Sequel to best-selling Wrexham AFC novel to be released this weekend
FANS of a table-topping football novel creating a buzz in Hollywood are about to receive an early Christmas present. It’s Always Sunny in Wrexham – The Sequel will be released online and in print this Sunday (December 1). Written by lawyer-turned-author Andrew Foley Jones, the first book sold thousands of copies and ranked number one on Amazon…
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Catch 22 to unveil new cocktail lounge and expansion after being named in UK top 100
A POPULAR restaurant preparing for a new year expansion was named among the 100 best food venues in the country. Catch 22 Brasserie in Valley, near Holyhead, Anglesey, is one of the most respected eateries in north west Wales, combining high-quality local produce with culinary expertise to create contemporary, classic British dishes. Those ingredients combined…
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Vietnam partnership secures Coleg Cambria place in BEACON award finals
COLEG CAMBRIA’S commitment to inclusivity, equality and diversity has seen it again reach the finals of a prestigious national awards. The college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – will contest the British Council Award for Excellence in International Work category at the Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Awards. Cambria was commended for its work…
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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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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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Chef student ready to turn up the heat at international cooking competition
A COLEG CAMBRIA learner is ready to turn up the heat in one of the world’s most prestigious cooking contests. Sion Hughes will compete in the Senior Chef category at the Global Chefs Challenge in Singapore later this month. Sion, from Wrexham, is currently studying for a Work-based Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification with the…
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Coleg Cambria to open its doors for series of autumn open events
COLEG CAMBRIA will open its doors to prospective learners and their families at a series of open events in November. They will take place on the following dates: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday November 6 from 5pm-8pm. Llysfasi – Saturday November 9 from 10am-1pm. Yale and Yale Sixth Wrexham – Wednesday November 13 from 5pm-8pm. Bersham Road…
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Rhug Estate to hold six-day Halloween celebration with 3,000 pumpkins ready for picking
RHUG ESTATE has a frightening feast of activities and attractions in store this Halloween. The sprawling 12,500-acre organic farm estate, near Corwen in North Wales, has up to 3,000 pumpkins ready for picking. And following the success of last year’s spooky celebrations, the Estate will hold a six-day programme of events, beginning on Saturday October 26….
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Skills and safety, renewable energy and women in construction top priorities for new FMB President
CAREER opportunities for young people, safety regulations and support for women in construction are top priorities for the new leader of a prominent trade association. Gareth Jones is already making strides as President for the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in Wales. The Managing Director of award-winning Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon…
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Businesses break new ground and help boost economy with Antur Cymru
BUSINESSES are breaking new ground and blooming nicely with the support of Antur Cymru. Start-ups and entrepreneurs in Mid Wales have benefited from the organisation’s guidance and advice, with several accessing transformative funding via the Powys Growth Grant. Among them were Beyond Breakout escape rooms, Seren Handmade, and Keridwen Garden Design. All three companies are…
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