Change Makers launch virtual creative network and unveil Ruthin market hall plans
INDEPENDENT artisans, traders and creative businesses will have the opportunity to showcase their products virtually thanks to the vision of a leading community organisation. With markets, small firms and shops across North Wales forced to close due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) is about to launch a new venture – Change Makers…
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Coleg Cambria Llysfasi looks forward to celebrating centenary year when safe to do so
A LAND-BASED college is marking 100 years at the forefront of education and agriculture. Staff and students at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi have put centenary plans on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic but look forward to celebrating when it is safe to do so. Currently operating online and serving small groups of learners at the…
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Fitness experts encourage public to self care and protect mental health in lockdown
HEALTH chiefs and fitness experts are urging the public to self-care in a bid to beat the lockdown blues. As part of their Help Us, Help You campaign, the Welsh Government and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are urging anyone suffering with anxiety and stress because of the COVID-19 pandemic to look after their wellbeing with regular…
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Jobs boost and North West takeover give finance firm positive start to 2021
A TRUSTED financial advisory firm is expanding into the North West and looking to grow its workforce following a successful acquisition. In less than three years, Celtic Financial Planning has gone from three to nine staff delivering independent financial advice on a wide range of themes, from mortgages and insurance to pensions and investment strategies….
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Artists bounce back to create images for global recipe book thanks to Conwy mentors
TALENTED artists searching for a route into the creative industries were given a design for life by Conwy Employment Hub. With the support of a dedicated mentor, Jamie Griffiths and Emily Gibbs were inspired to produce stunning artwork for the best-selling Secret Dishes from Around the World 2. Published by Bounceback Food – a community interest…
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Family and friends increase in Will challenges reveals North Wales law firm
THE number of people making a will has increased dramatically since the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic. That in turn led to a rise in family members contesting ‘lockdown wills’ as thousands of people of all ages across the country – notably the clinically vulnerable – rushed to get their affairs in order. These factors,…
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Coleg Cambria to host inaugural British International Tattoo at revamped Yale site
A CELEBRATION of Great Britain in aid of a national charity for war veterans will be hosted by Coleg Cambria. The inaugural British International Tattoo and trade exhibition for businesses is to be held in the new £21m extension to Yale college in Wrexham over two days from Saturday October 2. Organiser Gareth Butler says…
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Public urged to have confidence in hospital safety and seek help after heart attacks
PEOPLE have been urged not to ignore signs of a heart attack despite fear of contracting COVID-19. Throughout 2020 and into the new year there have been hundreds of people experiencing palpitations, chest pains and other symptoms of heart failure and staying at home rather than calling 999 to receive urgent medical attention. Claire Gallagher-Harrison,…
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Active Cambria targets student and staff mental health boost in Covid pandemic
THE mental health and safety of students and staff has been the top priority for Coleg Cambria in lockdown. The college’s successful Active Cambria programme has been supporting hundreds of learners and employees across north east Wales throughout the Covid-19 pandemic with online exercise and mindfulness sessions. From Pilates, yoga and HIIT (High Intensity Interval…
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Creative sector in North Wales to benefit from Miwtini virtual support sessions
A NEW series of virtual support sessions for creative start-ups has been launched. For those in the creative and digital industries, help is at hand in the form of a Miwtini! Miwtini is a three-month programme for start-ups and those starting out, providing free guidance on subjects including research, marketing, thinking strategically, alternative income streams, web presence,…
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