Coleg Cambria chef Barry serving up food and drink at Wimbledon this week
A TOP chef is serving up food and drink at the world’s number one tennis tournament. Barry Langston, head chef at Coleg Cambria’s Ial Restaurant in Wrexham, has been joined by two Hospitality and Catering students at the Wimbledon tennis championships. Over the coming days, Barry – who worked previously in Le Mans, France, and has operated…
Read MoreCambria student Hari won’t let blindness stop lifelong dream to work with horses
HARI ROBERTS has been blind since birth, but that has not stopped him living an action-packed life. A self-confessed thrillseeker, the 19 year-old has been riding horses for 10 years and is currently studying Equine Care and Management at Coleg Cambria. As well as eventing, cross country and dressage he has taken part in many…
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Coleg Cambria Welsh learners were commended at a virtual prizegiving
WELSH learners were commended at a virtual prizegiving. As part of Coleg Cambria’s annual Student Awards – held online due to the Coronavirus pandemic – accolades were given out to three worthy winners who excelled in displaying their bilingual skills and promoting the Welsh language. Sponsored by Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol (CCC), the successful students were:…
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College head Karl completes epic challenge for Stepping Stones North Wales
A TIRELESS fundraiser took on an epic journey for a charity supporting victims of abuse. Having accomplished the Three Peaks in 2018, and the Crazy 7 in Scotland – including the Cairngorms – a year later, Karl Jackson completed the Freezing Fingers challenge during the winter. Karl, who is site lead and Assistant Director for…
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Coleg Cambria Llysfasi to hold special centenary open day this Saturday
A SPECIAL centenary open day will be held at one of the country’s top land-based colleges. Coleg Cambria Llysfasi will host the event from 10am-2pm on Saturday (June 26). Adhering to social distancing and Coronavirus safety measures, staff at the Denbighshire site – celebrating its 100th anniversary – look forward to welcoming visitors for the first…
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Cambria learners celebrated at virtual awards ceremony after challenging year
COLEG CAMBRIA learners have achieved incredible things in the past year. And they were recognised at the college’s annual Student Awards. Sadly, a ceremony could not take place due to the Coronavirus pandemic, but that did not stop them paying tribute to those who had excelled over the last 12 months Up to 90 prizes…
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From driving dump trucks to thoroughbred training – adventure of a lifetime for Welsh equine student
MADDIE STEVENS has been on the adventure of a lifetime since graduating from Coleg Cambria. A former Equine student at the college’s Northop site, the 21 year-old travelled to New Zealand in 2019 for a six-month placement at a show jumping yard. Two years later and Maddie has done everything from driving dump trucks at…
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Drew cements apprenticeship after meeting new boss on construction course
A STUDENT is set for a career in the construction industry after meeting his new employers on a Traditional Building Skills course. Drew Davies joined Semper Plastering as an apprentice after impressing them while attending the programme at Coleg Cambria. Organised by Wrexham Council and held at the college’s Bersham Road site, the courses are…
Read MoreColeg Cambria virtual Eisteddfod a big success as record numbers join online
A POPULAR Welsh Eisteddfod was held virtually this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Taking the event online did not stop more than 180 members of the Learn Welsh North East provision participating in the Eisteddfod y Dysgwyr (Learner’s Eisteddfod), organised by Coleg Cambria and Popeth Cymraeg. Entrants submitted their work and performances via photographs,…
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Coleg Cambria the first in Wales to launch Huawei ICT Academy
A MULTINATIONAL technology leader will launch its first training academy in Wales this year. Coleg Cambria has been approved as a Huawei ICT Academy and begins delivering a range of cutting-edge courses from September. Huawei has rolled out free training programmes in more than 90 countries with 3,000 instructors and 60,000 learners worldwide. Now Cambria…
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