Coleg Cambria Welsh learners were commended at a virtual prizegiving
WELSH learners were commended at a virtual prizegiving. As part of Coleg Cambria’s annual Student Awards – held online due to the Coronavirus pandemic – accolades were given out to three worthy winners who excelled in displaying their bilingual skills and promoting the Welsh language. Sponsored by Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (CCC), the successful students were:…
Read MoreRadar PR defends PRCA Cymru Professional of the Year title at virtual prizegiving
A North Wales PR agency won a prestigious industry award for the second time in succession. Martin Williams retained the PRCA Cymru Professional of the Year title at this week’s virtual prizegiving. It has been a remarkable 12 months for the business, securing new clients – including GE Tools, Henllan Bakery, Sabor de Amor, DVSC,…
Read MoreCollege head Karl completes epic challenge for Stepping Stones North Wales
A TIRELESS fundraiser took on an epic journey for a charity supporting victims of abuse. Having accomplished the Three Peaks in 2018, and the Crazy 7 in Scotland – including the Cairngorms – a year later, Karl Jackson completed the Freezing Fingers challenge during the winter. Karl, who is site lead and Assistant Director for…
Read MoreColeg Cambria Llysfasi to hold special centenary open day this Saturday
A SPECIAL centenary open day will be held at one of the country’s top land-based colleges. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi will host the event from 10am-2pm on Saturday (June 26). Adhering to social distancing and Coronavirus safety measures, staff at the Denbighshire site – celebrating its 100th anniversary – look forward to welcoming visitors for the first…
Read MoreCambria learners celebrated at virtual awards ceremony after challenging year
COLEG CAMBRIA learners have achieved incredible things in the past year. And they were recognised at the college’s annual Student Awards. Sadly, a ceremony could not take place due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but that did not stop them paying tribute to those who had excelled over the last 12 months Up to 90 prizes…
Read MoreBe Social celebrates first anniversary after successful start to life in business
A CREATIVE marketing consultancy is celebrating a year in business. Launched during the Coronavirus pandemic, Be Social is driving the digital marketing, social media and brand strategies of leading companies across Wales and the North West. Among those to have joined forces with the Flintshire-based firm are PetPlace, Taste North East Wales, Colwyn Bay Hearing…
Read MoreFrom driving dump trucks to thoroughbred training – adventure of a lifetime for Welsh equine student
MADDIE STEVENS has been on the adventure of a lifetime since graduating from Coleg Cambria. A former Equine student at the college’s Northop site, the 21 year-old travelled to New Zealand in 2019 for a six-month placement at a show jumping yard. Two years later and Maddie has done everything from driving dump trucks at…
Read More20Twenty Business Growth Programme boost for micro firms in north east Wales
MICRO businesses with staff can sign up for a fully funded leadership and management qualification that would usually cost £4000. People living or working in Flintshire, north Powys and Wrexham are eligible to join the 20Twenty Business Growth Programme’s Level 4 CMI (Chartered Management Institute) course in September. Taking place virtually, there will be an…
Read MoreJoin iVapps as they launch innovative new pipeline portal for water industry
INNOVATIVE new technology will continue to revolutionise the global water industry and save billions of pounds in waste and environmental damage every year. An international company with patents worldwide – and offices in North Wales, Jersey, Singapore and the Philippines – iVapps launches the latest addition to its award-winning pipeline application at a live virtual…
Read MoreNew HQ and Asia-Pacific expansion for North Wales scaffolding company
BGB SCAFFOLDING has opened new headquarters and continued to expand after securing international deals during the Coronavirus pandemic. The company – now based at the Port of Mostyn in Flintshire – signed high-profile contracts and framework agreements in the offshore and onshore sectors over the past 12 months. Alongside these exciting opportunities, Managing Director Ben…
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