Padeswood People

Part of local life
For more than 50 years, the cement works at Padeswood has been part of the life of local people as an employer and neighbour.
Today, Padeswood’s people are just as important as ever - as staff, local residents and partners. A total of 56 workers have recently celebrated 25 years’ service at the plant.

Danny Coulston briefed on Welsh political life

Claire sets new standards
Claire Richards has already helped Padeswood to win several important awards and standards for health and safety - now, she is facing an even bigger challenge.

Paul takes on the project
Paul Russell is the man in running Castle's unique construction project at Padeswood.

Bill sets the pace
Be positive. Don’t let anything put you off doing something you want to do.’
Bill Bell’s philosophy is simple. It helped him take up running in his late 50s and it guides his work as the architect of Castle’s new training programme at Padeswood.

Castle batting for local community
Castle Cement is helping develop cricketing talent amongst youngsters in north -east Wales.

Castle workers drive ahead
Enid Rowlands, Chair of the National Council of the new education and training body ELWa, has congratulated Castle Cement on its excellent record for training.

Tony welcomes "great honour"
Padeswood’s general manager, Tony Allan, will use one of the top industrial posts in north Wales to support traditional industries and fight for the economy of north Wales.

Noel Williams - quarryman with a mission
Noel Williams is a local man who has travelled the world working in quarrying.

And this is Onslow ...
Almost as well known as Noel Williams himself is Onslow. He may not be a very hard worker, but he’s a vital part of the team at Cefn Mawr and is important for morale.


Onslow - Noel Williams' exotic friend!