Archive for June, 2007
Cardiff Firm Stills Behind Eco-Friendly Revolution
Issued on behalf of Stills
A revolutionary new way of buying milk that will help the environment is being piloted in the UK with the help of Cardiff-based design company Stills.
Forget polybottles and cartons – it’s “eco paks” that shoppers will soon be taking their milk home in.
The strong film pouches containing Welsh Calon Wen organic [...]
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
Top Female Entrepreneur at Ideal Business Show
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
One of the UK’s leading female entrepreneurs, Sahar Hashemi, will be speaking at Ideal Business Show Wales in the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday June 13th.
Sahar, the founder of Coffee Republic chain with a turnover of more than £30m a year, will be speaking at 11am before going on [...]
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
Gerald Ratner seminar free to Ideal Business Show
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
One of the UK’s most controversial businessmen Gerald Ratner will be giving a free seminar at the Ideal Business Show Wales on Thursday June 14th.
Gerald Ratner became a household name when, as chief executive of the jewellery chain Ratners, he described some of his stock as “total crap”.
He [...]
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
Ideal Busness Show – Get a Slice of the Action
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Thousands of decision-makers from the full spectrum of Welsh business will flock to the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Wednesday June 13th and Thursday 14th for the Ideal Business Show Wales and the chance to network and expand their business’s potential.
Billed as the most important two days in the [...]
Saturday, June 30th, 2007
Artists Bid for Business at Ideal Business Show
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Artists from Wales will bring a colourful and creative dimension to the Ideal Business Show Wales on Wednesday June 13th and Thursday 14th.
The work of around 14 artists be on display at the Creatives stand (124) at the Millennium Stadium show where there will also be an artist [...]
Friday, June 29th, 2007
Go Green at Ideal Business Show
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
It’s a dream ticket – save serious money and improve your company’s green credentials – but that’s exactly what one Welsh business is helping others to achieve.
Utility & Environmental Services Ltd (UES) specialises in helping businesses to reduce their utility costs as well as their environmental impact. Set [...]
Thursday, June 28th, 2007
Taking the Challenge – To Help Raise a Million
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
STAFF at one of Cardiff’s biggest companies helped a Welsh cancer charity to get one step closer to raising a million pounds.
Legal and General took part in the ‘Million Mile Challenge’, organised by Cancer Research Wales, the company’s adopted charity for 2007.
The Million Mile Challenge was launched a year [...]
Wednesday, June 27th, 2007
Afan Forest to Turn Pink and Blue
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
The Afan Forest is set to turn pink and blue for the day – to help the fight against cancer in Wales.
The beauty spot has been chosen as the venue for a colourful fundraising event in aid of Cancer Research Wales, on Sunday July 15.
The Cancer Research Wales ‘Pink-a-Blue [...]
Tuesday, June 26th, 2007
Teens’ Irish Evening to Help Children with Cancer
Issued on behalf of The Joshua Foundation
TWO teenagers from Kenilworth have organised a special Irish event – to help raise money for children with cancer.
Ed Gallaway and Ben Longden, both 17 and pupils at Castle Sixth Form College, are putting on an Irish ‘caleigh’ – a dance evening- at the Newbol Comyn Arms in Leamington [...]
Monday, June 25th, 2007
Growing Team for Welsh IT Company
Issued on behalf of Capital Network Solutions
AN expanding Welsh IT company has appointed a new member of staff.
Paul Moreton, 28, joins IT networking company Capital Network Solutions as a Server and Network Engineer, supplementing a team which specialises in network design, installation and support, as well as providing solutions and consultancy in the growth areas [...]
Sunday, June 24th, 2007
Lewis Homes Opens Doors to Marlow Showhome
Issued on behalf of Lewis Homes
Lewis Homes are inviting potential purchasers to join them as they celebrate the opening of a brand new showhome at the popular Meadows development at Tylcha Fach, Coed Ely.
The Marlow – a spacious semi-detached property boasting 3 bedrooms, a large kitchen/breakfast area and generous outside space – will be open [...]
