Flintshire actor leads cast of dementia-friendly audio series on 60s seaside town
A SOAP opera legend heads the cast of a new audio series about Rhyl in the 1960s. The three-part drama – specially commissioned by Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council’s Dementia Aware team – brings to life a chapter of The Reso, written by local author Ambrose Conway. Evoking Bank Holiday memories of the seaside resort in the sixties, as seen…
Read MoreMatt carves out career as mentor to next generation of meat industry workers
A RESPECTED name in the Welsh meat industry is carving a successful career as an assessor and mentor to the next generation of butchers. Matt Edwards, from Wrexham, is Coleg Cambria’s top Work-based Learning Practitioner for Butchery. A WorldSkills UK gold medallist, Matt began his career at 14 at a local butchers’ before moving on…
Read MoreYsgol Eirias unveils new programmes to support health of pupils post-pandemic
ONE of the top 10 high-performing schools in Wales unveiled a series of programmes designed to support the physical and mental health of pupils following the unprecedented challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic. For the majority of children, 2022/23 is the first ‘normal’ academic year they have had since 2019. At Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay,…
Read MoreTalented North Wales students lauded at college HE ceremony
TALENTED students received academic awards at a special higher education ceremony held at Coleg Cambria. The college’s Northop Business School hosted an event for 40 learners, their families, and the community. They were welcomed by Emma Hurst, Dean of Higher Education and Access to Higher Education, who said: “Thank you to all of the students…
Read MoreRoute Media signs major national deal with Transport for Wales
ROUTE MEDIA is on track for another successful year after securing a major national contract. A pioneer in outdoor and digital advertising, the company is the new sales partner of Transport for Wales. Digital and static media will be on display at stations, roads and on bridges in towns and cities across the country including…
Read MoreCarden Park and Coleg Cambria team up to train next generation of hospitality leaders
CARDEN Park country estate and Coleg Cambria have united to train and educate the next generation of hospitality leaders. The Cheshire-based Estate – which includes an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf course – is working in partnership with Coleg Cambria as part of its innovative Management Trainee Programme. Apprentices can achieve Level 2 and Level…
Read MoreConstruction firm celebrating 50+ years reveals post-pandemic expansion plans
A RESPECTED construction business at the forefront of the industry for more than 50 years has grown further with the support of a leading management programme. Based in St Asaph, building contractor TG Williams emerged from the pandemic in a stronger position than ever, employing up to 30 staff and planning for expansion in 2023….
Read MoreCarbon Zero Renewables urges businesses to switch to solar as energy costs rise
A LEADING voice in the solar sector urged businesses to switch to renewable energy now or risk closure due to soaring costs. Across the UK, the combined triple threat of rising gas and electricity bills, supply chain issues and a decrease in consumer spending is hitting the private sector hard. With no sign of a…
Read More500 school pupils united with top organisations in bid to meet recruitment demand
Up to 500 school pupils were united with around 80 of the leading organisations in North Wales at a popular jobs expo. Conwy Careers Fair attracted people from across the region to Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay. Among them were Airbus, the WRU, Akari Care, Becoming the Great, Excelitas Technologies, Conwy Mind, Claire Michelle…
Read MoreUp to 50 jobs up for grabs at Coleg Cambria recruitment events
A PIONEERING college continues to grow and create jobs that will have a positive impact on the economy in north east Wales. Coleg Cambria has organised recruitment events at its sites in Northop, Deeside, and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham to meet demand for new staff. Cambria has up to 50 vacancies for lecturers,…
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