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17/06/2026

A DIAMOND-SET Welsh gold necklace donated by Clogau will headline a special fundraising raffle marking a Welsh cancer research charity's 60th birthday.

The award-winning jewellery brand has gifted the necklace to Cancer Research Wales | Ymchwil Canser Cymru as the grand prize in its inaugural 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle, raising funds for research, diagnosis and treatment projects across the country.

The prize was unveiled by Cancer Research Wales ambassador and Miss United Kingdom Millie-Mae Adams at the award-winning company’s Cardiff store, where she received it on behalf of the charity.

Ben S. Roberts, Managing Director of Clogau, said: “We are incredibly proud to support Cancer Research Wales as it celebrates this remarkable 60-year milestone.

“As a Welsh business with deep roots in our communities, we recognise the impact cancer has on families across the country and the importance of investing in research that can save and improve lives. We hope this beautiful Welsh gold necklace will help generate significant support for the raffle and encourage people to get behind the charity's vital work.”

A proud Welsh speaker and doctor in training, Millie-Mae also founded Exeter Street Doctors - a charity equipping young people with lifesaving first aid skills.

She said: "As a proud ambassador of the charity, it is my privilege to play my part in Cancer Research Wales's 60th anniversary and be here today to unveil the first prize in the 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle – a stunning, diamond-set gold necklace, generously donated by Clogau.

“The gift of life and time with our loved ones is the most precious thing in the world so please show your support for Cancer Research Wales's life-saving and life-prolonging work today by entering the 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle and you could win this stunning Clogau gold necklace while helping to fund vital cancer research here in Wales.”

More at Businessinwales and in the news this week:

https://www.businessin.wales/clogau-donates-diamond-set-welsh-gold-necklace-for-cancer-research-wales-60th-anniversary-raffle/

16/06/2026

Lights, Camera, Podcast! Thanks to our friends at Bdaily for this one on Dragon Forge Studios.

The studios have opened at Florence House in Mold, offering an affordable, professional production environment unlike anything else in the region.

Whether you're a business owner looking to build your brand or an individual ready to launch your first podcast, the studio provides a welcoming, high-quality setting to get started or grow your content.

Robert Lewis, the award-winning financial adviser and managing director of Celtic Financial Planning Ltd | B Corp is behind the venture.

He said: “There's a huge appetite for podcasting and video content, but when I looked into it, there were very few affordable, local options.

“That’s what sparked the idea, creating something accessible, flexible and genuinely useful for people who want to get started or take their content to the next level.”

Joining him is renowned filmmaker and video coach Michael David Roberts Take the Cake Productions - a respected figure in the regional creative industry with an extensive background in professional film and video production.

Dragon Forge Studios represents an investment of more than £15,000 in modern, professional-grade equipment, including high-quality speakers, microphones, a dedicated audio and visual production desk, and newly installed furniture throughout.

The facility features a professional recording and presenting area, high-end lighting and sound, live streaming capability, and an adjoining green room, alongside a breakout area with refreshments for individuals and teams alike.

MORE HERE AND IN THE NEWS THIS WEEK:

A North Wales production studio has opened to help businesses and creators produce professional podcasts, videos and branded content. Dragon Forge… | Creative | Culture | Arts and Culture | Podcast | Wales |

11/06/2026

HUNDREDS of young people were given a window into their future careers as Coleg Cambria brought together some of the region's biggest employers for successful Careers and Progression events.



Held at the college's Yale Wrexham and Deeside sites, the packed sessions brought together around 500 learners aged 16–18 with a wide range of public and private sector organisations.

The sessions gave students the opportunity to speak directly with employers, explore future career pathways, and gain insight into apprenticeships, work experience, training and employment opportunities available across the region.

Among the organisations taking part were Iceland Foods, Denbighshire County Council, Wrexham County Borough Council, Flintshire County Council, Flintshire Local Voluntary Council, Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council, Derwen Joinery Limited, HM Prison and Probation Service, North Wales Police, Prysmian, Haven, the British Army and the RAF.

Gari Thomas, Employer Engagement Manager at Coleg Cambria, said: “These events are hugely important because they give learners the chance to engage directly and start thinking seriously about their future careers and progression routes.

