Cut price tickets up for grabs as Bolesworth International festival extended to meet demand
EARLY birds can grab cut-price entry to one of the country’s most popular equestrian and lifestyle events. Following last year’s spectacular Bolesworth International – which welcomed more than 17,000 people to the 6,000-acre castle estate – tickets are now on sale for this summer’s celebration, which runs from June 6-16. Located in Tattenhall, near Wrexham and Chester,…
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BGB Scaffolding opens new US and Asia bases following significant growth and investment
A GLOBALLY RENOWNED scaffolding company opened a new US base and secured contracts on the country’s first two offshore windfarm sub-stations. BGB Renewables and BGB New Energy Taiwan – part of the larger BGB Scaffolding Group based in Chester and Port of Mostyn, Flintshire – added Providence in Rhode Island and Taichung City in Taiwan…
Read MoreMackenzie Jones opens new Chester office to meet demand in the North West
A PROMINENT legal practice expanded its North West operation to meet demand. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors has increased its Chester-based team to eight staff and opened a new two-storey office on Grosvenor Street in the heart of the city. Director Andrew Foley-Jones said growth across the company’s portfolio – including its sites in St Asaph and…
Read MoreBolesworth to light up North Wales and Cheshire with epic Christmas festival
BOLESWORTH Castle is preparing to light up Cheshire and North Wales with a sensational festive celebration. The 6,000-acre estate, based in Tattenhall near Wrexham and Chester, will welcome thousands of visitors for its biggest ever Christmas spectacular. Running from Friday December 1 to Sunday December 31, the packed winter programme includes an iconic enchanted lights…
Read MoreInnovative ‘learning glass’ technology being used at Coleg Cambria
INNOVATIVE ‘learning glass’ technology is among the cutting-edge methods being used to deliver virtual programmes at a leading college. Coleg Cambria University Centre is utilising state-of-the-art equipment to prepare students for higher level study by delivering lectures online, and they are reaping the rewards. The free full-time Access to Higher Education (HE)– Healthcare Level 3 Diploma is…
Read MoreNew 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….
Read MoreThousands benefit from Active Cambria community health and fitness sessions
COLEG CAMBRIA is uniting communities through sports and exercise. With a focus on health and wellbeing, the college – based in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – held events for families, students, and staff during the last academic year. Organised via the popular Active Cambria programme, multi-sports coach Christina Lace and colleagues delivered Family Fitness…
Read MoreConstruction boss builds new career in poetry after landing major clients nationwide
A CONSTRUCTION boss turned storyteller is building a career in ‘lyrical marketing’ after turning to poetry in lockdown. Originally from Crewe, Gareth Williams launched Rhymeology in the pandemic and has already written for a host of private and public sector clients, including the NHS, the BBC, Avanti West Coast, Cheshire East Council and even the…
Read MoreSummer of growth as Mackenzie Jones continues North West expansion
SUMMER is a time for growth and development at a leading law firm. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors is recruiting staff after a busy start to the year, with vacancies for a litigation secretary, private client solicitor and secretary, having recently welcomed a new conveyancer, legal assistant, and graduate paralegal. Several members of the team are also…
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17,000 attend record-breaking new-look Bolesworth International
MORE than 17,000 visitors enjoyed this year’s record-breaking Bolesworth International. The lifestyle and equestrian festival packed hundreds of activities into five days on the border of North Wales and Cheshire, featuring celebrity guests, international showjumping competitions and a feast of fun for all the family. The Brand New Heavies, Rick Parfitt Jr and DJ Trevor…
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