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Peter Hain visits AgoriadPeter Hain visits Agoriad

Agoriad recently welcomed the MP for Neath, Peter Hain, on an official visit to our offices in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor. After having been appointed as Secretary of State for Wales in October, 2002, Mr Hain was appointed to the post of Secretary of State for Work & Pensions in June, 2007, thus his visit to our offices could be seen as serving a dual purpose.

Read more... 28th September 2007
15 Years service presentations at Caffi Coed Y Brenin15 Years service presentations at Caffi Coed Y Brenin

Three members of staff at Caffi Coed-Y-Brenin, Bethesda recently celebrated 15 years continuous service at the Caffi and to celebrate the occasion, presentations were made in recognition of their excellent service provided over the course of the decade and a half.

Read more... 24th September 2007
Mukesh SudarshanGraduate Opportunities For Wales Project

Agoriad have recently welcomed Mukesh Sudarshan who is spending some time with the company in the role of ‘Strategy Planner’ as part of the ‘Go Wales – Graduate Opportunities Wales Project’. The scheme, which is managed by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) aims to encourage firms within the Principality to employ more graduates.

Read more... 31st August 2007
Workstep Profile - Michael JonesWorkstep Profile - Michael Jones

Michael is a very enthusiastic young man who was born and raised in the village of Glanrafon near Corwen. Following a period of work experience supported by the Skillbuild scheme at the local garage, H.G. Thomas Motors Ltd, Michael has now moved on to employed work at the same establishment, a move which is supported by the Workstep scheme.

Read more... 15th August 2007
David Rossington Workstep Profile at the Valley Hotel, AngleseyWorkstep Profile - David Rossington

Having been appointed in 2001, David Rossington is now a familiar face to all who frequent the Valley Hotel, situated 4 miles from his hometown of Holyhead in Valley (Dyffryn) on the Isle of Anglesey. David, who works a weekly total of 25 hours per week at the hotel, is employed as a ‘Kitchen Assistant’ within the busy catering section of the 18 bedroom establishment.

Read more... 15th August 2007
Kevin Roberts - Operations ManagerKevin Roberts – Operations Manager

At the start of August, 2007, Agoriad Cyf. welcomed Kevin Roberts, recently appointed as ‘Operations Manager’ within the company. Living in Glan Conwy, Kevin has a background of working within a ‘Social Enterprise’ setting having previously been employed as the ‘Business Development Manager’ for Co-Options Ltd. in Prestatyn.

Read more... 13th August 2007
RURAL Liason Officer Pauline SampsonGood luck to Pauline Sampson

After six months within her post as RURAL Liaison Officer, Pauline Sampson of Llanfair P.G. will be leaving Agoriad Cyf. in mid-July, 2007 to move onto pastures new.

Read More... 18th July 2007
Race For Life - Caernarfon 2007Race for Life - Caernarfon - 2007

Agoriad ladies completed their first ever Race for Life on May 13th 2007. Over 20 hardy souls associated with Agoriad completed the 5K challenge at Caernarfon along the Aber foreshore next to the Menai Strait. The wonderful team effort brought in over £1000 for Cancer Research UK.

Read more... 15th June 2007
workstep Profile for Christopher Day at the Treaddurbay Hotel Workstep Profile - Christopher Day

Having been appointed to his post back in 2000, Christopher Day of Holyhead now has seven years service under his belt within his post at the Trearddur Bay Hotel. Originally appointed as an ‘Assistant Gardener’, Chris progressed to being the sole gardener at the hotel in 2005 and, as such, now works unsupervised for the majority of his working day.

Read more... 3rd June 2007
Hannah Barratt – Work Placement Work Placement - Hannah Barratt

Mid-March saw Agoriad offer a work placement to Hannah Barratt of Fairbourne. Hannah, who is a 1st year student at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, Dolgellau, on the National Diploma in Health Studies course, spent a week with Agoriad’s Meirionnydd based staff gaining an insight into the nature of the work we carry out.

