KooKoo Madame featured in VISA's Christmas campaign, supporting small businessses across the UK
James Payne • Nov 29, 2018
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KooKoo Madame, owned and run by Rez & Emma Jamal on Mill Street have been selected as one of only three businesses in Wales as part of VISA UK's Christmas campaign which aims to support high street businesses throughout the UK. Mrs Jamal said "I spent many years working for high street retailers and it was always a dream to set up my own boutique. I'm lucky to be part of a thriving business community in Pontypridd from which I've managed to build a very loyal customer base."
VISA UK also run the 'Great British High Street' campaign which Your Pontypridd BID entered, the campaign gave High Streets across the chance to be named the best in their indiviudal country and in the UK. VISA's Christmas campaign created by advertising agency Saatchi & Saatchi pays homage to the UK's nation of shopkeepers .
KooKoo Madame were selected as one of 100 independent retailers nationwide, the campaign includes personalised adverts on billboards in prime locations and geo-targeted ads on social media (see above) putting businesses in the spotlight leading up to Christmas.
The BID would like to congraulate KooKoo Madame on being selected as part of VISA UK's campaign, earlier this year Emma Jamal gave an inspiring interview as part of the BID's 'Our Past, Our Future, Your Pontypridd
' campaign, you can read all about Emma's journey here!
To find out more about KooKoo Madame visit - https://www.facebook.com/kookoomadame/
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WE’RE HIRING: BUSINESS CRIME REDUCTION PARTNERSHIP CO-ORDINATOR
Take a look at everything happening in Your Pontypridd this Halloween and half-term break!
Bravery, innovation, leadership, selflessness: just some of the attributes that were celebrated last night with the return of the annual South Wales Police Awards last night. The awards, held at Brangwyn Hall in Swansea, recognised officers, staff, volunteers and partners who have gone above and beyond for the force and the communities served by South Wales Police. The Taff Neighbourhood Policing Team which serves the community of Pontypridd, were nominated for two awards - the Police Community Support Officer of the Year Award & the Police and Crime Commissioner Exceptional Problem Solving in Partnership Award. The Taff team were successful in securing both awards, a major achievement for the town's local Policing team. The first award for the Taff Neighbourhood Policing Team went to PCSO Hannah Lowe who was described as the "Heart and soul of Pontypridd town" - Hannah Lowe, who is committed to tackling crime and disorder and is an integral part of initiatives including Pontypridd Outreach, a Halloween trail and a building painting project. Please see the video below from South Wales Police Twitter page showing Hannah's reaction to receiving the award:
