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Bristol Winner Bags Massive Lotto Rollover Jackpot
Mr B from Bristol has scooped £3.8million on the National Lottery Christmas Eve Lotto draw
Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
Ultra.air MD nets Premier League treasure
Ultra.air Group MD Dave Howells helps Swansea Business Club raise £3,000
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Peter’s rugby hunk is immortalised in pastry mosaic
Jamie Roberts has been voted the tastiest rugby player in Wales by Peter’s fans and has been made into pies
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Life saving fundraising for Harry
A coffee morning has added to a fund to pay for two life saving operations for a guide dog for the disabled
Thursday, February 2nd, 2012
Scratchcard Win Brings Joy for Danielle
A lucky 20 year old from Yeovil has won £100,000 on a National Lottery scratchcard
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Restructuring at Glamorgan Cricket secures Club’s future
Glamorgan Cricket today announces that terms have been agreed with its existing lenders and new investors for a financial restructuring that will put the Club on a sound financial footing for a number of years.
The Club’s existing lenders which include Allied Irish Bank, Cardiff Council and Mr Paul Russell have agreed to restructure their loans, [...]
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Praise for Ultra.air from hi-tech pharmaceuticals base
Work by Ultra.air Group on a £4m state-of-the-art technology development centre has been praised
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
Welsh leaders in the spotlight
‘Leaders – Born or Made?’ Director of the Cardiff School of Management’s Creative Leadership and Enterprise Centre Professor Brian Morgan to debate at the next IoD Wales event
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Swalec Stadium international tickets going quickly
Glamorgan Cricket urges Welsh fans to book now for one-day international against South Africa as tickets sell fast
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Cardiff Met basketball stars prepare for final showdown
Cardiff Met basketball players set to compete in their sport’s national cup final this weekend
Thursday, January 26th, 2012
Only Kids Aloud bring musical workshop to North Wales
A new scheme created by Only Men Aloud to help children’s development hits Wrexham this week thanks to support from Principality Building Society
Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
World-renowned leader Frank Müller joins Ultrafilter AG
Frank Müller joins The Ultrafilter AG as chief operating officer
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Residents receive TV gifts
People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Scott Quinnell presents Carmarthenshire Integrated Accommodation Project and and Furnace Banc with 10 LCD TVs
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
IoD Wales awards are launched at Swalec Stadium
The IoD Wales Director of the Year Awards to take place at the Swalec Stadium.
Monday, January 23rd, 2012
Acorn backs Council’s awards
Acorn Recruitment and Training is supporting the inspiring Newport City Council’s Extra Mile Awards again
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Charity Sky High after Principality raises over £51k
Principality Building Society has raised more than £51,000 for its 2011 Charity of the Year, Wales Air Ambulance
Friday, January 20th, 2012
Could your contact lenses be giving you an ulcer?
The Independent General Practice’s Dr Jo Longstaffe gives her advice on corneal eye ulcers
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
Firm serves up a multi-million pound business in maple syrup
Wales-based Clarks becomes largest producer of maple syrup in UK
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012
It’s Mine! Mystery Neath EuroMillions Winner Drives Away with £1millon Prize
Neath EuroMillions winner comes forward
Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
Sports hero in top gear with Devon and Cornwall business
England and Bath rugby star David Flatman to speak to IoD’s next event in Exeter
Monday, January 16th, 2012
The Lord Mayor of Cardiff to host charity Gala Concert
The Lord Mayor of Cardiff is to host a Charity Gala Concert in aid of Cancer Research Wales
Friday, January 13th, 2012
SME specialist to address Dorset business leaders
The managing director of NatWest South West Commercial Banking will talk to members of the IoD later this month
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
The Lord’s Taverners get wheelchair clubs moving in 2012
The Lord’s Taverners has presented two South Wales basketball clubs with wheelchairs
Friday, January 6th, 2012
A New Year’s challenge to Dive in to
