Archive for August, 2008

Stradform wins top construction award

Stradform Ltd has won the innovation category of this year’s Constructing Excellence in Wales (CEW) Awards.

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Colleagues get teeth into charity walk

Two dental nurses from South Wales will join hundreds of walkers for one of the most colourful charity events in the country.

Friday, August 29th, 2008

Talented musician calls for funds

A top young clarinetist from the Vale of Glamorgan has spoken of the cash crisis facing the orchestra behind her success.

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Work-life balance couldn’t be better for Llanmoor’s Lindsay

As sales negotiator Lindsay Windle celebrates her 6th year with housebuilder Llanmoor Homes, she has also notched up another milestone – the purchase of her fifth Llanmoor property!

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Douglas Willis makes two key appointments

Two new key appointments have been made to boost business at Welsh meat supplies specialists Douglas Willis.

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

IGP stresses cervical cancer awareness

After Jade Goody revealed she has cervical cancer, Dr Joanna Longstaffe, of Cardiff’s Independent General Practice, has urged Welsh women to think about preventing the disease.

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

A bright idea from Thomas George

A new company, Thomas George Energy, has been set up to help landlords provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for every property they let, which becomes a legal requirement from October 1st.

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Winds of change as Geesink Norba plots new course

The increased focus on waste and recycling is creating opportunities and Geesink Norba is taking advantage of this.

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Wales’ richest cat scratches its way to success

Emma and Luke Pittard and their glamorously pampered puss Missy, showed players how to scratch their way to a bigger cash kitty at the launch of the new National Lottery Scratchcard, Kitty Cash.

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Strong business head on young shoulders

Charlotte Burles believes the best way to learn is to dive in at the deep end and, at the age of just 27, she has become the MD of leading property management company Parkmans.

Wednesday, August 20th, 2008

Algebra awarded BT partnership

Algebra Office Technologies has been awarded an exceptional partnership agreement in Wales with BT.

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Sugar sweet sisters breaking the mould with business model

Sisters Clare and Cerys Thomas have created quite a name for themselves having set up an entertainments and fashion company – Totally Candilicious.

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Unique charity shop auction to fight cancer

A unique charity shop auction is set to be held in Cardiff this week with everything from a high-powered telescope to valuable jewellery and antiques going under the hammer.

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

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Wednesday, August 13th, 2008

Forum plans women’s insight into marketing and branding

Caerphilly Business Forum is planning its next advice night for business women in the area – an insider’s view into the world of marketing and branding.

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Cardiff Blues Announce EADS as New Season Sponsor

South-Wales based aerospace and defence business EADS will be named as Cardiff Blues’ main sponsor for the new rugby season.

Monday, August 11th, 2008

Sisters marching on in memory of Blues-mad dad

Two sisters from Barry will take part in the third annual Cancer Research Wales Pink a Blue walk this September in honour of their dad who died almost a year to the day from prostate cancer.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

Experienced marketeers launch tailored recruitment division

A new recruitment business specialising in sales, marketing and PR positions in South Wales has been launched by Bridgend-based marketing company Grainger & Whitney.

Tuesday, August 5th, 2008

UEFA applauds Welsh football development

The Welsh Football Trust has received a huge boost from UEFA in recognition of its work to develop grassroots football across Wales.

Monday, August 4th, 2008

Family hit high notes at London Gospel visit

A musical family from Derbyshire was treated to visit to a top international Gospel Choir by the children’s charity The Joshua Foundation.

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Cardiff Blues Tag-Tastic Schools Event

More than a thousand youngsters from schools across the region took part in Cardiff Blues’ Tag Rugby extravaganza at Cardiff Arms Park.

Friday, August 1st, 2008

Website partnership to benefit Welsh football clubs

Football clubs of all sizes in Wales are set to benefit from the Welsh Football Trust’s partnership with leading football internet provider Club Website.

Friday, August 1st, 2008