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Business News Wales
2 days ago
- Business
- Business News Wales
Entrepreneurs Launch Digital Care Planning Platform for Youth Services
Lumin Solutions, a tech start-up spun out of the Alacrity Foundation, has officially launched its flagship platform, MyLifePlan — a digital care planning system designed specifically for youth social care services. The launch follows a significant six-figure pre-seed equity investment led by SFC Capital, the Development Bank of Wales, and a syndicate of business angels. Lumin Solutions was founded by three recent graduates of the Alacrity Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme – Piers Oliphant, Ben Gretton and Ben Miller – who met during the programme. Lumin's flagship product, MyLifePlan, is an outcome-focused digital care recording and planning system designed to support youth care services. With more than 60% of care providers still relying on paper-based or partially digital systems, Lumin aims to provide an alternative that improves care quality while easing administrative and regulatory burdens. Piers Oliphant, Director of Lumin, said: 'The UK's digital strategy is pushing care providers to adopt digital systems by 2025, yet many still rely on outdated processes. Our platform provides a simple, data-driven, and fully compliant solution to support the transition. We want to give care teams more time to focus on what matters most — delivering outstanding care to young people. 'The Alacrity Programme gave us the foundation to launch and grow a tech business, but the most exciting part is having the backing of experienced investors who understand how to scale. 'We have been grateful for all the advice and support we have had from a range of Welsh business specialists, and we're thrilled to be moving out of testing and launching MyLifePlan to the wider sector. With the launch of our website this week, we're proud to offer care providers across the UK a simpler, smarter way to manage care.' Lead investor Darryl Morton, of Summit Venture, added: 'The child social care market is under-served by quality software solutions. The Lumin team has quickly developed a credible, intuitive platform that's already being piloted by care providers. This investment enables them to accelerate development and help raise digital standards across the sector.'
Sydney Morning Herald
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
‘A sartorial middle finger': The $8500 clutch shaped like a coffee cup
LISTEN | Pregnant pause Amy is a Canadian doula, a non-medical person who provides emotional and physical support during a birth. One day, she receives a call to remotely assist a woman named Kaitlyn, who's totally alone in another state, is pregnant as the result of rape, and is about to deliver a stillborn baby. What follows is days on the phone, with Amy barely eating or sleeping, emotionally spent from shepherding Kaitlyn through crisis after crisis. It turns out that Kaitlyn was lying about everything – and Amy isn't the only birth worker she has deceived. The podcast The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby is confronting and baffling. Since Kaitlyn's motive wasn't money, points out host Sarah Treleaven, what could have prompted her to attempt such a callous deception? Barry Divola SHOP | Smoke, no fire Big flavour, small footprint: meet the Weber Lumin, the electric barbecue that's changing the way Aussies grill $649). Sleek, compact, and channelling serious, retro-suitcase vibes when closed, the Lumin smokes, sears, steams, defrosts and warms with just a flick of a switch, hitting sizzling temps of more than 315C in just 15 minutes. Perfect for small balconies, eco-conscious cooks and lovers of gourmet outdoor cooking, it even delivers that iconic, smoky Weber taste, thanks to a clever, smoke-infusing tray. Available as a stand-alone, or upgrade with a custom stand ($249). Frances Mocnik WEAR | Love them, love them not Few shoes are as divisive as rubber clogs. For the past decade, the staple footwear of hospital staff and chefs has risen through the workwear ranks to fashion's front row, appearing on runways for luxury labels Balenciaga and Simone Rocha. Now, Crocs is tackling the middle market by collaborating with Finnish label Marimekko on floral-print footwear that even your nana might like ($135). Wear as camouflage while stopping to smell the roses. Damien Woolnough SEE | Book mark It's that time again, when Sydney readers come together to see and hear their favourite scribes holding forth, in person, on all things bookish. As usual, Sydney Writers' Festival (May 19-27) has a star-studded calendar. Have a browse to get your favourite dates in the diary now. (Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls discussing the art of the book-to-TV deal with Claire Nichols, perhaps? Or Marion Keyes lifting the veil on her favourite mistake in the company of Holly Wainwright? Maybe you're in the mood for some fortune-telling, as Barrie Cassidy asks three political experts what the next four years are likely to bring in 'Trumpocalypse Now'.) Good Weekend will be there, too, of course: don't miss a live edition of everyone's favourite Saturday-morning ritual, The Quiz, with Benjamin Law and Brian Yatman (May 24). And later, during an on-stage Dicey Topics, Law will be chatting to Torrey Peters (author of Detransition, Baby and Stag Dance). Both events are free.
