Advertising Value of £295K

The Discover Carmarthenshire Team hits an advertising Value of £295K!

We are pleased to announce that during October, November and December last year we generated an advertising value in national media of £295,327 for Carmarthenshire.153 pieces in total were generated by the Discover Carmarthenshire Team. Highlights include: Tom Chesshyre’s review of The Cawdor and his Great British Weekend piece in The Times (and online), Fiona Locke’s piece in Full House magazine on Llandeilo and Cwmcrwth and Liz Stout’s piece on Daily Mail online. Going forward we are trying to secure press trips with the following themes:
• Antiques Trail
• Welsh Artisan Food events/courses or others – e.g. Cheese making
• Dylan Thomas centenary 2014
• Family coastal and gardens weekend with Gloucestershire Echo

If you would like the exposure for your business contact us now at marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk and speak to Sarah or Rhys.


Mae'r Tîm Darganfod Sir Gaerfyrddin, wedi creu hysbysebion gwerth £295k!

Rydym yn falch o gyhoeddi bod ystod mis Hydref, Tachwedd a Rhagfyr y llynedd rydym wedi cynhyrchu hysbysebion gwerth £295,327 yn y cyfryngau cenedlaethol ar gyfer Sir Gaerfyrddin. Rydym wedi cynhyrchu 153 darn i gyd, gan y Tîm Darganfod Sir Gaerfyrddin. Mae'r uchafbwyntiau yn cynnwys: Tom Chesshyre adolygiad o The Cawdor a'i ddarn Penwythnos British Mawr yn The Times (ac ar-lein), Fiona Locke yn ddarn yn y cylchgrawn House llawn ar Landeilo a Cwmcrwth a darn Liz Stout ar-lein Daily Mail. Wrth symud ymlaen, rydym yn ceisio sicrhau teithiau wasg gyda'r themâu canlynol:
• Llwybr Antiques
• Digwyddiad Atrisan bwyd Cymraeg / cyrsiau neu rhwbeth tebyg - ee gwneud caws
• Canmlwyddiant Dylan Thomas 2014
• Teulu arfordirol a gerddi penwythnos gyda Swydd Gaerloyw Echo

Os hoffech i'r amlygiad ar gyfer eich busnes cysylltwch â ni nawr yn marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk ac yn siarad â Sarah neu Rhys.

Weatherman Walking

We received more free publicity (courtesy of the BBC) on Weatherman Walking last night ... also available to 'catch up' ... Millennium Coastal Park from Bynea to Pembrey .... thank you BBC Fe cawsom mwy o gyhoeddusrwydd am ddim (drwy garedigrwydd y BBC) ar "Weatherman Walking" neithiwr ... hefyd ar gael i 'ddal i fyny' ... Parc Arfordirol y Mileniwm o'r "Bynea" i "Pembre" .... diolch i chi BBC

Bookings galore from secret Carmarthenshire business

The County Council invests tourism budget in public relations in order to gain the County coverage in England and works with many businesses to do this. Very often the publicity can bring instant trade and we received this thank you message two weeks ago from a very happy "partner" who has benefited greatly in the last two months from coverage we gained for them in two of the major UK newspapers. (they have asked not to be named)

Thank you so much for the coverage in The Guardian and Sunday Times. We have taken a number of bookings for weekends already and a couple of weeks in the summer  and I know the weekend papers tend to get read throughout the week so I am hopeful of a few more in the short term! The hits on our website increased 4 times on our average weekend rate so it was a great success. Thank you again for your hard work and for supporting us.

If you have any new products or ideas, please email Sarah and Rhys at the County Council via marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk. If you want an off the wall second opinion or help in getting five workable PR ideas together for your business, please email our English-thinking team member Huw Parsons to organise a face to face brainstorm at the same address. 

