<![CDATA[Growing Mid Wales]]>c0fee574-226c-5868-9c64-09a2f4ac512aFri, 13 Feb 2026 16:24:46 +0000Captivate.fmmark powneyhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/eec8b171-1c5b-4057-8ba8-8d74fed00eca/GMW-Podcast-Thumb-Site.pngGrowing Mid Walesmark powneymark powneyA new series exploring the people, projects and ideas shaping the economy of Ceredigion and Powys, and how the Growing Mid Wales Partnership is helping unlock the region’s potential.https://growing-mid-wales.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastTesting Clean Energy in Mid WalesTesting Clean Energy in Mid WalesGrowing Mid Wales’ WSRID programme is moving from feasibility into prototype development, with clean energy projects now being built and tested in real-world rural settings.

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Dr Simon Minett of Challoch Energy, John McHugh of the Centre for Energy Equality, Alex Gauntt of Water To Water and John Owen of Lafan Consultancy Group to explore how initiatives spanning farming, community energy and local systems are approaching scale, commercial viability and replication.

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Host Gemma Casey is joined by Dr Simon Minett of Challoch Energy, John McHugh of the Centre for Energy Equality, Alex Gauntt of Water To Water and John Owen of Lafan Consultancy Group to explore how initiatives spanning farming, community energy and local systems are approaching scale, commercial viability and replication.

]]>b2362a91-ce80-4bd2-ae86-d3dd75bb3959Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:15:00 -050037:22falsefull44Connecting Learners and Employers in Mid WalesConnecting Learners and Employers in Mid WalesThe Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) brings together employers, skills providers and stakeholders to analyse skills demand and provision in the region. It does this in part by supporting innovative initiatives such as the new Careers in 360 platform.

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Emma Thomas, Chair of the Mid Wales RSP, Ceri Stephens of Mid Wales Manufacturing Group, Doug Hughes, Chair of the RSP Construction Cluster and Andries Pretorius, Founder of One Step North and Creator of the Careers in 360 portal to discuss skills, training and career opportunities.

]]>The Mid Wales Regional Skills Partnership (RSP) brings together employers, skills providers and stakeholders to analyse skills demand and provision in the region. It does this in part by supporting innovative initiatives such as the new Careers in 360 platform.

Host Gemma Casey is joined by Emma Thomas, Chair of the Mid Wales RSP, Ceri Stephens of Mid Wales Manufacturing Group, Doug Hughes, Chair of the RSP Construction Cluster and Andries Pretorius, Founder of One Step North and Creator of the Careers in 360 portal to discuss skills, training and career opportunities.

]]>bbd9d4d3-a486-4d57-9cd9-2346390796a1Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:09:00 -050033:33falsefull33Nurturing Innovation in Agri-Tech and Food TechnologyNurturing Innovation in Agri-Tech and Food TechnologyFrom tech-driven traceability to net-zero supply chains, a coalition of research institutions, innovation hubs and regional partners are supporting small businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs across Mid and North Wales in agri-tech and food tech. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Aron E. Owen of M-Sparc, Dr Rhian Hayward of AberInnovation, Louise Jones of Innovate UK UKRI and Marcus Burnham of Neurabotics Ltd to discuss the Agri-Tech and Food Technology Cluster.

]]>From tech-driven traceability to net-zero supply chains, a coalition of research institutions, innovation hubs and regional partners are supporting small businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs across Mid and North Wales in agri-tech and food tech. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Aron E. Owen of M-Sparc, Dr Rhian Hayward of AberInnovation, Louise Jones of Innovate UK UKRI and Marcus Burnham of Neurabotics Ltd to discuss the Agri-Tech and Food Technology Cluster.

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