About Eirlys Jones

Eirlys is the Commercial Director at North Wales Tourism and can be contacted at eirlys.jones@gonorthwales.org.uk or connect with her on LinkedIn you can also follow her on Twitter @EirlysJones5

Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app

Businesses across Wales and England like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas, are being encouraged to have NHS QR code posters visible on entry, so customers who have downloaded the new NHS COVID-19 app can use their smartphones to easily check-in. The move comes ahead of launching the NHS COVID-19 app across Wales and England on Thursday 24 September. Checking in with the app will enable people to keep a diary of the locations they have visited, which will be held securely in the app. If there is a COVID-19 outbreak linked to their visit, users will get an early warning alert from the NHS.  If they have a positive test […]

Further constraints on meeting socially and compulsory face coverings to help prevent new coronavirus crisis

From Monday, only a maximum of six people from the extended household will be able to meet indoors at any one time. This rule applies in pubs and restaurants as well as in people’s homes. Children under 11 will not be counted in the six.From Monday, it will also become compulsory for people over 11 to wear a face covering in public indoor spaces, such as shops. There will be exemptions for people who cannot wear face coverings for health or medical reasons, similar to those for public transport. Face coverings will not be required in pubs or restaurants for the time being but the Welsh Government is carrying out […]

Theatre Reopening Fund

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Theatres Trust has repurposed their small grants schemes to support theatres to cover the additional costs of reopening after several months’ closure.Grants of up to £5,000 to help not-for-profit theatres across the UK to make Covid-19-related adaptions and prepare for reopening. https://businesswales.gov.wales/news-and-blogs/news/theatre-reopening-fund

Special VIP Invitation to Preview NEW Outdoor Experience Solutions at UK Leisure Living

On the 11th September, we are closing the UK Leisure Living Showroom to the general public and will be opening it especially for you, local businesses and accommodation providers of all types to have a preview of UK Leisure Living’s new exciting outdoor product range that is now available. We really hope you can make it. During your time with us, you will have a special time to enjoy; Show round with one of our fantastic teamAccess to one off amazing dealsSee the latest collection of exciting outdoor productsMeet the manufacturers and suppliersSee the NEW Swim Spa’s in actionDemonstrations of the new outdoor kitchen collection It’s a great opportunity to […]

UK Government Kickstart Scheme

Please see below which may be of interest, a link to details of the newly launched UK Government, UK wide Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. Funding is available for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage for 25 hours a week, plus associated employer National Insurance contributions and employer minimum automatic enrolment contributions. There is also £1,500 per job placement available for setup costs, support and training. Link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-you-can-apply-for-a-grant-through-the-kickstart-scheme Applications must be for a minimum of 30 job placements, so for smaller businesses the option is to partner with other organisations to […]