Talacre holiday park celebrates 60th birthday following major redevelopment
A JEWEL in the crown of a national holiday operator is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Darwin Escapes’ Talacre Beach Resort is 60 years old and showing no signs of slowing down! The popular 44-acre site, on the North Wales coast in Flintshire, is one of the busiest in the region with more than 450 caravans…
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New college £14m spa and health suite opens in Wrexham
A LUXURIOUS state-of-the-art spa and relaxation complex will open today (Monday). Based at the heart of the new £14m Health and Wellbeing Centre at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, Iâl Spa features industry-standard facilities; simulated hospital wards and virtual reality environments sit alongside a Thermal Suite with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and health food bar….
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Rhug organic estate talks turkey ahead of Christmas event series
RHUG ESTATE will present customers and visitors with a series of pre-Christmas gifts over the coming weeks. The 12,500-acre farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is celebrating the yuletide holidays with a packed programme of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. And there are hundreds of the Estate’s award-winning free…
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Small businesses unite to give west Wales economy pre-Christmas gift
ENTREPRENEURS and small businesses have united to bring collaborative energy and an economic boost to communities in west Wales And there is no better example than the bustling market town of Tregaron, where residents have either launched their own companies or taken existing ventures to the next level with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise….
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Coleg Cambria ramps up mental health campaign with further events this autumn
COLEG CAMBRIA has taken the support of students and staff to new levels. In addition to events and activities around World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Week – both held earlier this year – the college has organised a five-day programme of wellbeing and self-care sessions this month. All five of Cambria’s sites…
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St Gerard’s School targets sixth form increase following overall surge in pupil numbers
A RISE in sixth form pupils would be the perfect Christmas gift for an esteemed independent school St Gerard’s School in Bangor has a raft of events lined-up ahead of the festive period, beginning with an open evening for prospective 16 to 18 year-old learners on Thursday November 7. The institution – which has seen…
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Seaside resort goes solar as landmark buildings undergo green transformation
LANDMARK buildings on one of the most popular and preserved streets in Wales have undergone a green transformation. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – has completed a series of projects on Mostyn Street, Llandudno. The award-winning company is led by Managing Director…
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Print business secures major schools contract following closure of ‘local institution’
A PRINTING business is top of the class after taking on a major new contract. PersonaliseMe Print Ltd – which relocated to larger premises on Erw Wen Road in Colwyn Bay during the summer – will now supply uniform for more than 20 schools in Conwy county. The business secured the deal following the announcement…
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Coleg Cambria students in safe hands on visit to leading business
STUDENTS were in safe hands on a visit to the headquarters of a leading business. BTEC Enterprise and Entrepreneurship learners from Coleg Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham spent a day at Aico in Oswestry. Aico is the European market leader in home life safety, including alarms, sensors and leading Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider,…
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100% pass rate for new vets course as sector predicts huge demand for future workers
STUDENTS on an innovative veterinary course enjoyed a perfect start to the year. Learners on the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Small Animal Practice at Coleg Cambria Northop achieved a 100% pass rate in their first set of exams. Among them were Hannah Williams and Katherine Oldham, who work at practices in North Wales and…
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