Beloved Bangor institution forges close links with popular Chinese school
A PIONEERING independent school enjoyed a great ball with China. St Gerard’s School is forging strong links with Bangor Chinese School and even hosted its New Year celebrations. They joined forces at the weekend for a party and performance at the recently refurbished Ffriddoedd Road institution, which teaches Mandarin to students from across north west…
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‘Buddy’ project for isolated care home residents rolled-out across North Wales
A HEARTWARMING project supporting elderly care home residents will be rolled out across North Wales. Driven by the community interest company Book of You, based in Ruthin, the Care Home Buddy scheme has been extended to include Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, and Gwynedd following a successful pilot programme in Denbighshire, Conwy, and Pembrokeshire. Volunteers attend residential…
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Up and up for vertical farming project thanks to success of pilot growers
AN INNOVATIVE vertical farming project will grow even further with the launch of a new accelerator programme. For two years the Tech Tyfu pilot initiative – delivered by not-for-profit organisation Menter Mon – has worked with growers in Gwynedd and Anglesey to develop fresh micro greens using sustainable, water-based hydroponic methods. Their success has seen…
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STEM Gogledd targeting young people to meet demand in key sectors
AN INNOVATIVE education scheme is helping to meet a surge in demand for skilled STEM workers. Over the last decade there has been rapid growth in students opting to take STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) subjects at university, including a 400% rise in AI (Artificial Intelligence) applicants UK-wide. Despite this, there is still an overwhelming…
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Arwyn’s Garage continues to grow after coming to rescue of frontline workers
AN AWARD-WINNING garage which came to the rescue of frontline workers during the Coronavirus pandemic has experienced a surge in growth and customers. Arwyn Hughes launched Arwyn’s Garage (Garej Arwyn) in 2004 on the site of his Dad Gwyndaf’s former haulage business. It was just Arwyn, working out of a unit on Penygroes Industrial Estate…
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Popular North Wales caravan firm makes a Beeline for safe summer reopening
ONE of North Wales’ fastest growing caravan firms is creating a buzz in the holiday sector. Launched two years ago, Beeline caravan traders and holiday lets has risen to become one of the most successful independent tourism firms in north west Wales. Employing up to 20 staff in Pwllheli, Beeline has become a one-stop-shop for…
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COUPLE who married in the village where they met as children have returned to North Wales after more than 25 years to buy a popular caravan site. Mike and Christine Parry have acquired Graeanfryn Caravan and Camping Park in Morfa Nefyn, Gwynedd. Aerospace Sales Director Mike, and Christine, a former nurse, were living in Shropshire…
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Free Miwtini business support and remote working hubs will be a big hit in 2020
A LEADING business support organisation could have a mutiny on their hands in 2020. The Enterprise Hub – a collaboration between Menter Môn and M-Spar in Gaerwen – has launched Miwtini, a new business start-up programme for people in Conwy, Denbighshire, Anglesey and Gwynedd. The Miwtini programme will be holding training sessions on a variety…
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