Potted Gardening Made Easy
Top hair and beauty talent on show in Cardiff
Top hairdressing and beauty talent from across Wales will be showcasing their creative skills at a dynamic annual event in the capital. Around 140 competitors – 20 up on last year - and 500 spectators are expected to attend Salon Cymru at Y Plas, Cardiff University’s Students’ Union, on Sunday 30 April. Organised by Bridgend-based ISA Training, the largest independent hair and beauty training provider in Wales, Salon Cymru is designed to showcase the nation’s young creative hairdressing and beauty talent in eight exciting competitions inspired by modern icons and the world of high fashion.
Container gardens are not just about putting a few pansies in a pot – you can grow some fabulous shrubs and plants in a variety of garden containers that will bloom year after year and provide you with colour and foliage in even the smallest of outside spaces.
If you are not sure which shrubs to go for then it’s a good idea to have a look at the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) selection of container friendly varieties. All you have to do after that is take some pots, grab some compost and make your plant selection. If you fancy some vibrant red to bring your garden, patio or balcony alive then try one of these AGM beauties … Rosa Munstead Wood This compact rose has a long fl owering season from June to September, its large sumptuous fl owers are deep crimson and it’s highly perfumed providing an old rose fragrance during the summer months. New leaves are an attractive reddish bronze in colour and it thrives in a sunny spot. Rhododendron Dopey Perfect for a smaller garden, Rhododendron Dopey has long-lasting clusters of deep red fl owers and matt green leaves which makes this evergreen really attractive. Its fl owers will create an eye-catching splash of colour through May and June and it’s happy in part shade. You will need to use ericaceous compost in your container for this one. Acer Crimson Queen
The leaves of Crimson Queen create a lovely lacy effect but its special feature is that it keeps is colour from spring until the leaves turn scarlet in autumn. Best in sun or partial shade it can grow to a height of 3m (but you can keep that in check with pruning) and even in winter, when the leaves have dropped, the stems and stalks remain red.
Containers are the perfect home for colourful fl owering plants, shrubs, climbers, grasses and roses – plus trees and even fruit and veg – so here are some easy potted garden tips to get you started … • Pick you colour scheme – such as vibrant pink & purple, fl amboyant red & orange or striking white & cream
• Choose contrasting fl ower shapes – so mix daisy shapes with little fl uffy fl owers and trumpet shaped petunias for example
• Plant small bedding plants in threes - it provides an instant fl oral display and will fi ll each container completely.
• Water your plants the day before you are going to plant them, and then make sure you water them or a regular basis once planted
• Enjoy!
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Welsh language broadcaster S4C has appointed Cardiff-based advertising agency S3 Advertising to take the lead on promoting its award-winning programming to audiences across Wales and beyond. The news completes a string of new business wins for the fast-growing agency, which was last year named
‘Advertising Agency of the Year’ by industry bible The Drum.
Clients including MotoNovo Finance, Innovation Point, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Brace’s Bread have all been welcomed to the agency’s roster over the last six months.
Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser – Friday 28th April 2017 - 19
In a break with tradition, the event this year incorporates the Debenham’s Showcase, which will see 13 make- up brands from the company’s Cardiff store enter competitors to create the best high fashion look.
Sacha Gilman from Captiva Spa, Caerphilly competing in hair-up last year.
Other competitions include make- up and barbering for level two apprentices, blow dry for levels one and two and colouring, which is open to all competitors.
New sponsor Park Dean Resorts will present the overall winner of Salon Cymru with a weekend break in
Trecco Bay, Porthcawl. In addition to prizes for the top three in each category, there will also be a rising star award.
Admission to Salon Cymru, which includes the three demonstrations, is £5 for adults and £2 for children and pensioners.
Minister launches hunt for 2017 Apprenticeship Awards Cymru stars
Wales’ Minister for Skills and Science, Julie James, has launched the hunt for this year’s star learners, employers, tutors and assessors.
The Minister is encouraging entries for this year’s coveted Apprenticeship Awards Cymru, which are organised by the Welsh Government in partnership with the National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW). The awards are sponsored by Pearson PLC and supported by media partner, Media Wales. “More employers across Wales are recognising the value of our successful apprenticeship programme and the need to raise higher level skills in order to address skills gaps and respond to industry changes,” said the Minister. “The Apprenticeship Awards Cymru provide a perfect platform for us to celebrate the achievements of the programme through our star apprentices, employers and learning providers whose stories never cease to amaze and inspire.”
Application forms are available to download from the NTfW’s website at
https://www.ntfw.org/
apprenticeships-awards/ and the closing date is noon on June 23, 2017. Finalists in 11 categories will be shortlisted for awards, which will be presented at a high-profi le ceremony to be held at the Celtic Manor Resort, Newport on October 20, 2017.
The awards recognise learners, employers and training providers across Wales, who have excelled on the Welsh Government’s Traineeship and Apprenticeship Programmes. The Apprenticeship Programme is funded by the Welsh Government with support from the European Social Fund. In the employability category, there are awards for Traineeship Learner of the Year for Engagement and Level 1. There are also awards for the best foundation apprentice, apprentice and higher apprentice of the year. The business category includes awards for small (1 to 49), medium (50 to 249), large (250 to 4,999) and macro (5,000 plus) employer of the year, while work- based learning practitioners will compete for assessor and tutor of the year.
S4C appoints S3 for coveted media contract
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