Coleg Cambria unveils innovative new wellness hub at its Yale site
COLEG CAMBRIA will be at the heart of a self-care and mindfulness reformation in the aftermath of the Coronavirus pandemic. The college has developed a revolutionary new Wellness Hub at its revamped Yale site in Wrexham, a facility aiming to unite charities, third sector organisations and local youth groups with students and the public. As…
Read MoreRadar PR again nominated for Professional of the Year title at PRCA Cymru Awards
RADAR PR has been shortlisted for the Professional of the Year title at the PRCA DARE Awards Cymru. Director Martin Williams – who won the award in 2020 – said: “To again be nominated for such a prestigious accolade is a huge honour. The last year has been incredibly challenging for all businesses, so this…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to launch electric and hybrid vehicle training centre
COLEG CAMBRIA is motoring towards the launch of a revolutionary electric and hybrid vehicle training centre. Just 5% of mechanics in the UK are qualified to work on electric cars, leaving the industry struggling to meet the 2030 deadline to transition from petrol and diesel to fossil-free, zero-emission travel. The college’s Bersham Road site in…
Read MoreNorthWales Media transforms empty landmark into Covid business centre for community
A RUNDOWN building is being transformed into a revolutionary Covid business centre by the team behind a leading marketing and IT company. NorthWales Media has been renovating an empty former supermarket site on Church Street in Flint. The firm, based on the town’s Market Square, has invested £200,000 and plans to unveil services including a…
Read MoreMentor helps boost ASD retention at Coleg Cambria – and numbers are growing
A MENTOR has helped to improve retention and the social and wellness journey of autistic learners at Coleg Cambria. Josh Roberts joined the college 12 months ago, as the Coronavirus pandemic was taking hold in the UK. It made his new role as an ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder) and Support Mentor more challenging, as he…
Read MoreColeg Cambria awarded leading sustainability standard for 18th year in a row
COLEG CAMBRIA’S commitment to the environment and sustainability is a roaring success. The north east Wales college has again been awarded the Level Five Green Dragon Environmental Management Standard. All its sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop have achieved the prestigious accreditation. It is the highest level of the Groundworks scheme that can be…
Read MoreInspiring Cambria student Faith Dodd named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year
AN INSPIRING teenager battling Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) has been awarded a prestigious national media prize. Coleg Cambria learner Faith Dodd, from Wrexham, was named BBC Wales Young Reporter of the Year. The 17 year-old, who is studying at the college’s Yale site, wrote 500 words about her OCD journey before capturing it on camera…
Read MoreClaire celebrates 20 years with NEWCIS as care provider continues to grow
The largest provider of care services in Wales has doubled its workforce and trebled turnover in the last six years. A Mold-based North East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) has its sights set on further growth after a challenging 12 months for the sector. CEO Claire Sullivan is celebrating 20 years with the organisation and…
Read MoreDewin Tech unveils revolutionary wireless technology for rural landowners
A REVOLUTIONARY wireless sensor launched by a Welsh tech start-up will make the ‘Internet of Things’ possible for rural areas across the globe. Innovative Dewin Open:Close technology has been unveiled by Dewin Tech, a new business founded by Geraint Hughes and Meinir Lloyd Jones. The couple, from Bangor, have collaborated with Dr Rob Shepherd from EvoMetric sensor…
Read MoreUnico 3 takes on charity challenge to raise money for mental health awareness
ACCOUNTANCY specialists have been putting their best feet forward in a bid to Move for Mind. Employees from Walsall-based Unico 3 Limited wanted to do something to raise money for the mental health charity after seeing the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. The award-winning family-run firm, which has doubled in size during the crisis, provides…
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