Surge in demand for outdoor activities and hospitality during first Covid lockdown
THE Coronavirus lockdown and a Spring heatwave led to many people taking up new sports and adrenaline-fuelled activities. And that in turn sparked support of local venues and destinations combining food and drink with the delights of the great outdoors. Taste North East Wales is being held virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Entrepreneur Ethan is making late Dad proud with success of media business
A TEENAGE entrepreneur whose father passed away during the Coronavirus lockdown is on the road to business success. Ethan Quinn, from Llandudno, launched digital agency EQ Media in 2017 at just 14 years old and won clients in myriad sectors while balancing web design, video production, photography and social media with the demands of school….
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Coleg Cambria staff covered thousands of miles in lockdown exercise classes
COLEG Cambria staff covered thousands of miles and took part in a wide range of physical challenges during lockdown. Employees from across sites in Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham participated in more than 125 virtual exercise classes while working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As part of the…
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Angel Feathers takes flight with new flavours after home delivery success in lockdown
POURING her efforts into home deliveries was just the tonic for the owner of an independent real fruit spirits company during the Coronavirus lockdown. Katharine Wilding, founder and director of Angel Feathers on Moel Famau, Denbighshire, was forced to rethink her business strategy when COVID-19 took hold of the country in March. To that point…
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PetPlace pumps £1m back into the business and reveals future ‘Covid store’ plans
A PET retailer will roll out new branding after significant reinvestment following a lockdown sales surge and funding boost. PetPlace has pumped the £1million it received from the Coronavirus Business Loan Interruption Scheme (CLBILS) back into the business. The award-winning company, which has a headquarters in Mochdre and sites in Ruthin, Chirk, Abergele and Mold,…
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Adult Learners Week – Single mum turns life around on Cambria skills courses
AN AWARD-WINNING single mum who turned her life around with the help of Coleg Cambria is planning for a career in the beauty industry after achieving academic success. Sara Jane Thomas endured a traumatic and troubled youth, which included drink and drug addiction and as a victim of domestic violence. But the 31 year-old, from…
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Holm Care aims to raise standard in the sector after successful lockdown launch
A CARE business launched in lockdown is aiming drive up standards in the sector. Holm Care is just five months old and already employs more than 25 staff in the Greater Manchester area. Founder Nik Seth, from Sheffield, set up the company after seeing how difficult it was to find high-quality care for his own…
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Adult Learners Week – Pensioner helps granddaughter with home schooling after IT course
DAVE JOHNSON was able to help his teenage granddaughter with home schooling in lockdown thanks to a Coleg Cambria Skills for Adults course. The former heating engineer admits to not being the most tech-savvy learner, but quickly got to grips with the college’s Essential Skills classes in Using a Tablet, and Word Processing, held at…
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Gamma Gold Partner Status for leading North Wales firm Direct Line Communications
A COMMUNICATIONS leader approaching 30 years in business has been awarded a prestigious gold standard. Direct Line Communications, based in Shotton, has been granted Gold Partner Status by Gamma, a leading technology-based provider of communications services to business markets in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany and Spain. The good news comes as the Deeside company…
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College students support campaign for more social distancing among teenagers
COLEG CAMBRIA is supporting a campaign urging students to socially distance and lower the risks of Coronavirus. Led by Denbighshire County Council and backed by local authorities, the emergency services and education providers in North Wales, learners have been encouraged to keep to the two-metre rule and help in the fight against COVID-19. The council…
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