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]
More colours than ever in Kestrel’s latest catalogue
Building products manufacturer Kestrel has launched its 26th industry-leading catalogue - and it’s brighter than ever. The latest Kestrel Product Overview showcases PVC-U and PVC-UE building products manufacturer’s commitment to understanding its customers’ needs and leading market trends, featuring an impressive array of colour options. The move comes as the fenestration industry continues ... [More]
‘Oscar’ winning ales
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]
Community conscience – and no monkeying around
Inhabitants at the Welsh Mountain Zoo have found themselves the object of donations thanks to a national supermarket chain. And It seems everyone is getting ‘in on the act’ and helping out their communities of late. Proving there are many different, inventive and inspiring ways in which you can support your local community. The Business Supporting Communities (B2C) Project, funded by ... [More]
Mobile tax tips at the swipe of a screen
Tax savvy entrepreneurs can now have all of the tax information they need literally at their fingertips, thanks to an innovative mobile App from North Wales accountancy firm Williams Denton. The new Tax App, which is available to clients and non-clients alike, offers up to date tax information and news 24 hours a day. Best of all, it is available to download free of charge from the Williams ... [More]
AVOW to mark a Silver Jubilee with a difference
The Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham is celebrating its 25th anniversary and to mark the occasion has set up a fund to help projects in the town. AVOW is raising money for the Silver Jubilee Make a Difference (MAD) Grant Fund. Backed by Business Supporting Communities (B2C), AVOW is also calling on local businesses to donate what they can. The aim is to raise £10,000 and ... [More]
Williams Denton
Claire has been working at increasing our profile in North Wales with great success. She has excellent contacts throughout the industry. Peter Denton, Williams Denton ... [More]
‘Notspots’ soon to be a thing of the past
A ground breaking scheme which helps businesses and householders in parts of Wales without broadband to get online has been extended – but only by a few months. The Welsh Assembly Government’s Broadband Support Scheme has already benefitted scores of businesses, third sector groups and individuals across the principality. Support is available for up to £1,000 for premises which have slow or ... [More]