Animal therapist holds lameness workshop for zookeepers at popular wildlife park
A LEADING light in animal therapy held a workshop for students and zookeepers at a popular wildlife park. Matthew Shackleton, a Chester-based veterinary physio, zoo consultant and animal care practitioner at Coleg Cambria Northop, discussed and demonstrated lameness and enrichment devices at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Branton, near Doncaster. Joined by Cambria’s Animal Care Coordinator…
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Dedication of Deeside students celebrated with family and friends at top college
THE dedication of Deeside students was marked at a celebratory gathering with families and staff at Coleg Cambria. Learners came together at the college’s Sixth Form Centre in Connah’s Quay to celebrate this year’s A Level results. Among those moving on to a higher education was Rin Sutton, who will study Medicine at Cardiff University…
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Education secretary celebrates A Levels with North Wales students
WELSH Education Secretary Lynne Neagle joined students celebrating outstanding A Level results at Coleg Cambria Yale. The Torfaen MS met with learners in Wrexham as they received their grades, alongside Cambria’s chief executive, Yana Williams. Among those to achieve their dream marks was Rhian Jones, who secured A*s in Chemistry and Biology, and an A…
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Former Manchester United starlet heading to Oxford University
NOTHING could stop Daniel Mayers-Jones achieving his dream to study at Oxford University. The former Manchester United Youth Academy Goalkeeper – who played in the same side as England star Kobbie Mainoo – will study Chemistry at the prestigious University’s Lincoln College from September. Daniel, from Buckley, secured A Levels in Maths, Business, Chemistry and…
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Coleg Cambria A Level and BTEC students have “raised the bar” with outstanding results
STUDENTS at Coleg Cambria have “raised the bar” with outstanding A Level and BTEC results. Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) paid tribute to learners for navigating post-pandemic challenges and contributing to “amazing and inspiring” overall grades. They also congratulated staff and lecturers at the college’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop…
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Coleg Cambria bakers on the rise with double award nomination
A PAIR of talented bakers are on the rise. Naomi Spaven, lead baker and patisserie chef at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Restaurant in Wrexham, and baker and pastry chef Ella Muddiman, who also works at the Hafod venue, have been nominated for the Rising Star accolade at this year’s BIA (Baking Industry Awards) ceremony. The news…
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Caring learners support Cambodian children on emotional education adventure
CARING learners supported communities in South East Asia on a “very emotional” education adventure. Twenty students from Coleg Cambria experienced the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia, where they taught English skills to children at a Supplementary Education Centre. The group – from Media, and Health and Social Care courses – also delivered five hours…
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Coleg Cambria launches online support service for prospective HE students
A NEW online advice service will support prospective HE students in north east Wales this summer. Coleg Cambria University Centre has organised sessions for learners via a new booking portal, offering guidance to anyone interested in studying for a higher education (HE) qualification, including advice on degree options, course recommendations, applications, funding and finance and…
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Coleg Cambria to host two days of open events at ‘key time’ for learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host open days for prospective students this summer. The college’s sites at Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi, and Bersham Road and Yale in Wrexham will hold the events over two days from Thursday August 22. Principal Sue Price says the coming weeks are “a key time” for anyone looking to take the next steps…
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Credent celebrates 30th anniversary with new HQ and staff after trebling client base
AN insurance broker is celebrating its 30th anniversary with continued growth and investment. Credent Commercial Insurance experienced a post-pandemic boom which included a rise in turnover, recruitment and the opening of new headquarters in St Asaph. Managing Director Niel Jones, from Hawarden, says the company has expanded its client base in the UK. Formerly head of…
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