PetPlace installs life-saving heart equipment across network of Welsh stores
PetPlace installs seven new defibrillators across North Wales Save a Life Cymru (SaLC) is delighted to announce that Public Access Defibrillators (PADs) have been fitted to the outside of all seven PetPlace and LVL5 Gyms sites in North Wales, and these potentially life-saving devices have been made available 24/7 to the public in the event…
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College to host open events for adult learning in North Wales this summer
A NEW series of open events for adults will take place at Coleg Cambria this summer. Sessions will be held at the following sites next month: Deeside: Wednesday June 5 – 5pm-7pm Yale, Wrexham: Thursday June 6 – 5pm-7pm Bersham Road: Wrexham – Thursday June 6 – 5pm-7pm They follow a raft of activities held…
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Small businesses in Wales take flight with Antur Cymru export programme
SMALL businesses will take flight by capitalising on export opportunities with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise. The Global Reach Out Programme is funded by UK Government, powered by Levelling Up and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise in collaboration with International Trade Support Group and Powys County Council. The project explores trade and overseas partnerships…
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Medru creates pioneering ‘data dashboard’ with North Wales engineering firm
AN EDUCATION and industry partnership created a pioneering ‘data dashboard’ for an engineering solutions company. Medru – a joint initiative between Coleg Cambria, Bangor University, and The Open University in Wales – teamed up with AMRC Cymru to create the system for Hawarden-based LCA Group Ltd. The project highlights the synergies between academia, industry, and…
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Guests at Blenheim Palace retreat can stay in lodges designed by stars of hit TV show
VISITORS to a luxury holiday retreat in the grounds of a world heritage site can stay in exclusive accommodation remodelled by stars of a popular TV show. The grand finale of BBC’s Interior Design Masters series – watched by up to 2.8m viewers – saw contestants Roisin Quinn and Matt Smith-Wood revamp two high-quality cabins at Darwin…
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Young engineers dig generous donation from manufacturing giant
STUDENTS dig a generous donation that will help train future generations of engineers in North Wales Wrexham-based JCB Transmissions presented staff and learners at Coleg Cambria with parts and equipment, including motors, gearboxes, transmissions, and axles from excavators, loaders, and diggers. Carl Roberts, Cambria’s Director for Curriculum – Engineering at the college’s Bersham Road site,…
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Rhug launches charitable trust to promote sustainability and good health
A MULTI award-winning organic farm estate launched its own charitable trust to promote sustainability, healthy eating and give disadvantaged children from urban areas an opportunity to experience nature and the countryside. Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, welcomes tens of thousands of visitors every year and has raised money for many UK and…
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Grafmarine lights up Caribbean with cutting-edge new marine technology
INNOVATORS behind revolutionary solar technology for the shipping industry have unveiled a cutting-edge and ruggedised new model for a giant of the marine sector. Anglesey and Manchester-based Grafmarine created a square Nanodeck tile – in addition to the current hexagonal shape – that will be tested in Caribbean waters by SMT Shipping, a worldwide leader…
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50% off tickets as balloon spectacular added to Bolesworth International line-up
BOLESWORTH CASTLE is reaching for the skies with a new attraction to be launched this summer. Spectacular hot air balloon flights and displays will form part of the epic and much-anticipated Bolesworth International Equestrian Summer Festival, which runs from June 6-16. Following the success of last year’s inaugural Cheshire Balloon Fiesta – which took place at the…
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Students with ALN and/or disabilities enjoying sports success at Cambria
STUDENTS with additional learning needs and/or disabilities are enjoying sports success at Coleg Cambria. ILS (Independent Living Skills) learners at the college’s Northop site have excelled in a series of competitions this year. The seven-aside football squad was battling for top spot in the Association of Colleges North West Panability League and secured second place,…
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