Free Llandovery Town promotional video for your websites

As consumers change how they choose and book their holidays, Carmarthenshire County Council intends to use its marketing resources in 2013 to assist individual businesses in their promotional efforts. We have been asked to provide more online content for your own websites and the first draft edit can be viewed of the video that is aimed at helping visitors discover all there is to know about Llandovery and then hopefully make them visit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFRXfsCdudk

If you have any projects the County Council can assist with, please email marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

New free online content promoting Llandeilo Town to visitors

As consumers change how they choose and book their holidays, Carmarthenshire County Council intends to use its marketing resources in 2013 to assist individual businesses in their promotional efforts. We have been asked to provide more online content for your own websites and the first draft edit can be viewed of the video that will hopefully help persuade people to visit Llandeilo town by using this link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFnkw2-Vqgo

If you have any projects the County Council can assist with, please email marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

New online Llandovery Sheep Festival 2012 video now available

As consumers change how they choose and book their holidays, Carmarthenshire County Council intends to use its marketing resources in 2013 to assist individual businesses in their promotional efforts. We have been asked to provide more online content for your own websites and the first draft edit can be viewed of the Sheep Festival held in Llandovery in late September by using this link below
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAfmaPARL50

If you have any projects the County Council can assist with, please email marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

80% funding available for business trip to Italy & Malta

Carmarthenshire food producers, retailers & hospitality providers can apply for a 80% bursary which will give an opportunity to visit partner areas in Italy, Denmark, Spain,Greece and Malta to share best practice on their sector.

Funded through the Co-operation Fund under Axis 4 of the Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales 2007-2013, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, this initiative can help fund 80% of the total cost of the bursary (up to a maximum of £800 per business/group). Applications for the Bursary are being welcomed now and for more info contact Marketing Tourism officer Sarah Owen at marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Meet the Council - Cllr Meryl Gravell OBE

The County Council is run through the Cabinet political system with elected members being given Departmental portfolios to strategically oversee. Marketing & Tourism sits within the Regeneration Department and the Executive Board Member is Meryl Gravell who also represents the electoral division of Trimsaran.

Cllr Gravell was Leader of Carmarthenshire County Council from 1999 to May 2012, was elected as the Welsh Local Government Association’s Presiding Officer in 2004. A retired Justice of the Peace and Chair of Trimsaran Village Forum, her achievements in her own community were rewarded in 1997 when she was named Welsh Woman of the Year in the Community.  In 1999 she received further recognition when she was awarded the MBE and more recently the OBE for her services to Wales.

Incredibly passionate about developing Carmarthenshire as a top tourism destination, Cllr Gravell represents Carmarthenshire on the Regional Tourism Partnership and at the top table of the County Council.

Free promotional campaign for Conference Facilities in Carmarthenshire

Visit Wales are developing a postcard campaign to encourage business delegates who come to Wales to either extend their stay or return at a later date for a holiday.

To take part, email County Council marketing and tourism officer Sarah Owen at marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk confirming how many conferences or events you are holding at your venue this year and an estimate number of postcards that could be distributed to your contacts.

New Marketing Tourism Modern Apprentice position available with County Council

The County Council will shortly be advertising on its website for 2 Modern Apprentice positions within the Economic Development division, one of which will be with the Marketing & Tourism section. Role will be based in Llanelli Town Hall and will include a range of very exciting tasks including town centre promotional campaigns, events and coming up with Public Relations ideas to gain the County publicity in England.

For more information keep on eye on the jobs section of the Council website and/or email marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk  

New £25k job available in Marketing & Tourism section

An opportunity has arisen within the Marketing and Tourism section of the County Council for an enthusiastic, committed and qualified individual who wishes to pursue a career in the field of project management. We are seeking an individual who wishes to make a positive contribution to the project. The aim of the £900k heritage tourism project is to combine and depict the two intertwined histories of the Princes of Deheubarth and Lords of the Southern March into one unique timeline.

You will be expected to assist the Marketing and Tourism Manager in the implementation of the regional project grant scheme and liaise closely with the private sector and public organisations in order to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget and that the agreed targets are met. Salary is £25,472 – £29,236 (Grade H)

The delivery of the project, will be implemented from the Division’s offices at Castle House, Carmarthen and is fixed term until 30 June, 2014. For an informal discussion please contact Huw Parsons - 01554 744326. Application forms are available from 01267 234567 or e-mail direct@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or apply on-line.

Brecon Beacons Marketing Coordination Group meeting 17 January

Carmarthenshire County Council marketing tourism officers have been a part of the Brecon Beacons marketing group for some years and attend quarterly meetings alongside the Brecon Beacons National Park, Brecon Beacons Tourism (the trade association) and tourism staff from Powys & Monmouthshire County Council. The Carmarthenshire part of the Beacons is a geographical slice along the eastern part of the County and is an important entry point from Brecon and the Swansea Valley. 

