Community called upon to cultivate ideas for Clock Tower site
THE team behind a £5.2m clocktower redevelopment are calling on their community to cultivate creative ideas for a 13-acre garden project. Enbarr Foundation director Vicki Roskams and fellow ‘Guardians’ of the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside are one of two organisations in Wales to receive funding to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. They…
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Awards success for Coleg Cambria Animal Management students
THE dedication and drive of Animal Management students was rewarded at a national agriculture awards ceremony. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi learners Emma Roberts and Caitlin Mann were among the finalists at this year’s Lantra Cymru Awards. Emma, 22, from Llangollen, received the College Lifelong Learner of the Year Award. Nineteen year-old Caitlin, also from Llangollen, was…
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Innovative DeskSpace scheme launched in Carmarthenshire
AN innovative new scheme delivering affordable office space and free business support to home workers and start-up companies in rural areas has been launched. Led by Antur Cymru Enterprise, the DeskSpace initiative is being piloted at Antur Teifi Business Park in Newcastle Emlyn, providing a platform for post-pandemic recovery and a well-timed boost for the…
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ION Leadership graduates celebrate success with celebrity guests
BUSINESS owners and managers were celebrated at a virtual graduation ceremony. Hosted by Bangor Business School, the online event marked the success of more than 35 learners on the ION Leadership ILM Level 5 Leading Growth and ILM Level 3 New Leaders programmes. Honorary Fellows and celebrity well-wishers including singer Beverley Knight, former Wales rugby…
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Awards success for Mold businesses as town centre continues to thrive
MOLD businesses are celebrating success in a series of national award ceremonies. Organisations have enjoyed a prosperous year with a glut of nominations in a wide range of industry competitions. And there is the opportunity to achieve even more this Spring as voting is open for this year’s Mold Community Awards, which acknowledge the outstanding…
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New ultrasound clinic will help alleviate lengthy waiting times in North Wales
A NEW independent ultrasound clinic will help alleviate lengthy waiting times and ease pressure on GPs, physiotherapists and hospital staff in North Wales. After more than five years living and working in Australia, Dr Tom Constantine has moved back to the UK and opened a diagnostics company in his hometown of Colwyn Bay. Employing local…
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Cautious welcome for VAT cuts as solar firm enjoys Spring sales surge
A SHINING light in the solar industry has given green energy tax cuts a watchful welcome and revealed customer demand will lead to further growth in the coming months. Chancellor Rishi Sunak slashed the VAT on renewable options such as solar panels, insulation, and heat pumps to zero during his Spring statement, saving homeowners a…
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Coleg Cambria and Bangor Uni join forces to launch fully funded degree apprenticeships
COLEG CAMBRIA University Centre has launched a series of fully funded digital degree apprenticeships. Delivered in partnership with Bangor University, the programmes begin this September and are aimed at supporting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of workers for no extra cost. The apprenticeships are in Applied Data Science, Applied Software Engineering, and Applied Cyber Security,…
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Trawsfynydd and Wylfa decommissioning opportunities to be explored at event
BUSINESSES can capitalise on future decommissioning opportunities within the nuclear industry at an event powered by leading names in the sector. Organised by Menter Mon and hosted by Enterprise Hub at M-SParc in Gaerwen, Anglesey, the event takes place on April 7 from 3pm to 6pm. Speakers will explain and discuss nuclear decommissioning business opportunities…
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New Wrexham AFC signings thank Coleg Cambria staff for helping them achieve goal
STUDENTS who netted professional contracts with their dream football club thanked college lecturers for supporting their long-term goals. Dan Jones and Tom Jenkins, who are in the final year of a Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development course at Coleg Cambria Yale, have signed for Wrexham AFC. The Red Dragons are on the rise, targeting…
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