Manon Williams

Founded in 1967, BBC Records and Tapes was arguably the weirdest albeit most intriguing record label around. With a lifespan of just under 3 decades, before it’s ultimate dismissal in 1991. Here, founder of The Jaunty Spiv Blog, Manon Williams delves into the archives to explore what exactly went on behind the bizarre doors of the BBC’s very own record label.

Start how you mean to go on, with Roy Tempest at the helm of BBC Records and Tapes. Beeb quickly rose to eminence particularly in the 80′

In this new series of weekly uploads, Manon Williams, founder of The Jaunty Spiv Blog takes a look at prominent Welsh figures, to find out Where are they now?

Becoming a household name through cult film, Twin Town. Actor and Musician, Rhys Ifans originally from Haverdfordwest has enjoyed a career spanning 20 years. Since the days of playing Swansea’s worst criminal, Jeremy Lewis. Rhys Ifans has continued expanding his acting career, starring in movies; Notting Hill, Danny Deckchair, Enduring Lo

Working From Home – How to have your cake and eat it!

Ever since the onset of COVID-19, the possibility of working from home has been thrust upon us being the only conceivable way to allow people to continue working. It’s re-invented job roles, positions within a company and made businesses question whether there is still a need to make that extra trip in the car for the next meeting.

Although, there have been upsides, fewer people have reported feeling stressed and anxious or tired from worki

As it’s stress awareness month, we thought it would be a good idea to share with you some advice on how to manage stress not only during an unprecedented global pandemic but also on how to manage stress in the workplace and working from home.

You will hear the phrase mindfulness being used often when approaching the subject of stress. But what does it really mean and what can being mindful look like? To put it simply, mindfulness is defined as; Maintaining a moment-by-moment awareness of our th