Work to begin on £14m Coleg Cambria health complex featuring VR medical wards
WORK is set to begin on a ground-breaking £14m health and wellbeing complex at Coleg Cambria. The state-of-the-art facility will be built at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction – which also developed the adjoining £21m Hafod campus – is to take on the project, which includes a fully furnished industry-standard commercial…
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Caring Wrexham pupil wins business award for comforting mental health ‘Buddy’
A CARING pupil who created a comforting ‘Buddy’ for people suffering with mental health issues received a business award. Emilia Zietara was successful in the National BTEC Social Enterprise Competition run by learning group Pearson and the Peter Jones Foundation. A pupil at Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wrexham, Emilia is on the School Link Programme at Coleg Cambria and…
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Rugby stars and CEO unite to launch new media platform Sportin Wales
AN EXCITING and informative new print and digital media platform for Welsh sports launches today (Monday). Wales rugby union teammates Gareth Anscombe and Alex Cuthbert alongside Welsh CEO and entrepreneur Dean Jones have unveiled Sportin Wales. Offering a positive outlook on the country’s successful sports scene, the first issue features an exclusive interview with rugby legends…
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Oustanding inspection report for Ysgol Eirias as head prepares to say goodbye
PUPILS and staff at Ysgol Eirias are celebrating a glowing Estyn inspection as they prepare to say goodbye to their popular headteacher. Sarah Sutton this week announced she will step down from the role after six years, and 25 years in total at the Colwyn Bay school. Mrs Sutton was delighted one of her final…
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Apprentices selected for UK skills squad following college success at national competition
COLEG CAMBRIA learners have again demonstrated they have the skills to succeed on the global stage. Three apprentices have been selected for the WorldSkills UK squad in advance of the WorldSkills international event to be held in France next year. They are: Bella Bailey – Beauty Therapy Practitioner – Afon Spa, Aura Leisure Centre Deeside …
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Designweb moves to new St Asaph HQ following expansion and recruitment
A WEB design agency celebrating 25 years in business has expanded after opening new offices. Based at Hanover House in St Asaph, Designweb grew its team last year having secured a raft of clients in multiple sectors across the UK and overseas. Director Paul Lyons, from Rhyl, has also developed the company’s offering to focus…
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Talented Coleg Cambria learners balancing rugby and A Levels in successful season
A TRIO of talented students is tackling A Levels while playing out a successful season on the rugby pitch. Coleg Cambria learners Lugh Doyle, Mathew Pryce and Louis Williams have been training and playing as members of Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC) Under-18s squad. The squad are currently in the middle of the WRU Regional Age…
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Staff progression and expansion vision for Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants
PROMOTION and progression of key staff are being celebrated at a leading accountancy firm. Based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge, Ruthin and Beaumaris, Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants has seen apprentices and long-standing team members move on to new roles in past weeks. And directors are planning to expand further in 2023 after a surge in clients…
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Artist unveils unique Cambria exhibition inspired by story of historic steelworks
A PERFORMANCE art installation inspired by the story of a historic steelworks will be exhibited at a leading college following a successful launch event. Theatre artist Kate Roberts, from Connah’s Quay, created the interactive display as part of a master’s degree she completed at Aberystwyth University during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unable to showcase the performance…
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Coleg Cambria nursery deemed ‘Excellent’ in all areas following pandemic improvements
A POPULAR day nursery was deemed ‘Excellent’ in all areas. Toybox Children’s Nursery – based at Coleg Cambria Deeside – received an outstanding report from Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). The setting received an ‘Excellent’ rating in four categories – Wellbeing, Care and Development, Leadership and Management, and Environment – and no recommendations were given as…
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