Wales’ first complementary currency is being launched to provide a multi-million pound boost to the post-covid economy. CELYN is an innovative local currency that gives users an instant, zero-interest credit facility to spend with other businesses in the network. In times of cash shortage and economic challenges presented Covid-19, CELYN promises to help community facing businesses and services to  thrive; saving  them from collapse as has been the case in other countries.. Backed by the Welsh Government’s Foundational Economy scheme,…

Michelin star chef James Sommerin’s latest venture is now open in Barry. Based in the Goods Shed with a 15 year lease, ‘The Shed by James Sommerin’ is a 30 cover restaurant owned and managed by Head in the Shed Limited; a newly formed business set-up by James and his wife Louise along with investors Liam Murphy and Sarah Weaver. A £50,000 loan has been secured from the Development Bank of Wales and a £60,000 grant by Visit Wales. The…

Red Cross team leader Claire with Gwyneth   Recently, the Welsh Government published their strategy on loneliness and isolation. Kate Griffiths, British Red Cross Director for Wales said: “We welcome the Welsh Government’s strategy on loneliness and social isolation as a good first step, but we continue to call for lasting measures to help tackle the issue. We hope that the initial three-year grant funding announced today will lead to longer term commitments strengthened by firm and ambitious funding in…

The Inspire! Tutor Awards celebrate the achievements of exceptional tutors and mentors in Wales who have shown outstanding passion and commitment to encourage, support and teach other adult learners to pursue their goals and transform their lives, whether it’s in their community or the workplace. Run by Learning and Work Institute Wales, with support from the Welsh Government, they reward outstanding individuals whose commitment, knowledge and communication skills have given adult learners the tools to transform their lives. One such…

The Welsh Government is investing £650,000 in Caerphilly-based Williams Medical Supplies (WMS) which will see 91 new jobs created in the Valleys, Economy Minister Ken Skates has announced. The expansion is part of the business’ plan to treble sales which will see a new automated pick and pack facility building in the warehouse to accommodate increased levels of stock and make their business processes more efficient. They are also looking to move into other markets. WMS currently delivers to more…

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Cymru is looking to recruit people in the Cardiff Council area who are not currently in employment and looking for a career in childcare to become paid trainee nursery assistants. NDNA’s Childcare Works programme, fully funded by the Welsh Government, will be delivered across ten local authority areas in Wales. Cardiff is the second project area to launch recruitment of candidates, following a successful launch in Conwy in May. Those who are accepted onto the…

 Major international film festival launches at Cineworld Cardiff in October 35 Short films compete for the 2018 Iris Prize 20 countries represented bringing together films featuring contemporary dance, brutal violence and challenging stories about gender Seven feature films to receive UK Premiere in Cardiff Brit Award and Mercury Prize winning singer Heather Small will return to the Iris Prize Festival to be on the judging panel The 12th Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival will begin at Cineworld Cardiff on Tuesday…