Rugby injury drives Oliver on to golfing success
OLIVER Wilkinson has the drive to succeed – both on and off the course. A pupil at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, Oliver has already shown the form of a future star with a 3.2 handicap and the ability to send the ball soaring 320 yards down the fairway. But his story isn’t just about…
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Rhug Estate to reshape portfolio – creating new farming opportunities
RHUG ESTATE is reshaping its portfolio – creating new opportunities for the future of farming. Owner Lord Newborough has taken the decision to sell part of the Estate’s site at Glynllifon, near Caernarfon, opening the door for others – particularly the next generation of farmers – to bring fresh energy, skills, and investment. By passing…
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College to sharpen future of food skills with new Butchery Academy
COLEG Cambria is set to sharpen the future of food skills with the launch of its brand-new Butchery Academy. And leading the way is award-winning butcher and mentor, Matt Edwards. Matt – Food Manufacturing Work-Based Learning Practitioner at Cambria and a former WorldSkills UK gold medallist – has already been sharing his expertise with learners….
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College to host volunteering fairs for North Wales learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host this year’s Welsh Baccalaureate Volunteering Fairs. Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) announced the return of the annual events – now bigger and better with two sessions to be held this October. The first will take place at Deeside Sixth Form Centre on Monday (October 6) from 11am–2pm, followed by a second…
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Top 10 school to showcase new ‘inclusion centre’ and celebrate transition strategy at open event
ONE of Wales’s best-performing schools is set to showcase its focus on student wellbeing, inclusive learning, and the transition from primary to secondary education. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay will open its doors to prospective learners and their families on Tuesday September 30 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Visitors will have the chance to explore the…
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College first flexes new way to learn for busy professionals to fit around working life
COLEG CAMBRIA is flexing a new way to learn – designed for busy professionals who need training that fits around their working lives. Northop Business School has launched its innovative HNC Flex programme, giving employers and employees the freedom to pick, mix, and ‘flex’ the modules they study. Learners can take bitesize courses, stack them up, and…
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We are celebrating a professional hat-trick and new clients in 2025
We are celebrating a professional hat-trick after being crowned one of the industry’s best for the third time. I was named Professional of the Year at the PRCA DARE Awards, which recognise excellence in public relations across North Wales and the North of England. I launched Radar PR in 2018 following a 20-year career in news and…
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Community hubs welcome record numbers of learners across Wrexham and Flintshire
COLEG Cambria is reinforcing its commitment to adult learning by delivering more opportunities for people across north east Wales to gain vital qualifications and digital confidence. The college has launched a series of English, Maths and Digital Literacy sessions in Flintshire, Wrexham and St Asaph, Denbighshire, led by Curriculum Director for Adult and Work-based Learning…
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Powerful photography project becomes beacon of hope in Rhyl revival
A POWERFUL new photography project is painting a picture of change in Rhyl, with residents’ voices at the heart of a vision for the town’s future. Rhyl-born photographer David Baker has launched an ambitious community project designed to capture the true spirit of his hometown. The initiative aims to shine a light on local lives,…
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North Wales village draws students nationwide for animal studies
LEARNERS are travelling from across the UK to rural North Wales, inspired by a trailblazing Animal Management team. Coleg Cambria Northop is home to one of the UK’s most idyllic academic environments, and it is there you will find a group of dedicated staff and lecturers whose passion for animal welfare, conservation, and education has…
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