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Under the Shadow of Tata Steel
Posted on 25th January 2024 | Uncategorized
Under the shadow of Tata steelworks, Port Talbot, twelve women crafters meet every week to enjoy two hours of sharing their skills, encouraging each other in their endeavours, and putting the world to rights. The discussion this week inevitably was in relation to the devastating news that 2,800 people would …
Self-employment v. the benefits system
Posted on 25th November 2023 | Uncategorized
Purple Shoots is constantly advocating for changes in the benefits system which will enable and encourage self-employment instead of stifling and destroying entrepreneurship. Below is an account by someone who has struggled through - it is anonymous indicating the level of fear there is around speaking up about the system …
The Cost of Living Crisis
Posted on 2nd April 2022 | Company News
The Cost of Living Crisis
The cost of living crisis is being well-articulated at present – fuel is a larger proportion of their spend and so the rise in fuel costs had a bigger impact; basic foods like rice, fruit and vegetables have increased in price more than other more higher …
A New and Exciting Craft Seller gives us a mention
Posted on 26th February 2022 | Company News
Check out this article from Hwb Menter Focus Caerfyrddin featuring Sian from Sian's Emporium. We supported Sian when others wouldn't when Covid hit and cash flow became tight!
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