Archive for the ‘News’ Category
Pot luck as workmates scoop over £100,000 on National Lottery
Pot Noodle workers scoop more than £100,000 on National Lottery
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012
Acorn’s 20:20:20 charity pledge kick starts 20th year celebrations
Acorn promises to raise £20,000 for charity during its 20th year in business
Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Cardiff Met launches ground breaking ‘Made in Wales’ venture
Cardiff Metropolitan University launches ‘Made in Wales’ to improve education in Welsh businesses
Tuesday, April 10th, 2012
New family boat service set to break barriers
A brand new sightseeing venture is being launched in Cardiff Bay this Easter and you can name the ship
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Tony Lewis accepts Welsh Presidency of The Lord’s Taverners
Former Glamorgan and England cricket captain Tony Lewis is to be the new President of the Lord’s Taverners Wales
Tuesday, March 27th, 2012
Peter’s Join Adam Jones for Testimonial Fashion Bash
Peter’s joins Adam Jones for testimonial year celebration
Friday, March 23rd, 2012
Beechwood welcomes Birch
Alun Cairns MP has officially opened specialist residential College Beechwood’s latest phase, Birch.
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
Ease the roadblocks to business
The chairman of the IoD in the South West Gerry Jones today backed David Cameron’s plans for privately-financed new road construction.
Monday, March 19th, 2012
Cardiff Met backs trio for Grand Slam glory
Three MSc successes from the Cardiff School of Sport are set to play a key role in Wales’ rugby Grand Slam bid against France
Friday, March 16th, 2012
Business specialists to debate the economy
IoD chief economist Graeme Leach is among the expert speakers as business leaders gather for a Cardiff function
Friday, March 9th, 2012
Bellway and Gŵyr in Swansea affordable homes agreement
Bellway links up with Gŵyr Homes to provide affordable properties at its Llais Tawe development in Swansea
Friday, March 9th, 2012
Cancer Research Wales Set to Host Wedding Extravaganza
Cancer Research Wales is hosting a wedding fayre for Welsh brides-to-be at Mansion House on 24th March
Thursday, March 8th, 2012
IoD administrator walks up Devon’s red carpet
The IoD South West’s Shelly Monk is preparing to walk the red carpet at Plymouth’s premier of a new film based on Dartmoor Zoo
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
Furniture Stock Returns to Pontypridd Charity Shop
The Cancer Research Wales shop in Pontypridd is reintroducing its popular furniture range
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
IoD South West criticises employment tribunal proposals
IoD South West chairman Gerry Jones critizises Government consultation paper on employment tribunals
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012
South West business leaders target new China links
Business leaders from across the South West gathered to hear about an IoD trade mission to China
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Top trio join Welsh financial planning specialists
South Wales chartered financial planning firm, SIP Wealth Management, appoints three
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
Hunt is launched for top South West business leaders
The Institute of Directors South West Director of the Year Awards 2012 has been launched
Monday, March 5th, 2012
Line dancing tribute for Louie
A line dancing extravaganza in memory of an avid dancer who recently died of lung cancer has raised more than £1,000 for Cancer Research Wales
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Breakfast with Peter Hain MP
A care home run by Gwalia Care & Support has seen eight of its young residents cook for Neath MP, Peter Hain today
Friday, March 2nd, 2012
Cardiff City players go the distance for Cancer Research Wales
Cardiff City players Darcy Blake and Craig Conway linked up with local runners ahead of the Cancer Research Wales/British Military Fitness St David’s Day Run
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
Development of Homes to Meet Demand
15 affordable homes to be built in Ynysmeudwy by Grŵp Gwalia thanks to support from Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council’s Housing Strategy department
Wednesday, February 29th, 2012
South Wales Argus and Marriott Hotel team up for Mother’s Day
The South Wales Argus has teamed up with the Cardiff’s Marriott Hotel to give one lucky reader the chance to spoil their mum this Mothering Sunday
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Glamorgan Cricket sign kit deal with Gray-Nicolls
Glamorgan Cricket secures a four-year kit deal with Gray-Nicolls
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
Welsh business leaders debate the economy
Chief economist and policy director at the Institute of Directors, Graham Leach, leads a debate about the future of the economy
Monday, February 27th, 2012
Monster Deal for FIM Speedway World Championships
Monster Energy has agreed a multi-year sponsorship deal with rights holders of the FIM Speedway Grand Prix (SGP) and FIM Speedway World Cup (SWC), BSI Speedway
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Pair to take on Monopoly board for charity
Emma and Tony walk the Cardiff Monopoly board for Cancer Research Wales
Friday, February 24th, 2012
Dr Jo Longstaffe explains all about piles
The Independent General Practice’s Dr Jo Longstaffe gives advice on haemorrhoids for her weekly South Wales Echo medical column
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Ultra.air Group and Ultrafilter target Ireland
Hall Pyke appointed as Ultra.air Group’s exclusive distribution partner for its Ultrafilter range of process filters across Ireland and Northern Ireland
Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
South West is punching above its weight, says confident IoD leader
Chairman of the IoD in the South West has issued a rallying call to the region’s enterprise community
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Theatre fans score with football pie tradition
Peter’s Pies to give free savoury pastries to the first 100 people attending Wem-ber-lee! Wem-ber-lee! at Swansea’s Grand Theatre on Wednesday
Monday, February 20th, 2012
Devon bosses updated on world prospects
Charles Stanley speak to Institute of Directors South West on the Stock Market
Thursday, February 16th, 2012
Glamorgan Cricket congratulate new international
Glamorgan Cricket congratulate Aaron Shingler on his rugby union Test debut
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Specialist appointed to head up South West expansion
McAlister & Co hire Huw Jones to head up UK expansion
Monday, February 13th, 2012
Brewin Dolphin: £50bn QE welcome
Bank of England economy booster will add much-needed stimulus to UK growth – Richard Kelly
Thursday, February 9th, 2012
UK office favourite files great report on Ultra.air
Managers at world-renowned Bisley Office Furniture have given positive feedback to work carried out by Ultra.air
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
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
IoD celebrates hotel award win
Devon and Cornwall business leaders gather for a festive bash which will showcase a top South West venue
Friday, December 9th, 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
Revealed! Wales’ favourite places to eat pies
Great Welsh firm Peter’s Pies hosted an online survey that quizzed pastry lovers on their top Welsh pie-eating locations
Tuesday, December 6th, 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
Autumn Statement: IoD Wales responds
Robert Lloyd Griffiths, director of the IoD in Wales, has welcomed the Chancellor’s pledges on the M4 and new money for Wales
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
