Junior chef contest a Springboard to national finals for Wrexham student
COLEG CAMBRIA welcomed some of North Wales’ most promising young culinary talent to the first-ever Wrexham heat of the Springboard FutureChef competition. Seven budding chefs from Years 9 and 10 took part in the contest – held at the college’s Iâl Restaurant – including two learners from Cambria’s GCSE Hospitality and Catering school links programme….
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Teenagers to help MP drive social media and online safety reform
CLWYD NORTH MP Gill German is spearheading a drive to ensure young people’s voices shape the future of online safety Through a series of Online Safety Act Young People’s Forums with Year 10 and Year 12 students, Gill is gathering first-hand insights into the risks teenagers face online – from bullying and harmful content to…
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Entrepreneurial spirit shines as Coleg Cambria marks Global Enterprise Week
COLEG CAMBRIA celebrated a vibrant Global Enterprise Week (GEW), showcasing its reputation as a pioneering force for entrepreneurship and business support. Hundreds of learners engaged in workshops, talks, competitions and hands-on enterprise experiences aligned with the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build. From Foundation to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models…
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Gold rush for North Wales college at UK Skills Olympics
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating an impressive medal haul after eight of its most talented learners and apprentices represented the college at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The prestigious event – widely known as the ‘Skills Olympics’ – was hosted in Wales for the first time. More than 400 of the UK’s top apprentices and learners…
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8 year-old kayaker goes mega-viral as iconic attraction marks 40 years
A STUNNING display of skill, confidence and calm from an eight year-old kayaker has captured the imagination of paddlers and families across the world. A short video of Seren Jones performing a technically demanding hand-roll — filmed by her father Paul – a director and instructor at Canolfan Tryweryn, the National White Water Centre in…
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Busy Christmas ahead as Rhug Estate launches full festive line-up
RHUG ESTATE is set for a busy December as it launches a full programme of festive events and food experiences for all the family. The 12,500-acre estate, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, enters the yuletide season after a thriving autumn, marked by sold-out wreath-making workshops with floral designer Kate Jordan and tasting evenings hosted by…
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Specialist beauty centre launched to support cancer patients and vulnerable in communities
A LEADING college unveiled a transformative new hair and beauty hub set to redefine training, wellbeing and community support across the region. Coleg Cambria Deeside has officially launched its pioneering new Cosmetology Centre – a trailblazing, first-of-its-kind space designed to evolve both the hair and beauty sector and learner experience, while providing a vital, inclusive…
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25 Years Strong: The Law Firm Driven by Community
MACKENZIE JONES Solicitors continues to make a difference beyond the law, putting people and compassion at the heart of everything it does across North Wales and Cheshire. With offices in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge, the firm has proudly served its clients and communities for more than 25 years. The company has supported local…
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West End Health: Bringing Back the Family GP to North Wales
WITH growing pressure on GPs and rising demand for preventative personal healthcare, a new service is bringing back the family doctor for families across North Wales. Launching this month ahead of its full opening in January, West End Health is set to redefine local private healthcare. Founded by lifelong friends Aaron Ferguson and Andy Boyd,…
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Youth employment scheme in north east wales expands to 100+ learners
A MAJOR training and employment initiative supporting young people across north east Wales has seen rapid growth – and now more employers are being encouraged to get involved. The Jobs Growth Wales+ programme at Coleg Cambria has gone from strength to strength over the past 12 months. Led by Curriculum Directors David Garratt and Claire…
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