Work to begin on £14m Coleg Cambria health complex featuring VR medical wards
WORK is set to begin on a ground-breaking £14m health and wellbeing complex at Coleg Cambria. The state-of-the-art facility will be built at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham. Bodelwyddan-based Wynne Construction – which also developed the adjoining £21m Hafod campus – is to take on the project, which includes a fully furnished industry-standard commercial…
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Rugby stars and CEO unite to launch new media platform Sportin Wales
AN EXCITING and informative new print and digital media platform for Welsh sports launches today (Monday). Wales rugby union teammates Gareth Anscombe and Alex Cuthbert alongside Welsh CEO and entrepreneur Dean Jones have unveiled Sportin Wales. Offering a positive outlook on the country’s successful sports scene, the first issue features an exclusive interview with rugby legends…
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Oustanding inspection report for Ysgol Eirias as head prepares to say goodbye
PUPILS and staff at Ysgol Eirias are celebrating a glowing Estyn inspection as they prepare to say goodbye to their popular headteacher. Sarah Sutton this week announced she will step down from the role after six years, and 25 years in total at the Colwyn Bay school. Mrs Sutton was delighted one of her final…
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Designweb moves to new St Asaph HQ following expansion and recruitment
A WEB design agency celebrating 25 years in business has expanded after opening new offices. Based at Hanover House in St Asaph, Designweb grew its team last year having secured a raft of clients in multiple sectors across the UK and overseas. Director Paul Lyons, from Rhyl, has also developed the company’s offering to focus…
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Staff progression and expansion vision for Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants
PROMOTION and progression of key staff are being celebrated at a leading accountancy firm. Based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge, Ruthin and Beaumaris, Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants has seen apprentices and long-standing team members move on to new roles in past weeks. And directors are planning to expand further in 2023 after a surge in clients…
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Therapist launches new clinic to help meet demand for mental health support
A THERAPIST with more than 25 years’ experience in the medical sector launched her own private clinic to help meet demand for mental health support. Clair Domeney opened North Wales Cognitive Behavioural Therapy just months ago and has already experienced a surge in patients experiencing issues such as panic disorder, anxiety, PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder),…
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Politician praise for Cambria’s social partnership strategy on North Wales visit
A NORTH WALES politician praised college leaders for embracing the views of staff before key decisions are made. Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn – MS for Delyn – paid a visit to Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham to meet with Chief Executive Yana Williams and discuss a Welsh Government pilot project being held…
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Glowing Estyn inspection report for Coleg Cambria FE provision
COLEG CAMBRIA received a glowing report for its further education provision. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, praised the north east Wales institution – which has sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – for its “clear focus on improving the learning experiences” of students. Inspectors also referenced Cambria’s “inclusive and caring environment”…
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Ysgol Eirias pupils perform belated Xmas concert to packed audience
PUPILS and their families had a second opportunity to celebrate the festive period at a leading North Wales school. Ysgol Eirias rescheduled its popular Christmas concert following its cancellation in December. Headteacher Sarah Sutton took the difficult decision to close the Colwyn Bay secondary school earlier than planned for the winter break following an isolated…
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Skilled Coleg Cambria students hard at work on £5.2m clock tower redevelopment
SKILLED students have been hard at work on a £5.2m clock tower redevelopment. Level 2 Painting and Decorating and Construction learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside were tasked with supporting the Guardians of the John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside. Among them was Jack Hughes, 17, from Connah’s Quay, one of a diligent and dedicated cohort…
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