Coleg Cambria hosts sustainable summit fore greenkeepers and conservation groups
GREENKEEPERS, conservation groups and employers in the horticulture industry went a fairway to becoming more sustainable at a summit to mark World Habitat Day. More than 50 people attended an event at Coleg Cambria’s £1.2m education hub in Llysfasi, where speakers from across the region led on a variety of topics, from beekeeping to healthy,…
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CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales and Fitap join forces to promote awareness
A SUPPORT helpline and pioneering Wales-based fitness app have joined forces to promote mental health awareness. Fitap provides a platform for communities in Wales to get moving; supporting people in their health and wellbeing journey involves their mental health, and signposting services in their geographical area, as well as encouraging people to exercise, eat healthily…
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Route Media continues expansion in Wales with new Scarlets partnership
ROUTE MEDIA continued its growth across Wales by forging a new partnership with a leading rugby team. The Cardiff-based company and the Scarlets will launch their partnership this Saturday, as the team take on Cardiff Rugby. Route Media sales director Dean Jones believes key relationships such as this one will reinforce ambitious expansion plans over the…
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MaesG Showzone stages pandemic comeback with music grant support
A PERFORMING arts group staged a remarkable comeback with the support of a community funding organisation. Conwy Valley and North West Wales Coast Community Rail Partnership and Transport for Wales (TfW) stepped in to help Maes-G ShowZone in Maesgeirchen, Bangor, when they needed a grant to help pay for new equipment during the pandemic. Led…
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Ruthin Market Hall events to support community post-pandemic
EVENTS designed to promote health and wellbeing, charities and small businesses will take place in Ruthin over the coming months. Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC) has lined up online and in-person activities – held at the town’s revamped Market Hall – to support the local community post-pandemic. Supported by the UK Government’s Community Referral Fund,…
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FFP Solutions secures ‘significant investment’ for sisters to to buy care home
SISTERS expanded a successful care business and acquired their dream home with the support of a prominent finance firm. FFP Solutions, based in St Asaph, secured “significant investment” for sisters Olwen Dean, Helen Darling, and Cathy Williams to purchase Chaseley House Care Home in Rhos-on-Sea. The home will form part of their successful domiciliary care…
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Mackenzie Jones Solicitors continues expansion with new Chester office
A LEADING law firm continued its expansion into the North West by opening a new city centre office. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – which also has sites in St Asaph and Menai Bridge – has taken on premises in Chester. Director Andrew Foley-Jones will be based at the Watergate Street building, along with commercial and real…
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Coleg Cambria Jobs Growth Wales+ team receives Careers Wales award
COLEG CAMBRIA received a prestigious award after developing new guidance for employability staff and students. The Jobs Growth Wales+ team at Deeside was lauded for introducing a long-term strategy for lecturers, learners, and support workers at the college. The department’s successful pilot project saw them presented with the acclaimed Careers Development Award from Careers Wales….
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Hub to host jobs events across Conwy as recruitment crisis deepens
A JOBS and training programme will hold a series of events to support people back into work and education post-pandemic. Conwy Employment Hub is focused on helping to meet demand in multiple industries for new staff as the UK recruitment crisis deepens. Weekly drop-in sessions and job clubs are to take place in Llandudno, Kinmel…
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Coleg Cambria signs up to national scheme for food and drink industry
A LEADING Welsh college has signed up to a national scheme designed to support employment and skills in the food and drink industry. Coleg Cambria, which has sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop, has backed the Food and Drink Careers Passport initiative, which will provide training and qualifications in areas including food handling, health…
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