Junior chef contest a Springboard to national finals for Wrexham student
COLEG CAMBRIA welcomed some of North Wales’ most promising young culinary talent to the first-ever Wrexham heat of the Springboard FutureChef competition. Seven budding chefs from Years 9 and 10 took part in the contest – held at the college’s Iâl Restaurant – including two learners from Cambria’s GCSE Hospitality and Catering school links programme….
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North Wales Apprentices ‘MAKE’ Their Mark at National Manufacturing Awards
APPRENTICES from Coleg Cambria achieved outstanding success at this year’s MAKE UK Regional Manufacturing Awards for Wales. The prestigious event, organised by MAKE UK – the national body representing the UK manufacturing sector – celebrates excellence in engineering, innovation, and business performance. The Welsh regional awards recognised the brightest talent from across the country, with…
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Teenagers to help MP drive social media and online safety reform
CLWYD NORTH MP Gill German is spearheading a drive to ensure young people’s voices shape the future of online safety Through a series of Online Safety Act Young People’s Forums with Year 10 and Year 12 students, Gill is gathering first-hand insights into the risks teenagers face online – from bullying and harmful content to…
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Entrepreneurial spirit shines as Coleg Cambria marks Global Enterprise Week
COLEG CAMBRIA celebrated a vibrant Global Enterprise Week (GEW), showcasing its reputation as a pioneering force for entrepreneurship and business support. Hundreds of learners engaged in workshops, talks, competitions and hands-on enterprise experiences aligned with the GEW 2025 theme – Together We Build. From Foundation to Level 3, students explored real start-up journeys, social enterprise models…
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College commended for transformative Tanzania project in national awards
COLEG CAMBRIA has once again cemented its position as a leader in global education. The college has been named a finalist for the second consecutive year in The British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the AoC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Awards 2025/26. Announced at the AoC Annual Conference, the recognition highlights Cambria’s commitment…
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Busy Christmas ahead as Rhug Estate launches full festive line-up
RHUG ESTATE is set for a busy December as it launches a full programme of festive events and food experiences for all the family. The 12,500-acre estate, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, enters the yuletide season after a thriving autumn, marked by sold-out wreath-making workshops with floral designer Kate Jordan and tasting evenings hosted by…
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Specialist beauty centre launched to support cancer patients and vulnerable in communities
A LEADING college unveiled a transformative new hair and beauty hub set to redefine training, wellbeing and community support across the region. Coleg Cambria Deeside has officially launched its pioneering new Cosmetology Centre – a trailblazing, first-of-its-kind space designed to evolve both the hair and beauty sector and learner experience, while providing a vital, inclusive…
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Green light for new 50-bed land-based student development
WORK has officially begun on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. Following planning approval and the completion of all environmental assessments, construction teams are now on site laying the foundations for the multi-million-pound project, which will further enhance the college’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading land-based education providers….
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Five Years in the Making: Knife Dragon Becomes a Striking National Icon
AFTER nearly five years of dedicated craftsmanship, an incredible Knife Dragon sculpture has been fully completed and now stands proudly outside Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham. The hand-crafted dragon, shown protecting a small child, represents both the creativity and compassion of the community, and serves as a striking symbol against weapons crime. The…
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Eyes on gold: Coleg Cambria learners ready for WorldSkills UK
COLEG Cambria learners are preparing to face the nation’s best at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. This year’s line-up includes rising stars in Aircraft Maintenance, Beauty Therapy, CNC Milling, and Metal Fabrication, each determined to bring home medals for Team Wales. Among them are Robert Jones and Hannah Back, from Airbus UK, who return to…
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