Lyn Young achieves academic success despite battling serious illness
WHEN Lyn Young puts her mind to something, nothing stands in the way. The Connah’s Quay mum-of-four left her job as a nail technician five years ago to pursue a career in hairdressing. Lyn joined a Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing at Coleg Cambria Deeside before quickly progressing to Levels 2 and 3. The 46…
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North Wales college unveils new HE courses in partnership with leading universities
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a raft of higher education courses in partnership with leading universities. And the north east Wales college – which has sites in Wrexham, Llysfasi, Deeside and Northop – is set to unveil a new website, student guide and collaborative qualifications that will take their degree provision to the next level. The…
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Coleg Cambria to host series of WorldSkills finals next week
COLEG CAMBRIA is to host a series of WorldSkills finals in the coming weeks. The college will welcome participants from across the UK to its sites in Wrexham and Deeside from Monday November 15 to Friday November 19. Cambria is to hold nine finals in all. They will take place at the following venues: Yale,…
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Cangen Cymraeg Cambria celebrates successful first year despite pandemic challenges
A WELSH language partnership celebrating its first anniversary has gone from strength to strength. Coleg Cambria’s branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – has been a huge success in the last 12 months. Welsh medium students have enjoyed access to training, events, and education online during the Coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions ease,…
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Chef unites with former college to serve up new Welsh hospitality academy
A TALENTED chef teamed-up with his former college to attract more apprentices to the hospitality and catering industry. Adam Gaunt-Evans, Director of Restaurants and Bars at One Hundred Knights – operator of The Royal Hotel, the Three Eagles, and Tyn Dwr Hall in Llangollen – is on the lookout for recruits to join their new…
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Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee new brand ambassador for UK Leisure Living
A POPULAR reality TV star is the new ambassador for a North Wales Leisure Firm. The Real Housewives of Cheshire (RHOC) favourite Ester Dee will represent the UK Leisure Living brand going forward. Born in the Czech Republic, Ester says she is thrilled to be joining forces with the multi award-winning company, which has sites…
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LCA Group and Coleg Cambria join forces to launch cutting-edge software for apprentices
COLEG CAMBRIA has joined forces with a leader in manufacturing and engineering to launch an innovative apprenticeship training programme. The north east Wales college unveiled a five-year partnership with Hawarden-based LCA Group to use the software provider, EPLAN. EPLAN provides solutions for electrical, automation and mechatronic engineers globally, and is committed to supporting the development…
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Coleg Cambria to host live open events across north east Wales in November
COLEG CAMBRIA will host a series of open events across its North Wales sites this November. The college is delighted to welcome people back in person after holding them online throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Support services will be on hand with advice and guidance, you can take a tour of the facilities and tutors, current…
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Williams Estates targeting ninth successive award win at prestigious ESTAS
A PROMINENT estate agent celebrating a landmark anniversary is heading for record-breaking awards success. Williams Estates has handed over the keys to thousands of doors across North Wales over the last 21 years. Director Jason Williams launched the company at the turn of the century and has grown it strategically from one employee and one…
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Neil says goodbye to GE Tools after 30 years at the helm
ONE of the driving forces behind a leading industrial supplier says goodbye this week after more than 30 years with the business. GE Tools director Neil Coleclough joined the Rhyl and Deeside-based company in 1988 and has helped oversee a period of sustained growth The 59 year-old plans to spend more time with wife Christine…
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