Coleg Cambria a leader in standards of inclusion for disabled people
COLEG CAMBRIA has achieved leadership status in developing standards of inclusion for disabled people. The north east Wales college is now a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader. The DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) scheme encourages organisations of all sizes to encourage, support and retain talented, loyal and hard-working disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, Cambria…
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Please access the NHS safely this summer – BCUHB urges holidaymakers to call new 111 service
AS tourists and day trippers prepare to descend on North Wales this summer, NHS leaders urged them to access treatment safely and alleviate pressure on medical staff. The COVID-19 pandemic will see people across the UK opt for a ‘staycation’ rather than travelling abroad in the months ahead, which means the region’s population will rise…
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Rossett skin clinic welcomes new faces after post-lockdown patient increase
AN AWARD-WINNING skin clinic welcomed new faces after returning from lockdown in style. Pure Perfection Clinic has experienced a surge in patients since reopening in March and taken on extra staff to meet demand. The business, based in Rossett – between Wrexham and Chester – also unveiled an innovative thread lift treatment already proving popular…
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Stars align for ION Leadership and 20Twenty online graduation event
STARS including singer Beverley Knight, Rupert Moon and broadcaster Mike Bushell joined the alumni of popular business and leadership courses for a virtual celebration. More than 160 company owners, managers and supervisors attended an online graduation ceremony for the ION Leadership and 20Twenty Business Growth programmes. Hosted by Bangor University, viewers were treated to messages…
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Designweb reveals growth plans after raft of new clients join the St Asaph business
A PROMINENT web company has designs on further growth this summer. St Asaph-based Designweb is expanding after securing new clients and partnerships. Led by director Paul Lyons, from Rhyl, the business has customers from across the UK, Europe and even New York. The 44 year-old says Designweb met the challenges of the pandemic head-on and…
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Coleg Cambria chef Barry serving up food and drink at Wimbledon this week
A TOP chef is serving up food and drink at the world’s number one tennis tournament. Barry Langston, head chef at Coleg Cambria’s Ial Restaurant in Wrexham, has been joined by two Hospitality and Catering students at the Wimbledon tennis championships. Over the coming days, Barry – who worked previously in Le Mans, France, and has operated…
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GE Tools continues to grow after more than 30 years at the top of their trade
A LEADING industrial supplier is powering its way to future growth after more than 30 years in business. GE Tools is one of the largest independent distributors of tools, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), hygiene products and personalised workwear in North Wales. Based in Deeside and Rhyl, the company is recruiting new staff to meet demand…
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Cambria student Hari won’t let blindness stop lifelong dream to work with horses
HARI ROBERTS has been blind since birth, but that has not stopped him living an action-packed life. A self-confessed thrillseeker, the 19 year-old has been riding horses for 10 years and is currently studying Equine Care and Management at Coleg Cambria. As well as eventing, cross country and dressage he has taken part in many…
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Headteacher survives ‘terrifying’ aneurysm to back Awyr Las cardiac campaign
ONE day Llyr Rees was running 10 miles and preparing to enter triathlon competitions. The next he was fighting for his life. Headteacher at Ysgol Gynradd Bontnewydd, near Caernarfon, Llyr was a fit and healthy 50 year-old when struck down by a ruptured aorta just nine months ago. The aneurysm and resulting aortic dissection left…
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£50,000 investment and new chief officer for Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council
A COMMUNITY charity recruited a new Chief Officer following significant investment in a rural town centre. Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) will unveil a £50,000 revamp of the popular Naylor Leyland Centre in Ruthin this month. Match-funded by the Welsh Government’s Community Facilities Fund, the Well Street landmark has had a complete overhaul including internal…
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