Eight rising stars to represent Coleg Cambria at first WorldSkills finals to be held in Wales
EIGHT rising stars from Coleg Cambria and its industry partners are gearing up to compete in one of the UK’s most prestigious skills competitions – and they’re ready to shine on home turf. This year’s WorldSkills UK National Finals – dubbed the ‘Skills Olympics’ – will take place in Wales for the first time from…
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Geophysics company launches new North Wales HQ and targets 100% increase in sales and staff
BOREHOLE geophysics technology leader Robertson Geo has officially opened its new headquarters, bringing all UK operations under one roof and marking a major step in the company’s continued expansion. The move to Tre Morfa Enterprise Park in Conwy from sites in Deganwy and Llandudno follows sustained growth for the award-winning business, which serves customers in…
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Fundraiser with iron will heads to Baltics for epic charity challenge
A FUNDRAISER with iron will and a heart of gold is heading to the Baltics for an epic charity challenge. Jack Unwin, a 30 year-old environmental consultant from Chester, is gearing up to tackle one of the world’s toughest endurance races – the Ironman Tallinn in Estonia. Jack is raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK…
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Ella wins prestigious national award for attitude and dedication to the industry
YOUNG baker Ella Muddiman has been awarded the highly respected Hugh Weeks Award, recognising her exceptional passion and support for others in the sector. Presented by the Alliance for Bakery Students and Trainees (ABST), the Award honours the memory of Hugh Weeks, a former ABST President and influential figure in the bakery and confectionery industry….
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Artists put final touches to striking seaside mural symbolising Rhyl regeneration journey
ARTISTS are putting the final touches to a striking new mural along Rhyl’s coastal defences – a powerful visual tribute to the town’s ongoing regeneration. Led by artist and facilitator Ffion Pritchard, the project invited creatives from across Denbighshire to contribute to the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign. Supported by Rhyl Neighbourhood Board – an independent collective made…
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Cambria runs Welsh courses to prepare visitors and businesses for National Eisteddfod
A LEADING college and champion of the Welsh language is running a new series of courses to prepare visitors and businesses for the National Eisteddfod. This year’s festival is to be held in Wrexham, and Coleg Cambria, which delivers courses on behalf of the National Centre for Learning Welsh in north east Wales, is supporting learners of…
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Landowners urged to put forward sites for Anglesey’s future development plan
LANDOWNERS on Anglesey are being asked to come forward and help map the future of the island. Cadnant Planning is working closely with landowners and developers following the county council’s ‘Call for Sites’ – a key step in shaping the new Local Development Plan (LDP), which will guide future growth and development through to 2039….
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Faith digs deep to pursue new career following national media award
A FORMER Coleg Cambria student who won a prestigious media award is continuing to inspire with her academic and personal journey. Faith Dodd, from Wrexham, was named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year while studying A Levels at Coleg Cambria. Faith received national recognition for bravely sharing her personal experiences of living with Obsessive…
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Collaboration, inclusive spaces and shared funding the priorities for Rhyl charities
COLLABORATION, shared grant support and more accessible inclusive spaces were among the priorities and challenges identified by third sector organisations at a pivotal regeneration workshop. Rhyl Neighbourhood Board – the collective behind the growing Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign – held the event at the town’s rugby club, attended by up to 25 key community figures and charities….
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Llysfasi and BionerG unite for ‘groundbreaking sustainability collaboration’
BRANCHING out in partnership with a carbon removals producer has created a sustainable method of maximising woodland usage and improving soil quality at a leading college. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi and Llangollen-based BionerG have embarked on a “groundbreaking collaboration” to explore whether tree brash can become a critical resource for carbon removal in Wales. The college has supplied…
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