North Wales students to compete in Floristry World Cup this September
A team of budding florists from Coleg Cambria are preparing to compete in a student competition at the prestigious Interflora World Cup in Manchester in September. Led by floristry tutor Amanda Ellis, the team of five floristry students will showcase their skills at the Manchester Central Exhibition Complex on Saturday September 9 in a…
Read MoreSummer of growth as Mackenzie Jones continues North West expansion
SUMMER is a time for growth and development at a leading law firm. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors is recruiting staff after a busy start to the year, with vacancies for a litigation secretary, private client solicitor and secretary, having recently welcomed a new conveyancer, legal assistant, and graduate paralegal. Several members of the team are also…
Read MoreStudent-led ‘Culture Collective’ to unite communites through diversity
A STUDENT-driven campaign to unite communities and celebrate diversity in Wrexham has gone from strength to strength. So much so the Culture Collective are planning even more events at Coleg Cambria during the next academic year. With the support of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator Judith Alexander and Lead Chaplain Tim Feak, learners organised a series of activities…
Read MoreMona Dairy first in the UK to unveil electric milk truck ahead of factory expansion
A CUTTING-EDGE cheese factory that runs entirely on renewable energy is set to go even greener thanks to an electrifying new partnership. Mona Dairy is a headline sponsor of this week’s Anglesey Show and plans to unveil the UK’s first BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) tractor and trailer for milk haulage in front of special guests…
Read MoreBolesworth Castle to host free showjumping event for families to enjoy
BOLESWORTH CASTLE is to host a free celebration of young showjumping talent. Visitors to this year’s Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships will be able to watch some of the sport’s top names for over five days from Wednesday to Sunday (August 16-20). The packed programme also features an equestrian shopping village, food and drink…
Read MoreAnimal behaviour specialist and PetPlace join forces for UK-first dog play expo
PETPLACE joined forces with a leading animal play company to host a UK-first event for dogs and their owners. The North Wales retailer’s revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store held exercise and games sessions in partnership with Kong Company Ltd. Kong ambassador and esteemed dog behaviour specialist Diane Kasperowicz shared an insight into how dogs…
Read MorePupils collect more than 12,000 items of rubbish and debris during beach clean up
CHILDREN have been praised for collecting more than 12,000 pieces of litter from beaches and parks near their school. As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies, groups of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils from Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay organised two Community Environmental Impact Days. Led by Head of PE Neil Wilkinson and his…
Read MoreRoute Media shows further signs of growth across Wales
A MEDIA company has shown further signs of growth across Wales. Route Media – part of Dragon Group – has expanded its footprint with new partnerships including a West Wales bus network, which serves passengers in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The contract will see 10 vehicles installed with streetliner and rear signage viewed by motorists and pedestrians in…
Read MoreSupermarket giant providing jobs for ILS students as part of new programme
A SUPERMARKET giant is providing job opportunities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Students from Coleg Cambria Northop will begin full-time roles at Asda Queensferry from October. The Deeside store will be the first in the company to join the internship scheme, which is driven by DFN Project Search. Fewer than 4.8% of people with…
Read MoreTop rugby star is new champion and ambassador for CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales
RUGBY star Jonathan Davies is the new champion and ambassador for a leading mental health service. The Wales, Scarlets and British Lions centre has joined forces with CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales, a partner of the popular print and digital media platform, Sportin Wales. Given the increasing need for mental health support and a…
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