Archive for October, 2007
Brave Sam’s Spooky Trail
Issued on behalf of The Joshua Foundation
LITTLE Sam Ford been through more in his two years than most adults do in a lifetime, after he was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just seven months old, in March 2006.
Doctors were baffled by Sam’s episodes of crying, and initially thought he may have meningitis, until a [...]
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Just 2 Hot Properties Left to Choose From
Issued on behalf of Llanmoor Homes
Having constructed in excess of 400 homes at this and adjacent developments during the last 20 years, Llanmoor Homes has just 2 properties now remaining at its hugely popular Rowan Gardens site, in Llantwit Fardre
With massive sales success having been enjoyed at this picturesque, semi-rural location, just one 3-bedroom and [...]
Wednesday, October 31st, 2007
Lewis Homes Puts Forward ‘Property of the Month’
Issued on behalf of Lewis Homes
Lewis Homes is inviting potential purchasers to join them at the popular Meadows development at Tylcha Fach, Coed Ely, as they launch a host of new offers on the sought-after Hampshire house type – only two of which now remain.
Already attractively priced at £139,950, this latest package will include 5% [...]
Tuesday, October 30th, 2007
Lewis Homes Puts Forward ‘Property of the Month’
Issued on behalf of Lewis Homes
Lewis Homes is inviting potential purchasers to join them at the popular Meadows development at Tylcha Fach, Coed Ely, as they launch a host of new offers on the sought-after Marlow house type.
Already attractively priced at £149,950, this latest package will include 5% deposit paid (a saving of approximately £7,500), [...]
Monday, October 29th, 2007
Vale Resort Wins Top Spot at Fitness Ind Oscars
Issued on behalf of The Vale Resort
The Vale Resort, Wales’ leading 4 star independent hotel, golf and spa resort is celebrating, after claiming the top spot at a prestigious fitness industry awards ceremony, which took place in Birmingham.
Fighting off strong competition from the fitness industry’s elite across the whole of the UK, the Resort’s Health [...]
Sunday, October 28th, 2007
The Future of Orthodontics
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In light of the new dental contract that came into force on April 1st last year, all dentists and orthodontic specialists are obliged to now have a contract with their local Health Board – responsible for deciding what treatment is available in a certain area and also for funding – in order to be able [...]
Saturday, October 27th, 2007
Outer Beauty, Inner Health
Issued on behalf of the Independent General Practice
With Dr Joanna Longstaffe & Dr David Hughes, Clinical Directors of the Independent General Practice (IGP) – Wales’ first exclusively private GP clinic, with daily surgeries in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea and a new “super surgery” soon to open at Cardiff Gate. For appointments at these clinics [...]
Friday, October 26th, 2007
Blueprint Positions Stills as Industry Forerunners
Issued on behalf of Stills
South Wales-based kitchen manufacturer Sigma3 recently went through an extensive rebranding process with Cardiff-based brand communications agency Stills.
Stills established the Sigma3 audience by using demographic research techniques alongside customer and staff brand insight focus groups to establish engagement with the brand.
The research provided the agency with a clear understanding, of not [...]
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
New Stock In For The Charity Shopper
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
HOT off the success of its original sell-out shopper, Cancer Research Wales has received further stock of its ‘bag for life’ – but this time cool blue has been swapped for hot pink in a show of support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Designed to replace the use of [...]
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007
Unique Charity Coffee Shop Launches in City Centre
Issued on behalf of The Joshua Foundation
A CARDIFF-based charity is preparing to launch a unique coffee shop in the heart of the city – but it’s all hands to the deck to get it open in time for Christmas.
The Joshua Foundation, which provides holidays and experiences for children with cancer and their families, plans to [...]
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
Enterprising Students Get Set To Make Their Mark
Issued on behalf of Careers Wales
ENTERPRISING young students in Wales are being given the chance to present their bright ideas to a panel of judges in a ‘Dragon’s Den’ style event taking place this autumn.
Careers Wales is encouraging Key Stage 4 pupils across Wales to sign up for this year’s Make Your Mark Challenge – [...]
Monday, October 22nd, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #19
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
There has been a blockage in the foul drain in the road outside my house. Will I be expected to pay towards its clearance and repair?
This is something that could potentially affect every single homeowner and the answer is you are only liable for the repair and maintenance of [...]
Sunday, October 21st, 2007
Jenni Williams – Precedent Communications
Issued on behalf of Precedent Communications
Jenni Williams left Cardiff University with a degree in English and Communications but not much idea of what she wanted to do with it.
She had a series of temporary jobs and moved to London in 2000 because her boyfriend (now husband) got a job there. She eventually took up a [...]
Saturday, October 20th, 2007
Soroptimists Amazing Grace For Cancer Charity
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
A group of business women from West Wales are celebrating the success of their Victorian themed fundraising evening after raising more than £1,100 for Cancer Research Wales.
The evening which was organised by the International Business Women’s Organisation saw more than 100 local business women and fellow fundraisers attend a [...]
Friday, October 19th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #18
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I live in one of six flats in a block. I have just established that the Management Company has been dissolved. What can I do?
The responsibility for the maintenance and repair of a block of flats is often that of a management company set up by the [...]
Thursday, October 18th, 2007
National Lottery Fever Hits Cardiff
Issued on behalf of Camelot
The lucky National Lottery terminal at Paul Brothers in Habershon Street in Splott, has become a magnet for players looking to become the next big jackpot winner.
The rush follows the Prance family’s £6,989,367.40 EuroMillions win at the end of September after syndicate member Carl Prance bought the family’s ticket at this [...]
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007
Welsh Business Need eBusiness Strategy
Issued on behalf of Precedent
Welsh businesses have huge potential for growth by using the internet but must first learn to see their websites as income-generating business tools and not just additional costs, according to a top UK new media agency.
