Coleg Cambria serves up winning performance at Welsh cooking finals
COLEG CAMBRIA served up its best-ever performance in a national cooking competition. The north east Wales college warmed up ahead of the next Worldskills competition with 19 medals at the Welsh International Culinary Championships (WICC). Students received two gold, six silver and 11 bronze medals, as well as two merits of achievement and three Best…
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Coleg Cambria unveils Alex Thomas as new Assistant Principal
SUPPORTING students in the north east Wales community was always the vision for Alex Thomas. Now 35, the former Connah’s Quay High School pupil will realise that dream after being named Assistant Principal and Director of General Education at Coleg Cambria. As Head of Deeside Sixth Form Centre – the £14.6m hub opened by ex-Wales…
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St David’s Hospice to take over popular cafe at island art venue
THE new partnership between St David’s Hospice and a popular arts centre is a recipe for success. The Llandudno-based centre will take over the reins at Oriel Mon cafe in Llangefni on April 1 as part of fundraising plans to open a new Hospice in Holyhead later this year. Renamed Cafe Dewi, the venue is…
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Top insurance broker issues no-deal Brexit warning to UK citizens
UK MOTORISTS may need a Green Card if they plan to drive in the European Union (EU) following a no-deal Brexit. And the current European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) could soon be a thing of the past for UK citizens, according to a top North Wales broker. Niel Jones, Managing Director of Credent Commercial Insurance…
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Entrepreneur Rob Lloyd nets Manchester United legend for marathon event
A BUSINESSMAN and star of TV’s Secret Millionaire is to run the London Marathon for a national disability charity. Rob Lloyd is in full training for the challenge in aid of Sense and has organised a major fundraising event to be held at The Midland Hotel in Manchester on April 11. Former Manchester United and…
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£1bn North Wales Growth Deal the focus of Denbighshire conference
THE £1BILLION North Wales Growth Deal came under the spotlight at a popular business conference. More than 60 companies and organisations were represented at the Denbighshire County Council March for Business event, held at the OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph today (Wednesday). Chaired by Ashley Rogers, the forum was an opportunity for firms of…
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Welsh politicians praise Coleg Cambria for Future Generations Plan
COLEG CAMBRIA has been lauded by political leaders in Wales for its commitment to the health and wellbeing of students and staff. Speaking at the Senedd in Cardiff, Alyn and Deeside Assembly member Jack Sargeant praised the north east Wales institution’s Future Generation Plan and progress made following the Welsh Government’s Wellbeing of Future Generations…
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Coleg Cambria signs Time to Change Youth Pledge for students
THE happiness and wellbeing of students is at the forefront of a new partnership between Coleg Cambria and mental health campaigners. The north east Wales college marked Time to Talk Day by signing the Time to Change (Young People Organisational Pledge) Youth Pledge, demonstrating its support of learners and the Cambria community. The Pledge is…
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Coleg Cambria has Spring in its step ahead of charity lambing day
COLEG CAMBRIA Llysfasi has Spring in its step ahead of a charity farm day. Saturday March 9 will be the first time the Denbighshire site has ever hosted an open lambing event, with the public invited to attend. Lecturers and staff will also be on hand to talk to visitors and prospective students about the…
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Animal expert praises PetPlace for leading the world in dog development
A WORLD-RENOWNED animal psychologist who trained the Queen’s corgis has praised a North Wales pet store for opening a revolutionary play park and cinema complex for dogs. Roger Mugford is known far and wide for his work in behavioural therapy, which has seen him give talks internationally and win a coveted Blue Cross Welfare Award….
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