Businesses urged to take Covid-19 impact survey to help shape NWEAB response
THE results of a far-reaching survey launched this week will be the catalyst for plans to spearhead a business resurgence in North Wales. Delivered by the North Wales Economic Ambition Board’s Programme Office – on behalf of the six local authorities – the study focuses on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it…
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New Kid on the block as rare Coleg Cambria goats win top agriculture awards
RARE goats won top prizes at a virtual festival of farming and agriculture. Bagot Goats from Coleg Cambria Northop won four prizes at The Greatest Online Agricultural Show. The prestigious event was contested by participants from the across the UK, notably in the Rare Breeds Society Trust’s Native Breed Section. It was there the Bagots…
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Pure Perfection Clinic prepares for life after lockdown with new treatments and technology
PURE PERFECTION CLINIC is preparing for life after lockdown by unveiling revolutionary new treatments and technology. The award-winning Rossett clinic has been closed for months due to the Coronavirus pandemic and staff have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to support patients by offering free advice and guidance via online tutorials and social media. Owner…
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Kind Matthew creates hundreds of craft packages for children with autism in lockdown
A STUDENT with autism and his caring family have created hundreds of craft and art packages for children with learning difficulties and additional needs during the Coronavirus lockdown. Matthew Hayes volunteered to create the packs for Flintshire charity DAFFODILS, who were supported throughout by the Steve Morgan Foundation, which donated £6,776 to the project. The…
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PetPlace joins forces with Welsh Mountain Zoo to help save it from extinction
PETPLACE has joined forces with one of Wales’ most popular tourist attractions in a bid to save it from extinction. The Welsh Mountain Zoo – the National Zoo of Wales – in Colwyn Bay is facing the biggest crisis in its 57-year history, with gates closed since March 22 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic….
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Alumni return to college to support students hoping to follow in their footsteps
COLEG CAMBRIA alumni are supporting young students on the path to their future careers. Esther Abelian, Dr Clare Jones and Abigail Duckett are among the former learners offering support and guidance to current cohorts. All three went on to study Medicine at university after completing their studies at the north east Wales institution. They have…
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North Wales Economic Ambition Board to recruit for Growth Deal team
NORTH Wales Economic Ambition Board is recruiting to help deliver the region’s transformative £1bn Growth Deal. The Ambition Board’s Programme Office is looking to fill seven key positions that will drive forward the programmes that make up the Deal – part of the Growth Vision for North Wales. Led by director Alwen Williams, the team…
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Summer Start-Up Week a big hit with student and graduate entrepreneurs
YOUNG entrepreneurs were treated to a week of inspirational online workshops and presentations on how to launch a business. TV’s The Apprentice winner Alana Spencer was among the stars and well-known industry names to appear on the first Summer Start-Up Week. Held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the programme was led by FE and…
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Coleg Cambria Welsh language partnership receives Excellent inspection result
A PARTNERSHIP teaching Welsh for adults across north east Wales has received a glowing inspection result. Learn Welsh North East – led by Coleg Cambria and Popeth Cymraeg – was labelled ‘Excellent’ by Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales. Thousands of people in Wrexham, Flintshire and Denbighshire have benefited from the Welsh for…
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Ambition Board united in working to rebuild the region’s hard-hit tourism sector
NORTH WALES Economic Ambition Board is united in working to rebuild the region’s hard-hit tourism sector. With no date announced for when hospitality businesses, bars, hotels and attractions in the region can safely reopen, there are challenges ahead for the industry. The Ambition Board met formally on Friday (June 12) for the first time since…
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