Farmers Unite: North Wales introduces game-changing ‘Machinery Ring’ for growers
NORTH WALES is set to break new ground in boosting home-grown produce with the launch of a trailblazing ‘Machinery Ring’ for the agriculture sector. Menter Môn’s Machinery Ring scheme uses an innovative, collaborative approach, designed to encourage growers and farmers to grow more, allowing them to access and use the equipment needed while reducing the…
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Busy Christmas ahead as Rhug Estate launches full festive line-up
RHUG ESTATE is set for a busy December as it launches a full programme of festive events and food experiences for all the family. The 12,500-acre estate, based near Corwen in Denbighshire, enters the yuletide season after a thriving autumn, marked by sold-out wreath-making workshops with floral designer Kate Jordan and tasting evenings hosted by…
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Specialist beauty centre launched to support cancer patients and vulnerable in communities
A LEADING college unveiled a transformative new hair and beauty hub set to redefine training, wellbeing and community support across the region. Coleg Cambria Deeside has officially launched its pioneering new Cosmetology Centre – a trailblazing, first-of-its-kind space designed to evolve both the hair and beauty sector and learner experience, while providing a vital, inclusive…
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Green light for new 50-bed land-based student development
WORK has officially begun on a new 50-bedroom student accommodation development at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. Following planning approval and the completion of all environmental assessments, construction teams are now on site laying the foundations for the multi-million-pound project, which will further enhance the college’s growing reputation as one of the UK’s leading land-based education providers….
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25 Years Strong: The Law Firm Driven by Community
MACKENZIE JONES Solicitors continues to make a difference beyond the law, putting people and compassion at the heart of everything it does across North Wales and Cheshire. With offices in St Asaph, Chester, and Menai Bridge, the firm has proudly served its clients and communities for more than 25 years. The company has supported local…
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Five Years in the Making: Knife Dragon Becomes a Striking National Icon
AFTER nearly five years of dedicated craftsmanship, an incredible Knife Dragon sculpture has been fully completed and now stands proudly outside Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham. The hand-crafted dragon, shown protecting a small child, represents both the creativity and compassion of the community, and serves as a striking symbol against weapons crime. The…
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Drift at Five: North Wales Dance Station Hits the DAB+ Airwaves
DRIFT Radio is marking its fifth anniversary with a major milestone as the community dance and electronic music station launches on DAB+ digital radio along the North Wales coast. The move signals an exciting new chapter for the unique Rhyl-based station and means even more people can tune in and enjoy its eclectic mix of…
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‘Brain breaks’ and bite-sized tasks – College study transforms ADHD support
INSIGHTFUL research is helping transform how students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are supported in higher education. Rebecca Mountfield-Pawlett, PGCE programme lead at Coleg Cambria, has published findings that highlight both the challenges and the strengths of students with ADHD, and how practical teaching strategies can make academia more inclusive. Rebecca, who also teaches…
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New facility enhances student life at North Wales college
A LEADING college unveiled a new facility designed to give learners a welcoming and supportive space to meet, relax, and access key services during their studies. The dedicated Student Union hub at Coleg Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham aims to enrich and promote wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development alongside academia. Supported by Medr, the development…
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Have Your Say: Public session to showcase Rhyl’s £20m strategy
RHYL residents are invited to drop in and hear the latest on the town’s 10-year regeneration vision, as the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board prepares to submit its Pride in Place strategy to UK Government later this month. The public information session will take place on Friday (November 7) from 5pm–6pm at Rhyl Youth Centre, offering an overview…
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