“It was wonderful to see so many private and public sector employers giving their time to speak with learners, answer questions and share their experiences across such a wide variety of professions.”

He added: “We want employers to see Coleg Cambria as an open and accessible partner. There are so many ways to engage with our learners, whether through careers events, industry talks, work experience, placements, apprenticeships or recruitment support."

More at OnlyFE and in the news this week:

https://www.onlyfe.co.uk/blog/building-the-future-workforce-500-learners-meet-regional-employers

10/06/2026

From primetime TV to sun-soaked hotspots - Party Hard Travel is gearing up for its biggest season yet after being confirmed as a sponsor of the new series of Love Island.

The fast-growing Surrey and London-based youth travel specialist has been unveiled as a sponsor of the hit ITV show's interactive segment, with viewers set to win prizes including £50,000 cash, an all-inclusive holiday to Mallorca with tickets to the series final, and the Party Hard ultimate event packages with VIP upgrades.

Nathan Cable, CEO and co-founder, says the partnership is a "huge moment" for the business.

"Love Island is watched by exactly the audience we exist for," he said.

"We first sponsored the competition back in the 2017 series and it's great to be back."

The company has enjoyed average year-on-year turnover growth of more than 100% over the last three years and is now aiming to increase annual bookings from 57,000 last year to as many as 86,000 in 2026.

That momentum has also brought wider recognition, with Party Hard Travel recently surging onto the prestigious Sunday Times 100 list of Britain's fastest-growing private companies – it was listed 35th in the country.

Nathan, who co-founded the business a decade ago, said: "To be included on that list is a real honour and reflects a sustained period of growth for us."

More at Travel Weekly UK and in the news this week:

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/party-hard-travel-named-a-sponsor-of-itvs-love-island

08/06/2026

Thanks to Anne Dunn and the team at Farmers Weekly for this round-up of Open Farm Sunday - marking its 20th anniversary. Includes Rhug Estate. More here:

Open Farm Sunday celebrated its 20th anniversary on 7 June, with more than 280 farms across the UK welcoming visitors to learn about food production,

05/06/2026

Our volunteers are the beating heart of Greenfield Valley Museum Heritage Park.

From welcoming visitors and maintaining the site to supporting events and preserving heritage, they work tirelessly throughout the year and are a crucial part of the future of our 70-acre attraction.

We're incredibly proud of every one of them.

Thanks to Carole Green and the team at ITV Wales for shining a spotlight on their amazing contribution during National Volunteers' Week.

More here:

Watch the latest from ITV News - Carole Green visits Greenfield Valley Trust in Holywell to see how volunteering is bringing people together and benefitting the local community.

04/06/2026

Town centres are getting a state-of-the-art digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world.

SMART Busnes, delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise, has created Digital Place Plans for the six towns it supports in Ceredigion, giving each one a detailed look at how it performs online.

The plans examine everything from promotion, coordination and marketing to social media presence, showing where they may be losing customers and what practical steps can be taken to improve.

Described as “a health check for the high street” the programme uses search data, footfall analytics, digital behaviour - coupled with experience, local knowledge and expertise - to assess how well a town is working, both online and on the ground.

Bronwen Raine, Managing Director of Newcastle Emlyn-based Antur Cymru, said the plans help turn strategy into practical action.

“Digital Place Plans help bridge the gap between strategy and delivery,” she said. “By taking a whole-place view, they support towns to make better use of existing assets, work more collaboratively, and build the confidence needed to make informed, long-term decisions that benefit local communities.”

Rather than focusing only on individual shops, each plan looks at the town as a whole. It considers online visibility, how visitors find and move through a place, gaps in digital infrastructure, and how well local organisations work together.

The aim is to show how small, coordinated improvements can create a bigger long-term impact than any one business could achieve alone.

More at Insider Media:

Town centres are getting a digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world.

03/06/2026

CONGRATULATIONS! Aled Morris received a hero's welcome from students and staff after helping make television history as part of the first choir ever to win Britain's Got Talent (BGT).

Aled, a Llangollen farmer and Agricultural Engineering lecturer at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi campus, returned to work to cheers and applause after the Britain's Got Talent final, where The Hawkstone Farmers Choir beat drone light show act Celestial to take the crown.

