Future of £5m clocktower development in good health thanks to Convatec
THE future of a major clock tower redevelopment is in good health thanks to the generosity of a global manufacturing company. A significant community grant from Convatec – the FTSE 100 medical products and solutions business which employee hundreds of people in Deeside – helped the team at the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower…
Read MoreMackenzie Jones Solicitors welcomes new staff ahead of North Wales expansion
MACKENZIE JONES continues to grow with three new staff joining the firm this year. The award-winning legal practice – based in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge – welcomed conveyancer Jo Jones, legal assistant Nichola Burgess and graduate paralegal Josh Williams in past weeks. With a workforce now approaching 30 people, director Richard Jones said…
Read MoreColeg Cambria and industry partners top the table at national skills tournament
COLEG CAMBRIA and industry partners topped the table at this year’s Skills Competition Wales tournament. The north east Wales college was represented by 124 learners and apprentices in a wide range of areas, achieving 15 gold medals, 10 silver and six bronze. Among those to emerge victorious were Joshua Mitchell for IT Network Security; Jack…
Read MoreLuxury watch brand takes flight after pandemic thanks to Route Media
A RENOWNED luxury watch brand celebrating 10 years in business has taken flight after the pandemic with the support of a leading digital signage and advertising company. A partnership with Route Media and enhanced digital and print presence at Cardiff Airport has helped Watches of Wales bounce back from the challenges of Covid-19. Based in…
Read MoreNorthop ILS learners enjoy team-building day at Coleg Cambria Deeside
TEAM sports, dance and yoga were among the activities enjoyed by Coleg Cambria students on a unique team-building day. Independent Living Skills (ILS) learners from the college’s Northop campus took part in various sessions designed to improve health and wellbeing, boost confidence and further strengthen friendships. Organised by Student Voice Engagement Officer Mark Ryan Hughes…
Read MoreCeltic Financial Planning welcome new staff and secure sponsorship deal with rugby club
A PROMINENT financial planning firm at the heart of a North Wales community has thrown its support behind a successful grassroots rugby club. Celtic Financial Planning is the new sponsor of Mold RFC’s youth development squad, which is made up of two age grades (U18 and U17) and focused on preparing players for the senior…
Read MoreWrexham Sounds launches creative club for youngsters with additional learning needs
A MUSIC studio launched a new ‘Creative Club’ for young people with additional learning needs (ALN). Supported by funding from Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham (AVOW), Wrexham Sounds will deliver up to 40 weekly sessions over the next year focused on music, craft and movement. The grant was matched by the not-for-profit organisation, which is…
Read MoreColeg Cambria learners take aim at criminals on day of cross-border police operations
COLEG CAMBRIA learners helped officers take aim at criminals on a day of cross-border police operations. As part of a programme organised by North Wales Police, British Transport Police and Cheshire Constabulary, Uniformed Public Services (UPS) students engaged in activities centred around the joint campaign Operation Crossbow, focused on disrupting cross-border criminality. The day began with…
Read MoreDevastating impact of cost-of-living crisis on young carers in North and Mid Wales
A CAMPAIGN to support the health and wellbeing of young carers is growing in momentum following a “significant increase” in the number supporting a family member for more than 50 hours a week and the devastating impact of the cost-of living-crisis. Ahead of Young Carers Action Day on Wednesday (March 15), Credu is calling on…
Read MoreCambria shows support for leading celebration of diversity and LGBTQ+
A COLLEGE aiming to become the most inclusive in Wales has shown its support for one of the UK’s leading celebrations of diversity and the LGBTQ+ community. Coleg Cambria is sponsoring the Children and Youth Zone at this year’s Chester Pride festival. The free event – which draws thousands of people to the city and…
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