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
Art awards give people with learning disabilities a creative output during COVID-19 pandemic
A UK-wide art awards originally launched in 2011 is making a welcome comeback to provide a creative outlet for those with special education needs struggling to cope during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Create! Awards have been brought back by popular demand by organisers Beechwood College following a four-year hiatus. Attracting thousands of entries from across … Read more
Loteri Cymru earmarks ‘unprecedented’ £40,000 for pandemic-hit Welsh charities
Struggling charities across Wales are set to benefit from an “unprecedented” donation of £40,000 thanks to the all-Wales lottery, Loteri Cymru. The lottery, which was established to support Welsh charities, has earmarked the sum to offer vital financial assistance to local causes affected by the coronavirus pandemic. This comes after it was reported by the … Read more
Over 80 ‘dedicated’ Welsh Scouts to receive prestigious national awards
Over 80 inspirational Welsh ScoutCymru volunteers are set to receive the organisation’s highest national honours thanks to their “perseverance, dedication, and commitment” to uniting communities. Scouts from Caerphilly, Cardiff, Cwmbran, Flintshire, Pembrokeshire, Powys, Swansea, Vale of Glamorgan and Wrexham are among 82 highly achieving members who are set to be recognised as part of this … Read more
COVID-19: Top tips on communicating with people with learning disabilities
With updates on the Covid-19 pandemic provided daily, the sheer volume of information has been challenging for most people to digest, but more so for those with learning disabilities. However, as communication is a basic human need and right, despite the many challenges of communicating this complex information, it’s important that people invest the time … Read more
Sony UK Technology Centre ‘proud’ to support key industries during pandemic
Wales’s leading manufacturer Sony UK Technology Centre (UK TEC) is “proud” to have continued supporting key medical markets by operating at a reduced level through the coronavirus lockdown. The Pencoed-based facility, which produces high-specification broadcast and professional camera systems, scaled-down its operation during the pandemic to ensure it could continue to supply technology linked to … Read more
Traveline Cymru proud to sponsor Wales Transport Awards
Traveline Cymru is delighted to be supporting this year’s Wales Transport Awards and shining a light on the outstanding work taking place across the nation’s transport sector. The Welsh Government’s public transport information service is among leading businesses which are sponsoring the awards at the second annual event, which is set to take place on … Read more
The Thoughtful Marketing Movement
What is it to be ‘thoughtful in marketing’? With Father’s Day coming up, we’ve all received numerous emails promoting cards, gifts and mementos to demonstrate you care. But what if you’re estranged? Or they’ve passed away? These promotional tools could then become constant, and potentially painful, reminders of something that you’d rather forget. This is … Read more
Cardiff networking team say ‘adaptability key to business survival’ during coronavirus
The Cardiff networking team behind Warrior Women Collective, whose events were transformed overnight due to the coronavirus pandemic, say “adaptability is key to business survival”. Charlie Morgan and Amy Holland, the creators of the increasingly popular series of female-focussed events, are urging business leaders to adopt greater flexibility in their approach following the worldwide virus … Read more