Coleg Cambria A Level and BTEC students have “raised the bar” with outstanding results
STUDENTS at Coleg Cambria have “raised the bar” with outstanding A Level and BTEC results. Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) paid tribute to learners for navigating post-pandemic challenges and contributing to “amazing and inspiring” overall grades. They also congratulated staff and lecturers at the college’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop…
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Coleg Cambria bakers on the rise with double award nomination
A PAIR of talented bakers are on the rise. Naomi Spaven, lead baker and patisserie chef at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Restaurant in Wrexham, and baker and pastry chef Ella Muddiman, who also works at the Hafod venue, have been nominated for the Rising Star accolade at this year’s BIA (Baking Industry Awards) ceremony. The news…
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Caring learners support Cambodian children on emotional education adventure
CARING learners supported communities in South East Asia on a “very emotional” education adventure. Twenty students from Coleg Cambria experienced the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia, where they taught English skills to children at a Supplementary Education Centre. The group – from Media, and Health and Social Care courses – also delivered five hours…
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Coleg Cambria launches online support service for prospective HE students
A NEW online advice service will support prospective HE students in north east Wales this summer. Coleg Cambria University Centre has organised sessions for learners via a new booking portal, offering guidance to anyone interested in studying for a higher education (HE) qualification, including advice on degree options, course recommendations, applications, funding and finance and…
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Coleg Cambria to host two days of open events at ‘key time’ for learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host open days for prospective students this summer. The college’s sites at Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi, and Bersham Road and Yale in Wrexham will hold the events over two days from Thursday August 22. Principal Sue Price says the coming weeks are “a key time” for anyone looking to take the next steps…
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Coleg Cambria to take largest team of apprentices from Wales to ‘Skills Olympics’
COLEG CAMBRIA will take the largest team of apprentices and foundation skills learners from Wales to this year’s WorldSkills UK finals. The event will take place from November 19-22 at colleges, independent training providers and universities across Greater Manchester, including Bolton, Rochdale, Wigan and Leigh, and Oldham. The 17 representatives from Cambria – which has sites…
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College strengthens support for festival of diversity, equality and LGBTQ+ community
COLEG CAMBRIA has further strengthened its support for one of the UK’s leading celebrations of diversity, equality, and the LGBTQ+ community. The north east Wales college will sponsor the Teen Zone at this year’s Chester Pride event. The free festival is to be held on Saturday August 17 and will again welcome tens of thousands…
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Welsh food producers on mission to make school menus more sustainable at national expo
CELEBRATING Welsh produce is food and drink to Larder Cymru. The team behind the pioneering initiative will be attending the LACA School Food Show in Birmingham over two days from Wednesday July 3. Delivered by Menter Môn, Larder Cymru – which is working with Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Cardiff, and Caerphilly councils as part of…
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Primary school lessons will be great outdoors thanks to Coleg Cambria donation
LESSONS at a primary school will be great outdoors thanks to a generous donation from Coleg Cambria. The college donated bat houses, birdboxes, and mud kitchens to Ysgol Rhosymedre, near Wrexham. The equipment was built by Entry to Construction learners at Cambria’s Bersham Road site and will be used by Reception pupils and children with additional…
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Free family fun day celebrating music and motors makes Wrexham return
A FREE family fun day celebrating the best of motors and music makes its return to Wrexham this summer. The always popular Bersham Wheels takes place at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site from 10am-3pm on Saturday June 29. Featuring live entertainment, displays, trade stands, food and refreshments and a selection of extraordinary vehicles – from classic cars…
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