The 34-strong choir, made up of farmers and agricultural workers from across the UK, captivated millions of viewers with emotional performances and a powerful message highlighting mental health and su***de prevention in the farming industry.

Formed in May 2025, the choir originally came together for a Hawkstone beer advertising campaign before evolving into a close-knit support network for those working in agriculture. More than 500 people applied to join the group, which includes 10 members from Wales.

For Aled, the journey began after his fiancée Sarah encouraged him to apply when he saw an advert looking for farmers who could sing.

"I can hold a tune, so I sent in a video of myself singing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau and was lucky enough to be accepted," he said.

"It was only when I pulled into the car park at Jeremy Clarkson's pub, The Farmer's Dog, that I realised what was actually happening.

"We were there to film an advert for Hawkstone beer. It was a controversial advert, but we had so much fun doing it. Jeremy has done so much for the farming community and was incredibly supportive throughout.

"We all stayed in touch afterwards through a WhatsApp group, and then our musical director suggested entering Britain's Got Talent. The rest is history."

More here and in the news: https://wrexham.com/news/coleg-cambria-lecturer-helps-hawkstone-farmers-choir-make-britains-got-talent-history-293211.html

02/06/2026

A determined learner from Wrexham is proving that dedication, perseverance and the right support can turn ambition into a thriving career.

Olivia Kassab, a former pupil of Rhosnesni High School, has spent the last seven years progressing through multiple levels of study at Coleg Cambria and is now completing a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship - a journey that began on an entry-level programme.

While still at school, Olivia enrolled on a BTEC in Construction and the Built Environment at the college’s Bersham Road site.

After successfully completing the qualification, she progressed to Level 3 in the same subject, further developing her knowledge of the sector and strengthening her ambitions to pursue a future in engineering.

Alongside her studies, Olivia secured an apprenticeship with Bingham Rawlings Partnership Ltd in Wrexham, a well-established civil and structural engineering consultancy delivering design services across domestic, commercial and public sector projects since the turn of the century.

Now working at the firm as an engineering technician, Olivia is a permanent member of the team and looking ahead to an exciting role in the industry.

“I’ve loved my time at Coleg Cambria,” she said. “I always wanted to go into this sector, and the college gave me the opportunity to start at entry level and work all the way up to a degree apprenticeship. With hard work and perseverance, you really can achieve your goals.”

Olivia’s journey has seen her complete a Higher National Certificate (HNC) before progressing onto the Civil Engineering degree apprenticeship pathway delivered at Bersham Road in partnership with Wrexham University.

More at Wrexham.com and in the news this week:

A determined learner from Wrexham is proving that dedication, perseverance and the right support can turn ambition into a thriving career. Olivia Kassab, a f...

01/06/2026

GREENFIELD VALLEY TRUST is celebrating the “beating heart” of the historic site as part of National Volunteers’ Week - while encouraging more local people to get involved in shaping its future.

The Trust has been hosting a series of ‘Meet the Volunteers’ drop-in sessions throughout this week, giving visitors the chance to speak directly with the volunteers and staff who help keep the much-loved heritage attraction thriving.

Held at the Visitor Centre and across the 70-acre site near Holywell, the sessions have showcased the huge variety of volunteering opportunities available - from heritage research, gardening and events to museum care, rail and steam, fishing, historic machinery and visitor support.

Chair of Greenfield Valley Trust Ian Brebner said the week has highlighted the incredible contribution volunteers make to the organisation and the wider community.

“Volunteers are absolutely central to everything we do at Greenfield Valley,” he said.

“They help us preserve and share an important part of Flintshire’s heritage while creating a welcoming environment for thousands of visitors every year.

“National Volunteers’ Week has been a fantastic opportunity for people to come along, meet the team and discover just how varied and rewarding volunteering here can be.

“We are always keen to welcome new volunteers and trustees who can help us continue building for the future – they are the beating heart of the Valley.”

The Trust currently works with more than 50 volunteers across a wide range of roles and was recently awarded the prestigious Investing in Volunteers accreditation in recognition of the way it supports and values its volunteer team.

For more information and to become a volunteer, visit https://greenfieldvalley.com/about/get-involved-help-greenfield-valley/

More here Deeside.com: https://www.deeside.com/beating-heart-of-greenfield-valley-celebrated-during-volunteers-week/

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