Local high street traders call for support during local lockdowns
High street traders across the Vale of Glamorgan say they “need shoppers now more than ever” after local lockdown measures were imposed. Owners of businesses across the Vale are urging people to support the high street following restrictions which have been reintroduced this month. In a bid to support pandemic-hit shops, the Vale of Glamorgan … Read more
Warrior Women Collective launches crowdfunding campaign to boost growth plans
A popular female empowerment group has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support the expansion of its events and online offering. Warrior Women Collective, which supports, empowers and celebrates women through events, content and its community, is looking to raise £5,000 to scale up its offering so that it can reach even more women across the … Read more
Reflecting, learning, and moving forward
It’s been a long summer, hasn’t it? From the start of lockdown back in March, to the ‘the new normal’ we’re living in now, we’ve all been on a bit of an emotional journey! It’s easy to look back on the past few months and focus on the tragedies, the social limitations, and the loved … Read more
Survey reveals 95% of Welsh women polled experience Imposter Syndrome
Around 95% of Welsh women surveyed suffer with Imposter Syndrome with work identified as the biggest contributor, according to research from Warrior Women Collective. The findings reveal that an overwhelming majority of women feel inadequate either professionally, personally, or socially and undeserving of their accomplishments, according to the women’s networking initiative. The survey found that 85% downplayed their success, while 88% found it difficult to … Read more
‘Transformed’ Nantycaws Filling Station nears completion
An Oil 4 Wales filling station in Nantycaws which has been “totally transformed” is nearing completion leading to the creation of vital new jobs in the community. The filling station near Carmarthen, which has been undergoing extensive building and redevelopment works since 2018, is set to be completed in October. Anticipation for the launch of the new site has been … Read more
Traveline Cymru ‘delighted’ to be shortlisted for two Wales Transport Awards
Traveline Cymru is “delighted” to have been chosen as a finalist in two categories at this year’s prestigious Wales Transport Awards. The Welsh Government’s travel information provider has been shortlisted in both the Customer Care Award and Women in Transport Award categories. Traveline Cymru, which is part of umbrella organisation PTI Cymru, was recognised in the … Read more
Champion High Street says town digital transformation ‘key’ to post-coronavirus recovery
Creating thriving digital high streets and towns is “key to driving Wales’s economic recovery after coronavirus”, Adrian Emmett chair of the Treorchy Chamber of Trade has said. Mr Emmett, who recently led Treorchy to victory in the ‘Great British High Street Awards’ campaign run by the UK government in partnership with Visa, is speaking out … Read more
‘Rising star’ trainee solicitor claims Junior Lawyer of the Year Award
A Cardiff trainee solicitor, who helped set up a homeless pro-bono advice service and created a new source of income for law firm Watkins & Gunn, has won a top industry award thanks to his “tireless determination”. Trainee solicitor Jonathan Williams, who is due to qualify in January, has claimed the Cardiff & District Law Society’s Junior Lawyer of the Year … Read more
Pivot and thrive – How to adapt and survive during a crisis
What’s your first reaction to sudden and unexpected change? Really it all comes down to your fight or flight response. For many, a change to their daily ritual can spark uncertainty and concern, or dependant on the severity of the change, panic. However, change doesn’t always need to be negative. A sudden shift in business, … Read more