The Age
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
‘A sartorial middle finger': The $8500 clutch shaped like a coffee cup
LISTEN | Pregnant pause Amy is a Canadian doula, a non-medical person who provides emotional and physical support during a birth. One day, she receives a call to remotely assist a woman named Kaitlyn, who's totally alone in another state, is pregnant as the result of rape, and is about to deliver a stillborn baby. What follows is days on the phone, with Amy barely eating or sleeping, emotionally spent from shepherding Kaitlyn through crisis after crisis. It turns out that Kaitlyn was lying about everything – and Amy isn't the only birth worker she has deceived. The podcast The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby is confronting and baffling. Since Kaitlyn's motive wasn't money, points out host Sarah Treleaven, what could have prompted her to attempt such a callous deception? Barry Divola SHOP | Smoke, no fire Big flavour, small footprint: meet the Weber Lumin, the electric barbecue that's changing the way Aussies grill $649). Sleek, compact, and channelling serious, retro-suitcase vibes when closed, the Lumin smokes, sears, steams, defrosts and warms with just a flick of a switch, hitting sizzling temps of more than 315C in just 15 minutes. Perfect for small balconies, eco-conscious cooks and lovers of gourmet outdoor cooking, it even delivers that iconic, smoky Weber taste, thanks to a clever, smoke-infusing tray. Available as a stand-alone, or upgrade with a custom stand ($249). Frances Mocnik WEAR | Love them, love them not Few shoes are as divisive as rubber clogs. For the past decade, the staple footwear of hospital staff and chefs has risen through the workwear ranks to fashion's front row, appearing on runways for luxury labels Balenciaga and Simone Rocha. Now, Crocs is tackling the middle market by collaborating with Finnish label Marimekko on floral-print footwear that even your nana might like ($135). Wear as camouflage while stopping to smell the roses. Damien Woolnough SEE | Book mark It's that time again, when Sydney readers come together to see and hear their favourite scribes holding forth, in person, on all things bookish. As usual, Sydney Writers' Festival (May 19-27) has a star-studded calendar. Have a browse to get your favourite dates in the diary now. (Liane Moriarty and David Nicholls discussing the art of the book-to-TV deal with Claire Nichols, perhaps? Or Marion Keyes lifting the veil on her favourite mistake in the company of Holly Wainwright? Maybe you're in the mood for some fortune-telling, as Barrie Cassidy asks three political experts what the next four years are likely to bring in 'Trumpocalypse Now'.) Good Weekend will be there, too, of course: don't miss a live edition of everyone's favourite Saturday-morning ritual, The Quiz, with Benjamin Law and Brian Yatman (May 24). And later, during an on-stage Dicey Topics, Law will be chatting to Torrey Peters (author of Detransition, Baby and Stag Dance). Both events are free.
