Bison, Tractors and Farm Walks as Rhug Estate Prepares for Open Farm Sunday
ONE of the biggest dates in the North Wales agricultural calendar is set to return as Rhug Estate prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors for its hugely popular Open Farm Sunday. Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Sunday June 7, the free family day out will once again open the gates to the award-winning…
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Coleg Cambria lecturer helps Farmers’ Choir make BGT history
A COLEG Cambria lecturer received a hero’s welcome from students and staff after helping make television history as part of the first choir ever to win Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Aled Morris, a Llangollen farmer and Agricultural Engineering lecturer at the college’s Llysfasi campus, returned to work to cheers and applause after the Britain’s Got…
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Aspiring filmmakers hit the big screen in cinemas nationwide with MP backing
FILMS made by aspiring creatives from North Wales are now being screened in Vue and Odeon cinemas across the UK – and Clwyd North MP Gill German says it proves local talent can thrive when given the right opportunities. Gill is highlighting the success of TAPE’s groundbreaking Supporting Shorts project, a cinema-focused initiative led by the Old…
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‘Beating Heart’ of Greenfield Valley Celebrated During Volunteers’ Week
GREENFIELD Valley Trust is celebrating the “beating heart” of the historic site as part of National Volunteers’ Week – while encouraging more local people to get involved in shaping its future. The Trust has been hosting a series of ‘Meet the Volunteers’ drop-in sessions throughout this week, giving visitors the chance to speak directly with…
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New NHS partnership to help young people with ALN into work
A NEW supported internship programme aimed at helping young people with additional learning needs into employment will launch this autumn – a major partnership between Coleg Cambria, DFN Project SEARCH and Ysbyty Wrexham Maelor. Based at the hospital, the one-year programme will begin in September and is designed to bridge the gap between education and…
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Royal wedding ring brand launches lab-grown diamonds
CLOGAU has unveiled a new lab-grown diamond bridal collection – giving customers the chance to own a piece of the brand’s iconic heritage at a more accessible price. The launch sees lab-grown diamonds take centre stage within Clogau’s popular Compose range, allowing customers to create bespoke engagement rings featuring larger, high-quality diamonds for a fraction of the…
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Wrexham crash sculpture unveiled to drive home road safety message
A DRAMATIC car crash sculpture has become the powerful centrepiece of Coleg Cambria’s new Arrive and Alive road safety campaign. Unveiled at the college’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, the striking “Impact Plinth” depicts a car embedded into a brick wall – a bold and permanent reminder of the devastating consequences that can follow a split-second decision…
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Accountancy firm doubles workforce and hits 40-year milestone with merger and new offices
Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants is marking its 40th anniversary with strong growth, a major practice merger and a workforce that has doubled in just two years – marking an exciting new chapter for the firm. The business has expanded into north east Wales with the acquisition of HB Chartered Accountants in Mold, a respected practice previously…
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Determined Mum wins national learner award after returning to education
AN inspirational mother who returned to education after nearly a decade in the UK has been named one of Wales’s top adult learners. Maryam Avazzadeh was crowned Access to HE Learner of the Year by Agored Cymru, winning the “Outstanding Commitment to Study” category in recognition of her determination, resilience and academic excellence. Maryam completed…
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Wrexham bakers take the cake with Rising Star win and national award
A WREXHAM bakery apprentice was named Rising Star at the Wales Food and Drink Awards – one of three Coleg Cambria learners recognised among the best in the country. The college enjoyed a standout evening at the Swansea Building Society Arena, with representatives reaching the finals and one taking home a top honour. Apprentices Caleb…
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