Cancer Research Wales is calling for adventurous volunteers to sky dive for them this year
Friday, January 6th, 2012
Innovator to address Swansea Business Club
Keith Baker has been announced as guest speaker for this month’s Swansea Business Club lunch
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle Prize Remains Unclaimed In Cardiff
The National Lottery is hunting for a EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle winner in the Cardiff area
Thursday, January 5th, 2012
New square means solid roots for Glamorgan CCC future
Glamorgan County Cricket Club prepare for pitch overhaul
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Somerset business raises £3.5k for charity
Merridian Properties has donated £3,500 to the NSPCC
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
Acorn steers drivers in right direction
Acorn Recruitment and Training has brought in a training service to help professional drivers beat the government’s deadline for companies to meet new legislation
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
Local Lottery Winners ‘Grand’ Gesture
Cornish lottery winners donate hamper to seven year old transplant patient Oceanna
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011
New sales director takes up position at Glamorgan CCC
Glamorgan County Cricket Club appoints new sales director
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Sherborne couple give tips on how to spend Christmas as a Lottery Millionaire
To mark the National Lottery’s Millionaire Month two lottery winners tell all about how their Christmas has changed
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Swansea firm surges through £100m barrier
SIP Wealth Management reaches £100m landmark
Monday, December 19th, 2011
Staff are stars when working with excluded groups
Gwalia Care and Support win Cymorth Cymru’s annual Promoting Independence Award (PIA)
Monday, December 19th, 2011
Green development in Neath combats fuel poverty
Grwp Gwalia’s £3.7m development aims to become first Level 5 of the Code for Sustainable Homes in Neath Port Talbot
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Business leaders rally round young Bristol talent
Institute of Directors South West take part in Bristol Young Student of the Year
Wednesday, December 14th, 2011
Caerphilly Sunflower Ball raises thousands for Cancer Research Wales
The Sunflower Ball in Caerphilly has raised more than £3,800 for Cancer Research Wales
Thursday, December 8th, 2011
Fairwood Trust nurtures Wales’ Future Leaders
Young people in Wales are being given the opportunity to start up their own business thanks to a new scheme from The Fairwood Trust and UnLtd
Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
Marathon runners raise money for Shelter Cymru
South-Wales based housing provider Grwp Gwalia has raised £1,000 for Shelter Cymru already in it’s 2012 London marathon bid
Friday, December 2nd, 2011
All the facts on rosacea
The Independent General Practice’s Dr Jo Longstaffe gives her advice on rosacea as part of her weekly medical column in the South Wales Echo
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011
Key manager joins Welsh business recovery specialists
South Wales recovery specialists, McAlister & Co, appoints first marketing and insolvency case manager
Thursday, November 24th, 2011
Park with Cancer Research Wales this Christmas
Cancer Research Wales is offering Christmas shoppers in Cardiff a convenient and cheap way to park
Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011
Caerphilly Business Forum raises money for Cancer Research Wales
The Caerphilly Business Awards has raised more than £1,000 for Cancer Research Wales at its annual awards
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011
Sleeperz appoints management team for Newcastle Hotel
Brand new Newcastle hotel announces management team
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Can my daughter’s constant dieting cause osteoporosis?
Dr Jo Longstaffe from the Independent General Practice gives her advice on osteoporosis
Thursday, November 17th, 2011
Welsh artists open studios doors to public
Unique Welsh cultural facility Llys Glas is opening their studios to the public this weekend
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Premier League boss to address Welsh business club
Swansea City Manager Brendan Rodgers is to talk at the Swansea Business Club next month.
Monday, November 14th, 2011
Sara Cox And Rufus Hound Hit The Road in Wales To Celebrate National Lottery Funding
Two Welsh charities are in the running to be part of National Lottery ‘Cox & Hound Hit The Road’ UK tour
Friday, November 11th, 2011
South Wales youngsters gain Apprenticeship with one of UKs largest recruitment companies
Two youngsters from South Wales have gained an Apprenticeship with one of the UK’s leading recruitment and training agencies, Acorn.
