Wrexham 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…
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Coleg 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…
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Devastating 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…
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Cambria 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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£10m agri college development to shape future of farming in north east Wales
REVOLUTIONARY new education and commercial buildings form part of a £10m rural college redevelopment. Backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, Coleg Cambria is transforming its land-based campus at Llysfasi, near Ruthin. A hub of sustainability, the college will use the state-of-the art complex to guide and educate…
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Grafmarine trialling revolutionary solar tech on ships in Equatorial waters
GRAFMARINE is testing revolutionary solar energy cells in Equatorial waters. Based at M-SParc in Gaerwen, Anglesey, and Manchester, the company is piloting its NanoDeck AI Solar tile management solution in partnership with Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, which operates a fleet of multi-purpose vessels from offices in Cowes on the Isle of Wight. Grafmarine Director and Founder…
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Employers to unite for free jobs expo at Colwyn Bay event centre
THE team behind a transformative jobs and education programme are encouraging businesses to attend a free careers exhibition for 16 to 24 year olds. The Conwy Careers Fair will be held at Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay on Thursday March 23 from 11am to 4pm. Conwy Employment Hub has already signed-up leading names from…
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Conwy chef to celebrate best of Welsh produce at leading Japanese food expo
AN ESTEEMED chef will represent Wales at Asia’s leading food and drink expo. Jimmy Williams, owner and executive chef at Signatures restaurant in Conwy, is to attend FOODEX Japan 2023 – the 48th international food and beverage exhibition. Celebrating the finest Welsh produce, Jimmy flies out on Sunday (March 5) for a busy week-long programme which…
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Work to begin on £14m Coleg Cambria health complex featuring VR medical wards
WORK is set to begin on a ground-breaking £14m health and wellbeing complex at Coleg Cambria. The state-of-the-art facility will be built at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction – which also developed the adjoining £21m Hafod campus – is to take on the project, which includes a fully furnished industry-standard commercial…
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Caring Wrexham pupil wins business award for comforting mental health ‘Buddy’
A CARING pupil who created a comforting ‘Buddy’ for people suffering with mental health issues received a business award. Emilia Zietara was successful in the National BTEC Social Enterprise Competition run by learning group Pearson and the Peter Jones Foundation. A pupil at Ysgol Rhosnesni, Wrexham, Emilia is on the School Link Programme at Coleg Cambria and…
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