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Daniella Diana is starting an apprenticeship in Costume and Wardrobe after a spell of work experience at a Llanelli-based firm. The 24-year-old was employed by Costumes to Go at Delta Lakes through Jobs Growth Wales before being taken on as a Creative Apprentice. Costumes to Go, co-founded by Maureen Rhys and Deborah Barron, offers a complete costume service from dressing whole theatre companies to providing a unique one-to-one bespoke design and making service. Deborah said: “Daniella has studied textiles and was working in retail. We have had a very busy season which has included expansion into a second unit – Dani is coping really well and contributes significantly to the day to day running of Costumes To Go.” Daniella said: “It has definitely given me experience and improved my skills. I do a variety of tasks from sewing to assisting to set up show hires.”

A Llanelli-based design and hire business has given a local student a start in her chosen career through an apprenticeship. Eighteen-year-old Gwenno Jones is working as an apprentice with Costumes To Go, which offers a complete costume service from dressing whole theatre companies to providing a unique one-to-one bespoke design and making service. The company has also produced the Greenies and Meanies puppets for Carmarthenshire County Council’s recycling campaigns. The company is one of a growing number in Wales able to offer new Creative Apprentice opportunities on a regular basis following the success of the initial nationwide pilot project. Carmarthenshire County Council’s regeneration department business team is encouraging other firms to follow suit and take on Creative Apprentices. Gwenno, who is from Carmarthen, approached the company after she attended a one day course at Costumes To Go which was arranged via Coleg Sir Gâr. She said: “I really enjoyed the course on the Hi...