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Business Talk with Robert Lloyd Griffiths
Director of the IoD in Wales talks Remembrance Day functions, economic crisis and David ‘Monty’ Montgomery
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Dorset & Somerset business leaders go digital
Adido marketing director to reveal secrets to South West business leaders
Tuesday, November 8th, 2011
Cancer Research Wales has Christmas all wrapped up
Cancer Research Wales will be offering a Christmas wrapping service ahead of the big day in Queen’s Arcade
Monday, November 7th, 2011
Devon dance star to address business leaders
Founder of International Dance Supplies, Anne Walker, is to address enterprise leaders from across Devon and Cornwall later this month
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Charity Music Event to Highlight ‘Silent Killer’
Charity music event in memory of sister and brother-in-law who died of cancer just days apart
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Welsh business leaders to greet Dwr Cymru chairman
Former head of British Airways, Bob Ayling, is to speak to IoD Wales members next week
Friday, November 4th, 2011
Mayor volunteers to support Cancer Research Wales
Cardiff Mayor visited St John’s Church to volunteer in the Cards for Good Causes shop and help sell Cancer Research Wales Christmas cards
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Worried about polycystic ovary syndrome
Dr Jo Longstaffe from the Independent General Practice talks about polycystic ovary syndrome
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
Are you a Fit Fundraiser?
Cancer Research Wales is offering two active fundraisers the chance to run next year’s Virgin London Marathon as part of the Golden Bond scheme
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Welsh women the first to benefit from innovative new business organisation
New business organisation ‘I Am Woman’ to launch in Cardiff’s City Hall
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
The hot new question for pie eaters: Where’s best in Wales?
Time is running out to vote for your favourite place to eat a Peter’s
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Jim Allenby agrees contract extension
Jim Allenby has agreed a contract extension with Glamorgan Cricket
Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Tickets Go on Sale for Bank Holiday Cricketing Bonanza at Glamorgan
Tickets for next year’s 50-over One-Day International go on sale tomorrow (Tuesday 1st November)
Monday, October 31st, 2011
New board unveiled at Swansea Business Club
New management board announced for Swansea Business Club
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
Halloween with a Twist at Swansea hotel
The Village Hotel Swansea is preparing for a spook-tacular Halloween Family Party Lunch this Sunday (30th Oct)
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011
South Wales music booster for young people’s chances
Gwalia Care and Support run project will boost the skills of Llanelli Youth Project residents
Friday, October 21st, 2011
New work starts at Welsh brewery site
Grŵp Gwalia has started on a renovation project to transform old brewery offices in to 12 one-bedroom apartments
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
World Record Breaking Duo Need You!
Two South Wales men who are preparing to enter the record books while raising money for Cancer Research Wales are calling on Cardiff residents to help in their record breaking attempt
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
IoD South West: Let’s embrace aviation and back Bristol Airport
IoD South West calls for extra flight opportunities for Bristol Airport
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Taverners lunches hit the right note
Welsh sporting charity confirm dates and acts for this year’s Christmas lunches which will once again be held at the Cardiff Marriott
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Peter’s Loving Wales as Company Seeks Further Growth
Peter’s Foods is working with Effective Communication and Studio Tri to launch a major campaign to promote its Welsh roots
Wednesday, October 19th, 2011
Principality staff take to the Train for Bikeathon
Principality Building Society staff pedalled their way from West Wales to London on a Great Western train to support the organisation’s Charity of the Year, the Wales Air Ambulance Service
Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
Concept recruits in Devon
Leading West Country recruitment specialist Concept Staffing has made a number of key appointments to help boost business thoughout it’s Devon branches
Monday, October 17th, 2011
The Western Mail – the best front page ever?
Not your typical front page, but it encapsulates the feelings of all Welsh rugby fans
Monday, October 17th, 2011
All ‘Pies’ on the Prize!
