Welsh ICE

As we say a final farewell to one of our busiest and most impactful periods of delivery, we also bid a very fond and heartfelt goodbye to three truly amazing colleagues: Rachel Harris, Olivia Baxter-Lloyd and Steven Platts✨

Each of them has shaped, supported and strengthened the Welsh ICE community in their own unique way, leaving a lasting impact on the people, projects and culture that make Welsh ICE what it is today.

Rachel Harris leaves after more than 11 years with Welsh ICE, most recently as Chief Creative Officer. Rachel has been instrumental in shaping our brand, campaigns and the way Welsh ICE is experienced by the wider world. Her strategic thinking, creativity, warmth and generosity have been woven into the organisation for over a decade, and her impact will be felt for many years to come.

Olivia Baxter-Lloyd has been a huge part of daily life at Welsh ICE over the past 5 years as our Community & Space Manager. From welcoming new members and giving tours, to supporting our hub and being a friendly face for so many people walking through our doors, Liv has helped make Welsh ICE feel like home for countless members and visitors alike.

And finally, Steven Platts, who over the past 2+ years has been a hugely valued part of Welsh ICE behind the scenes. Always one of the first to step forward when support was needed, Steve brought reliability, humour and genuine care to the team every day. Alongside keeping things running smoothly, he built strong relationships with members, becoming a much-loved part of the wider Welsh ICE community.

We’re incredibly grateful for everything Rachel, Liv and Steven have contributed during their time with us. While they’ll all be hugely missed around the hub, we’re excited to see what comes next for each of them.

Please join us in wishing them all the very best for the future 💛

What’s happening at Welsh ICE this week? 👇

Whether you’re looking for expert advice, fresh perspectives, or just a space to focus alongside other entrepreneurs, we’ve got you covered.

📍 Wednesday – Meet the Experts
Book your free one-to-one session with:

- Dave Owers - Business Strategy & Procurement
- Tessa Polniaszek - Neurodiversity & Empowerment

📍 Friday – Focus Fridays
A focused meetup for entrepreneurs to:

✅ Test ideas
✅ Share advice
✅ Get honest feedback
✅ Make progress alongside other founders

Sometimes the biggest thing you need is the right conversation.

Book here - https://welshice.org/events/

✨New Member Spotlight ✨

Meet Kian Melhuish, Founder of Dominion.cymru

Dominion Cymru is performance-driven dance school in South Wales, building confident, skilled and expressive dancers from day one.

Founded by a London-trained coach with industry experience and a track record of coaching world-level competitors, Dominion Cymru brings a professional, high-standard approach to local dance training.

From street dance and hip hop to contemporary, commercial and ballet, there’s something for everyone.
👟 Ages 3+ to adults
🎭 Performance opportunities
🔥 Guest choreographers
🏆 Competition pathways

They also run dedicated SEN sessions: creating an inclusive, supportive space where every dancer can grow in confidence and ability.

This isn’t just dance. It’s discipline, energy and self-expression.

From first step to dominance.

Welcome to the community Kian 🎉

Check out Dominion Cymru here 👇

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552264697045&locale=en_GB

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominion.cymru?igsh=c2t4czMxcWd0cjFm

Home office getting you down? Need a change of scenery? ✨

We’d love to invite you to our Coworking Space for a whole day of FREE coworking!✨

Join us for a free coworking day at our space in Caerphilly! 🏰 It’s the perfect chance to check out your potential new favourite place to work, meet like-minded professionals, and get things done. All for FREE! 💼

What’s included:
☕ Free tea and coffee
💻 Superfast WiFi
💺 Flexible seating
👋 Friendly atmosphere
🤝 Networking opportunities
🍔 Kitchen with Microwave
🤩 And more!

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