Preparations underway for £15m net zero farm centre at Coleg Cambria
THE development of a £15m ‘net zero farming centre’ in North Wales will play a key role in helping the UK meet its carbon neutral targets. As preparations continue for the revolutionary centre of excellence at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, near Ruthin in Denbighshire, project manager George Fisher has been busy garnering the support, opinions and…
Read MoreLlysfasi student receives prestigious accolade from leading forestry organisation
A COLEG CAMBRIA student won a prestigious accolade from a forestry organisation. Dafydd Jones, a student at the college’s Llysfasi site, was named Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year at a virtual prizegiving ceremony. The 18 year-old, from Tywyn in Meirionnydd, Gwynedd, was lauded by tutors for his dedication and passion for education and his…
Read MoreFirst ever AGCO-Llysfasi cohort graduates from innovative apprenticeship scheme
LEARNERS ploughed ahead in completing an innovative agriculture training scheme despite the challenges of Covid-19. The first ever cohort of AGCO apprentices at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi have completed the three-year Technical Advanced Extended Diploma in Agricultural Engineering. The north east Wales college teamed up with the worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment to train…
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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…
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 awarded leading sustainability standard for 18th year in a row
COLEG CAMBRIA’S commitment to the environment and sustainability is a roaring success. The north east Wales college has again been awarded the Level Five Green Dragon Environmental Management Standard. All its sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop have achieved the prestigious accreditation. It is the highest level of the Groundworks scheme that can be…
Read MoreColeg Cambria and LEAF Education launch annual food, farm and environment competition
LEAF Education, in partnership with Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, have re-launched the annual national competition in Food, Farming and Environment to offer even more schools the chance to win on-farm experiences. For the first time, the competition will see up to ten schools being chosen as semi-finalists, who will each receive an on-farm visit. Finalist schools…
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