Frightful fun and festive delights on menu at organic estate in run up to Christmas
FESTIVE delights and frightful family fun await visitors to an award-winning farm estate in the run-up to Christmas. As the nights draw in and winter approaches, Rhug Estate is gearing up for a magical series of events that promise plenty of atmosphere, creativity, and delicious food. From pumpkin picking and spooky Halloween fun to chef-led…
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Rugby injury drives Oliver on to golfing success
OLIVER Wilkinson has the drive to succeed – both on and off the course. A pupil at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, Oliver has already shown the form of a future star with a 3.2 handicap and the ability to send the ball soaring 320 yards down the fairway. But his story isn’t just about…
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Fearless college crew prepare for biggest charity challenge yet
A FEARLESS college crew are preparing to push the limits for an epic charity quest. Staff and lecturers from Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham will take on the 12 Mountains, 12 Months Challenge, scaling some of Wales’s most iconic peaks in support of Hope House/Tŷ Gobaith children’s hospices. Led by Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for…
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Rhug Estate to reshape portfolio – creating new farming opportunities
RHUG ESTATE is reshaping its portfolio – creating new opportunities for the future of farming. Owner Lord Newborough has taken the decision to sell part of the Estate’s site at Glynllifon, near Caernarfon, opening the door for others – particularly the next generation of farmers – to bring fresh energy, skills, and investment. By passing…
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College to sharpen future of food skills with new Butchery Academy
COLEG Cambria is set to sharpen the future of food skills with the launch of its brand-new Butchery Academy. And leading the way is award-winning butcher and mentor, Matt Edwards. Matt – Food Manufacturing Work-Based Learning Practitioner at Cambria and a former WorldSkills UK gold medallist – has already been sharing his expertise with learners….
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College to host volunteering fairs for North Wales learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host this year’s Welsh Baccalaureate Volunteering Fairs. Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) announced the return of the annual events – now bigger and better with two sessions to be held this October. The first will take place at Deeside Sixth Form Centre on Monday (October 6) from 11am–2pm, followed by a second…
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Top 10 school to showcase new ‘inclusion centre’ and celebrate transition strategy at open event
ONE of Wales’s best-performing schools is set to showcase its focus on student wellbeing, inclusive learning, and the transition from primary to secondary education. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay will open its doors to prospective learners and their families on Tuesday September 30 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Visitors will have the chance to explore the…
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Student dreams of representing Wales on world stage following string of musical achievements
SEREN HARRIS is celebrating a string of outstanding achievements on the live stage — and she already has her sights set firmly on next year’s All-Ireland Fleadh in Belfast. A pupil at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, the 14 year-old first picked up an instrument at the age of three, when she was gifted a classical…
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New offices, staff and vision for leading accountancy practice following 50% growth
SALISBURY’S Chartered Accountants is entering an exciting new chapter – opening offices, welcoming new recruits, and shaping the future of the profession. The latest appointments, including trainee accountants, reinforce the firm’s focus on nurturing talent and powering its continued regional growth. The business has added Llangefni to its growing list of sites, joining existing offices…
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College first flexes new way to learn for busy professionals to fit around working life
COLEG CAMBRIA is flexing a new way to learn – designed for busy professionals who need training that fits around their working lives. Northop Business School has launched its innovative HNC Flex programme, giving employers and employees the freedom to pick, mix, and ‘flex’ the modules they study. Learners can take bitesize courses, stack them up, and…
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