Fundraiser marks retirement with challenge of a lifetime

While retirement usually means time to take things easy, Sylvia Jones from Llandudno plans to mark her final day at work hurtling through the air at 70 mph with a high-flying fundraiser for Wales Air Ambulance.   Sylvia, who has worked with accountancy firm Williams Denton since 1970, is being sponsored to take flight on the Zip World Titan at Llechwedd Slate Cavern on March 27.   There’s just ... [More]

Hard work adds up to success for accountants

Philip, who works at the Llandudno branch of Williams Denton has two children – three year old Calum and six month old Lucy. Meanwhile Bangor-based Ffion gave birth to her daughter Poppy (21 months) during her studies. Williams Denton director Janet Jones said: “Achieving the ACCA status is an achievement for anyone, but the fact that both Ffion and Philip took less than three years to pass all ... [More]

North Wales food producers cut waste and benefit community

Businesses in the food and produce sector in North Wales are being called upon to help reduce landfill and support those in need through an innovative community food network. FareShare North Wales, based in Llandudno Junction, works with food manufacturers, local suppliers and supermarkets taking surplus food and using it to help support 44 community groups across North Wales. In 2012 ... [More]

Sensory walk success thanks to volunteers

THE first phase of work to a new sensory woodland walk has been completed. Thanks to volunteers from HSBC’s Llandudno branch, members of Blind Veteran’s UK will soon be able to enjoy a peaceful and pleasant area. Within three days a woodland area at the Blind Veterans UK Centre, based at Craig-Y-Don, Llandudno, was given a dramatic makeover. The 17 volunteers planted herbs and flowers ... [More]