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Penderyn whisky maturing nicely!

Penderyn are coming up to two years in Llandudno on May 2023, and their peated spirit has been maturing in casks down at their HQ in the Brecon Beacons. This is the first time that Penderyn has done Peated Spirit, and the results so far have been excellent. Whisky has to be matured for three years and one day in a barrel. This was made law by David Lloyd George when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer, and then he became Wales’ only Prime Minister. Lloyd George was worried about alcohol consumption in the first world war, and so he made sure that moonshiners couldn’t describe their alcohol as whisky. Indeed, he developed the premium whisky trade! This was celebrated in Penderyn’s Icons of Wales bottle, The Headliner which can be bought in their Llandudno distillery, and online. www.penderyn.wales

Rydal Penrhos host Argentinian school

Rydal Penrhos’ sporting facilities have provided a base for several visiting sides over the years; from top-level professional sides –such as reigning Super League champions St Helens, who visited Rydal Penrhos for their pre-season training camp in 2021 – to other schools on tour. In recent weeks, Belgrano Day School’s boys and girls’ sports teams became the latest visitors to benefit from a trip to Rydal Penrhos, travelling thousands of kilometres from their hometown of Buenos Aires to set up base in North Wales. Bringing their extensive European tour to UK soil, the independent coeducational Argentine school played a series of rugby, hockey and volleyball matches against leading UK independent schools, while also visiting notable tourist attractions. Belgrano’s over 150 pupils and staff not only enjoyed Rydal Penrhos accommodation and catering, but also faced off against the school’s sports teams in some thrilling and closely fought contests. Rydal Penrhos would like to thank Belgrano for proving such wonderful guests and hope the two schools cross paths again soon. rydalpenrhos.com

Law firm expands Conwy team

A North Wales law firm has expanded its team in Conwy with the addition of another Welshspeaking solicitor. Sioned Williams, a specialist in preparing wills, advising on inheritance tax and estate planning, has joined Lanyon Bowdler’s private client team at the firm’s Conwy office. Edward Nutting (pictured), head of the Conwy office, said Sioned was an excellent addition to the team. “Demand for all of our services has increased over the past few years, so our team of staff has been growing to ensure we can provide the best possible service to our clients,” he said. “We are very happy to welcome Sioned to the team, who not only brings valuable experience in private client matters but also adds to the number of our Welsh-speaking lawyers. We understand that some clients prefer to communicate in Welsh, and we are delighted to be able to offer a multilingual service here in North Wales.” Sioned studied law at Bangor University and graduated with a First Class degree in 2018. She qualified as a solicitor in December 2021, after graduating in the Legal Practice Course with a Distinction at The University of Law in Chester.