Acclaimed leadership programme praised as ‘invaluable’ by company owners
AN ACCLAIMED leadership programme proved ‘invaluable’ for business owners and helped them emerge from the pandemic in a stronger position than ever before. ION Leadership’s ILM Level 5 Leading Growth course was praised by delegates for the positive impact it had on their personal and professional lives. Among them was Mike Townsend, Managing Director of…
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Prime Minister’s award for volunteer directors at Wrexham Sounds
LEADING lights at a popular music studio for disadvantaged young people have been lauded for their inspirational work in the community. Chris Lloyd, Dave Gray and Caroline Richards – volunteer directors of Wrexham Sounds – are recipients of the UK Government’s daily Points of Light Award. The programme is supported by all members of Parliament,…
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Syrian father opens barber business with college help following beloved wife’s death
A BARBER raising four children alone following the death of his beloved wife achieved his business dream with the support of Coleg Cambria. Ali Suliaman Ali arrived in North Wales from Syria six years ago. With the backing of Cambria and grant funding and mentoring advice from Business Wales, the 39 year-old has now opened…
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Oxbridge offers for talented Coleg Cambria Yale students
WREXHAM students will begin life at two of the world’s leading universities this autumn. Megan Kocker, Cadence Thompson and Joe Williams have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge. All students at Coleg Cambria Yale, the trio are thrilled and can’t wait to begin degrees in September. Megan, 18, is currently taking A Levels in…
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Lotti Summers Ltd now part of growing Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants
A LONG-STANDING accountancy firm has joined forces with a leading name in the sector. Lotti Summers Ltd in Beaumaris, Anglesey, is now part of Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants. The move comes after Salisbury’s – based in St Asaph, Penmaenmawr and Ruthin – opened new offices in Menai Bridge. Lotti grew up on the island and has…
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Streetwise students use commercial savvy to raise money for hospice
STREETWISE students used their commercial savvy to raise more than a thousand pounds for palliative care. Level 3 BTEC Business learners from Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham ran a successful pop-up shop in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. In less than 48 hours they gathered just under £700, which combined with an auction, a five-a-side…
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Totally Mold voucher scheme gives town centre businesses £25k boost
A POPULAR shopping scheme has given town centre businesses a £25,000 boost. That’s how many Totally Mold vouchers have been sold since the initiative was launched just 18 months ago. The idea was rolled-out by the town council during the pandemic, in response to the challenges facing retailers in the UK. Now organisers are urging people to…
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Cash investment up for grabs at Enteprise Hub start-up sessions
CASH investment is up for grabs via an enterprise hub offering free business development sessions to ambitious start-ups and entrepreneurs. Experts from across the world of business are joining forces with Hwb Menter/Enterprise Hub @M-SParc to share their knowledge, advice and experience with participants from across Conwy county. The Miwtini programme will be held in…
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Cambria’s 100 activities over 5 sites and 5 days for Mental Health Awareness Week
COLEG CAMBRIA has organised up to 100 activities across five days and five sites to support the mental health of students and staff. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, sessions have focused on positivity and resilience, coping with exam stress – notably post-pandemic following periods of self-isolation in lockdown – social media and mental health,…
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Route Media displays North Wales investment ahead of national roll-out
SIGNS of growth at a booming media business will lead to further investment across the country. Cardiff-based Route Media has expanded its network in North Wales and is rolling out digital advertising screens at key locations in the region. The company installed two ‘mega-6’ screens at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham – supporting the council and…
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