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For a microbrewery with a distinctive dragon logo, there couldn’t be a more apt ale to mark Great Orme Brewery’s latest milestone. Red Dragon from Great Orme has become the 1,000th batch to leave the brewery in Glan Conwy. It marks more than seven years of steady growth for owner Jonathan Hughes. He said: “It’s been a lot of hard work but we’ve grown from just being me on my own to ... [More]
FOR the second year running a North Wales brewery has won a prestigious UK-wide award. The Great Orme Brewery is now the proud owner of two gold stars awarded for its Celtic ale in this year’s Guild of Fine Foods Great Taste Awards. The awards is the acknowledged benchmark for specialty food and drink, described as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and the ‘epicurean equivalent of the Booker ... [More]
Leading PVC-UE and PVC-U manufacturer Kestrel is celebrating after passing all the requirements to receive the European ‘CE’ quality standard. The achievement had a personal significance for Kevin Everett, Kestrel’s technical manager, who helped create the quality standard. Kevin said: “Having been involved with the writing of the European Standard (in Paris) over several years it was very ... [More]
In an increasingly litigious world, one Gwynedd community project is helping trustees navigate their way through their legal responsibilities. Liability and trustee indemnity will be just two of the topics covered during an insurance workshop next month organised by Business Supporting Communities (B2C), funded by the Big Lottery and delivered by both Wales' six County Voluntary Councils. ... [More]
Fast growing Meridian Drilling has boosted its operations capabilities with the acquisition of Euro Repair (UK) Ltd and its Senegal-based brand EDS Drilling. The acquisition has added five Rotary Air Blast (RAB) aircore and light water well rigs to the Meridian Drilling fleet. In addition to the rigs there is an operating base in Senegal, with a yard and workshop near Kedougou in the Birimian ... [More]
Tax, gift aid and VAT were the talk of the day at a workshop hosted by Business Supporting Communities (B2C). Community groups and volunteers in Gwynedd were able to boost their knowledge on a range of accounting subjects in the workshop led by accountants Gwyn Thomas and Co as part of the Big Lottery funded B2C project. Run in conjunction with Mantell Gwynedd, the well-attended workshop was ... [More]
As studies show that marketing ignorance is costing British businesses dear, Tony Crutcher looks at how to stretch spend and make sure any outlay reaps greater dividends. The lack of understanding in marketing is costing Britain’s SMEs more than £25,000 PA according to two new studies. Research by Wolters Kluwer has found the majority of Britain’s 4.8 million business owners are confused ... [More]
A Reading builder’s merchant is heading back to school to support an innovative student reward scheme. Peppard Building Supplies is backing a move at Chiltern Edge School in Sonning Common, to reward pupils’ achievements with specially created hoodies. The rewards scheme, open to all pupils, is based on achieving points for participation in school activities, showing initiative, both in and ... [More]
The familiar concrete garage is getting a fresh new look thanks to the combined efforts of a PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer Kestrel and concrete building manufacturer Lidget Compton. This May will see a new style of wall finish – the DFE270 (Double - Feather Edged Cladding), giving Lidget Compton’s concrete buildings even more kerb appeal. The cladding, produced by Kestrel, ... [More]
Leading PVC-U and PVC-UE manufacturer Kestrel has appointed a new business development manager in Scotland and Ireland. Graeme MacQueen, who has worked in building product sales for more than two decades and has an extensive knowledge of the roofing and timber market, brings a wealth of experience to the new role Stirling-born Graeme has been appointed to promote Kestrel’s high quality ... [More]
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