Glowing Estyn inspection report for Coleg Cambria FE provision
COLEG CAMBRIA received a glowing report for its further education provision. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, praised the north east Wales institution – which has sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – for its “clear focus on improving the learning experiences” of students. Inspectors also referenced Cambria’s “inclusive and caring environment”…
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Ysgol Eirias pupils perform belated Xmas concert to packed audience
PUPILS and their families had a second opportunity to celebrate the festive period at a leading North Wales school. Ysgol Eirias rescheduled its popular Christmas concert following its cancellation in December. Headteacher Sarah Sutton took the difficult decision to close the Colwyn Bay secondary school earlier than planned for the winter break following an isolated…
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Skilled Coleg Cambria students hard at work on £5.2m clock tower redevelopment
SKILLED students have been hard at work on a £5.2m clock tower redevelopment. Level 2 Painting and Decorating and Construction learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside were tasked with supporting the Guardians of the John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside. Among them was Jack Hughes, 17, from Connah’s Quay, one of a diligent and dedicated cohort…
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Forget-me-not Chorus hits all the right notes with new choir sessions
AN INNOVATIVE charity is inviting people living with or alongside dementia to share the joy of singing with weekly chorus sessions in the community. Wales-based charity Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC), hosts weekly singing sessions in care homes, communities and hospitals across the UK to bring the joy of singing to people living with dementia, and…
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Energy boss warns of cowboy solar installers as business surges across Wales
CONSUMERS must ensure they are not in the dark when buying solar panels and energy products following a rise in cowboy installers. Gareth Jones, Vice President for the Federation of Master Builders Wales and Managing Director of Carbon Zero Renewables, is concerned unlicensed and inexperienced companies and individuals are entering the market and capitalising on…
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Open events and sensory-supportive sessions coming up at Coleg Cambria
OPEN events – including accessible sessions for people wanting to learn in a sensory-supportive environment – will be held throughout March at Coleg Cambria. They will take place in person at the following sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 8 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Llysfasi – Saturday March 11 from 10am-12pm. Yale and Yale Sixth…
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Surgeon launches private clinic for vascular patients in North Wales
AN ESTEEMED surgeon has launched a new private vascular health clinic. L&P Vascular will be based in Rossett, between Wrexham and Chester, and offer consultation and surgical procedures for people with conditions that affect the arteries, veins, and the lymphatic system, including varicose veins. With more than 30 years’ experience in the UK and Hungarian…
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Coleg Cambria launches free and flexible new course for prospective police officers
COLEG CAMBRIA launched a free and flexible new qualification for prospective police officers. The college’s Deeside site will deliver a Level 3 Access to Policing course from September. To become a police officer in the UK you need to be over 18 and complete the Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship or have achieved a degree in…
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Kiddies Corner takes first steps towards major growth as numbers increase
A POPULAR nursery has taken its first steps toward significant growth following a post-pandemic surge in numbers. With more than 30 staff on site at its three North Wales premises and plans to recruit up to 20 more this year, Kiddies Corner is recognised as one of the top childcare providers in the region. The…
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Cadet programme in good health as Cambria-NHS partnership celebrates first anniversary
AN ACADEMIC collaboration between a leading college and the NHS is in good health and growing in stature after a successful first year. The Healthcare Cadets programme launched by Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is attracting interest from potential learners across north east Wales following its launch last September. Based at Wrexham…
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