Bison, Tractors and Farm Walks as Rhug Estate Prepares for Open Farm Sunday
ONE of the biggest dates in the North Wales agricultural calendar is set to return as Rhug Estate prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors for its hugely popular Open Farm Sunday. Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Sunday June 7, the free family day out will once again open the gates to the award-winning…
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Digital makeover helps Welsh town centres compete for customers
TOWN centres are getting a state-of-the-art digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world. SMART Busnes, delivered by Antur Cymru, has created Digital Place Plans for the six towns it supports in Ceredigion, giving each one a detailed look at how it performs online. The…
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Coleg Cambria lecturer helps Farmers’ Choir make BGT history
A COLEG Cambria lecturer received a hero’s welcome from students and staff after helping make television history as part of the first choir ever to win Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Aled Morris, a Llangollen farmer and Agricultural Engineering lecturer at the college’s Llysfasi campus, returned to work to cheers and applause after the Britain’s Got…
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From entry-level to degree apprentice: Olivia builds engineering career in Wrexham
A DETERMINED learner from Wrexham is proving that dedication, perseverance and the right support can turn ambition into a thriving career. Olivia Kassab, a former pupil of Rhosnesni High School, has spent the last seven years progressing through multiple levels of study at Coleg Cambria and is now completing a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship –…
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Aspiring filmmakers hit the big screen in cinemas nationwide with MP backing
FILMS made by aspiring creatives from North Wales are now being screened in Vue and Odeon cinemas across the UK – and Clwyd North MP Gill German says it proves local talent can thrive when given the right opportunities. Gill is highlighting the success of TAPE’s groundbreaking Supporting Shorts project, a cinema-focused initiative led by the Old…
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‘Beating Heart’ of Greenfield Valley Celebrated During Volunteers’ Week
GREENFIELD Valley Trust is celebrating the “beating heart” of the historic site as part of National Volunteers’ Week – while encouraging more local people to get involved in shaping its future. The Trust has been hosting a series of ‘Meet the Volunteers’ drop-in sessions throughout this week, giving visitors the chance to speak directly with…
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Inside Cambria’s MADE programme: 5,000 students, 40 coaches and 350,000 support hours
THOUSANDS of students are benefiting from MADE – a Coleg Cambria programme delivering up to 350,000 hours of coaching and support annually. The service supports more than 5,000 learners in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop through a network of more than 40 Progress Coaches, with participants receiving up to 70 hours of guidance each year….
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New NHS partnership to help young people with ALN into work
A NEW supported internship programme aimed at helping young people with additional learning needs into employment will launch this autumn – a major partnership between Coleg Cambria, DFN Project SEARCH and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor. Based at the hospital, the one-year programme will begin in September and is designed to bridge the gap between education and…
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Rhug Estate brings 24/7 shopping and parcel hub to rural North Wales
RHUG ESTATE is bringing rural convenience into the 21st century with the launch of out-of-hours vending machines and InPost parcel lockers – removing barriers for local people while keeping fresh, organic produce within easy reach around the clock. The award-winning organic estate, near Corwen, has introduced the vending machines to give customers 24/7 access to…
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Canada Calling: North Wales college takes inclusion fight global
COLEG CAMBRIA has strengthened its international commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion following a week-long visit to Canada. Fairness and Belonging Lead Alice Churm and Learning Support Manager Sean Finnigan travelled to Vancouver as part of a funded Taith exchange, coordinated by ColegauCymru. They forged new partnerships with Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) and the Ending…
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