Beloved Bangor institution forges close links with popular Chinese school
A PIONEERING independent school enjoyed a great ball with China. St Gerard’s School is forging strong links with Bangor Chinese School and even hosted its New Year celebrations. They joined forces at the weekend for a party and performance at the recently refurbished Ffriddoedd Road institution, which teaches Mandarin to students from across north west…
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New Coleg Cambria programmes to meet surge in demand for beauty professionals in Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA launched new complementary therapy programmes to help meet a surge in demand for highly trained health and beauty professionals. Ahead of the opening of a £14m health and wellbeing complex next year, the college’s Yale site in Wrexham unveiled Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in Reflexology and Massage, to begin in November….
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Carisbrooke commits to installing AI solar cells on vessels following successful trials
AN INTERNATIONAL shipping company will install revolutionary solar cells on its vessels to manage and store renewable energy following successful trials in Equatorial waters. Carisbrooke Shipping Ltd, which operates a fleet of multi-purpose vessels from offices in Cowes on the Isle of Wight, signed a letter of intent with Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine to utilise…
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Crowds flock to returning business expo following pandemic shutdown
THE return of a much-anticipated business expo and trade show was a major success. More than 125 visitors attended the popular North Wales Means Business Conference at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. As well as talks and presentations from prominent names in education and the private and public sectors, there were breakout sessions led by experts…
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SF Parks given green light to invest at popular Towyn site ahead of further investment
A LEADING leisure company creating jobs and supporting the coastal economy is making a significant investment in two of its key holiday parks. SF Parks has received planning permission to build a new high ropes course, spa, sauna, and gym complex and wine bar at White House Leisure Park in Towyn. The development will also feature an upgrade to the popular…
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Construction firm celebrating 50+ years reveals post-pandemic expansion plans
A RESPECTED construction business at the forefront of the industry for more than 50 years has grown further with the support of a leading management programme. Based in St Asaph, building contractor TG Williams emerged from the pandemic in a stronger position than ever, employing up to 30 staff and planning for expansion in 2023….
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Anglesey architecture firm plans for expansion into south on 20th anniversary
A PROMINENT architectural practice celebrating 20 years in business and significant growth has plans to build further in 2023. Dewis Architecture, based in Llanfairwpll on Anglesey, and Chester, is among the most respected planning and design firms in the region. Director Dewi Williams has grown the business from one to 10 staff in that time…
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Pop-up trading space moves to new premises after successful first year
A POP-UP retail project moved to bigger premises and is supporting more businesses than ever following a successful first year. The Antur Cymru Trading Space in Aberystwyth has relocated to the former post office on Great Darkgate Street and can now host up to 20 independent sellers. Part of the innovative New Skills New Start programme –…
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Surge in pupils attending after-school clubs post-pandemic at Ysgol Eirias
THE number of pupils attending extra-curricular activities designed to support their health and wellbeing has surged in past months. Ysgol Eirias has introduced designated weeks where Areas of Learning and Experience can host innovative activities and events to encourage learning and mindfulness outside of school hours. Led by Assistant Headteacher Alex Metcalfe, the sessions are…
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Apprentices Make UK impression with victory at national manufacturing awards
AIRBUS and Coleg Cambria apprentices Victoria Searle and Jamie Roles picked up top prizes at the Make UK Manufacturing Awards Wales. The organisation, which represents industry across the UK, held the Welsh heat in Cardiff to recognise the achievements of companies across Wales, with the winners now going on to the UK Finals in London next month. Victoria Searle, an…
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