Welsh food producers unite to cook-up ways to boost economy and tackle poverty
FOOD and drink companies united to showcase their products and cook-up new ways to tackle poverty and benefit the Welsh economy. Gwynedd and Ynys Môn Food Partnership hosted the event at the popular Catch 22 Brasserie in Valley, near Holyhead. More than 35 people were in attendance, celebrating the value of the Partnership – which…
Read MoreColeg Cambria jobs programme builds back from pandemic with rise in numbers
A TRANSFORMATIVE training and development programme providing career opportunities for college learners is building back from the pandemic. The Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme at Coleg Cambria was supporting hundreds of young people aged 16-19 before Covid-19 took hold in the UK. Now, under the leadership of Curriculum Directors David Garratt and Claire Howells, numbers are…
Read MoreSupertemps warns workers of unscrupulous ‘umbrella companies’
A LONG-STANDING recruitment firm warned clients and workers to be vigilant of agencies using unscrupulous ‘umbrella companies’ to payroll temporary staff. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a caution as a growing number of non-compliant organisations are promoting tax avoidance schemes which can leave victims facing financial penalties and reputational damage. Colwyn Bay and Bangor-based…
Read MoreSt Gerard’s School targets sixth form increase following overall surge in pupil numbers
A RISE in sixth form pupils would be the perfect Christmas gift for an esteemed independent school St Gerard’s School in Bangor has a raft of events lined-up ahead of the festive period, beginning with an open evening for prospective 16 to 18 year-old learners on Thursday November 7. The institution – which has seen…
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