Anglesey Aluminium have started a 90 day consultation process with their workforce. This is in part a result of the likely increase in the cost of the electricity they use in the production processes. Apparently their electricity usages equates to 12% of the Welsh market. Politicians have said they “will do all they can to…
Anyone who knows me will probably know that I’m not much of an “arts person”, but I’ve been helping someone get a new site going to support and promote the creative industries in Wales. The site is called Cultural Enterprise and is run by Elin Jones. It appears that there used to be…
There’s a pub/hotel in Aberaeron called The Castle, never liked it much myself, but it’s just had a makeover and in fact it’s just had a great makeover. It’s definitely not just a lick of paint either. Great design, great colour schemes, good lighting and comfy furniture. Accompanied by good beer, it’s now a really…
I’ve just spent a weekend in West Wales and heard a lot of people talking about a proposal to regenerate part of Aberystwyth. It involves the compulsory purchase of 15 surviving, and therefore probably reasonably successful, small businesses and their premises so that they can be bundled in with the empty Woolworths and converted into…
It came as a bit of a surprise to many people in Wales to hear about the proposed refurb of the old Welsh Office in Cathays Park. It’s an old building, a bit like some old Lufftwaffe buildings of yesteryear, quaint, functional but definitely not modern. But it’s probably “OK” as an office block. It…
Why is that Paddy’s day is such a big deal? Globally: parades in places like New York, parties in every part of the globe and a HUGE economic spin off as a result. Meanwhile us Welsh hide in the corner with our Patron Saint and lack of branding and global awareness. Are we not “up…
I’m delighted to be helping CSG Telecom launch their new telephone system with Welsh language support. It’s happening on Monday at the WMC in Cardiff. Why would they do that? As legislation in regards to the use of the Welsh language is under way, this is a great piece of timing by CSG what are…
Tomorrow’s a big day in Cardiff with a great parade in town and much Hwyl on display. The parade details are here Also – if you wondered why us Welsh are so keen on Leeks, here’s some news about their “Special Properties”. Enjoy this Leeks – a bit of a tale
Not only is Martyn Williams a great flanker, possibly the best No 7 in the world at the moment, but he is also a really nice guy. I had the pleasure to meet him recently at a small reception in Cardiff and was really impressed with his sense of fun as much as his brilliant…