Could Suzie Curtin be the longest-serving member of staff? Medical secretary Suzie, who works in the gynaecology directorate office at the University of Wales in Cardiff, has an incredible 54 years’ service in the NHS. At 70, she is the same age as the NHS. She says: “I came to work in the NHS straight from typing school and started my training in Llandough Hospital. I’ve only ever known working for the NHS. I love it.  I hadn’t thought…

A group of Cardiff pupils have heard all about the jobs, skills and industries of the future at an event hosted by Careers Wales at Cardiff Metropolitan University’s FabLab. The event forms part of a new #FutureWorkWales campaign being launched by Careers Wales, aimed at educating young people on the skills and jobs needed for the future economy. Located at Cardiff Metropolitan’s School of Art and Design, FabLab is a creative space focusing on teaching digital manufacturing technologies, such as…

  (Morgan Cross left, Chris Lewis centre and James Story right)   Tennis players from Wales will be contenders in the Junior Wimbledon Championships Doubles competitions held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, 10th July – 15th July.   In the boys event 17-year-old James Story from Cardiff, South Wales, will partner Harry Wendelken from England. In the girls event 16-year-old Morgan Cross from Mold, North Wales, will unite with Amelia Bissett also from England.  The tournament will see…

  Women from all across Wales and the UK united against cancer on Saturday by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life Hike at Brecon Showground.   Over 140 women of all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they took their place at the start line to help beat cancer sooner.   Now organisers of the Hike event are sending a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part and…

The British Heart Foundation Cymru (BHF) is calling on all crafty shoppers from Cardiff to help beat heart disease by taking part in The Big Stitch campaign. Launched on 1st July for two weeks, style seekers can help raise vital funds for life saving heart research, by buying an item from the Cardiff Albany Road BHF Cymru shop and adding their own personal stamp to it. The best will be in with a chance of winning one of three fantastic…

Children at Thornhill Primary School in Cardiff celebrated on June 27th after hearing that their unique 30 minute World War 1 production of words and music called Armistice Cantata has been chosen amongst hundreds in the 2018 National Lottery Awards 2018 – Education category. Thornhill are great supporters of the Goldies Cymru Charity who, through daytime Song and Smile fun singalong sessions, brighten the lives of hundreds of older people across South Wales. The charity also promotes links between primary…

St David’s Hall Thursday 12 July, 7.30pm HILARIOUS Geordie comic Chris Ramsey is back at St David’s Hall for the third year running on Thursday 12 July – and only limited seats are remaining!   His last two tours including All Growed Up having delved into Chris travails with adjusting to adulthood, and now he’s Just Happy to Get Out of the House!   As one of the UK’s brightest young comic talents, Chris is as typically busy as ever….

A behind-the-scenes documentary promoting the making of the Believe: Organ Donation Support charity’s ‘Fraser Bear’ animated organ donation video was launched 13th June at an event at the Senedd in Cardiff, Wales.   Anna-Louise Bates, who set up Believe charity after her husband Stuart and seven-year-old son Fraser were fatally struck by a car in December 2015, has worked with Mike Young, the Welshman behind iconic 80s children’s show, SuperTed, to create a film to help educate students on organ…

(Alison Thompson, director of route sponsorship for Network Rail in Wales and Borders)   Welsh female engineers from across the rail industry are calling for more women and girls to consider careers in engineering surrounding this year’s International Women in Engineering Day on 23 June. Alison Thompson, director of route sponsorship for Network Rail in Wales and Borders, has worked in the rail industry for over 28 years, having trained as an engineer at university. Alison said: “As a civil…

This summer Mountain Warehouse will be launching a collection of 5 printed canvas bags in all United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland stores. 100% of the profits from each bag sold will be donated to 200 local charities. Mountain Warehouse stores across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland have nominated a local charity to support during the campaign. Launching on the 3rd July, 100% of the profits from each bag sold in store will be donated to that store’s…