Apprentices reached for the Star Wars in Coleg Cambria engineering challenge
APPRENTICES used the force of cutting-edge machinery to create Star Wars-inspired rocket stoves. The unique garden heaters were fabricated from raw sheet metal at Coleg Cambria Deeside by a 75-strong cohort from the Airbus wing-making factory in Broughton. Lecturer Tony Commins and colleagues oversaw the learners’ progress as they used a variety of techniques and…
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Taste North East Wales says goodbye with thank you to loyal customers after virtual campaign
BUSINESSES and event organisers forced to move a celebration of local food and drink online due to the Coronavirus pandemic thanked customers and communities for their support. Taste North East Wales was held virtually this year and featured a series of interactive tours, tasting sessions and a successful bilingual social media and video campaign showcasing…
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Coleg Cambria medical students in good health after successful interview series
STUDENTS went under the microscope for a series of virtual interviews with leading lights from health and education. Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science learners from Coleg Cambria were quizzed as part of a series of multiple mini interviews (MMI) to prepare them for university and their future careers. Led by Nora Richardson, Curriculum Lead at…
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Coleg Cambria unveils new-look leadership team focused on driving change in FE
THE new-look leadership team at Coleg Cambria is focused on driving change in further education and inspiring students and the community in north east Wales. Coleg Cambria has been through a restructure in past months in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and to ensure the institution fully delivers on its commitment to both the economy…
Read MoreEdward Hughes Solicitors reveals double success after challenging 2020
A LAW FIRM has achieved double success after one of the most challenging periods in its 70 year-history. Like most organisations, Edward Hughes Solicitors – based in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay – was forced to close its offices to the public in the Spring when the global Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the UK. Both…
Read MorePopular North Wales Means Business Conference to take place virtually this year
ONE of the highlights of the North Wales business calendar is to be held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Organisers of the popular North Wales Means Business Conference unveiled a series of star speakers and interactive sessions for the event on Thursday December 10. Showcasing the ION Leadership, 20Twenty Business Growth and…
Read MoreStudents dig in to support water quality and biodiversity project with Wildlife Trust
A PROJECT to improve water quality, biodiversity and restore a natural habitat has been given a boost. Forestry students from Coleg Cambria Llysfasi are helping former learner Jonathan Hulson deliver the Woodlands for Water Project, in partnership with North Wales Wildlife Trust. Driven by the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Management Scheme, the two-year initiative aims to create, connect…
Read MorePro Outsourcing MD given new lease of life after pivoting during Covid pandemic
A PROCUREMENT and supply chain specialist who transformed companies across Europe has given his own business a new lease of life. When Covid-19 took hold in the UK earlier this year, Tom Evans was forced to pivot and change his course of direction to navigate the economic challenge facing all sectors. As managing director of…
Read MoreA PESTO – magical start to life in business for Mold sourdough pizza company
A SOURDOUGH pizza business launched in lockdown by a former Queen’s Nurse and university lecturer is cooking up a storm with customers. a pesto wood-fired sourdough pizza company has quickly grown to become one of the most popular takeaway venues in North Wales. Based out of a street-food Airstream trailer at the Dolphin Inn, Mold, owner…
Read MoreColeg Cambria among first in UK to be recognised for work with adult carers
COLEG CAMBRIA is among the first 10 institutions in the UK to be recognised for its work as part of a transformational project with young adult carers. The college has received QSCS (Quality Standard in Carer Support) accreditation from The Learning and Work Institute for its role in the Driving Change initiative. Launched in 2019,…
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