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Supporting relationships across Wales: Relate Cymru launches new all-Wales telephone number and extra sessions to accommodate our busy lifestyles This week sees the launch of Relate Cymru’s new telephone number and additional counselling appointments for people in Wales. The new 0300 003 2340 telephone number comes as the charity also makes more counselling appointments available on Saturdays and weekday evenings in order to fit in with people’s busy lives. Chief Executive Gwilym Roberts explained, “We have listened to client feedback…

On 21 October Fields in Trust and The Royal British Legion launched Centenary Fields in Wales with a reception at the National Assembly for Wales. Centenary Fields will create a living legacy in communities across the country, and the wider UK, by securing outdoor recreational spaces in memory of the many who gave their lives during World War I. It ensures that there will be places to remember their sacrifices, but crucially that valuable green space is protected for future…

New research has revealed that more than seven million people have lost a friend as a result of an argument over money. The findings, from ISA provider Scottish Friendly, highlighted that just over one in ten people (15 per cent) no longer kept in contact with a friend following a dispute around finances. ·         7 million people say that they have lost contact with a friend because of a financial dispute ·         Men are most likely to lose friends because…

The best of public relations in Wales came together in Cardiff on Friday to celebrate another year of excellence. Over two hundred people from across the Welsh PR industry attended the 2014 CIPR Cymru PRide Awards at the Mecure Holland House hotel to showcase the great work carried out by PR companies and in-house communications teams across the country. Val Bodden, Chair of CIPR Cymru, said “All the hard work and perseverance has paid off for our deserving winners at…

Family-owned retailer Matalan will open its first ever store on the UK high street at 43 Queen Street, Cardiff this Thursday 30th October at 10am. Welsh designer Julien Macdonald, who has created forthcoming men’s and women’s wear collections for the brand, will be cutting the ribbon and officially announcing the store as open for trade, whilst Welsh children’s choir Nidus entertain customers and passersby. In keeping with Matalan’s family focused ethos and having won the Mumsnet Gold Star award in…

Salon-based students came up with some really hair-raising ideas when they put their thinking caps on to kick off Halloween celebrations at Wales’ largest training provider in style.  Learners based at ACT Training’s Cardiff salon came up with some pretty shocking results when tutors asked them to make their cosmetic nightmares a reality to mark the occasion.  Hair and beauty apprentices based at Hadfield Road went wild when they were set the task of combining their creative expertise to create…

Bull Digital Marketing (Bull) has been formed by Katie Bullon – former Marketing Manager of The BBI Group (Cardiff). Katie gained valuable, international marketing experience over multiple years working for the global super-company, who this year was listed in the top 20 of the fastest growing manufacturers in Wales. Further to studying a Business Management degree at Cardiff Business School, Katie underwent postgraduate retail management training with LIDL UK and has since achieved a Diploma from The Chartered Institute of…

Hi, my name is Leah Waddington, I’m 17 and I live in Kenfig Hill, Near Bridgend. I have always been an ambitious girl, however during comprehensive, I felt like I couldn’t express the real me because of friends constantly putting me down and because of a deformity on both my feet (hallux valgus) I was prone to bullying, resulting in low self esteem and gradually , social anxiety which I still suffer from now. However, when it comes to acting, dancing,…

With mussel season in full swing, now’s the time to get cracking on this recipe for moules frites with a creamy sauce enriched with Västerbottensost®. The aioli and homemade cheesy chips complete this heavenly supper, perfect for mopping up any leftover broth. A surprisingly simple recipe which combines the best of both French and Swedish cuisine, this is a dish that doesn’t skimp on flavour. Known as the ‘king of cheeses’ in Sweden, Västerbottensost has been made using the same…

The Phonebox Millionaire Becomes Patron of Homeless Charity Emmaus Doctor Stephen Fear who is often referred to as “The Phonebox Millionaire” due to the way he created his first business aged 14 from a Phonebox on a Bristol Council Estate has become a patron of the charity Emmaus. Emmaus which was started in France in 1947 by Father Abbé Pierre in a bid to alleviate homelessness on the streets of Paris, created by the Second World War, has 24 homes…