Students create wellbeing ‘Wildlife Corridor’ on North Wales college site
STUDENTS transformed a college site into a ‘wildlife corridor’ and wellbeing garden. Traineeship learners, staff and members of the Construction Trainee Academy at Coleg Cambria Deeside began work on the 40 sq metre site in the autumn. With the support of Keep Wales Tidy and their Local Places for Nature project, and sponsorship from local business Monkey…
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Australia trade deal inspires High Commissioner visit to revolutionary £20m Mona Dairy
A £20MILLION cheese factory development received international recognition ahead of its opening this Spring. Lauded as the cream of sustainability and innovation in the sector, Mona Dairy was visited by Australia’s High Commissioner George Brandis QC and Virginia Crosbie, MP for Ynys Mon. The 25,000 sq ft Anglesey facility will be the most modern anywhere…
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Campaigners launch appeal to save landmark roof ahead of £5.2m rebuild
CONSERVATION campaigners are aiming to ‘Raise the Roof’ and carry out emergency work on a North Wales landmark. A series of storms over past weeks accelerated the need for crucial replacement and repairs to the roof of the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside. Enbarr Foundation director Vicki Roskams and fellow ‘Guardians’ have…
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Coleg Cambria students enjoy Palace visit and Q&A on London trip
STUDENTS investigated the sights and sounds of London on a college field trip. Level 3 Uniformed Public Service (UPS) learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside visited the Royal Courts of Justice to learn about the Criminal Justice System. They also met with Alyn and Deeside MP Mark Tami at the Houses of Parliament for a Q&A…
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New Skills New Start programme could be template for empty high streets
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a vibrant retail unit breathing life into Aberystwyth town centre. The new Trading Space on Great Darkgate Street forms part of the innovative New Skills New Start programme, a UK Government initiative funded via the UK Community Renewal Fund, led by Ceredigion Council, and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise. The shop…
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Rocketing energy prices coincide with solar sales boom at Carbon Zero Renewables
AN UNPRECEDENTED rise in gas and electricity bills has led to even greater demand for solar energy. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the UK Leisure Living Group, which has sites in St Asaph, Mochdre and Deeside – is taking on more staff to cope with a surge in enquiries, having experienced their busiest ever…
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Pipe fitter inspired to gold by Dad’s death is supporting apprentices on their skills journey
A PIPE fitter inspired to victory by the death of his father is supporting teenage apprentices on their WorldSkills journey. Oliver Bolland is reigning gold medallist in the Sheet Metalwork category of WorldSkills UK, having secured bronze in the same event three years earlier. Now working at MG Engineering in Flint, the 22 year-old –…
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Super strong start to the year for North Wales recruiters and candidate sector
North Wales recruiters started the year on a high with new partnerships and expansion plans. The team at Colwyn Bay and Bangor-based Supertemps have been inundated with clients seeking employees in multiple industries over the winter months. Managing Director Sarah Ellwood says demand is increasing for staff in sectors including IT, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing,…
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£1m grant support scheme will help entrepreneurs overcome barriers to business success
A £1MILLION grant support scheme will help entrepreneurs overcome barriers to business success. Funded by Welsh Government, the Barriers to Start-Up Grant is targeting people across Wales who are unemployed or economically inactive. Hwb Menter/Enterprise Hub – based at M-SParc on Anglesey – will be hosting a live virtual event to support potential applicants on…
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New Skills New Start scheme to bring renewed life to Ceredigion town centres
AN INNOVATIVE trade and training project will support and guide entrepreneurs and start-ups as they begin their business journey. New Skills New Start is a UK Government initiative funded via the UK Community Renewal Fund, led by Ceredigion Council, and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise. Participants will be able to test their ideas, products and processes…
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