Bargoed Sight Centre became the first business in Bargoed to receive a Dementia Awareness training session on Wednesday 9th March, making it a “Dementia Friendly” business. The aim of the training is to make businesses more aware of how to assist people who are living with dementia. The interactive session – provided by the Alzheimer’s… Read more »
Welsh Government Rural Communities – Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 – EOI windows NOW OPEN Owen Ashton on 01443 838632 or email ashtoo@caerphilly.gov.uk Food Business Investment Scheme Support for investments in processing/marketing and/or development of agricultural products. Rural Community Development Fund The Rural Community Development Fund (RCDF) offers grants which are primarily aimed at LEADER… Read more »
A new estate agents urpad has opened in Hayden’s Designer Flooring which is situated on Castle Street in Caerphilly town centre. The Welsh franchise of urpad is being rolled out by Andrew Dillon and Daniel Murphy who have over 25 years of experience in the industry. The Caerphilly shop is the first in Wales and… Read more »
A group of female business owners in Blackwood town centre have a novel approach to supporting each other – which we thought we’d share today on International Women’s Day. The businesses – Kismet, Preachers Wine Bar, Pier Fish Bar and Little House of Beauty – are using their close proximity to each other at The… Read more »
The Ty Marisa Café in Bargoed is reverting to its original name Rossi Café. The café was established by Joe & Irene Rossi in 1961 and is part of the long tradition of Italian cafes’ in the South Wales Valleys. When it opened Rossi Café was situated in High Street, later the café relocated to… Read more »
The council’s Town Centre Management Team has produced a ‘Digital Memory Book‘ as part of the successful ‘Choose the High Street‘ Past & Present initiative. The digital resource was unveiled at the Visitor Centre in Caerphilly town centre, each book contains historic photos of Caerphilly, Blackwood, Bargoed, Risca and Ystrad Mynach town centres taken from… Read more »
A retailer in Blackwood town centre has turned his hobby into a successful business. Warren Ashton realised his knack for fixing electronic devices could be a new business opportunity so he started ‘Fix it Up’ in the smallest shop on Blackwood High Street. Soon the business grew and relocated to a larger shop in Hall… Read more »
X-Forces have developed a ex-forces and their families to assist with the journey to successful business ownership. HELPING YOU BE THE BEST IN BUSINESS We support ex-forces and their families to start up businesses by providing them with Loans, Mentoring and Support SERVICE LEAVERS : VETERANS : RESERVISTS : SPOUSES : FAMILY : CADETS Check out their website for… Read more »
Are you a Social Enterprise looking for an interest free loan from £10,000 to £30,000 coupled with access to a business mentor. SE Assist aims to leverage resources and support from big businesses to help Welsh Social Enterprises to grow and thrive. The closing date is the 29th of March 2016. For more information click… Read more »
