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Firstsource Solutions, the UK’s customer experience expert, has once again shown its commitment to investment in Cardiff by announcing today that it will create more than 300 new jobs as it opens its 2nd contact centre in the city. The new, state of the art, centre at Oakleigh House comes 4 years after the opening of Firstsource’s flagship facility in the city which currently employs over 1,000 people. Open for business since the end of February the new centre will…

Edwards Coaches has taken its relationship with one of the biggest names in transport up a gear after joining forces with the UK’s largest coach operator to sell its package holidays.   In a major coup for Pontypridd-based Edwards, its package holidays both home and abroad will now be accessible via National Express’ website – opening up a major new market for the family-run coach company.   The move means Edwards’ breaks will now be readily accessible to the millions…

Retirement development Llys Pegasus, managed by FirstPort Retirement Property Services, has won a silver award at the National Housing for Older People Awards. The residents of the development, located in Cardiff, along with their Development Manager, celebrated their win in the ‘Retirement Housing Schemes 50 units and over’ category at an awards ceremony in February. More than 4,000 residents from across the UK voted in the awards which are managed by the national housing charity for older people, the Elderly…

The Great Roath Bake Off 2016 Cardiff cake Roath Bake The Great Roath Bake Off returns on April 23rd at St Andrews Church Wellfield Road, Roath. The Bake Off is in its sixth year and promises to be a fun packed day for all cake lovers. Each year the event has got more popular and we anticipate a great turn out again in April. Over the years The Great Roath Bake Off has raised thousands of pounds for local cardiff charities…

Local businesses offer help for the campaign. Shared office space and coworking community venture Indycube has agreed to hold copies of the petition for signature collection in its city centre locations. Indycube is Wales’ fastest growing network of co-workers and its services include desk hire, business support and workshops.  It has locations all over Wales, with five in Cardiff city centre. Founder of Indycube, Mark Hooper said, “”We’re really pleased to be supporting the campaign for an elected Mayor for…

Agencies supporting UK’s young people need better collaboration to address increasingly complex issues says Central YMCA Chief. Research by charity Central YMCA has revealed the biggest causes of harm to young people in Britain today – with failing to succeed within the education system, a lack of employment opportunities, and issues related to body image topping the list. The research questioned 1600 16-25 year olds in the UK about the major challenges they face and the factors most affecting their…

Ever wondered what it would be like to see your child’s name up in lights? Is your little one developing a big personality? If so, Oxfam needs you. We are currently searching the length and breadth of the country for budding young stars to be the face of Dressed by the Kids Day, an exciting new fundraising event from Oxfam. Dressed By The Kids Day, which launches in March and takes place on 29th April 2016, aims to unite families…

Sandi Toksvig is Politically Incorrect   St David’s Hall Thursday 10 March 7.30pm   THE multi-talented Sandi Toksvig is getting the Party started with her superb new stand-up show at St David’s Hall on Thursday 10 March.   Last year the comedian, activist, writer, TV personality and national treasure co-founded the Women’s Equality Party, which is already the UK’s fastest growing political group!   And to celebrate this remarkable feat, Sandi is heading out on a fundraising tour entitled Sandi Toksvig…

Social enterprise Indycube backs campaign to collect signatures Local businesses offer help for the campaign Shared office space and co-working community venture Indycube has agreed to hold copies of the petition for signature collection in its city centre locations. Indycube is Wales’ fastest growing network of co-workers and its services include desk hire, business support and workshops.  It has locations all over Wales, with five in Cardiff city centre. Founder of Indycube, Mark Hooper said, “”We’re really pleased to be…

  KICKING OFF ST DAVID’S DAY WEEK Celebrations start in the Capital To kick off St David’s Day week there’s a range of exciting events, bursting with Welsh produce.   A host of golden daffodils, the national symbol of Wales, will greet visitors to Cardiff Farmers Riverside Market this Sunday 28 February. The renowned market will be packed with stalls, and there will be a special tasting of the market produce. Expect hot Welsh cakes, farm reared meats, artisan vegetarian…