Millennium Stadium’s official suppliers Peter’s Pies will be giving away free sausage rolls to Wales fans at the stadium tomorrow (Sat 15th)
Friday, October 14th, 2011
Ospreys coach to address Swansea Business Club
Ospreys head coach Sean Holley will appear as guest speaker at Swansea Business Club next month
Thursday, October 13th, 2011
Award winning food writer meets award winning festival
Renowned food writer, journalist and broadcaster, Elisabeth Luard, is preparing to demonstarte some of her favourite Welsh recipes at this year’s biggest ever Cowbridge Food & Drink Festival
Monday, October 10th, 2011
R&B fans set for city special
Swansea’s Village Hotel is due to host a soulful night of R&B this Friday (Oct 14)
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Monte Carlo Night for Cancer Charity
The roulette wheel will be in full spin as The Lord Mayor of Cardiff hosts a glamorous charity evening to raise money for Cancer Research Wales
Tuesday, October 4th, 2011
World Class Athlete Says ‘Thank You’ To Local Retailer For National Lottery Funding
A premier athlete from Bristol has visited a newsagents in recognition of the money raised to fund the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Camelot Boss Visits National Lottery-Funded Support Group
National Lottery operator Camelot’s chief executive Dianne Thompson visited the Home-Start support group in Bristol to see what it has spent it’s National Lottery grant on
Monday, October 3rd, 2011
Welsh Charity donates Sporting Equipment to Pembrokeshire School
Sporting charity The Lord’s Taverners Wales Region has presented Sir Thomas Picton school with cricket bags as part of its pledge to encourage the children to get active
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Miss Cornwall tests out luxury Plymouth yacht ahead of mega jackpot draw
Miss Cornwall got a taste of the high life this week – ahead of a huge EuroMillions draw on Tuesday 4 October 2011, where an estimated £85 million* super jackpot is up for grabs
Friday, September 30th, 2011
Cancer Charity Commences Countdown to Christmas
Don’t let Christmas creep up on you. The Cancer Research Wales Christmas cards are available now
Friday, September 16th, 2011
Art Boot Sale to support Welsh charity
Cancer Research Wales is set to benefit from the first ever Great Art Boot Sale
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Fairwood Trust to grow new business in Gwent
The Fairwood Trust is offering up to £5,000 funding to existing students and recent graduates from the University of Wales, Newport who have recently started their own company
Thursday, September 15th, 2011
Advice on Tonsillitis by Dr Longstaffe
What can we do to prevent tonsillitis?
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
UWIC artist wins place at Europe’s biggest new shopping centre
An artist based at UWIC’s Cardiff School of Art & Design has been commissioned by high-end retailer John Lewis to produce a collection for their flagship store at Westfield Stratford City
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
Millionaire Map reveals Lottery Lucky Hotspots
The National Lottery has revealed the location of the overnight millionaires it has created across the UK since 1994
Monday, September 12th, 2011
UWIC praise for World Athletics Championships performers
UWIC Cardiff School of Sport has publicly congratulated former student Dai Greene on becoming 400m hurdles world champion
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Lord’s Taverners swing into action at annual golf day
The Lord’s Taverners Wales Region is getting in the swing for its annual Ian Spratling Memorial Golf Day
Friday, September 9th, 2011
Acorn supports Welsh rugby players into work
Rugby players retiring from the game in Wales will have the support of leading recruitment and training specialists Acorn to help find them new careers
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
‘Hooked on Brewing’
Before flying out to New Zealand Welsh rugby stars, Aled Brew and James Hook helped celebrate the opening of the brand new Costa store at Cardiff Bay Retail Park
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Masters in their Art
Cardiff School of Art & Design (CSAD) will this Saturday unveil the work of the 24 graduating Masters students with the opening of the 2011 Masters Exhibition
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Lottery delight for South Wales garden team
The People’s Postcode Lottery has helped to improve the garden of a Carmarthenshire young people’s project
Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Swansea business leaders to greet Minister
Welsh Government Minister for Business Edwina Hart is due to address Welsh IoD members this month at the Village Hotel
Wednesday, September 7th, 2011
Dorset healthcare champion to address county business leaders
Edwin Bessant, CEO of leading and multi-award winning Ceuta Group of Companies, will address IoD South West members later this month
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
On Your Marks, Get Set – The National Lottery Announces Olympic Park Run
The National Lottery has today announced it will be hosting the first ever public event in the Olympic Stadium.
Tuesday, September 6th, 2011
Diva fans set for city special
Swansea’s Village Hotel is set to host an Absolute-ly fantastic night of entertainment featuring tributes to the world’s greatest songs
Monday, September 5th, 2011
Exxell Expands
Leading specialist rail and engineering recruitment company Exxell has announced the appointment of staff at both its Southampton and London branches.
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
Cardiff Bay Looking Bright this Weekend
Insurance broker Jelf to take part in Cancer Research Wales Pink & Blue Walk
Friday, September 2nd, 2011
