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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Educating explorers to get their Jaws around epic expedition for Dementia UK
A BAND of educating explorers are preparing to get their Jaws around an epic charity expedition. The Bigger Boat Challenge – referencing the 1975 movie hit, Jaws – could be the toughest yet for Karl Jackson and his Coleg Cambria colleagues. Taking place over two days from Friday October 25, the 12-strong team from the college’s Bersham Road site…
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Rhug Estate unveils new developments for Organic September
A TRAILBLAZER in sustainable farming and food production unveiled a series of new developments for Organic September. The 12,500-acre Rhug Estate, near Corwen in North Wales, has been a pioneer in green agriculture for more than two decades, at the forefront of advances in the sector. Led by owner Lord Newborough, the 100-strong team at…
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Charity supporting 8,000 carers in North and Mid Wales unveils new CEO
A CHARITY representing thousands of carers in Wales has a visionary new leader. Becky Evans is now the CEO (Chief Enabling Officer) of carers organisation, Credu. Becky, from Llandrindod Wells, has been with Credu for five years, having also worked in outreach and as a lead enabler. Backed by wife Tara and children David, Daniel…
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Students on track for careers in music after taking Spanish steps to education partnership
STUDENTS are on track for careers in music following an inspirational visit to Spain. A group of Sound Engineering learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside spent two weeks in Barcelona as part of an education and research programme. In partnership with international careers organisation NexGen, based in the Catalan capital, the trip gave them access to…
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Grafmarine glued to groundbreaking innovation that will revolutionise marine sector
SOLAR pioneers are glued to a cutting-edge innovation that will revolutionise renewable energy capture in the marine sector. Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine is working in partnership with Henkel, the German multinational consumer and industrial goods manufacturer. With international sites including the UK and Ireland, Henkel’s technologies are used in many different applications and industries, and they…
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North Wales college on hand to support pupils receiving GCSE results today
COLEG CAMBRIA is on hand to support school pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday). Lecturers and staff are available with guidance and advice for anyone concerned about their grades and to discuss options and opportunities going forward. The college is also holding an open day tomorrow (Friday) from 9am-3pm across its sites in Deeside,…
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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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