Coleg Cambria smashes records with 68 honours at Skills Competition Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA delivered a record-breaking performance at Skills Competition Wales, securing an impressive 19 medals and 49 accolades in a landmark year for the college. Based in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi, learners achieved five gold, five silver and nine bronze medals, alongside 28 highly commended recognitions and two ‘Best in Region’ titles. The ceremony…
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Plaid leader backs multi-million pound college investment as ‘vital’ for rural Wales
PLAID CYMRU leader Rhun ap Iorwerth MS visited Coleg Cambria Llysfasi this week to see first-hand the impact of major multi-million pound investment in agricultural education and rural skills. He was joined at the land-based campus by Llyr Gruffydd MS, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for Rural Affairs. The visit showcased the college’s £10 million Hwb Arloesi…
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Culture Collective brings communities together with inspiring start to the year
IT has been a bright and busy start to the year for the team behind Coleg Cambria’s Culture Collective, delivering a series of engaging events that celebrate community, inclusivity and opportunity for staff and learners. Most recently, more than 100 students took part in a series of inspiring panel discussions to mark International Women’s Day…
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New Chief Officer steps in to lead Denbighshire’s voluntary sector
A NEW Chief Officer has been appointed to lead the organisation supporting charities, volunteers and community groups in Denbighshire. Janine Downing has stepped into the role at Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC), bringing more than 16 years of third sector experience. Speaking about her appointment, Janine said she was proud to take on this key…
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1,000 ‘Pause Packs’ launched to support student mental health
STUDENTS are being encouraged to “pause” and prioritise their mental health thanks to a new initiative launched by the wellbeing team at Coleg Cambria. With funding support from Suicide and Self Harm Wales, the college has created up to 1,000 self-care parcels known as ‘Pause Packs’ – designed to offer comfort, distraction and support for…
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Innovative cosmetology hub takes centre stage during Colleges Week visit
A POLITICIAN visited a leading college to celebrate learner success, community partnerships and the vital role further education plays in developing young talent. North Wales MS Sam Rowlands toured Coleg Cambria Deeside as part of Association of Colleges ‘Colleges Week 2026’, which this year carried the national theme Skills for All. Mr Rowlands was welcomed by…
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Ministerial visit propels new North East Wales skills partnership
A WELSH Government Minister visited Coleg Cambria to see first-hand how a major new skills partnership – the Advanced Skills Hub (ASH) – is set to reshape education and workforce development across north east Wales. Vikki Howells, Minister for Further and Higher Education, visited Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, meeting with staff and learners…
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“Ten More Steps” – Campaigning Mum brings knife crime warning to North Wales college
A KNIFE crime campaigner whose son was killed in a tragic case of mistaken identity just yards from their family home delivered a deeply moving and inspiring talk to students in Wrexham. Pooja Kanda spoke to up to 120 learners at the Institute of Technology – part of Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site – during…
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Award glory for farming college as campus investment continues
COLEG Cambria Llysfasi is celebrating national recognition for its £10m Hwb Arloesi (Innovation Hub) development as construction gets underway on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development, marking another major investment in the college’s future. The state-of-the-art hub has been named Best Public or Community Building at the LABC Building Excellence Awards, recognising outstanding achievement in design, sustainability…
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A First for Wales: British Dressage Apprenticeship Launches with Coleg Cambria
A LEADING land-based college’s Equine provision is firmly in its stride after securing a landmark new partnership with British Dressage, bringing the nationally recognised apprenticeship to Wales for the first time. The collaboration marks another significant step forward for Coleg Cambria’s long-established Equine programmes and builds on a strong track record of delivering high-quality, work-based…
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