Landowners urged to put forward sites for Anglesey’s future development plan
LANDOWNERS on Anglesey are being asked to come forward and help map the future of the island. Cadnant Planning is working closely with landowners and developers following the county council’s ‘Call for Sites’ – a key step in shaping the new Local Development Plan (LDP), which will guide future growth and development through to 2039….
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Faith digs deep to pursue new career following national media award
A FORMER Coleg Cambria student who won a prestigious media award is continuing to inspire with her academic and personal journey. Faith Dodd, from Wrexham, was named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year while studying A Levels at Coleg Cambria. Faith received national recognition for bravely sharing her personal experiences of living with Obsessive…
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Collaboration, inclusive spaces and shared funding the priorities for Rhyl charities
COLLABORATION, shared grant support and more accessible inclusive spaces were among the priorities and challenges identified by third sector organisations at a pivotal regeneration workshop. Rhyl Neighbourhood Board – the collective behind the growing Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign – held the event at the town’s rugby club, attended by up to 25 key community figures and charities….
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Tom captains cheerleading squad after swapping Cambria for Ivy League
CHEERS to Tom Billington! The talented student swapped North Wales for the Ivy League and is loving life in the US. A former Coleg Cambria A Level learner, Tom is in his fourth year at Princeton University in New Jersey, where he is excelling in both his studies and with extra-curricular commitments. As well as…
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Leading light in tennis and politics follows PM in receiving prestigious alumni award
AN INSPIRATIONAL figure in Welsh tennis and youth politics secured a raft of accolades following smash-hit success on and off the court. Former Coleg Cambria A Level student Jonathon Dawes was recognised by King’s College London (KCL) – and the wider British sporting community – for his pioneering contribution to tennis development and grassroots inclusion….
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Talented rider jumps for joy on securing scholarship to leading Welsh independent school
A TALENTED rider jumped for joy on securing a scholarship with one of the leading independent schools in Wales. Grace Owen is delighted to continue her education at St Gerard’s School – ranked eighth in the country in the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide – having secured a sports scholarship that will see her complete A Levels…
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Maes Mynan Park to open its gates for artisan market and charity garden celebration
A LUXURY holiday park nestled within one of the UK’s most scenic landscapes will unveil the rich beauty of its 120-acre estate for charity. Maes Mynan Park, located in the tranquil village of Afonwen near Caerwys, Flintshire, is set to open its gates to the public on Saturday July 12 for the National Open Garden Scheme…
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Law practice celebrates quarter of a century with new clients and recruitment drive
A LEADING law practice is celebrating 25 years with a recruitment drive and a surge in clients across multiple sectors. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, based in Chester, St Asaph and Menai Bridge, has taken on three new faces including Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (PI) lawyer, Elen Roberts. Originally from Anglesey and now living in Rowton,…
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Students raise thousands for community charities in North Wales
STUDENTS raised thousands of pounds for community charities this year. As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies and the Global Community Project, UPS (Uniformed Public Service) learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have given up their time to support a host of worthwhile causes. Among them were the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) in Shotton, and…
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Double awards victory and nationwide product drive for Rhug Estate
DOUBLE awards victory at a prestigious food and drink ceremony serves to reinforce “years of commitment” to sustainability and high-quality produce. Rhug Estate won the Sustainable Values prize at the fifth Wales Food and Drink Awards. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, near Corwen in Denbighshire, has been a driver of progressive environmental practices for decades, and for…
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