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Whitehead Tour de Gwent Sportive

Organised by St David’s Hospice Care and Sponsored by Whiteheads Building Services, the Tour de Gwent has become and annual cycling event for everyone. Growing over the years to now incorporate 6 carefully designed courses to suit every type of cyclist and for all abilities. No matter if your a hard-core cyclist after the most challenging route to a community or family group that would like the more leisurely ride up and down the Usk river.

Platinum Route – 93 Miles
Gold Route – 78 Miles
Silver Route – 52 Miles
Bronze Route – 30 Miles
Midi Route – 20 Miles
Kids Route – 3 Miles

For Spectators you have the ability to see the start in the Roman town of Caerleon and also line the streets throughout some of the lovely views around South East Wales. Over the 6 different routes it give you many opportunities to cheer on those that are taking to the pedals for this great cause.

You can find out more detailed information on the event (how to enter the Tour De Gwent) along with all other aspects of the Sportive on the Tour de Gwent website linked in the above details.

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Whitehead Tour de Gwent Sportive

Moonlight Walk 1

Want a chance to climb Pen y Fan to see the Sun setting and the Moon rising? This is your chance and support St David’s Hospice Care at the same time.

We have organised the Moonlight Walk again with a slight name change from our previous moon walk event. Some of the key details of the event are below but you can find full details on the St Davids Hospice Care website which is linked in the details above for tickets and website link.

• The walk starts at Pont ar daf car park (Grid Ref 988199, Postcode LD3 8NL), on the A470 between Brecon & Merthyr Tydfil.
• The distance is 6km (3.7 miles) and takes roughly 2.5 hour on average.
• Registration from 7.00pm.
• Begin ascent of Pen y Fan between 7.30pm and 8.30pm.
• The walk includes the option of climbing to the summit of Corn Du on the ascending trip.
• Families welcome; under 16’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and parental consent must be given.
• “Moonlight Walk” certificate issued at the end of the walk.
• Refreshments available.
• Entry fee £15 per person; £5 for under 16’s.
• Please note: Participants are also asked to give a further donation, or to gain sponsorship to support the vital work of St David’s Hospice Care in the community.
• Sponsorship forms and kit list available to download on the main website.
• Moonlight Walk T shirts available to buy on the night; watch this space for details of the new design!

On the evening we will be joined by the Bagpiper in South Wales – John Campbell. This creates a wonderful atmosphere, so we are very lucky to have John with us again.

Special Offer! If you register for both Moonlight Walk I and Moonlight Walk II at the same time, pay the reduced rate of £25 per adult. Call 01633 851051 for joint entry.

For more information on the amazing events and work that the Charity does give the Facebook page a like and follow over on Twitter.

Moonlight Walk 1

Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge

Join us as we climb South Wales’ highest peak, Pen Y Fan in a trek like no other. We will reach the summit as the sun rises, illuminating the land for as far as the eye can see. Experience breath-taking views and a spine-tingling atmosphere to celebrate your achievement together. Enjoy the dawn of a new day in the knowledge that the money raised will help us to achieve a future where nobody dies from bowel cancer.

Further details of the event and tickets are available on the link below –

www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/support-us/fundraise/treks/sunrise-trek-challenge/

Click the event page link above to find out more about the Sunrise Trek Challange on Pen y Fan, Powys.

Bowel Cancer UK – Sunrise Trek Challenge

P Company Challenge

So, you’ve run a few marathons, cycled a few sportives, run a tough mudder, you want to try something harder, something that will challenge you not just physically but mentally as well. Now you’re ready for a new challenge……

This is adventure and endurance racing that replicates stages from the elite military forces around the World, a series of weekends designed to take and test you to your limits. The Marines Commando Course in Scotland, the Parachute Regiments P Company in South Wales, and U.S. Pararescue Selection in the North of England, will push you to the edge. From full kit marches, assault courses, swimming and running at Iron man standards, to Hell Night, you will encounter a whole new world of pain.

The P Company Challenge tests are taken on consecutive days and include, but are not limited to: a 9 mile speed march; a 6 mile endurance course across rough moorland and woodland terrain which includes tunnels, pipes, wading pools, and an underwater culvert; the Tarzan Assault Course which starts with a death slide and ends with a rope climb up a 30ft near-vertical wall; a 30mile march across moorland, wearing full fighting order. You’ll need to be in the best condition of your life to make it through!

To find out more about this Epic event follow the Facebook Page or check out the P Company Website.

P Company Challenge

HR Breakfast Seminar – Employer Brand Marketing & PR to Transform Your Talent Attraction Strategy

When it comes to attracting talent, do you often feel like you’re searching for a needle in a haystack?

The skills shortage is listed as a top concern for many organisations, with business success and growth negatively impacted by not having the right team in place.

Candidates are the ones in the driving seat. They can often pick and choose where they wish to work – and their decision making goes far beyond salaries.

Do you want your company to be viewed as the place to work? As the best employer in the region?

Stats show that a strong employer brand attracts better applicants, decreases the time to hire, and reduces the cost per hire. And the long-term impact of employing the sought-after talent is exceeding your business objectives.

In addition, the work you do around your brand can significantly improve your staff retention.

Join us as we delve into the world of recruitment marketing and public relations, discussing and sharing ideas on how you can transform your talent attraction strategy through effective promotion of your employer brand.

This engaging event is being hosted exclusively for HR professionals and business owners, with speakers to include:

• Anthony Bullick – Owner and MD of multi award-winning PR and communications agency Outwrite PR.
• Cath Harrison – Talent attraction guru and MD of multi award-winning recruitment marketing company JVP Group.

