Darwin Escapes and Chester Zoo strengthen UK wildlife protection partnership
BREATHTAKING British wildlife has been celebrated and showcased within a flourishing partnership between Darwin Escapes and Chester Zoo. And that relationship will be strengthened further as the two organisations forge even closer links this summer. The Talacre-based holiday home company – which owns a series of luxury lodge retreats across the UK – has sponsored…
Read MoreFree family fun day celebrating music and motors makes Wrexham return
A FREE family fun day celebrating the best of motors and music makes its return to Wrexham this summer. The always popular Bersham Wheels takes place at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site from 10am-3pm on Saturday June 29. Featuring live entertainment, displays, trade stands, food and refreshments and a selection of extraordinary vehicles – from classic cars…
Read MoreMackenzie Jones sees rise in family law cases despite drop in national divorce rate
THE cost-of-living crisis, fewer marriages and a more settled period following the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to a decrease in divorces in the UK. But long-term, latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures revealing there were 80,057 divorces – down from 113,505 in 2021 – may not point towards family bliss, according to family law…
Read MoreAnother national award for Pure Perfection following launch of ‘menopause clinic’
AN ESTEEMED skin clinic secured its place among the best in the UK with another major trophy victory. Fresh from being named Best Clinic Midlands and Wales at the national Aesthetics Awards, Pure Perfection won Aesthetic Clinic of the Year for the South West and Wales at the prestigious Aesthetic Medicine Awards, held at the…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to unveil £200k+ gaming arena following national Esports victory
GAME ON! Skilled students displayed control and strategy to win the final of an epic Esports tournament. The triumphant Cambria Chimeras, all Level 2 and Level 3 learners in Esports at Coleg Cambria Deeside, were victorious in the Apex Legends Spring Cup. The three-strong squad – Oliver Pearce, Kyle Tarran and Owen Maynard – beat…
Read MoreApprentice turned trainer takes to the skies for world’s number one skills event
AN apprentice turned educator will take to the skies and represent Team UK at the world’s most prestigious skills event. Former Airbus Aeronautical Apprentice Rosie Boddy – now a Technical Training Officer at Coleg Cambria Deeside – will compete in the Aircraft Maintenance category at WorldSkills 2024, to be held in Lyon, France, this September….
Read MoreGrafmarine lights up Caribbean with cutting-edge new marine technology
INNOVATORS behind revolutionary solar technology for the shipping industry have unveiled a cutting-edge and ruggedised new model for a giant of the marine sector. Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine created a square Nanodeck tile – in addition to the current hexagonal shape – that will be tested in Caribbean waters by SMT Shipping, a worldwide leader…
Read More50% off tickets as balloon spectacular added to Bolesworth International line-up
BOLESWORTH CASTLE is reaching for the skies with a new attraction to be launched this summer. Spectacular hot air balloon flights and displays will form part of the epic and much-anticipated Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival, which runs from June 6-16. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Cheshire Balloon Fiesta – which took place at the…
Read MoreFearless college fundraisers to scale their biggest challenge yet for Hope House Hospice
FEARLESS fundraisers are about to take on their biggest ever feat for a transformative children’s charity. A group of lecturers and staff led by Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, are aiming to complete the Skye is the Limit Challenge next month (May). Over recent years they…
Read MorePure Perfection Clinic named best in Wales following expansion and investment
PURE Perfection Clinic added another prestigious accolade to its long list of titles at a national prizegiving. The trailblazing business, based in Rossett near Wrexham, was named Best Clinic Midlands and Wales at the Aesthetics Awards, hosted by TV personality Vernon Kay. Director Sara Cheeney and her seven-strong workforce were also commended for Clinic Team…
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