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This si the new John Lewis Store in the centre of Cardiff. This was taken last evening at dusk. This is the biggest store in the John Lewis outside Oxford Street and is one of the cornerstones of the new ST.Davids 2 Shopping Centre in cardiff.
So if you're looking for a city break then here's another reason to visit Cardiff, Wales.
Call of the Wild Ltd has been chosen by a judging panel including Deborah Meaden, of the BBC's Dragon's Den fame, and other leading entrepreneurs such as Bebo Founder Michael Birch as a winner of Smarta.com’s inaugural ‘Smarta 100’. Not only did Call of the Wild make the Top 100 Small Companies in the UK it was also voted in the Top 5 for its Business Ethics.
The Smarta 100 is the ultimate business accolade, recognizing the UK’s smartest small businesses. Smarta.com has uncovered remarkable companies who have gone the extra mile to differentiate themselves from the market or found clever ways to compete, from their marketing plan to their ethical stance. The result is a fascinating insight into the unique business ideas that are thriving in the current economic climate.
Business isn't always about bulging bank balances. The top 5 for ethics category chose "companies are out there to make a positive impact on the world. They dedicate themselves to protecting our environment, helping people more vulnerable than themselves and rejuvenating communities starved of socio-economic opportunity."
Deborah Meaden commented:
“Discovering great new businesses is a passion of mine as is encouraging businesses to think and work better. The Smarta 100 does both of these things – and celebrates the best of British business at the same time. I was delighted to see ambitious people saving hard and raising finances to turn their ideas into flourishing businesses ”
Read more about the award and the SMARTA 100 Top Small Companies in the UK
It follows the announcement by Welsh Secretary Peter Hain that Wales has been designated one of the UK Government’s flagship Low Carbon Economic Areas (LCEA)* and will be a lead area, for developing alternative fuels, including hydrogen from renewable sources.
Vehicles driving along the M4 in Wales will be able to refuel with hydrogen fuel or recharge if electric as part of the first phase to extend the low carbon refuelling corridor along the motorway. It will create the UK’s longest hydrogen highway with strategically placed multi fuel filling and recharging points.
It will enable more vehicles to be tested and used on our roads which run on hydrogen, natural gas, bio methane or electricity. This will stimulate more interest in a developing field of motoring technology that could create greater market demand. Changes to the types of vehicle people drive will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our fight against climate change.
Welsh rugby star Andy Powell was complimented for his support as being one of the first to assist with the implementation of the strategy. Andy took direct action and allegedly chose to drive towards the M4 in an electric powered golf buggy on Saturday night to demonstrate his support for the initiative and his commitment to green issues.
Misty start this morning looking north towards Pen y Fan in the Brecon Beacons.
