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Join St David on his Pilgrim Trail
Children across Caerphilly county borough are invited to take a pilgrimage through the shops of Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca between 18th February and 1st March to celebrate the patron saint of Wales. The St David’s Pilgrim Trail has been developed by the Council’s Town Centre Management Team to encourage school children and their parents to explore their local town centre and support the independent shops that trade there. Before setting out on the trail, children must collect an entry form from the designated point in their town centre. The entry forms will have a list of facts about St David and a list of shops where the clues are being displayed. To be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize, children must simply match the fact to the shop. When completed, the entry form must be signed by an adult and then deposited in the submissions box at the relevant town centre ‘Drop Off Point’. The entry boxes will be opened on 4th March and the winners selected at random and notified. Cllr Ken James, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Sustainable Development, said, “The trail is a fun and ingenious way of stimulating residents into exploring their town centres and the shops that they may not normally give their custom. Not only will this trail encourage children and parents to shop locally and discover more about their town centre, it will allow independent retailers to expand their customer base.” The designated collection and drop off points in each town centre are as follows: Caerphilly – The…
Join St David on his Pilgrim Trail
Children across Caerphilly county borough are invited to take a pilgrimage through the shops of Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca between 18th February and 1st March to celebrate the patron saint of Wales. The St David’s Pilgrim Trail has been developed by the Council’s Town Centre Management Team to encourage school children and their parents to explore their local town centre and support the independent shops that trade there. Before setting out on the trail, children must collect an entry form from the designated point in their town centre. The entry forms will have a list of facts about St David and a list of shops where the clues are being displayed. To be in with a chance of winning a fantastic prize, children must simply match the fact to the shop. When completed, the entry form must be signed by an adult and then deposited in the submissions box at the relevant town centre ‘Drop Off Point’. The entry boxes will be opened on 4th March and the winners selected at random and notified. Cllr Ken James, Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Sustainable Development, said, “The trail is a fun and ingenious way of stimulating residents into exploring their town centres and the shops that they may not normally give their custom. Not only will this trail encourage children and parents to shop locally and discover more about their town centre, it will allow independent retailers to expand their customer base.” The designated collection and drop off points in each town centre are as follows: Caerphilly – The…
Tesco contract for local Blackwood business may lead to new jobs
Blackwood based Just Love Food Company, which makes nut free cakes has just seen it’s order to supply 42 tesco stores increase to 140 across the UK. The company was created in 2010 by former Memory Lane Cakes manager Mike Woods after he became frustrated sourcing cakes for his children who suffer from nut allergies. He spotted a gap in the market and decided to open up the business in Blackwood employing local people from the Caerphilly area and it is hoped the new contract to supply 4 cake lines to 140 stores and a possible increase of an additional 2 cake lines to 350 stores will lead to many more jobs for the local community. Just Love Food Company has 10 different food lines showcased on their website but they will be supplying Tesco with their nut free Pirate, Princess, Happy Birthday and Celebration cakes. The contract comes after the company met with local Tesco buyer Mr Grant who introduced the cakes to the 42 local stores in Wales within 5 months of the business opening and Mr Grant saw the potential of the business with it’s owner Mike Woods having excellent understanding of the market area with his past experience and introduced the innovative food supplier to head buyers at Tesco. The contract is set to increase turnover at the Blackwood based company up to 80%. For more information on visit the Just Love Food Company website
Tesco contract for local Blackwood business may lead to new jobs
Blackwood based Just Love Food Company, which makes nut free cakes has just seen it’s order to supply 42 tesco stores increase to 140 across the UK. The company was created in 2010 by former Memory Lane Cakes manager Mike Woods after he became frustrated sourcing cakes for his children who suffer from nut allergies. He spotted a gap in the market and decided to open up the business in Blackwood employing local people from the Caerphilly area and it is hoped the new contract to supply 4 cake lines to 140 stores and a possible increase of an additional 2 cake lines to 350 stores will lead to many more jobs for the local community. Just Love Food Company has 10 different food lines showcased on their website but they will be supplying Tesco with their nut free Pirate, Princess, Happy Birthday and Celebration cakes. The contract comes after the company met with local Tesco buyer Mr Grant who introduced the cakes to the 42 local stores in Wales within 5 months of the business opening and Mr Grant saw the potential of the business with it’s owner Mike Woods having excellent understanding of the market area with his past experience and introduced the innovative food supplier to head buyers at Tesco. The contract is set to increase turnover at the Blackwood based company up to 80%. For more information on visit the Just Love Food Company website
Tesco contract for local Blackwood business may lead to new jobs
Blackwood based Just Love Food Company, which makes nut free cakes has just seen it’s order to supply 42 tesco stores increase to 140 across the UK. The company was created in 2010 by former Memory Lane Cakes manager Mike Woods after he became frustrated sourcing cakes for his children who suffer from nut allergies. He spotted a gap in the market and decided to open up the business in Blackwood employing local people from the Caerphilly area and it is hoped the new contract to supply 4 cake lines to 140 stores and a possible increase of an additional 2 cake lines to 350 stores will lead to many more jobs for the local community. Just Love Food Company has 10 different food lines showcased on their website but they will be supplying Tesco with their nut free Pirate, Princess, Happy Birthday and Celebration cakes. The contract comes after the company met with local Tesco buyer Mr Grant who introduced the cakes to the 42 local stores in Wales within 5 months of the business opening and Mr Grant saw the potential of the business with it’s owner Mike Woods having excellent understanding of the market area with his past experience and introduced the innovative food supplier to head buyers at Tesco. The contract is set to increase turnover at the Blackwood based company up to 80%. For more information on visit the Just Love Food Company website
Sign up for a Taste of Enterprise
An initiative that encourages budding entrepreneurs to test-drive their business ideas opens in Bargoed on Thursday 14 February. Taste of Enterprise is a Welsh Government initiative run by the Centre for Business, and allows people to try out ideas for new businesses with qualified business mentors free of charge. They will also have the opportunity to chat through their plans with established traders, and take part in various workshops and activities in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Taste of Enterprise has proved popular since its launch in 2007, with offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, and a stall in Pontypool market. It has assisted 550 people of which 385 have had a business outcome. David Russ, Managing Director of the Centre for Business, said: “Starting a new business involves a huge financial commitment. Taste of Enterprise will allow people to try out their ideas and find out if they have the potential to succeed, without having to worry about losing money.” Centre for Business already has opened Taste of Enterprise centres in Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, along with a stall in Pontypool market. In order to qualify, participants must live in the Heads of the Valleys Region and must not already have their own business. The Taste of Enterprise Bargoed is located at 48 Hanbury Road, Bargoed, next to The Continental Café. To find out more contact the team on 01685 376732, email tasteofenterprise@centreforbusiness.co.uk or visit www.tasteofenterprise.co.uk.
