New headteacher unveils vision following 25 years at Ysgol Eirias
A NEW headteacher celebrating 25 years with a leading North Wales school is focused on building its reputation for inclusivity, pastoral care, and academic excellence. Zoe Evans took up the role at Ysgol Eirias this academic term and has her sights set on raising the bar even higher for pupils, staff, and their coastal community….
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Rhug Estate growing thousands of pumpkins for inaugural Halloween celebrations
THERE are some ghostly growings on at Rhug Estate! The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is busy producing thousands of pumpkins in time for a spectacular Halloween celebration. Visitors will be able to pick their own organic pumpkin and enjoy a series of ghoulish attractions and activities, including an inclusive…
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SF Parks submits multi-million pound plans for new Towyn development
MULTI-MILLION pound plans have been submitted for the development of a spectacular state-of-the-art leisure complex at a popular holiday park. SF Parks submitted proposals for a six-lane bowling alley, rooftop bar, extended amusement arcade and relocated reception and offices at its Golden Gate Holiday Centre in Towyn. The revamped facilities will complement a new swimming…
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Coleg Cambria first to join Vietnamese community pilot project
STUDENTS are supporting communities in Vietnam following an inspiring visit to Southeast Asia. A group of 15 Health and Social Care learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside spent two weeks living and contributing to community engagement programmes in the country. The Level 2 and Level 3 cohort supported women at a social support centre and students…
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Bolesworth Castle to host first ever Arenacross festival this weekend
TALENTED riders from North Wales and Cheshire will battle the cream of world-class motocross and off-road biking at The Arenacross Festival (AX Fest) this weekend. Thousands of people are to descend on the 6,000-acre Bolesworth Castle estate in Tattenhall, near Chester and Wrexham, for a three-day, high-octane programme of events, beginning on Friday (September 15-17)….
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Ysgol St Gerard to undergo significant redevelopment following investment
YSGOL St Gerard is beginning an exciting new era. The pioneering independent day school – which again secured the highest GCSE and A Levels results in North Wales during the summer – will undergo a period of significant development over the coming months. Attracting pupils from all over the region for more than a century,…
Read More£1.2m grant programme opens for communities in Denbighshire
A £1.2MILLION grant programme will help future-proof community organisations in Denbighshire. The new Denbighshire Key Fund will provide revenue and capital support to third sector groups in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit, and other economic challenges including the national cost-of-living and energy crises. Led by Ruthin-based Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC), the scheme…
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Construction boss builds new career in poetry after landing major clients nationwide
A CONSTRUCTION boss turned storyteller is building a career in ‘lyrical marketing’ after turning to poetry in lockdown. Originally from Crewe, Gareth Williams launched Rhymeology in the pandemic and has already written for a host of private and public sector clients, including the NHS, the BBC, Avanti West Coast, Cheshire East Council and even the…
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Coleg Cambria unveils new part-time guide to professional courses
COLEG CAMBRIA has unveiled a wide range of part-time courses to be delivered across north east Wales. And a new online and print guide will help prospective students choose one of the flexible professional and training qualifications on offer at the college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi, in addition to community facilities across the…
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Giants of industry accredit Coleg Cambria degree apprenticeships
GIANTS of manufacturing and engineering have thrown their weight behind leading degree apprenticeships. The Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering programme delivered by Coleg Cambria’s University Centre and Swansea University has been jointly accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) and IMechE (Institution of Mechanical Engineers). IMechE has also accredited the partners’ degree apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing…
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