Irish Examiner
26-04-2025
- Lifestyle
- Irish Examiner
The best barbecues and outdoor kitchen kit for al-fresco life
We can't help ourselves — it's a primal pull. Barbecue season is just around the corner, and with the garden finally open for al-fresco entertaining, there are multiple ways to celebrate your personal outdoor space. Balconies make some of the most enviable and versatile of sun traps, but if you have a rangy patio, put it to work in multifunctional, handsomely staged areas every generation can enjoy. Clear back the whole area, retain what you already have that's clearly working, and add some key pieces to enjoy that seasoned steak or perfect pizza in comfort. There's a bold air of experimenting this year with new BBQ techniques including flat griddles, app-controlled smart electrics and gas, together with traditional charmers fired by seasoned wood — still hotly defended by traditionalists. The expression 'hybrid' for any barbecue means gas or electric cooking with additional wood-smoke flavouring you would expect with charcoal fuel or wood-fired BBQs — that's it. Be aware of the environmental impact of your outdoor cooking and heating. This Weber Lumin multifunction electric barbecue reaches temperatures over 315C leaving those signature sears on your steak while smoke infusion enhances that barbecue flavour guests crave. The Lumin can keep food warm so everyone can easily serve themselves (and come back for seconds). A quality buy for a balcony or smaller garden, it's also suitable for indoor use on a heat-resistant counter; €599 Weber. A Celtic scorcher means anything over 20C (70F) or light rain fizzling over a special night of outdoor dining. The durability, quiet action and sleek aluminium detailing of this Cassita II has made it a market winner. It includes a torsion-resistant OptiNut roller tube for widths up 5.5m. Optional lighting bar in LED provides warm, white atmospheric light, dimmable with BiConnect remote control. From €3,500 to your design Outdoor. For a budget alternative, seek sun sails (from €110 at or pick up a light Dyning canopy wedge at Ikea for €40. Full outdoor spec kitchens don't require an entire patio to be a delicious inclusion. With stout covers and some overhead protection, you can use these hotspots year-round. The Buschbeck Oxford, bathed in ambient blue light, offers all you need in a single alfresco galley; 23.7kW of cooking power includes four burners, a rotisserie-ready rear burner, an additional burner on the worktop, a double-walled hood, an extra warming rack, two large drawers and a generous sink. The built-in fridge/wine cooler can carry a refreshing 65l of bottles, cans and chilled goods; from €4,000, outdoorliving. Ninja's range of electric barbecue grills, smokers and air fryers includes hybrid woodfire technology to char up real wood pellets for authentic smoky flavours. Many models facilitate what is termed air frying, but this is best understood as a small convection oven. The company's most popular model is still riding high after three years of competition, and with a 6m cable, it's ideal for a balcony situation. This model includes its woodfire pellet starter pack, pellet scoop, crisper basket and chef-created recipe guide to help you master grilling; €300, suppliers include currys. Expect to see app-enabled BBQs in every showroom this year, but don't ever take your mind off a lit barbecue, even a digitally teased model. Weber's Spirit Smart tenderly guides you through endless cooking processes and recipes. The Spirit features digital, real-time food temperature and readiness countdowns on your phone and on the barbecue itself; €899, Weber. An investment piece you can use for focus and to flank your principal doors for outdoor occasions, these handsome concrete bioethanol Jar Manual models are hefty and glam. Designed by architect Christophe Pillet, Jar is a portable fireplace unit for outdoor and indoor use. It offers a warming look rather than ferocious heat. Bioethanol produces no smell, ash or smoke; 77cm high, from €2,119 bioheat. This Outsunny hammock chair might cause a scrum at your next outdoor feast (so you might want to get two). With thick rock supports and a steady sway, it can be suspended from strong branches or timber overhangs on your patio. The thickly padded cushions feature poppers to remove covers for cleaning, and a blessedly wide seat. Maximum load 105kg. From €70 depending on design, we love this tropical blossom, aosom. Real napkins are not only a sustainable choice but add class to a dining situation outdoors. These pretty green embroidered napkins from Penneys are just €6 a pair, with French rustic-style plates, asparagus side dishes and lily embossing priced from €6; Primark. Outdoor rugs can be used in transition spaces and high-traffic patios with equal ease. Look for good traction in high-fashion prints to bring that room-outdoors styling into focus. Most rugs come in polypropylene or recycled plastics that will slough off rain (when they can prove surprisingly slippery). Hang your rug up over a wall or fence to air and dry periodically to prevent a reaction between the latex and any wood decking. Spot