Sign up for a Taste of Enterprise
An initiative that encourages budding entrepreneurs to test-drive their business ideas opens in Bargoed on Thursday 14 February. Taste of Enterprise is a Welsh Government initiative run by the Centre for Business, and allows people to try out ideas for new businesses with qualified business mentors free of charge. They will also have the opportunity to chat through their plans with established traders, and take part in various workshops and activities in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Taste of Enterprise has proved popular since its launch in 2007, with offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, and a stall in Pontypool market. It has assisted 550 people of which 385 have had a business outcome. David Russ, Managing Director of the Centre for Business, said: “Starting a new business involves a huge financial commitment. Taste of Enterprise will allow people to try out their ideas and find out if they have the potential to succeed, without having to worry about losing money.” Centre for Business already has opened Taste of Enterprise centres in Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, along with a stall in Pontypool market. In order to qualify, participants must live in the Heads of the Valleys Region and must not already have their own business. The Taste of Enterprise Bargoed is located at 48 Hanbury Road, Bargoed, next to The Continental Café. To find out more contact the team on 01685 376732, email tasteofenterprise@centreforbusiness.co.uk or visit www.tasteofenterprise.co.uk.
Sign up for a Taste of Enterprise
An initiative that encourages budding entrepreneurs to test-drive their business ideas opens in Bargoed on Thursday 14 February. Taste of Enterprise is a Welsh Government initiative run by the Centre for Business, and allows people to try out ideas for new businesses with qualified business mentors free of charge. They will also have the opportunity to chat through their plans with established traders, and take part in various workshops and activities in a positive and supportive atmosphere. Taste of Enterprise has proved popular since its launch in 2007, with offices in Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, and a stall in Pontypool market. It has assisted 550 people of which 385 have had a business outcome. David Russ, Managing Director of the Centre for Business, said: “Starting a new business involves a huge financial commitment. Taste of Enterprise will allow people to try out their ideas and find out if they have the potential to succeed, without having to worry about losing money.” Centre for Business already has opened Taste of Enterprise centres in Merthyr Tydfil and Ebbw Vale, along with a stall in Pontypool market. In order to qualify, participants must live in the Heads of the Valleys Region and must not already have their own business. The Taste of Enterprise Bargoed is located at 48 Hanbury Road, Bargoed, next to The Continental Café. To find out more contact the team on 01685 376732, email tasteofenterprise@centreforbusiness.co.uk or visit www.tasteofenterprise.co.uk.
Caerphilly residents urged to donate unwanted equipment for ‘IT Amnesty’!
A campaign in the Caerphilly county borough for residents to put their old computers and mobile phones to good use will be in full swing in the New Year. The ‘IT Amnesty’ campaign aims to recycle and refurbish old computers and mobile phones, and put them to good use in the community. The items are fully refurbished and provided to people who don’t currently have access to modern digital equipment. Cllr Ken James, Digital Champion for Caerphilly County Borough Council said, “Many of us find ourselves with old unused equipment gathering dust, such as laptops, mobile phones, computers or games consoles. This campaign aims to put these items to good use by refurbishing and recycling them back into our communities. There are a number of residents still not online and who don’t have access to the very equipment we hope to collect. This is a fantastic way for people to help others who don’t currently have access to the latest digital technology.” Rose Davies, a young carer from Cefn Hengoed, is the latest recipient of a refurbished laptop through the scheme. Rose is an unsung hero and cabinet member of the Caerphilly Youth Forum who helps to take care of her mother. Providing Rose with a laptop will enable her to get online and be able to do school work, and apply for vocational training courses. The ‘IT Amnesty’ is driven by the local Get Caerphilly Online partnership, with support from Caerphilly County Borough Council, Partners IT, Communities 2.0 and the Get IT Together project. Members of the public can…