Marketing & Tourism Manager Huw Parsons attended the meeting last week in Brecon and the agenda led by Brecon Beacons Tourism included branding work for the Brecon Beacons, public relations activity and potential investment from Carmarthenshire County Council on specific projects. For further information please email Huw Parsons at marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk   

Gloucestershire newspapers coming on tourism visit in March

County Council officers have arranged for the deputy features editor of the Gloucestershire Echo & Gloucester Citizen to visit Carmarthenshire on 1^st – 4^th March 2013 to write a travel feature on weekend breaks for their weekend feature magazine which goes into these two newspapers serving Gloucester, Cheltenham and the Forest of Dean (combined circulation is 25,000) with online. We have a bit of knowledge on these newspapers and residential population as one of our team is from Gloucester and he is very excited with this visit as his Mum and Dad will read it!

Thank you to the accomodation provider in Llansteffan for hosting and to the staff at the Wildfowl and Wetlands and Aberglasney Gardens for working with Sarah and Rhys on the activities. 

Top 5 things to do next week in Carmarthenshire

1. Words and Songs for St Dwynwen's Night with Heather Jones ('The Welsh Nightingale') & John Prior on 25 January at Memorial Hall Llanpumsaint. 7.00pm Licensed Bar. Tickets £5 (includes light refreshment).

2.Heart Cart to Celebrate St. Dwynwen’s Day  26^th January at National Wool Museum in Dre-Fach. From 10am and its free. Contact: museumwales.ac.uk

3. Hidden House Guided Tour at Dinefwr Park &Castle. Uncover the hidden parts of Newton House in Llandeilo including the servants' courtyards and the breathtaking views from the roof.

4. Food Fair Jan 26^th and 27^th at the Botanic Garden of Wales in Llanarthne. Over 40 stalls selling all kinds of mouth watering tasty Welsh made food, Admission charge: just £2
Contact: gardenofwales.org.uk

5. Can TV presenter and star of the One Show Mike Digger feed over 500 birds in less than an hour? That's what the Wildfowl & Wetland Centre in Llanelli are challenging him to do on 27th January - and everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

Guest Link Workshop

Guestlink Cymru Workshops Announced
Guestlink Cymru (www.guestlink.co.uk/cymru) is the system procured by Visit Wales to provide tourism businesses throughout Wales with a free entry on a range of websites including www.visitwales.co.uk.

Logging on to Guestlink Cymru using your unique user and password allows you to change your details, prices and images which then feed through to update your entry on www.visitwales.co.uk and other tourism websites.
How do I update Visit Wales?
Guestlink Cymru are hosting a series of training workshops to assist you in updating your details for Visit Wales.
This hands-on training will cover:

• Introduction to Guestlink Cymru
• Logging on to your account
• Familiarisation with Guestlink Cymru
• Updating your Details, Images, Pricing and Events.

Each day will be split into 3 sessions:

• 10am-12pm for Self-Catering Accommodation
• 12.30pm-2.30pm for Serviced Accommodation
• 3pm-4.15pm for Venues (including visitor attractions/activity centres/event organisers)

Please see below workshop dates and locations:

• Monday 11th February: Carmarthen
• Tuesday 12th February: Ebbw Vale
• Wednesday 13th February: Machynlleth
• Thursday 14th February: Colwyn Bay 

Venue names will be confirmed shortly.
If you would like to attend any of these sessions please click here and complete the online form.
Places are limited, and will be assigned on a first-come first-served basis.
We will confirm your place or notify you that your chosen session is fully subscribed by email within 48 hours, and we will then contact you again at least 3 days before the session is due to take place with full details.
If you require any further assistance please contact us on:
Cymraeg: 0845 519 0522 | English: 0845 519 0511 | Email: helpdesk@guestlinkcymru.co.uk
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Annwyl Darparwr,
Gweithdai Guestlink Cymru
Guestlink Cymru (www.guestlink.co.uk/cymru) yw'r system sydd wedi'i gaffael gan Croeso Cymru i ddarparu busnesau ar draws Cymru gyda gwybodaeth am ddim ar amrediad o wefannau gan gynnwys www.visitwales.co.uk

Mae mewngofnodi i Guestlink Cymru gyda’ch cyfrinair a’ch enw unigryw yn eich galluogi i newid eich manylion, prisiau a lluniau sydd wedyn yn bwydo i’ch tudalen ar www.visitwales.co.uk a gwefannau twristiaeth eraill.
Sut gallaf diweddaru Croeso Cymru?
Mae Guestlink Cymru yn cynnal rhaglen o weithdai hyfforddi i'ch cynorthwyo i ddiweddaru eich gwybodaeth ar Croeso Cymru.
Bydd yr hyfforddiant ymarferol yn cynnwys:

• Cyflwyniad i Guestlink Cymru
• Mewngofnodi i'ch cyfrif
• Ymgynefino â Guestlink Cymru
• Diweddaru eich Manylion, Lluniau, Prisiau a Digwyddiadau.

