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How can we rebuild our local economies and transform the way we live, to create sustainable development and well-being for people, the planet, and future generations? 4theRegion is a cross-sector network that brings together people, businesses, large organisations, community groups and educational institutions - who care about the future of South West Wales, and the wellbeing of our communities, and want to make a difference. The 4theRegion podcast is a way to stay connected with the huge range of different conversations and events that we host with people and organisations across the region. Our goal is to strengthen communication and collaboration across our region, so that everyone feels more positive, more empowered and better able to contribute to a happier, healthier and more resilient future. Our mantra is that the future of our region is in our hands - as the people, businesses and organisations of South West Wales. As you’ll hear, again and again, through the events and conversations that we host, there is so much happening, so many exciting projects and initiatives, so much important work, and so many reasons to feel positive and inspired. We think South West Wales is surely the BEST place to live and work in the whole of the UK - if not the world! - and we hope that by tuning into this podcast you will find nuggets of information and a general sense of empowerment, so that together we can co-create a happier, healthier future and a thriving economy, for Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Neath Port Talbot.
Episodes
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Monday Jun 07, 2021
Purple Shoots Business Lending (“Purple Shoots”) is a not-for-profit micro finance organisation and a registered charity that have been helping people to start their own micro businesses for over six years.
We spoke to founder Karen Davies, about the beginnings of Purple Shoots, the success stories and her passion for helping others and uncovering hidden entrepreneurs.
Purple Shoots: https://purpleshoots.org/
Monday May 31, 2021
Monday May 31, 2021
Oriel Science is an exciting project that uses research from Swansea University to engage with the community and inspire people of all ages. Oriel Science had previously launched their first community-engagement project in September 2016 with a pop-up science exhibition, which welcomed over 16,000 members of the public during its 100 opening days. Now Oriel Science is bringing science to the community once again in their new venue on Castle Street, Swansea.
In this episode, Professor Chris Allton, Director of Oriel Science shares the project's aspirations to inspire future generations and to make science accessible. Chris also takes us on a small tour of the exhibition, showcasing some of the fascinating displays and work from Swansea University! Oriel Science is open on Saturdays and Sundays and during Bank Holidays and School Holidays from 10am - 4pm.
Monday May 24, 2021
Monday May 24, 2021
With many great things happening in Swansea including the City Deal, the new digital arena and other major construction projects, it's the perfect time for the return of TEDxSwansea. TED is a nonprofit organisation devoted to 'Ideas Worth Spreading' with many independently run events across the world.
We spoke to organiser Mark Davies about his ambitions to grow TEDxSwansea to become a flagship event where local talent will have a platform to inspire, educate and entertain. Mark aims to put Swansea on the map with TED and host inspiring talks that our region will be proud of.
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Today's episode features an inspiring conversation with a friend and member of our alliance Louis Halton Davies, founder of Web Marketer, which is a Carmarthenshire-based digital marketing consultancy.
Having graduated university in graphic design, Louis honed in on his passion for digital marketing, which led him to management of Visit Swansea Bay, taking the website from 100k annual users to over 300k by implementing his skills and enthusiasm for the region before becoming an entrepreneur and creating Web Marketer.
In this episode, hear how Louis came to set up his own business in South West Wales, what he's learned along the way, what challenges the pandemic provided and why he joined 4theRegion's mission to make our region flourish.
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
Dolen Teifi are a non-profit organisation and charity which aims to provide affordable and accessible transport to communities within Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. We speak to Dolen Teifi's Development Officer, Rod Bowen about how they're helping people to reach essential community services, how the organisation operates and the importance of community-lead transport, particularly in rural areas.
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
Wednesday Apr 21, 2021
In this Election Special bonus episode, we're bringing you a recording of the online hustings event hosted by the Wellbeing Economy Alliance for Wales. With the Senedd elections less than one month away, here's your opportunity to meet some of the candidates and hear what they have to say about their vision for Wales.
In particular, do they really understand what we mean when we talk about a Wellbeing Economy? And are they committed to the 7 Wellbeing Goals of Wales' future generations act? Or do they still believe "economic growth" will solve all of Wales' problems? Listen in to find out!
Co-chaired by Youth Climate Ambassadors Ellie Sanders and Caitlyn Williams, and facilitated by Dawn Lyle from 4theRegion, this hustings was organised by the Wellbeing Economy Alliance.
We invited the top five parties from January's voting preferences poll: Labour, the Conservatives, Plaid Cymru, the Green Party and Abolish (with Abolish declining the invitation).
- Jeremy Miles, Labour
- Calum Davies, Conservative
- Luke Fletcher, Plaid Cymru
- Amelia Womack, Green Party
Young people from the age of 16+ have the vote in Wales for the first time this year. We hope this discussion helps clarify what Wales' main political parties actually stand for, so you can vote in alignment with your own values in the upcoming Senedd elections.
The Wellbeing Economy Alliance for Wales is part of the global Wellbeing Economy Alliance, a movement to promote an economy that serves the wellbeing of humanity within planetary limits, rather that the pursuit of 'growth' and 'productivity' at any cost.
To find out more, join our monthly online meetings via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/138789000637
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Today we speak to Ant Flanagan, director of Gower Power Co-op CIC. Gower Power is a community co-operative owned and controlled by its members. In Swansea alone, Gower Power have put over £1.5 million of renewable energy assets into community ownership across 3 projects and helped to establish over £2m in social impact funds for the benefit of the Swansea community.
Gower Power are excited to announce a new partnership with Ecotricity to deliver more renewable power to those in the Swansea area. To find out more about this initiative, please attend our event on the 6th May 2021! Further details can be found on our Eventbrite page.
Find the event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/4theregion-18049840590 Gower Power: https://www.gowerpower.coop/
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
In this episode, we speak to Dave Kieft, group director of RD Group, which comprises EFT Consult, RDM Electrical & Mechanical Services and DRS Facilities Management. We're really pleased to have RD Group as members of 4theRegion and helping in our mission to make the region a more prosperous place.
Dave shares his experience in using business as a platform to give back to the community, creating training opportunities, delivering sustainable development projects and partnering with exciting local initiatives such as Garrison Farm, which will deliver charity services and support for veterans.
RDM Electrical: http://www.rdmelectrical.com/
DRS Facilities Management: http://www.drsfmservices.co.uk/
EFT Consult: http://www.eftconsult.co.uk/
Garrison Farm CIC: https://garrisonfarm.org/
Monday Mar 29, 2021
Monday Mar 29, 2021
This week we speak to Andy Middleton from TYF in St. Davids about the importance of not only building back better, but building back in a way that is fit for the future.
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Featuring
Dawn Lyle - 4theRegion
Andy Middleton - TYF, www.tyf.com
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Monday Mar 22, 2021
Green infrastructure is a key part in major developments across our region, including the Biophilic Living Swansea development, community gardens and other regeneration projects across the South West Wales Region. What is considered green infrastructure, what's planned for the region and how can green developments help businesses and communities to build back better?
Featuring:
Dawn Lyle & Zoe Antrobus - 4theRegion
Carwyn Davies - Hacer Developments
Fran Rolfe - Natural Resources Wales
Andrew Collins - Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council
Kate McCabe - Pobl Housing Group