Economy Secretary, Ken Skates has congratulated Cardiff based digital company Object Matrix on securing over £2 million in export orders from countries including Brazil, USA, Sweden and Colombia. Object Matrix is famous for its Digital Content Governance platform, MatrixStore, which stores digital content and provides protection and governance for its lifetime. The MatrixStore platform can service organisations in any market, but is currently being predominantly used by companies that create, curate and distribute digital video content. These include major…
Two nurses from the University Hospital of Wales have been recognised as ‘Beacons of Hope’ by the Lymphoma Association because of their dedication to supporting people affected by lymphoma, the UK’s fifth most common cancer. Sara Busby, a senior staff nurse on the young adult cancer day unit, won her award for her commitment to supporting young adult Hodgkin lymphoma patients. Deputy sister of the Out Patients Department Vivienne Hayes was nominated by a colleague who wrote that Sister…
People in Wales are being asked to unite with thousands of others across the UK and step closer to a cure for Parkinson’s. Today, Thursday 11 January, is Parkinson’s UK’s launch of Walk for Parkinson’s 2018, and the charity is inviting people of all ages and abilities to sign up to a walk near them. Walks in Wales include Snowdon on Saturday 12 May, Swansea on Saturday 19 May, which is a brand new walk for 2018, Cardiff Bay…
With the departure of Abi Welsford as Captain announced last week, Head Coach Kevin Johnson and the playing group have opted to review their leadership structure as the group look forward to the Commonwealth Games and World League round 1 in 2018 and beyond. Speaking about the future Johnson has emphasised that as a squad, it’s vital they continue to be aspirational about their development and remain focused on open and honest reflections on their growth as a group….
Welsh sustainable fashion company, Maykher is celebrating the New Year by funding a new school placement for a young Guatemalan girl’s. The Cardiff-based fashion brand has reached its first ‘purchase with purpose’ milestone and has this month helped fund for 14-year-old Irma’s full-time education for the next year. From January 2018, Irma is now enrolled in a school close to her home in a small village in rural Guatemala, not far from the city of Sololá where she’ll be studying her own local dialect, Kakchiquel, English, Spanish,…
ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2017 thanks to major investment in infrastructure and an ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service. 12.5 million tonnes of cargo were handled at Newport, Cardiff, Barry, Port Talbot and Swansea with strong growth seen in both traditional and emerging sectors, serving South Wales and the wider UK economy. Year-on-year growth was seen in several commodities including fertiliser to support the agriculture…
A Nurse Specialist from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been announced the winner of the ‘Society for Endocrinology Endocrine Nurse Award 2018’. Janet Lewis, Lead Endocrine Nurse Specialist was recognised by the Society of Endocrinology which recognises individuals who have demonstrated innovative and successful nurse-led initiatives in the endocrine field that have advanced best practice in research, education or patient care. Janet was chosen for the award because of her leadership in devising recommendations that improve the…
On St Dwynwen’s Day Hanfod Cymru will ‘spread the love’ by opening its doors to applications from charities across Wales for small grants of up to £10,000. The applications can be for projects or activities taking place in the areas of culture and art, education or social welfare. The application for a grant can be for any activity within these areas, as long as it is beyond the statutory field. Speaking today, Hanfod Cymru Chief Executive, Siôn Brynach, said:…
The Rheumatology Day Unit at University Hospital of Wales has received a £1000 donation from the fundraising efforts of a patient’s daughter. Charlotte Hill who lives in North Wales wanted to say thank you to the Rheumatology Day Unit for the support and care they have given to her mum Andrea since 2005 and decided to run the Snowdon trail half marathon to raise funds. Charlotte wanted to raise money for the Unit to provide comfort and enhance patient’s experience…
CMAs are pleased to announce the full line up at the awards ceremony. The Cardiff Music Awards recognises the achievements, successes and talents of organisations and individuals who have helped enhance Cardiff’s unique and diverse music scene. Aside from the awards, the CMAs aim to showcase some of Cardiff’s outstanding talent by carefully selecting live acts for their appeal and live stature. Act one is GRL TLK. These two girls cut their teeth playing at Cardiff’s best independent clubs…
