New sectors and returning legal events among new year highlights at Supertemps
A SURGE in clients across new industries and returning legal events are among the latest developments at an esteemed recruitment agency. Supertemps has also designed a new health and mindfulness strategy for its 10-strong workforce in Bangor and Colwyn Bay, which includes wellbeing days and a shorter working week culminating in ‘Funday Fridays’. The award-winning…
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Carbon Zero Renewables celebrates record numbers, award win and team growth
AN ACCLAIMED renewable energy business is celebrating another award-winning and record-breaking year. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – has announced its highest ever annual accounts. The firm has also taken on new employees, including a personal assistant, videographer, sales, and finance staff,…
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70+ organisations to showcase career opportunities at returning Conwy Job Expo
MORE than 70 organisations from across Wales and the North West will join forces to showcase employment opportunities at a returning careers event. Organised by Conwy Employment Hub in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and supported by Creating Enterprise, Conwy Business Support, and Working Wales, which is delivered by Careers Wales,…
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Surge in extra-curricular sports at Ysgol Eirias could lead to fall in absenteeism
A SECONDARY school has experienced a surge in pupils taking part in extra-curricular sport. Learners at Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay have engaged with football, rugby, basketball, dodgeball, badminton, hockey, volleyball, netball, and gymnastics sessions more than 5,000 times since September. Cooking and Health and Wellbeing activities have also proven popular, ensuring learners pick up…
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Husband and wife unveil second town centre business following pandemic boom
THE husband-and-wife behind a celebrated greetings card company are making their mark with a new printing business. Carly and James Brands have opened PersonaliseMe Print Ltd on Abergele Road in Colwyn Bay. The owners of risqué card and gifts firm LimaLima unveiled a new headquarters less than 100 yards away on Erw Wen Road and…
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Number 4 high school in Wales attracting sixth formers ahead of ‘opportunities event’
A SECONDARY school ranked in the top five in Wales is attracting students from across the region to its award-winning sixth form. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay is preparing for an ‘Opportunities Evening Event’ that will showcase its post-16 offering and academic support. The school – listed fourth in Wales in the Sunday Times Parent Power league table earlier this month – will hold the…
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Inspirational mentor in line for top award after creating life-changing jobs project
THE inspiration behind a life-changing project helping socially isolated people into work has been nominated for a top award. Mel Davis, an Employability Mentor with Conwy Employment Hub, is a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year Management category of Grwp Llandrillo Menai’s 2024 Apprenticeship Awards. With no previous academic qualifications to her name, the…
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Ysgol Eirias continues conservation work by planting thousands of flowers
A SECONDARY school promoting conservation in its community planted thousands of flowers and plants as part of a sustainability project. Following their incredible efforts in collecting more than 12,000 pieces of litter from beaches and parks during the summer, pupils from Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay seeded more than 6,000 bulbs and 20 trees on…
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New headteacher unveils vision following 25 years at Ysgol Eirias
A NEW headteacher celebrating 25 years with a leading North Wales school is focused on building its reputation for inclusivity, pastoral care, and academic excellence. Zoe Evans took up the role at Ysgol Eirias this academic term and has her sights set on raising the bar even higher for pupils, staff, and their coastal community….
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Pupils collect more than 12,000 items of rubbish and debris during beach clean up
CHILDREN have been praised for collecting more than 12,000 pieces of litter from beaches and parks near their school. As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies, groups of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils from Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay organised two Community Environmental Impact Days. Led by Head of PE Neil Wilkinson and his…
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