The event will include time to network with fellow HR professionals and business owners, and a panel Q&A session where you can ask any questions you may have relating to recruitment and PR.

Where is the event?

JVP Group, New Vision Business Park, Glascoed Rd, St Asaph, LL17 0LP

Where can I park?

There is plenty of free parking close to the building.

When is the event?

The event will run from 8:00am to 10:30am on Wednesday 25th of September 2019.

Invitations are exclusive for HR professionals and business owners, with spaces limited in numbers, so book your Free Ticket today.

For any queries regarding this event, please contact JVP Group on 01745 774 955 or email sion@jvpgroup.co.uk

HR Breakfast Seminar – Employer Brand Marketing & PR to Transform Your Talent Attraction Strategy

IoD Cymru Wales and ACCA Cymru Wales are delighted to invite you to their Annual North Wales Christmas lunch.

Held at the beautiful Quay Hotel and Spa in Deganwy, the Christmas lunch is open to both IoD / ACCA members and non-members and welcomes Brigadier Graeme Fraser MBE ADC Royal Marines, Naval Regional Commander for Wales and Western England as their guest speaker.

The festive lunch will begin with a drinks reception, giving guests the chance to entertain clients and network with like-minded individuals, followed by a welcome speech by IoD Wales National Director, Robert Lloyd Griffiths OBE. Guests will then enjoy a delicious Christmas lunch with light entertainment and a closing speech from Head of ACCA Cymru Wales, Lloyd Powell

Pricing
Prices from
Member – 45.00 GBP + VAT
Non Member – 55.00 GBP + VAT
Member Table of 10 – 425.00 GBP + VAT
Non Member Table of 10 – 525.00 GBP + VAT

Event manager:
Ms Kerri-Anne Mruk
Contact phone:
07540745545
Contact email:
kerri-anne.mruk@iod.com

For More Info, please visit: IoD Wales Website

South Wales and South West Pensions for Breakfast

Join us at our next South Wales and South West “Pensions for Breakfast” seminar, taking place on Wednesday 25th March 2020 at the Celtic Manor Twenty Ten Clubhouse, Newport.

Agenda

08:00 – 08:30 Registration and tea/coffee/breakfast rolls
08:30 – 09:45 Investment update (Stefano Carnevale, Quantum Advisory)
DB and DC Governance issues (Claire Rankin and Alicia Cain, Osborne Clarke)
Longevity trends: the end of an era? (Simon Hubbard, Quantum Advisory)
09:45 – 10:30 Tea/coffee and networking

Who should attend?

Policy makers, trustees and anyone who is involved in the running of their company pension scheme.

Why attend?

To improve your knowledge and gain the views of other delegates.Do you have any questions on pensions and investments?We welcome the opportunity to assist with your queries, and if you let us know in advance, we will try to incorporate them into the seminar.

Location and directions

The seminar takes place at the Celtic Manor Twenty Ten Clubhouse, Coldra Woods, Newport NP18 1HQ.  Exit off the M4 at J24, at the roundabout take the B4237 exit towards Newport. You will see a large Celtic Manor sign after 100 metres on your right, use the designated lane to turn right and proceed up the hill.You will drive across an overpass (crossing over the M4), go left at the fork, continue up the hill and you will see signs for The Celtic Manor Golf Club and Golf Academy. Follow the signs taking you through the golf course, turn right and follow the road around, turn right and then immediately left where you will see an underpass. Go through the underpass then continue to follow the road ahead for approximately half a mile until you reach the Twenty Ten Clubhouse. Parking is available free of charge.

How to book

Pensions for breakfast are free to attend. To book a place please email:eleni.dowsell@quantumadvisory.co.uk

We look forward to welcoming you.

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South Wales and South West Pensions for Breakfast

Restorative Leadership & Wellbeing Conference

24th April 2020 – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Vale Resort, Hensol CF72 8JY

Keynote Speakers Include: Professor Amanda Kirby, Julia Houlston Clark, Coastal Housing & Platform teams

This innovative, participatory event is ideal for people at any level of leadership that are interested in modelling restorative best practice. We will explore together :-

Being a Restorative Leader – What does that mean?

Reflective Practice Time: Being restorative with myself and others

Recognising and responding to stress, trauma and compassion fatigue

We will provide the opportunity to:

Attend practical wellbeing workshops and share best practice

Explore work-life integration strategies

Network with colleagues from across Wales and wider

£250 Per person (Enquire for group bookings for further discount). Price includes resources, meals and refreshments and parking included.
Places are limited, therefore to reserve your place please email contactus@restorativewales.org.uk or call 02920 464950. You can either be invoiced before the event, or you can pay by PayPal at https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/WalesRestorative (Please include your name & organisation name in the ‘Add a Note’ field)

For more information and updates follow Restorative Wales on Twitter and over on Facebook.

Restorative Leadership & Wellbeing Conference

Join us for this amazing charity golf event at the Masters of Newport

The David “Bomber” Pearce Legacy Charity 1182541 will be hosting the Masters of Newport charity golf event ?‍♂️⛳

? thewelshrocky@gmail.com to request an invoice for you to secure your team.

£280 per four ball team. This includes your breakfast and admission for evening dinner and dance ?

There are sponsorship opportunities for businesses, as outlined in poster.

All funds raised will support the advancement of sport within South Wales. We look forward to seeing you and hosting a fantastic event.

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