Talented Coleg Cambria learners balancing rugby and A Levels in successful season
A TRIO of talented students is tackling A Levels while playing out a successful season on the rugby pitch. Coleg Cambria learners Lugh Doyle, Mathew Pryce and Louis Williams have been training and playing as members of Rygbi Gogledd Cymru (RGC) Under-18s squad. The squad are currently in the middle of the WRU Regional Age…
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Staff progression and expansion vision for Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants
PROMOTION and progression of key staff are being celebrated at a leading accountancy firm. Based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge, Ruthin and Beaumaris, Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants has seen apprentices and long-standing team members move on to new roles in past weeks. And directors are planning to expand further in 2023 after a surge in clients…
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Artist unveils unique Cambria exhibition inspired by story of historic steelworks
A PERFORMANCE art installation inspired by the story of a historic steelworks will be exhibited at a leading college following a successful launch event. Theatre artist Kate Roberts, from Connah’s Quay, created the interactive display as part of a master’s degree she completed at Aberystwyth University during the Covid-19 pandemic. Unable to showcase the performance…
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Coleg Cambria nursery deemed ‘Excellent’ in all areas following pandemic improvements
A POPULAR day nursery was deemed ‘Excellent’ in all areas. Toybox Children’s Nursery – based at Coleg Cambria Deeside – received an outstanding report from Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW). The setting received an ‘Excellent’ rating in four categories – Wellbeing, Care and Development, Leadership and Management, and Environment – and no recommendations were given as…
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Therapist launches new clinic to help meet demand for mental health support
A THERAPIST with more than 25 years’ experience in the medical sector launched her own private clinic to help meet demand for mental health support. Clair Domeney opened North Wales Cognitive Behavioural Therapy just months ago and has already experienced a surge in patients experiencing issues such as panic disorder, anxiety, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder),…
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Politician praise for Cambria’s social partnership strategy on North Wales visit
A NORTH WALES politician praised college leaders for embracing the views of staff before key decisions are made. Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn – MS for Delyn – paid a visit to Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham to meet with Chief Executive Yana Williams and discuss a Welsh Government pilot project being held…
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Glowing Estyn inspection report for Coleg Cambria FE provision
COLEG CAMBRIA received a glowing report for its further education provision. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, praised the north east Wales institution – which has sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – for its “clear focus on improving the learning experiences” of students. Inspectors also referenced Cambria’s “inclusive and caring environment”…
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Ysgol Eirias pupils perform belated Xmas concert to packed audience
PUPILS and their families had a second opportunity to celebrate the festive period at a leading North Wales school. Ysgol Eirias rescheduled its popular Christmas concert following its cancellation in December. Headteacher Sarah Sutton took the difficult decision to close the Colwyn Bay secondary school earlier than planned for the winter break following an isolated…
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Skilled Coleg Cambria students hard at work on £5.2m clock tower redevelopment
SKILLED students have been hard at work on a £5.2m clock tower redevelopment. Level 2 Painting and Decorating and Construction learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside were tasked with supporting the Guardians of the John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside. Among them was Jack Hughes, 17, from Connah’s Quay, one of a diligent and dedicated cohort…
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Forget-me-not Chorus hits all the right notes with new choir sessions
AN INNOVATIVE charity is inviting people living with or alongside dementia to share the joy of singing with weekly chorus sessions in the community. Wales-based charity Forget-me-not Chorus (FMNC), hosts weekly singing sessions in care homes, communities and hospitals across the UK to bring the joy of singing to people living with dementia, and…
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