Successful female farmers plough the way forward for women in agriculture
TWO successful female farmers are ploughing the way for future generations of women in the agriculture sector. Former Coleg Cambria students Ffion Hooson and Elin Protheroe are blazing a trail in their chosen fields. Having both completed the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Agriculture at Llysfasi, they have continued to make strides and are encouraging…
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Coleg Cambria Llysfasi supports hedgehog sanctuary after sharp decline in numbers
STUDENTS are supporting a hedgehog sanctuary battling a dramatic spike in deaths of the much-loved creatures. Animal Care learners at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi are rehabilitating four European hedgehogs and hope to release them back into the wild in the new year. In partnership with Hedgehog Help Prestatyn (HHP), they have been caring for them in…
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Green light for Growth Deal that will create thousands of jobs in North Wales
THOUSANDS of jobs will be created and the region’s economy given a £1bn boost now the ground-breaking North Wales Growth Deal has been signed. Both the Welsh and UK Governments and the North Wales Economic Ambition Board today (Thursday) formally approved the five programmes that make up the Deal, a key driver of the overarching…
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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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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…
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Students 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…
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Coleg 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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Sabor de Amor bringing sunshine into our lives with Taste North East Wales
A POPULAR Spanish sauce company has been bringing sunshine to the lives – and plates – of customers throughout the year. Despite the challenges brought on by the Coronavirus pandemic, Beatriz Albo and the team at Wrexham-based Sabor de Amor worked hard to support local producers and communities by supplying a steady stream of their…
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College student takes lead as more women blaze a trail in the UK meat industry
MORE and more women are blazing a trail in the meat industry. For many years, the number of females beginning careers in butchery, processing and distribution was below 10%, in what is a historically male-dominated arena. But in past weeks, FDQ Limited – a specialist awarding body pioneering innovative qualifications in food – revealed women…
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