St Gerard’s on the right frequency to launch new school radio station
PUPILS and staff at a top 10 school are on the right frequency to launch a new radio station. Members of the Business Club at St Gerard’s School in Bangor are putting together a strategy to set up a broadcasting platform that will stand as an “education resource” and deliver “interesting and informative” programmes for…
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PetPlace approaches £100k fundraising target for children’s hospices
THE “incredible” amount raised by a leading pet retailer for a children’s charity is approaching the £100,000 mark. PetPlace – which has stores in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold, Abergele and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a HQ in Kinmel Bay – has collected a staggering £94,789 for Hope House and Ty Gobaith children’s hospices. Led by Managing Director…
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Luxury lodge park celebrates 10th anniversary with major revamp of leisure facilities
A LEADING holiday park operator marked 10 years ownership of a luxury coastal retreat with a major revamp of its sports and leisure facilities. Aberconwy Resort and Spa is one of the jewels in the crown of the Darwin Escapes portfolio. The Talacre-based company acquired the Conwy site from Ken and Linda Houghton in 2015…
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Under pressure students show their metal ahead of UK skills tournament
UNDER pressure learners were put to the test in preparation for the UK ‘Skills Olympics’. A group of Aircraft Maintenance students and apprentices from Coleg Cambria Deeside completed a ‘pressure test’ against the clock and under the watchful eye of Jamie Mapp-Jones, Curriculum Director of Full-time Apprenticeships, and Technical Training Officers (TTO) Caleb Maxfield and…
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Coleg Cambria lauded for work in Vietnam at diversity and equality awards
COLEG CAMBRIA was praised for its work on the international stage at a prestigious awards ceremony focused on diversity, equality and inclusion. The college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – was a finalist in the British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards. The ceremony took…
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Coleg Cambria quartet hungry for success at Wales Food and Drink Awards
COLEG CAMBRIA is hungry for success in a prestigious national food and drink competition. Despite an “overwhelming” number of entries, the college – based in Wrexham, Llysfasi, Deeside and Northop – has four finalists in two categories at this year’s Wales Food and Drink Awards. Iâl Bakery apprentices Naomi Spaven and Ella Muddiman, and Maelor…
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New Pines unveils new-look facilities following significant investment
A POPULAR seaside holiday retreat has undergone major redevelopment following a period of significant investment. Darwin Escapes’ New Pines Holiday Home Park, on the outskirts of Dyserth and Rhyl, unveiled a raft of improvements ahead of the summer. External and internal redecoration and construction of an outdoor seating area with landscaping followed a revamp of…
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Coleg Cambria sports programme inspiring next generation of athletes
A POPULAR college sports initiative is inspiring the next generation of athletes in North Wales. The Junior Athletics Programme at Coleg Cambria Deeside has been supporting and coaching youngsters for more than 13 years. Donna Welsh, coordinator of Active Cambria, says the scheme has gone from strength to strength and 2025 could be their busiest…
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Vigo IT Solutions targets new connections following North Wales expansion
A LEADING IT company will serve more communities and meet industry demand by building on its connections in Wales. Vigo IT Solutions Ltd is a pioneering provider of IT and related services based in Birkenhead, Wirral. Employing 20 staff and with more than 250 customers, founder and Managing Director Kurt Beaumont-Jones has expanded operations and…
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Coleg Cambria achieves 11 medals at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA and its industry partners were in medal-winning form at this year’s Skills Competition Wales. The college, based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi, secured 11 in total – three golds, five silver and three bronze. Gold medals were achieved by Jo Arrowsmith for CNC Milling, Oliver Evans (Aircamo Aviation Ltd) for Aeronautical Engineering,…
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