Tech CEO backs Rugby Sevens Club
Rugby sevens side Ponty Butchers has secured its short-term fi nancial future, thanks to the backing of Welsh businessman Lawrence Jones MBE, CEO of internet hosting fi rm UKFast. Jones,
a known
philanthropist and passionate rugby fan, is contributing sponsorship to support the club through the upcoming season. Ponty Butchers, based in Pontardawe, Swansea, is run by volunteers and made up of local Welsh- based players from across the Welsh Premiership, Welsh Championship and local club leagues. The Ponty Butchers men’s
THE COMPETITION is heating up as two local butchers compete to be named Q Guild’s BBQ Supreme Champion 2017.
Butchers from across Wales tested their BBQ products in six categories at the regional awards with only two making their way to the National Final to be held in Nottinghamshire on 21st May.
South Wales proved itself to be prime BBQ territory with Moody Sow, Cefn Mably Farm Park and Martin Player High Class Butcher, Whitchurch splitting the awards between them. Martin Player High Class Butcher came out on top, taking four out of the six awards for its pork sausage and sirloin steak, which must be prepared with only salt and pepper according to the competition rules; as well as its speciality BBQ products, pork & wild garlic sausage and Ploughman Burger. Moody Sow claimed victory in the remaining two categories for its beef burger and Mad Mexican steak.
The butchers will now make their way to Nottinghamshire in hopes of being crowned King of the Grill. The Q Guild currently has over 120 members, and is a seal of
and ladies’ side will both wear the UKFast logo on their match kit and leisure wear throughout the forthcoming season. Founded by award- winning butcher Clinton Roberts in 2009, the team has
included notable
players such as Dan Biggar, Tommy Bowe, Ian Gough and Garin Jenkins. Jones said: “I am looking forward to supporting our new venture into rugby sevens. It may only be a small investment but if just a few youngsters are inspired then the impact on the community incalculable.
is
“The persistence and dedication of the Ponty
excellence representing an elite group of the fi nest quality
Butchers is inspiring to me and a great lesson that we can transfer into our business. I wish the whole team the best of luck in the upcoming season.” Jones’ fi rm is also the main shirt sponsor of Aviva Premiership side Sale Sharks.
The Butchers will compete in a number of tournaments this summer including the Kinsale Sevens, Chester Sevens, SW7s Exeter defending our title and Beach Rugby Wales in Swansea. Follow
the
Butchers on Twitter @ PontyButcher7s
Ponty and
Facebook PontyButchers 7s.
High steaks for South Wales butchers WATCH THIS SPACE...
independent meat retailers in Britain.
Advertise your Holiday Vacancies Call Margaret on 01685 382300
Advertiser Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Branch SSAFA
5K Race Series 2017 (Welsh Athletics Accredited) T e Meetings take place 1st Race 24th May 2017
Registration from 6pm. Race starts 8pm 2nd Race 21st June 2017
Registration from 6pm. Race starts 7.30pm 3rd Race 26th July 2017
Registration from 6pm. Race starts 7.30pm Entry Fee: Welsh Athletics Affi liation £6.00 Non Attached Runners £8.00 Registration takes place at
T e Blackweir Tavern, North Rd, Cardiff , CF10 3DX. Race route through Bute Park, Cardiff . All proceeds to SSAFA
www.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com (T e Armed Forces Charity)
We will be teaming up with Kingfi sher Beer to give readers a chance to win tickets to the England vs. New Zealand ICC Champions Trophy match next month, plus ‘The Ultimate Indian Feast’.
Come back 26 May to enter! Or visit our website from 22 May...
www.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com
We areAction ForChildren
WhyFoster with us? •Wehavebeenrated as the Highest QualityFostering service in Wales by the National FosteringFramework
•Weare acharitythatcontinuallyinvestsinour services to supportour foster parents
•Weare the only charitable therapeuticfosteringservice in Wales
Find outmoreaboutfosteringwithanational children’s charitythat always puts families first.
Call 01633 270422 andspeak to Alisonoremail
fostering.wales@actionforchildren.org.uk
Find us on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/actionforchildrenfosteringwales
www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Action ForChildren is aNationalchildren's charitythathas been caringfor vulnerablechildren since 1869. Registered charity: 1097940/SC038092
Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser – Friday 12th May 2017 - 7
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32