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This month, Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline begins its second month-long on board collection this year to raise vital research funds for its chosen charity partner, Cancer Research UK. In February, generous passengers raised over £35,000 boosting the total amount raised by Flybe passengers and staff since 2009 to more than £500,000. Passengers on all of the airline’s flights operated from Cardiff this month will be invited to make a donation and help bring forward the day when all cancers…
Conference looks at growing the BEST sustainable talent for Wales People involved or interested in the built environment sector in Wales, issues of equality and diversity, or education and training, are being invited to a special conference in Cardiff next month. The free half-day event, Growing the BEST Sustainable Talent for Wales, is organised by Built Environment Sustainability Training (BEST), which is based in the Welsh School of Architecture at Cardiff University, and aims to put Wales at the forefront…
The EEF/Aldermore Future Manufacturing Awards, which celebrate the success of manufacturers across Britain, are now open for entries. Welsh winners in 2014 included Mollertech Ltd for the Business Efficiency Award and Schaeffler UK for the Manufacturing Champion Award. Another winner from Wales was Daniel Biggs of JCB Transmissions, for Manufacturing Student of the Year and Outstanding Achievement by a Final Year Apprentice. Paul Byard, Director for Wales at EEF, said: “Our highly recognised Future Manufacturing Awards opens doors for the…
Ifan Glyn has been appointed as the new Director of the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) Cymru. Ifan has been with FMB Cymru for three years and was previously their Public Affairs Executive. Ifan succeeds Richard Jenkins who was with the organisation for seven years. “I am delighted to take on this new role within FMB Cymru, and would like to thank and wish my predecessor Richard Jenkins all the very best for the future. I joined the FMB when…
National Maritime Charity Calls On Volunteers to Visit its ex-WW2 Sea Mines May 2015 Seventy years after they were used in the defence of Britain’s coast and harbours a national maritime charity is on the lookout for budding adventurers to visit its red sea mines which are now used as charity collection boxes. The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society is calling on volunteers to circumnavigate the UK to complete a mine to mine challenge, by visiting all fifty mines situated around…
Enjoy an Italian themed 2 course supper with a glass of Prosecco on the most beautiful lake in Cardiff with gorgeous views with artists from Welsh National Opera serenading you during the evening. At The Terra Nova, Cafe Monday June 13th situated on Roath Park Lake, Lake Road West, Cardiff 7pm for 7.30pm. Tickets £25.00 each Proceeds to Welsh Hearts – The Heart Charity for Wales To book contact Welsh Hearts on 02920 786521 or email fundraising@ welsh hearts.org. ww.welshhearts.org/events
National Launch Colin Jackson’s ‘Sanlam Go Dad Run 2015’ 5K for men and boys In aid of Prostate Cancer UK Father’s Day Bute Park, Cardiff, Sunday June 21st, 10.30am www.godadrun.co.uk Former World, European and Commonwealth 110m hurdles champion and Olympic silver medalist Colin Jackson was joined by many famous friends this evening at the Malmaison Hotel in Charterhouse Square, London when he launched his 3rd annual Sanlam Go Dad Run 5K’s for men and boys. This year the Cardiff…
Creepy crawlies turned to culinary delights on streets of Welsh capital 3rd June 2015 – Rentokil’s award-winning pop-up “Pestaurant” is hitting the streets of Cardiff today, offering a culinary experience with a creepy crawly twist. Two years after the pest control brand first tickled the nation’s taste buds by serving curried crickets in Central London, Pestaurant’s popularity has seen the event go well and truly global. Today, on the second annual ‘Global Pestaurant Day’, Rentokil’s pest control heritage will be…
To celebrate Bike to School Week 2015, Halfords is offering a free one-hour Gear-UP! Bike Workshop for schools in Wales on 10th and 17th June. The sessions teach pupils in their final year of primary school basic bike maintenance. Held in schools by Halfords colleagues, the free workshop is the ideal way for school children to learn all about cycling safety and how to keep their bike in tiptop condition. The session also aims to help children develop their confidence…
On the 25th and 26th May a great big Shaun the Sheep flocked to The Hayes to take up residency for a couple of days for a big city adventure in Cardiff. Each day a pair of fluffy Shaun ears was given for the first 100 kids who came down to see Shaun, along with activity sheets and other entertainment. Shaun’s adventure to Cardiff was in anticipation of the DVD release of the critically acclaimed SHAUN THE SHEEP: THE…