clean with water and a mild detergent. To extend the rug's longevity, store it in a clean, dry place during winter. We love the Kasuri by Sanderson in Indigo, €495, rugs. George Foreman's grills remain a knockout in mid-sized indoor/outdoor barbecues with the versatility and convenience of electricity and kitchen-to-patio use. Tightly engineered, with submersible parts depending on the model, they are often duped but rarely surpassed. The 23450 offers two sides with independent heat control. We love the built-in drip tray, adjustable angling, and health benefits with the grill sliding away up to 42% of the fat when grilling burgers; €100, multiple suppliers. Outdoor lighting has thrown off the cables and leads with battery power, solar charging and USB operation illuminating summer 2025. Fatboy makes a range of wonderful rechargeable lamps, including its celebrated Edison range, €545 for a standard lamp in a squat or lofty form, lights.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lumin Brings Industry-Leading Smart Fitness Studio to Katy-Cinco Ranch; Free Preview Classes Now Underway
The first franchise location of Lumin's tech-infused studio makes a splash with exclusive offers ahead of opening later this month HOUSTON, Feb. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Fitness, a first-of-its-kind immersive studio experience featuring technology-powered fitness programming, has launched its special free VIP Early Access for its new studio opening later this month in Katy-Cinco Ranch, Texas. From now until the studio's soft opening on February 24, Lumin Fitness Cinco Ranch is offering the community an exclusive preview of the studio with multiple free classes daily, as well as access to special offers including up to 30% off for life for Founding Members. Those interested can join the VIP list and take advantage of founding membership offers by visiting A Grand Opening celebration will follow on March 1 with free food and drinks, giveaways and more. This studio marks the brand's first franchise location to open, as well as the first of 13 locations in development with seasoned multi-unit franchise ownership group Verge Fit Holdings ("Verge"). "Lumin's commitment to innovation and its customer-centric approach aligns perfectly with our vision of delivering exceptional fitness experiences, which is why we have been hard at work for the last year to bring this first franchise studio to the Katy area," said Raheel Suria, Partner at Verge. "We are honored to meet this community's growing demand for innovative, engaging fitness experiences that go beyond the standard gym environment." Lumin launched its smart studio concept in 2023, combining advanced technology with a science-backed fitness methodology to create the most intelligent, interactive and individualized fitness experience in the world. Its proprietary fitness operating system – Lumin OS – brings together the latest advances in artificial intelligence, spatial augmented reality, gamification, motion tracking and personalized audio to deliver a gamified workout in a group fitness setting, adapting to each user's goals with real-time feedback from an in-ear trainer, automated progress tracking and more. Featuring wall-to-wall LED screens that immerse members in a highly interactive fitness environment that makes workout sessions more efficient and engaging, the new Cinco Ranch studio is primed to be the perfect addition to the Katy area's active, health-conscious lifestyle. "This location is not only a testament to our vision but also to the incredible partnership we've built with Verge," said Omeed Shams, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Lumin. "As the flagship location for this partnership, Lumin Fitness Cinco Ranch is poised to set the standard for future Lumin studios across the country. Together, we are redefining the way people approach health and wellness." For more information about Lumin Fitness Cinco Ranch, including details on free VIP classes and founding membership offers, visit To learn more about Lumin and its revolutionary approach to fitness, visit About Lumin™Lumin creates the most intelligent, interactive and individualized fitness experiences in the world. Founded in 2019 and developed by fitness, franchising and gaming industry veterans, Lumin's proprietary fitness operating system – Lumin OS – brings together the latest advances in artificial intelligence, spatial augmented reality, gamification, motion tracking and personalized audio to deliver cutting-edge technology-powered fitness programming. Signature Lumin Fitness full-service smart studios combine the best of personal training with group fitness in a sensory-driven environment that changes daily and evolves over time. The brand also offers The Station by Lumin, a B2B service model that delivers on-demand AI-powered personal training in a compact, versatile format that can be tailored for gyms, universities, hotels and other commercial spaces. For more information on Lumin and franchising and partnership opportunities around the world, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Lumin Fitness Sign in to access your portfolio