Bydd pob diwrnod yn cael ei rannu i 3 sesiwn:

• 10am-12pm ar gyfer Llety Hunan-Ddarpar
• 12.30pm-2.30pm ar gyfer Llety â Gwasanaeth
• 3pm-4.15pm ar gyfer Lleoliadau (yn cynnwys Atyniadau Ymwelwyr/canolfannaugweithgaredd/trefnwyr digwyddiadau)

Gwelwch isod ddyddiadau a lleoliadau y gweithdai:

• Dydd Llun 11eg Chwefror - Caerfyrddin
• Dydd Mawrth 12fed Chwefror – Glyn Ebwy
• Dydd Mercher 13eg Chwefror - Machynlleth
• Dydd Iau 14eg Chwefror – Bae Colwyn

Mi fydd enwau’r lleoliadau yn cael eu cadarnhau yn fuan.
Os hoffech fynychu unrhyw un o'r sesiynau yma cliciwch yma a cwblhau'r ffurflen ar-lein.
Mae llefydd yn brin, a byddant felly yn cael ei aseinio ar sail cyntaf i'r felin.
Fe wnawn gadarnhau eich lle neu eich hysbysu bod eich sesiwn dewisiedig yn llawn drwy e-bost o fewn 48 awr, fe wnawn gysylltu a chwi eto o leiaf 3 diwrnod cyn dyddiad y gweithdy gyda manylion llawn y sesiwn.
Os hoffech cymorth pellach cysylltwch a ni ar:
Cymraeg: 0845 519 0522 | Seasneg: 0845 519 0511 | Ebost: helpdesk@guestlinkcymru.co.uk

Visit Wales 2013 campaign

Visit Wales promotional visitor campaign will be launching on 14 January 2013 with TV ads focusing on couples talking about places in Wales which they find inspiring. Emphasis is on emotional connections and not just places of outstanding natural beauty. The campaign has a key product focus on heritage, culture, walking and wellbeing targeting ABC1 Couples aged 45+.

Three 30 second adverts have been produced, the first of which will be on air in the UK on Monday, and will run until 3rd February. The first advert has been produced you can see the first TV ad online here: http://bit.ly/VW2013. The remaining two adverts are still in production we are in direct contact with Visit Wales and continue to highlight Carmarthenshire. The campaign targets London, South East England, the Midlands and North West. The terrestrial network spots will therefore not be visible in Wales, but you may be interested to note that highlights in the first week include:

ITV1 Coronation Street 14th Jan 1945 (Kick Off Spot)

ITV1 Midsomer Murders 16th Jan 2020/2130

ITV1 Wild Britain with Ray Mears 18th Jan 2030

C5 NCIS 19th Jan 2055

Sky Atlantic House (Season 5) 16th Jan 1945

Sky Atlantic Blue Bloods (Season 3) 17th Jan 2010

Following the first wave of TV, the campaign will be supported by an integrated campaign of on- and offline activity including: direct mail; direct email; press inserts; press adverts; radio advertising with Classic FM (to coincide with Classic FM live on 14th February); and static and digital outdoor advertising in key London and South East England rail and Tube commuter hubs.

We will, of course, be in touch with you again very soon in order to share with you the remaining campaign creatives from Visit Wales should require more information please don’t hesitate to contact Sarah Owen on 01554 744325

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Rydym yn falch o roi gwybod i chi y bydd yngyrch Croeso Cymru 2013 yn cael ei lansio ar ddydd Llun, 14 Ionawr. Mae'r hysbysebion teledu yn canolbwyntio ar cyplau yn siarad am leoedd yng Nghymru y maent yn dod o hyd i ysbrydoli. Mae'r pwyslais ar gysylltiadau emosiynol ac nid dim ond lleoedd o harddwch naturiol eithriadol. Mae'r ymgyrch yn canolbwyntio gynnyrch allweddol ar ddiwylliant treftadaeth,, cerdded a lles targedu ABC1 Cyplau oed 45 +.