Read more... 22nd March 2007
PHILLIP CASE AWARDS, 2006PHILLIP CASE AWARDS, 2006
The annual Phillip Case Award ceremony was held in mid-February, 2007 at the rugby club in Bangor.
The annual awards ceremony is aimed at recognising the most supportive employers in relation to the work of Agoriad and also provides an ideal opportunity to present our service users with any vocational qualifications they may have attained in the lead up to the award ceremony.
Read more... 18th March 2007
LINDA WHITE – 15 years at Caffi Coed-Y-BreninLinda White – 15 years at Caffi Coed-Y-Brenin

Friday, 9th March marked a very special day for Linda White of Bethesda as she celebrated 15 years loyal service at Caffi Coed-Y-Brenin having started work there on 9th March, 1992.

Read more... 15th March 2007
RURAL staff appointments linkRURAL Staff Appointments

Having advertised the posts in December, 2006, the RURAL team is now ‘up and running’ and indeed the first intake of RURAL service users commenced their participation within the scheme in mid-February, 2007.

Read more... 27th February 2007
Lea PritchardOpen University Placement with Agoriad

One of Gwynedd Councils social work trainees is Lea Pritchard of Llanystumdwy. Lea has worked for the local authority for 5 years, spending the majority of her time within the ‘Communities First’ scheme.


Read more... 14th February 2007
Dyfed GriffithsWorkstep Profile for Dyfed Griffiths

Originally appointed as a ‘stable groom’ at the Pen-Llyn Lusitano Stud and Riding Centre in Llaniestyn, Pwllheli through the assistance of the ‘Workstep’ supported employment scheme, Dyfed felt the need for a career change and as such was appointed to his current position of ‘kitchen porter’ at the Nefyn & District Golf Club in August, 2006.

Read more... 5 February 2007
Nia Thomas of BethelCatrin Richards of LlandecwynDegree in Social Work students attend placement with Agoriad

After the success of the placement offered to Beth Thomas in the early part of 2006, Agoriad have repeated the scheme in the early part of 2007 by offering work placements to 2 students who are currently attending their first year of the Degree in Social Work at Bangor University.

Read more... 1 February 2007
Farewell to Manon and SharonFAREWELL TO MANON AND SHARON
Two familiar faces bode farewell to Agoriad in the lead up to Christmas, 2006 as Manon Evans and Sharon Morris moved on to pastures new.
Read more... 15 January 2007
RURAL LogoRURAL Project vacancies
Agoriad has secured INTERREG funding to pilot a disability employment project, R.U.R.A.L., throughout North Gwynedd and Ynys Môn for 18 months commencing January 2007. We are looking to recruit two Liaison Officers and a Project Co-ordinator. (Applications for post now closed)
27 November 2006
cakes which have been hand-made at Caffi Coed Y Brenin Hand-made cakes available at Caffi Coed Y Brenin.
The Caffi produces cakes of an exceptionally high standard to order for special occasions and can also provide buffets or similar on the premises or delivered locally.

Read more... 15 November 2006
Nanhoron Gardens visit
Agoriad visit to Nanhoron, 19th October, 2006
For the fourth consecutive year, a group from Agoriad recently paid a visit to Plas Nanhoron in Dwyfor as part of the ‘Gateway Gardens Trust’ scheme which is supported by the National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund as well as the Countryside Council for Wales.
Read more... 8th November 2006
Pat CrosbyWorkstep Profile - Pat Crosby

The month of July in 2006 proved to be a landmark month for Pat Crosby of Dwygyfylchi near Penmaenmawr as it marked her return to paid employment at the Cae Môr Hotel, Llandudno.

Read more... 6th November 2006
Gerald Parry with Arthur Beechey , thanked for fundraising for AgoriadFundraising achievement

Agoriad are extremely grateful to Gerald Parry of Caernarfon who went to great lengths recently to raise much needed funds for ourselves. To raise funds, Gerald took part in the 2006 International Snowdon Race which was held on the 29th of July.

Read more... 4th November 2006
Caffi Coed Y Brenin site in Bethesda
In March, 2006, Agoriad added the day-to-day running of the Caffi Coed Y Brenin site in Bethesda to our portfolio of services. The café, which is attended by 9 service users, forms an integral part of the local community in Bethesda and attracts customers from far and wide.

Read more... 18th October 2006
Kevin Wyn JonesROBUST Profile - Kevin Wyn Jones

Agoriad first came into contact with Kevin in March, 2006 when he attended the first ever ROBUST group to be held in the south of Gwynedd, in Dolgellau.

Read more... 6th Oct 2006
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