Community heroes recognised

The work of community heroes from across North East Wales has been recognised at the High Sheriff of Clwyd Awards. Individual volunteers, community groups, public sector bodies and businesses that have shown outstanding dedication to their communities, were honoured at the prestigious event at Wrexham’s Catrin Finch Centre. High Sheriff of Clwyd Celia Jenkins said: “I have been incredibly ... [More]

Fantastic response to free first aid for volunteers

Organisers of free first aid workshops for community groups and volunteers were overwhelmed by the response in Gwynedd and Ynys Mon. The courses were organised by Business Supporting Communities (B2C), a project set up by North Wales’ six County Voluntary Councils, and run by Llangefni-based event medical cover and first aid training company Medic1. The two day-long sessions, held in ... [More]

Expert advice for local community groups in 2013

VOLUNTEER groups in Gwynedd and Anglesey will be able to get expert advice and learn new skills in the New Year thanks to a series of workshops organised by Business Supporting Communities (B2C) which is funded by the Big Lottery. As part of its Professionals initiative the B2C project, set up by North Wales six County Voluntary Councils, has arranged for a number of experts in various fields ... [More]

Business doctor urges companies to work sustainably

Businesses and community groups in North Wales are being urged to get involved in a new project to help them work - and grow - together. More than 90 guests attended the launch of Business Supporting Communities (B2C) project, organised by the six County Voluntary Councils in North Wales, to find out more about opportunities of mutual benefit to businesses and local communities across the ... [More]

HSS Tool Hire dig deep for community garden

Flintshire-based workers from a well-known tool hire company swapped the shop floor for a community garden to help a local housing association. Staff from the Flint branch of HSS Hire have been taking part in a volunteering day with Clwyd Alyn Housing Association organised by Business Supporting Communities (B2C). B2C is a Big Lottery funded project that helps build links between businesses ... [More]