a property lawyer with Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – based in Chester, Menai Bridge and St Asaph – will take on 24 park runs, a 10K and a half and full marathon in aid of The Genie’s Wish Charity. Laura is travelling across the…
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New Pines unveils new-look facilities following significant investment
A POPULAR seaside holiday retreat has undergone major redevelopment following a period of significant investment. Darwin Escapes’ New Pines Holiday Home Park, on the outskirts of Dyserth and Rhyl, unveiled a raft of improvements ahead of the summer. External and internal redecoration and construction of an outdoor seating area with landscaping followed a revamp of…
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National White Water Centre celebrates visitor boom and 40 years in business
AN ICONIC adventure attraction is celebrating a wet and wild 40 years in business. Launched in 1985, Canolfan Tryweryn, the National White Water Centre in Frongoch, Gwynedd, is one of the most popular activities in North Wales, welcoming up to 40,000 visitors annually. Employing a team of eight full time and 40+ freelance staff, the…
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Fincate launches today – plugging widening UK ‘advice gap’
A NEW financial education website which aims to plug the widening “advice gap” in the UK will launch today (Tue). Fincate is the creation of Rob Lewis, managing director and founder of a multiple award-winning financial planning business based in Mold, St Asaph, and London. An amalgamation of the words ‘Financial’ and ‘Education’, the site…
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Coleg Cambria will Spring into March with series of open events
PROSPECTIVE students will have Spring in their step at a series of college open events. Coleg Cambria is to showcase its wide range of courses, qualifications and apprenticeships in the coming weeks. The sessions will take place on the following dates at these sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 5 from 5.30pm to…
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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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Finance firm leads carer campaign by funding Christmas for three hard-hit families
THOUGHTFUL financial planners have stepped into Christmas with a kind-hearted campaign. The team at award-winning Celtic Financial Planning – based in Mold, St Asaph, and London – will be generously supporting three families by donating hundreds of pounds worth of vouchers to pay for a selection of products and gifts this holiday season. In partnership…
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Seaside resort goes solar as landmark buildings undergo green transformation
LANDMARK buildings on one of the most popular and preserved streets in Wales have undergone a green transformation. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – has completed a series of projects on Mostyn Street, Llandudno. The award-winning company is led by Managing Director…
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Chef student ready to turn up the heat at international cooking competition
A COLEG CAMBRIA learner is ready to turn up the heat in one of the world’s most prestigious cooking contests. Sion Hughes will compete in the Senior Chef category at the Global Chefs Challenge in Singapore later this month. Sion, from Wrexham, is currently studying for a Work-based Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification with the…
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Skills and safety, renewable energy and women in construction top priorities for new FMB President
CAREER opportunities for young people, safety regulations and support for women in construction are top priorities for the new leader of a prominent trade association. Gareth Jones is already making strides as President for the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Wales. The Managing Director of award-winning Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon…
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