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Whitland-based FLOW Fitness delivers a plethora of fitness and dance activities with outreach programmes, as well as a full timetable, under one roof at Studio 17. The Studio was set up by Angharad James, a local dance artist and dance development coordinator for Arts Care Gofal Celf. FLOW Fitness was launched following a major dance influence and expanded to a fitness and aerial element, bringing fantastic opportunities to the community, including kids, youth and adult...

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20 May 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

TS Henderson & Co Ltd is a precision engineering company, specialising in the manufacture and supply of precision-engineered parts and components to a diverse range of sectors, including automotive, aerospace, marine, defence, electronics, oil and gas, music and veterinary/agribusiness. We specialise in the machining of automotive components, specialist fastenings, lifting, lubrication and medical equipment, fabrication of sub-assemblies and components that are used in high-end bespoke planting, harvesting and motion control equipment. The company was founded...

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20 May 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Christopher Davies started Ryde UK – Wales’ first and only zero-emission chauffeur service, as a partnership with his father, Stephen, following the successful sale of their previous business operation, which delivered speed awareness and driver improvement courses across the UK. Since the sale of their former company, Chris and his father decided to set up Ryde, aiming to make a significant change to the way transportation services are viewed across South Wales and beyond. Their...

First published

17 May 2019

Last updated

9 November 2023

After 9 years as an Officer in the Armed Forces (RAF), Hannah Saunders decided to leave and set up her own adventure skin care business. Operating from the Business Wales’ Wrexham Enterprise Hub, Toddle now makes products for families who love the outdoors and want to protect and nourish their little adventurers. Toddle launched in 2018 and now employs 2 members of staff. What they did “I was very adventurous before having my son, and...

First published

16 May 2019

Last updated

9 November 2023

Sitting in seven acres of wildflower meadows atop a hill in Tresaith and overlooking Cardigan Bay, ' In the Welsh Wind' is a small distillery set up by Alex Jungmayr and Ellen Wakelam. The business specialises in creating bespoke spirits in their copper pot still 'Meredith'. Having adopted a truly small batch approach, every spirit the business creates is unique and customisable allowing Alex and Ellen to control and supply bespoke premium spirits of exclusive...

First published

26 March 2019

Last updated

9 November 2023

Owned by Carl Pottinger and Sally Roberts, Pontcysyllte Tea Rooms is a traditional tea room, located in the renovated Bryn Seion chapel in Trevor, North Wales. Set beside the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, the town’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, the tea rooms opened in February 2018 and offer a daytime menu including freshly brewed coffee, a selection of teas, cakes, afternoon teas and light snacks. What they did “I’ve had the idea to open a café in...

First published

25 February 2019

Last updated

29 January 2024

Set up in October 2016 by husband and wife, Lew Hardy and Jessica Eade, and nestled beneath the Dinorwig Slate Quarry, in the foothills of Snowdonia National Park, Dinorwig Distillery is a micro-distillery making artisan gin and botanical infusions using the couple’s own recipes. Inspired by the local Welsh landscape and heritage, Dinorwig Distillery is founded on the ethos of artisan production and provenance. Although this is a costly process, Jessica and Lew feel this...

First published

25 February 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

Swansea-based Just Stay Wales was founded by Managing Director Jany Shaddick-Williams. With a proven track record and a wealth of experience and expertise in the hospitality and hotel management sectors, Jany decided to invest her passion for delivering excellence in customer service and start her own business. Just Stay Wales was launched in 2018 and provides serviced holiday apartments across South Wales. The business idea was inspired by the demand for holiday lets which give...

First published

18 February 2019

Last updated

19 September 2023

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First published

14 February 2019

Last updated

12 September 2023

Alex Lewis' business idea started with a chilling story. Well, it was for his friend. The pair were bike riding in the Brecon Beacons when his friend suffered from hypothermia. The traditional foil survival blankets they carried didn't do the job. So Alex created a jacket that was four times more effective at warming you up. And Surviva was born. Alex needed support getting his venture up and running and he recalls the Welsh Government...

First published

14 February 2019

Last updated

12 September 2023

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