Coleg Cambria Llysfasi looks forward to celebrating centenary year when safe to do so
A LAND-BASED college is marking 100 years at the forefront of education and agriculture. Staff and students at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi have put centenary plans on hold due to the Coronavirus pandemic but look forward to celebrating when it is safe to do so. Currently operating online and serving small groups of learners at the…
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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…
Read MoreStudents 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…
Read MoreColeg Cambria virtual two-week open event begins on Monday
COLEG CAMBRIA is to host a two-week virtual showcase of the many courses and qualifications it has on offer. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, there will be no open days at its sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop or Llysfasi. So the college took the decision to invite prospective students to find out more from the…
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Elin reveals vision for growth and fresh identity after taking on new role at Llysfasi
HE new head of a leading land-based college plans to grow their offering at the heart of the rural community. Elin Roberts, site lead and Assistant Principal of Technical Studies at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, has spent her life in agriculture. Having been raised on her family’s farm in Cwm Pennant, Gwynedd, she now farms alongside…
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College students support campaign for more social distancing among teenagers
COLEG CAMBRIA is supporting a campaign urging students to socially distance and lower the risks of Coronavirus. Led by Denbighshire County Council and backed by local authorities, the emergency services and education providers in North Wales, learners have been encouraged to keep to the two-metre rule and help in the fight against COVID-19. The council…
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Free breakfast for Coleg Cambria students returning from COVID-19 lockdown
STUDENTS returning to Coleg Cambria following the Coronavirus lockdown will be given a breakfast boost. The college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi are offering free food and drink to all learners before lectures begin each morning. They will have a choice of toast, a cereal bar, fruit and hot and cold drinks. Chief…
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Coleg Cambria Llysfasi and Wales’ first dog sled centre unite for work placements
COLEG CAMBRIA students need look snow further for a unique work placement. The college’s Llysfasi site has joined forces with Mynydd Sleddog Adventures – Wales’ first and only sled dog adventure attraction – to offer learners a rare and exciting experience. Two youngsters from the land-based institution, near Ruthin, have already spent time at the…
Read MoreSummer Start-Up Week a big hit with student and graduate entrepreneurs
YOUNG entrepreneurs were treated to a week of inspirational online workshops and presentations on how to launch a business. TV’s The Apprentice winner Alana Spencer was among the stars and well-known industry names to appear on the first Summer Start-Up Week. Held virtually due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the programme was led by FE and…
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