Saturday, June 23rd, 2007
Lewis Homes Celebrates Sales Success
Issued on behalf of Lewis Homes
Following a rush of sales, Lewis Homes has amended plans at its popular Meadows development at Tylcha Fach, Coed Ely, to incorporate more of the highly desirable Berrington house type.
The 3-bedroom detached home has proven a huge hit with purchasers, impressed by the spacious interior – boasting 3 good sized [...]
Friday, June 22nd, 2007
Big Screen Bonus for First Time Buyers
Issued on behalf of Lewis Homes
First time buyers Catherine Tiffin and her partner, Lee Price, are enjoying a double celebration as they pick up the keys to their brand new home, along with their prize of a 32” flatscreen television.
Housebuilder, Lewis Homes, presented the couple with the television, for being the first purchasers to complete, [...]
Thursday, June 21st, 2007
Llanmoor Takes Living to a New Level
Issued on behalf of Llanmoor Homes
With over half the properties now sold, Llanmoor Homes is celebrating with a host of new incentives for potential purchasers at its popular Parc-y-Berllan development in Caerphilly.
Conveniently situated close to major motorway and rail links and with easy access to the capital city, Parc-y-Berllan boasts prices starting from just £156,995.
Taking [...]
Wednesday, June 20th, 2007
Llanmoor Helps to Keep it in the Family
Issued on behalf of Llanmoor Homes
It really is a case of keeping it in the family at Parc-y-Berllan, as brother and sister, David and Rebecca Barnes, take the keys to their new properties.
Twenty-three year-old Rebecca and David, 27, have both purchased at the popular Llanmoor Homes development in Caerphilly and moved into their new homes [...]
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007
Rombourne – The Shape of Things to Come
Issued on behalf of Rombourne Business Centres
THIS is the shape of things to come for business at the new Rombourne Expansion Park at Langstone.
The park – which houses the first ever purpose-built serviced office centre in the Newport area – is taking shape rapidly, with two new office buildings joining the Merlin House Business Centre [...]
Monday, June 18th, 2007
A Whole ‘Lotto’ to Celebrate
Issued on behalf of the National Lottery
An exclusive gathering of some of the biggest Welsh lottery winners was held today (21 May 2007) to celebrate the news that there are now over 130 National Lottery millionaires in Wales
Across The National Lottery’s range of draw-based games and Scratchcards, a massive 250 jackpot prizes have been paid [...]
Sunday, June 17th, 2007
So, What Do You Think of Your Boss?
Issued on behalf of Blue Apple HR Solutions
SWANSEA COUNCIL INVESTS IN INNOVATIVE TRAINING SCHEME
MANAGERS at Swansea Council are to be assessed by their colleagues as part of an innovative development programme in the coming months.
The council is working with Blue Apple HR Solutions to undertake a major project in developing managers’ skills over the next [...]
Saturday, June 16th, 2007
Taking the Challenge – To Help Raise a Million
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
STAFF at one of Cardiff’s biggest companies will be helping to fight cancer in Wales this Friday (June 1).
Up to 2000 staff at Legal and General will be taking part in the ‘Million Mile Challenge’, organised by Cancer Research Wales, during their working day.
The Million Mile Challenge was launched [...]
Friday, June 15th, 2007
Final Touches Put to Ideal Business Show Wales
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
The final touches are being put to the event billed as “the most important two days in the business diaries of every small and medium-sized company in Wales”.
Ideal Business Show Wales will bring owners, directors, entrepreneurs and inspirational speakers to the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Wednesday June 13th [...]
Thursday, June 14th, 2007
Live Marketing Guru at Ideal Business Show Wales
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
One of the UK’s leading live marketing gurus has been signed up to speak at the Ideal Business Show Wales next month.
John Blaskey, managing director of The Exhibiting Agency, will explain to visitors the art of live marketing which he describes as “the nearest thing to showbiz”.
“Get it [...]
Wednesday, June 13th, 2007
Alternative Glimpse of the Future
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Business executives and entrepreneurs are being offered an alternative glimpse of the future at the Ideal Business Show Wales – tarot card readings for their company.
Welsh psychic and paranormal investigator Gavin Cromwell will offer free readings to people visiting the Grainger Group’s stand at the Millennium Stadium show [...]