The claims were made by Neil Davis, director of strategy at Precedent Communications which opened an [...]
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
Wheels of Fortune
Issued on behalf of The Joshua Foundation
A raffle ticket proved ‘wheely’ fortunate for a Celtic Crusader’s fan this week after it scooped him a top-of-the-range new car.
Ray Phillips, 65, a lifelong rugby league fan, bought a charity raffle ticket in aid of The Joshua Foundation from the bar at The Brewery Field in Bridgend, earlier [...]
Monday, October 15th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #17
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I want to buy my council house. How do I go about doing so?
Introduced in 1980, the Right to Buy scheme means that in the majority of cases, a secure tenant can buy their council home at a discount to the full market value.
If the secure tenancy was [...]
Sunday, October 14th, 2007
Business Stills Booming for Welsh Brand Agency
Issued on behalf of Stills
Cardiff-based brand communications agency Stills has appointed Anna Lewis as Business Development Manager to continue to build Stills’ presence in the UK.
Anna, 28, whose previous positions include Media Manager at the Welsh Assembly Government, will be responsible for seeking out new business opportunities and developing client relationships. Anna comes with a [...]
Saturday, October 13th, 2007
Professional Recruitment Growth Continues
Issued on behalf of Professional Recruitment
Professional Recruitment UK has appointed three recruitment consultants to support the company’s continued growth in the accountancy and financial services sectors.
The appointments come amid continued expansion for the company, which specialises in middle and senior level appointments. Earlier this year, it opened its office at Aztec West in Bristol- the [...]
Friday, October 12th, 2007
In Good Taste
Issued on behalf of Cowbridge Food and Drink Festival
Thousands of foodies are expected to descend on Cowbridge this weekend, as the Vale of Glamorgan town gears up for its annual food and drink festival.
One of the fastest-growing food events in Wales, the festival has changed dramatically since its small beginnings four years ago.
More than 80 [...]
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Message On a Bottle
Issued on behalf of Devine Wines
With three out of every four people in Britain who use the internet planning to do this year’s Christmas shopping online, and more and more consumers looking for ‘one-off’ presents, a new website could have the answer to the ultimate Christmas gift for 2007.
Devinewines.co.uk offers Christmas shoppers the chance to [...]
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
Western Mail Property Doctor Column #16
Issued on behalf of Emyr Pierce Solicitors
I have been asked to provide a deposit of 10% on exchange of contracts. Why have I been asked to do so?
In law, a deposit is unnecessary and neither common law nor statute demands that one is payable. However, you will find that all sale contracts contain [...]
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Locals Line Up For Charity Showdown
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
Residents from Pont Newydd near Cwmbran will be knee slapping and toe tapping to their heart’s content this weekend at a Line Dancing evening in aid of Cancer Research Wales.
Hosted by local fundraisers Roy and Rita Johnston, the evening will help to raise funds for the Welsh cancer charity [...]
Monday, October 8th, 2007
Hitting The Streets For Welsh Cancer Charity
Issued on behalf of Cancer Research Wales
Alastair Milburn is no stranger to putting on his running shoes and pounding the streets for charity, but for his wife Sara the Cardiff Half Marathon is a whole new challenge – and one she refused to pass up.
The couple from Whitchurch in Cardiff will join thousands of other [...]
Sunday, October 7th, 2007
So You Want To Be a …. Designer
Issued on behalf of Stills
Chris Carpenter is a designer and co-founder of leading Welsh brand communications agency Stills
What do they do?
The range of jobs a designer performs can vary enormously but each job for a client invariably starts with a brief which the designer must understand before they begin any creative work.
The design work usually [...]
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
DestiNet Offer Email Marketing Insight
Issued on behalf of DestiNet Ltd
Mass communication has never been as easy as it is today and one of the most powerful tools in a marketeer’s arsenal is email marketing.
It is now so popular that last year, for the first time ever, email marketing overtook direct mail in terms of volume. At the forefront of [...]
Friday, October 5th, 2007
Darwin Gray Offers Fixed Fees To Start-Ups
Issued on behalf of Darwin Gray Solicitors
A fixed fee and payments by instalments are two groundbreaking deals being offered to start-up businesses by Darwin Gray Solicitors’ commercial law department.
The Cardiff-based commercial law specialists are aiming to help new businesses set up without any unforeseen legal costs lurking in the background and to make it easier [...]
Thursday, October 4th, 2007
Cardiff Family Wins a £6.9m EuroMillions Fortune
Issued on behalf of Camelot
Six members of a Cardiff family are celebrating becoming millionaires overnight after sharing a £6,989,367.40 EuroMillions fortune.
The lucky millionaires – Carl Prance (49), Lilian Grainger (71), Steven Prance (47), Jacquie Wood (53), Christine Mills (52) and Ceri Howe (43), matched five main numbers plus one Lucky Star to strike it lucky [...]
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Castle Court Financial Planner Wins Double Award
Issued on behalf of Castle Court Consulting
Cardiff-based financial planner Richard Gough of Castle Court Consulting has won two top accolades at a prestigious UK award ceremony.
Richard was named runner-up in both Inheritance Tax Planner and Protection Planner categories at the Money Management Financial Planner of the Year Awards – described as “the Oscars of the [...]
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
Bowled Over By New Bus
Issued on behalf of The Lord’s Taverners
CHILDREN from Pontarddulais were bowled over when a Welsh cricketing charity presented them with a new bus.
The children, who are all pupils at the new specialist teaching facility (STF) at Pontarddulais Comprehensive School were presented with a top-of the range, specially adapted minibus by The Lord’s Taverners Wales Region [...]
Monday, October 1st, 2007
