AS Wales prepares for the Christmas trading period following its firebreak lockdown, we are showing our support for local traders from across Gwent.
Over the next few weeks we will be highlighting traders from across the sectors to help them boost their business at this difficult time.
If you are a local trader/business and want to take part just fill in our easy-to-use Q&A and send it back to us - www.southwalesargus.co.uk/trader.
What is the name of the business?
Sweet Dreams Events
Where is it based?
Cwmbran
How long has it been running?
Two-and-a-half years
What does the business sell/make?
We provide the ultimate sleepover parties, cinema evenings and sweet treats
What is the business' proudest moment or most memorable moment?
We’re proudest of the way the business has adapted the way way it works and introduced new services to overcome 2020
Any strange requests from customers?
Not strange but there’s been a few challenging requests which we’ve managed to pull off
How has the business coped during the Covid-19 crisis?
Initially we though we were going to have to close indefinitely but taking inspiration from others in the industry we have introduced new services such as our beautiful bell tent and cinema evenings resulting in business throughout the summer has been the best yet
Anything else you think we should know?
Despite it being winter and unable and to provide certain services due to the cold weather we are still able to operate in a safe and secure manner as confirmed by Trading Standards
what would you like to say to your customers?
We have the most loyal and supportive customers, always willing us in through trying times and for that we cannot thank them enough
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