‘Busiest summer yet’ for PetPlace as events lined up this month
THE leading independent pet retailer in North Wales is preparing for its busiest summer yet. PetPlace has organised a series of events, open days, demonstrations and workshops over the coming weeks for animals and their owners. The news comes after the company – which has sites in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a…
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St Gerard’s School smashes national average with outstanding A Level results
A YEAR of redevelopment, rebranding and significant investment culminated in stellar A Level results for St Gerard’s School. The Bangor institution – whose learners are continually among the best performing in Wales – achieved a staggering 96% at grades A*-C, compared to the national average of 76.5%. For A*/A the figure was 60%, more than double…
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Coleg Cambria bakers on the rise with double award nomination
A PAIR of talented bakers are on the rise. Naomi Spaven, lead baker and patisserie chef at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Restaurant in Wrexham, and baker and pastry chef Ella Muddiman, who also works at the Hafod venue, have been nominated for the Rising Star accolade at this year’s BIA (Baking Industry Awards) ceremony. The news…
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Flint trade-only importer approaching 35th anniversary targets net zero with expansion
AN international supplier of promotional products approaching 35 years in business has expanded its operations while targeting net zero. Flint-based Preseli Ltd successfully lowered its carbon footprint after receiving a grant from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and…
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Caring learners support Cambodian children on emotional education adventure
CARING learners supported communities in South East Asia on a “very emotional” education adventure. Twenty students from Coleg Cambria experienced the trip of a lifetime to Cambodia, where they taught English skills to children at a Supplementary Education Centre. The group – from Media, and Health and Social Care courses – also delivered five hours…
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Coleg Cambria to host two days of open events at ‘key time’ for learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host open days for prospective students this summer. The college’s sites at Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi, and Bersham Road and Yale in Wrexham will hold the events over two days from Thursday August 22. Principal Sue Price says the coming weeks are “a key time” for anyone looking to take the next steps…
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Rhyl High School ramps up activities and expeditions to produce ‘more well-rounded’ pupils
A LEADING school is engaging with its community and organising more activities and expeditions than ever before to inspire career choices and give pupils a more well-rounded view of the world. The opportunities provided by Rhyl High School have been welcomed by learners and parents and carers, who praised headteacher Claire Armitstead and staff for…
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Golf club resort launches new luxury lodge retreat in Eden Valley
A LUXURY lodge park in the grounds of a prestigious golf club will be in full swing this summer. Eden Lodge Retreat – set in the grounds of Eden Golf Club in Crosby-on-Eden, near Carlisle – is to open its new show homes to prospective owners over the coming weeks. The first phase of the…
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Coleg Cambria supports STEM in schools with state-of-the-art tech donations
COLEG CAMBRIA encouraged the development of advanced engineering among young people in North Wales by donating state-of-the-art 3D printing equipment to secondary schools. Dan Jones, Curriculum Director for Advanced Engineering at the college’s Deeside site, presented a Tiertime UPBOX 3D printer and supporting technology. Among those to receive the machinery was Prestatyn High School, whose…
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Welsh food producers on mission to make school menus more sustainable at national expo
CELEBRATING Welsh produce is food and drink to Larder Cymru. The team behind the pioneering initiative will be attending the LACA School Food Show in Birmingham over two days from Wednesday July 3. Delivered by Menter Môn, Larder Cymru – which is working with Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Cardiff, and Caerphilly councils as part of…
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