Tri 30eiliad hysbysebion syn cail eu cynhyrchu, bydd y cyntaf o'r rhain yn cael eu darlledu ar ddydd Llun, a bydd yn rhedeg tan 3 Chwefror. Mae'r hysbyseb gyntaf wedi cael ei gynhyrchu gallwch weld ar-lein teledu ad cyntaf yma: http://bit.ly/VW2013. Y ddau arall hysbysebion yn dal i gynhyrchu rydym mewn cysylltiad uniongyrchol â Croeso Cymru a pharhau i dynnu sylw at Sir Gaerfyrddin. Mae'r ymgyrch yn targedu Llundain, De Ddwyrain Lloegr, Canolbarth Lloegr a Gogledd-orllewin. Bydd y mannau gwan rhwydwaith daearol, felly, yn amlwg yng Nghymru, ond efallai y bydd gennych ddiddordeb i nodi bod uchafbwyntiau yn ystod yr wythnos gyntaf yn cynnwys:

ITV1 Coronation Street 14 Ionawr, 1945 (Kick Off Spot)

ITV1 Murders Midsomer Jan 16th 2020/2130

ITV1 Gwyllt Prydain gyda Ray Mears 18 Ionawr, 2030

C5 NCIS Ionawr 19, 2055

Sky Atlantic House (Tymor 5) 16 Ionawr, 1945

Sky Blue Iwerydd gwaed (Tymor 3) 17 Ionawr, 2010

Yn dilyn y don gyntaf o deledu, bydd yr ymgyrch yn cael ei gefnogi gan ymgyrch integredig o ar-a gweithgaredd all-lein, gan gynnwys: post uniongyrchol; e-bost uniongyrchol; mewnosod y wasg; hysbysebion yn y wasg, hysbysebu ar y radio gyda Classic FM (i gyd-fynd â Classic FM yn fyw ar 14 Chwefror); a statig a hysbysebu digidol awyr agored yn allweddol Llundain a De-ddwyrain Lloegr rheilffyrdd a chanolfannau cymudo Tube.

Byddwn, wrth gwrs, yn cysylltu â chi eto yn fuan iawn er mwyn rhannu gyda chi y greadigol ymgyrch sy'n weddill gan Croeso Cymru fod angen mwy o wybodaeth os gwelwch yn dda peidiwch ag oedi i gysylltu â Sarah Owen ar 01554 744325

Carmarthen appears on BBC1

Eddie Butler will be presenting a documentary series tracing the history of some of the most important towns and cities in Wales.  Carmarthen will be featured next Tuesday 15^th January 10:35pm BBC1 Wales.

For further details go to the BBC Welsh Towns web page by clicking here

Bydd Eddie Butler yn cyflwyno cyfres ddogfen yn olrhain hanes rhai o drefi mwyaf pwysig a dinasoedd yng Nghymru. Mae Caerfyrddin yn cael eu cynnwys dydd Mawrth nesaf 15 Ionawr 10:35 BBC1 Wales.Am fanylion pellach ewch i'r dudalen gwe BBC Cymru Trefi drwy glicio yma

World Travel Shows Ireland

South West Wales Torusim Partnership and Carmarthenshire County Council are heading to Belfast and Dublin next week to promote the area.

From Friday 18th to Sunday 20th January thousands of people will flock to Northern Ireland’s biggest travel and tourism show in the Kings Hall, and the follwoing week to the  Holiday world show Dublin at the RDS Simmonscourt, Friday 25th to Sunday 27th January.

We will be offering personalised, expert advice on holiday choices which as we all know has never been more importand, with value for money the top priority for most people this year. At both events we will provide information specific to individual visitors for those seeking a well-earned escape from reality, with affordability being the main focus.

The format of the show gives visitors the opportunity to explore the globe under one roof, with something to cater for every taste and budget. The show will also feature Wedding and Honeymoon Destinations both at home and abroad; the best range of holidays for the over 55’s; and a Caravan and Motorhomes Pavilion.
Visitors to the Show can talk face-to-face with us, we will be on hand at the show to give one-to-one guidance and the information that visitors need to ensure a terrific holiday that’s best suited to them in South West Wales.

