While the MPIG has been retained in Wales at least for now, GPs need to plan ahead for some big changes still to come. It was announced in January that GPC Wales had negotiated a settlement with the Welsh government on the GMS contract for 2013/14, after securing a key agreement on Minimum Practice Income Guarantee (MPIG). The MPIG, first introduced in 2004 to counter any disadvantages to ... [More]
Kestrel provides the perfect finishing touch to exclusive development
March 21, 2013 By
THE aesthetic appeal of Kestrel’s K16 blackgrain fascia boards made them the obvious choice for Canton Construction’s exclusive new development in Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Located in an affluent area of Wales’ capital city, the development includes four and five bedroom period-style homes and coach houses. The nature of the development meant that Canton required high quality, low maintenance ... [More]
Join Natalie and Race for Life
February 13, 2013 By
A WOMAN who survived cancer is making a stand against the disease by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Natalie Jones, 28, who works at Accord PR, wants every woman across the area to join her. She is issuing the rallying cry ‘Cancer, we’re coming to get you’ as she urges mums, daughters, sisters and friends to join her by signing up now for the events which takes place in Wrexham, ... [More]
1085 taps into premium lager market
January 10, 2013 By
LANDLORDS wanting to serve Snowdonia’s own premium lager on tap in their pubs will have to be patient – there’s already a waiting list. The refreshing brew, produced by Glan Conwy’s Great Orme Brewery and named 1085 Snowdon’s Lager after the height of Wales’ highest peak, proved extremely popular in bottles, prompting brewer Jonathan Hughes to start producing it in barrels. He is currently ... [More]
Millionth pint marks fortnight of firsts for Great Orme Brewery
June 15, 2012 By
Great Orme Brewery is celebrating its millionth pint pulled just days after one of its ales won a Champion Beer of Wales award. The Glan Conwy brewery’s Welsh Black real ale beat off strong competition in Cardiff to win the Mild category at the CAMRA event. It marked a hat trick of milestones for Great Orme Brewery, which during Jubilee Week sold 100 casks in a week for the first ... [More]
Air Ambulance counts on Williams Denton at Bangor 10K
May 22, 2012 By
Air Ambulance counts on Williams Denton at Bangor 10K Wales Air Ambulance is banking on Williams Denton pulling in some much needed funds when the accountancy team don their running shoes for this weekend’s Bangor 10K race. The five-strong team of accountants and support staff are hoping to raise £3,000 for the charity, which is solely funded through donations. While the team have been ... [More]
Welsh dragon flies into the Senedd for St David’s Day
February 29, 2012 By
A red dragon is set to take its rightful place in the heart of Welsh democracy this St David’s Day. On March 1, a red Welsh duelling dragon, hewn at Poplar’s Forge, Flintshire, will take pride of place in the Senedd. For Buckley-based blacksmith and sculptor Steven Gillard it is a dream come true. Having set up Poplars Forge Dragon Sculptures with his business partner Stuart Wilson, he is ... [More]
Tengo Media takes on new talent with GO Wales
January 24, 2012 By
A North Wales entrepreneur is urging SMEs keen to expand to look at the grants available to recruit fresh talent available in the area after finding his perfect recruit through the GO Wales programme. Tom Strapps, MD of Ruthin-based Tengo Media, has recently added to his 12-strong workforce by recruiting through the project that aims to boost graduate employment. Tengo Media's new hire, ... [More]
Great Orme Brewery reaches new peak with lager production
July 21, 2011 By
An award winning microbrewer hopes to spearhead a lager revival in North Wales with a brand new brew made from soft Snowdonia water. 1085 Snowdon's Lager, from the Great Orme Brewery, is a labour of love for brewer Jonathan Hughes. He developed the beer to take advantage of the water that feeds his Glan Conwy microbrewery. Hughes said: “This part of the country has very soft water, which is ... [More]
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