Tuesday, June 12th, 2007
Networking at Ideal Business Show Wales
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Visitors to the Ideal Business Show Wales this month will have an unprecedented networking opportunity.
More than 3,000 visitors – mainly business owners, directors and entrepreneurs – and around 130 exhibitors are expected at the show in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, on June 13th and 14th, presenting a [...]
Monday, June 11th, 2007
IT3.com to Launch Four New Products
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Award-winning internet business IT3.com is preparing to launch four new products at the Ideal Business Show Wales in Cardiff next month.
The Cardiff Bay based business is keeping the details tightly under wraps until the show at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 June.
However, marketing director [...]
Sunday, June 10th, 2007
Discrimination Law Specialist Joins Darwin Gray
Issued on behalf of Darwin Gray
Employment lawyer Eleanor Williams MA (Oxon) LLM, who specialises in discrimination, has joined Cardiff-based law firm Darwin Gray.
Eleanor, who is disabled, has a particular interest in disability discrimination and as well as advising and representing clients she is a guest lecturer at the University of Wales, Sheffield Hallam University and [...]
Saturday, June 9th, 2007
Human Resources Consultant Joins Darwin Gray
Issued on behalf of Darwin Gray
Human Resources consultant Fiona Crawford has joined Cardiff-based law firm Darwin Gray.
Fiona had previously set up an outsourced HR consultancy service in Cardiff in 2001, guiding clients through the minefield of employment law and advising on industry best practice with hands-on advice, either remotely or face to face.
In December 2006 [...]
Friday, June 8th, 2007
New Gender Equality Duties Introduced
Issued on behalf of Darwin Gray
The biggest shake-up in sex discrimination legislation in 30 years has just been implemented with profound implications for Welsh businesses.
Gender Equality Duty puts the onus on businesses and organisations to tackle discrimination between the sexes and that, according to Darwin Gray discrimination law specialist Eleanor Williams, means a whole new [...]
Thursday, June 7th, 2007
Ideal Business Show Targets London Execs
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
THE biggest board-based event for small and medium-sized businesses in London has been re-branded and will go ahead later this summer.
Ideal Business Show London takes the place of the B2B London event which ran last year.
More than 100 exhibitors – many of whom took part in last year’s [...]
Wednesday, June 6th, 2007
Biggest Business Event of the Year
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
THE biggest business exhibition in Wales is going ahead as planned.
Rebranded the Ideal Business Show Wales, it has taken the place of B2B Wales and will be held in the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday June 13th and Thursday 14th.
Billed as the most important two days in the diaries [...]
Tuesday, June 5th, 2007
Business Gurus Face Grilling
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
John Humphrys at Ideal Business Show Wales
Broadcaster John Humphrys, whose no-nonsense style has wilted countless politicians, will grill some of Britain’s leading entrepreneurs on the opening day of the Ideal Business Show Wales in Cardiff on Wednesday June 13.
The legendary hard-man of Radio 4’s Today programme and presenter [...]
Monday, June 4th, 2007
Highlighting the Key to Success
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Speakers at the Ideal Business Show Wales
There is often a fine line between success and failure as speakers in the Innovation Theatre on the second day of the Ideal Business Show Wales will demonstrate.
Gerald Ratner, former chief executive of the jewellery chain Ratners, achieved notoriety after when he [...]
Sunday, June 3rd, 2007
Wake Up to a Great Business Opportunity
Issued on behalf of Ideal Business Show Wales
Business breakfasts at Ideal Business Show Wales
Time will be precious to everyone at the Ideal Business Show Wales, so organisers have gone out of their way to make every minute of each day an opportunity to do business – starting with breakfast.
Visitors and exhibitors can use the special [...]
Saturday, June 2nd, 2007
Celebrities Head for Haunted South Wales Mansion
Issued on behalf of the Grainger Group
A psychic celebrity supper in a haunted Welsh mansion will feature Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton and Miss Great Britain Preeti Desai among the guests – and perhaps appearances from several “uninvited guests”.
The spooky evening is being hosted by psychic-to-the stars Gavin Cromwell at The Court Colman Manor in Bridgend, [...]
Friday, June 1st, 2007