For further detials on the holiday world show click here

De Orllewin Cymru Torusim Partneriaeth a Chyngor Sir Caerfyrddin Coucnil yn mynd i Belfast a Dulyn yr wythnos nesaf i hyrwyddo'r ardal

O ddydd Gwener 18 i ddydd Sul bydd miloedd 20 Ionawr o bobl yn heidio i Ogledd Iwerddon teithio mwyaf a dangos twristiaeth yn y Neuadd Kings, ac mae'r wythnos follwoing i'r byd Gwyliau Dulyn yn y Simmonscourt RDS, o ddydd Gwener 25ain i Sul 27ain Ionawr.

Byddwn yn cynnig personol, cyngor arbenigol ar ddewisiadau gwyliau nad yw byth yn fel y gwyddom oll wedi bod yn fwy importand, gyda gwerth am arian y brif flaenoriaeth eleni. Yn y ddau digwyddiadau byddwn yn darparu gwybodaeth benodol i ymwelwyr unigol ar gyfer rhai sy'n chwilio am ddihangfa haeddiannol o realiti, a fforddiadwyedd yw'r prif ffocws.

Mae fformat y sioe yn rhoi cyfle i ymwelwyr archwilio'r byd o dan yr un to, gyda rhywbeth i ddarparu ar gyfer pob chwaeth a chyllideb. Bydd y sioe hefyd yn cynnwys Priodas a Cyrchfannau Honeymoon gartref a thramor; yr ystod orau o wyliau ar gyfer pobl dros 55, a bydd y Carafanau a Motorhomes Pafiliwn darparu ar gyfer yr opsiwn hwn gwyliau poblogaidd.

Gall ymwelwyr â'r Sioe siarad wyneb-yn-wyneb gyda ni. Gyda dros 50 o wledydd cynrychioli, bron i 1,000 fydd teithio a thwristiaeth gweithwyr proffesiynol fod yn barod i roi cyngor a gwybodaeth fanwl, arbenigol ar sut i wneud y mwyaf o'ch gwyliau a sut i gael y gwerth gorau. Yn hytrach na treillio drwy wefannau ddryslyd diddiwedd, byddwn wrth law yn y sioe i roi un-i-un canllawiau a'r wybodaeth sydd angen i ymwelwyr sicrhau wyliau gwych sy'n gweddu orau iddynt yn Ne Orllewin Cymru.

Am detials pellach ar y byd gwyliau sioe cliciwch yma

Bedroom browsers being delivered

Carmarthenshires bedroom browsers are now being delivered, if you have not received yours yet, please let us know.
Contact us on marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

Mae llyfryn ystafell gweli Sir Gaerfyrddin yn cael eu cyflwyno ar y foment, os nad ydych wedi derbyn eich un chi eto, rhowch wybod i ni.

Cysylltwch â ni ar marketing@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

New Bursary offers a taste of Europe

Innovative new food tourism project – Taste Local – led by Carmarthenshire Local Action Group and delivered by the South West Wales Tourism Partnership, is offering a Learning Journey Bursary to eligible* South West Wales food producers, retailers and hospitality providers.

The bursary will provide the opportunity to visit partner areas in Italy, Denmark, Spain and Greece to share best practise in relation to their sector. This may provide solutions to industry challenges, and enable those taking part to grow, access new markets and achieve sustainability.

The project is being funded through the Co-operation Fund under Axis 4 of the Rural Development Plan (RDP) for Wales 2007-2013, which is funded by the Welsh Government and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development.  

Whether you are a food producer wanting to learn from one of our partner regions in an area such as production, a hospitality business wanting to learn more about marketing and serving local produce or a community group looking to develop a food trail or produce market, the bursary scheme is a great opportunity for you to do so.

Applications are being welcomed now, but availability is limited. To ensure your business can take advantage of this opportunity, please contact Lowri Edwards on:

01558 669091 / 07977 989723 or lowriedwards@gallu.org.uk for more information.

*To qualify for a bursary you must be a resident of, or own a business within the RDP areas of Neath Port Talbot, Swansea, Carmarthenshire or Pembrokeshire.

www.tastelocal.org

Assistance in the Hospitality, Tourism Food and Drink sectors

In January WRAP have launched a new initiative aimed at promoting reduced waste in the Hospitality, Tourism Food and Drink sectors in Wales. This is targeted at any company in the region, with the only requirement being that they are an SME and under the de minimus ceiling, and can provide specialist consultancy services that are fully funded, in addition to a grant of up to 60% towards capital costs of equipment within tourism, hospitality/catering or the manufacturing of food and drink products.

More detail can be found at :   http://www.wrapcymru.org.uk/content/advice-and-funding-hospitality-tourism-food-and-drink-sectors