Law practice celebrates quarter of a century with new clients and recruitment drive
A LEADING law practice is celebrating 25 years with a recruitment drive and a surge in clients across multiple sectors. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors, based in Chester, St Asaph and Menai Bridge, has taken on three new faces including Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury (PI) lawyer, Elen Roberts. Originally from Anglesey and now living in Rowton,…
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Students raise thousands for community charities in North Wales
STUDENTS raised thousands of pounds for community charities this year. As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies and the Global Community Project, UPS (Uniformed Public Service) learners at Coleg Cambria Deeside have given up their time to support a host of worthwhile causes. Among them were the Domestic Abuse Safety Unit (DASU) in Shotton, and…
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Charities will unite to share ideas and overcome third sector challenges in Rhyl
CHARITIES and community organisations in a seaside resort will unite to share ideas, best practice and explore ways to overcome challenges facing the third sector. Organised by Rhyl Neighbourhood Board – the collective behind the growing Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign – a free workshop is to be held at the town’s rugby club on Thursday (July 3)….
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Double awards victory and nationwide product drive for Rhug Estate
DOUBLE awards victory at a prestigious food and drink ceremony serves to reinforce “years of commitment” to sustainability and high-quality produce. Rhug Estate won the Sustainable Values prize at the fifth Wales Food and Drink Awards. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, near Corwen in Denbighshire, has been a driver of progressive environmental practices for decades, and for…
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Mobile data to help shape decision making and identify customer habits in Rhyl
TRADERS in a seaside town can benefit from crucial intel that will help shape decision-making and identify customer trends. Driven by the Welsh Government-funded Smart Towns Wales project with the backing of Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, Menter Môn conducted a study of consumer statistics in the coastal resort, using BT Active Intelligence Data to track footfall…
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Coleg Cambria appeals planning decision to reject community sports facility
COLEG CAMBRIA hopes a new sports and recreation facility that would “benefit people of all ages across north east Wales” will be given the green light. The college is appealing a decision by Flintshire County Council’s planning committee to refuse an application to construct an all-weather pitch at its Deeside site in Connah’s Quay. Supported by the…
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Students celebrated over two nights at learner and apprentice awards in Wrexham
INSPIRATIONAL apprentices, students and adult learners were celebrated at a popular prize-giving. Coleg Cambria held its annual awards for Further and Higher Education (FE and HE) and Work-based Learning (WBL) and Adult and Community Learning (ACL) at its Yale site in Wrexham. Caroline Street, Cambria’s Deputy Chief Executive for People Experiences and Culture, and Head…
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FM praise for £14m health complex and Welsh language centre on Yale visit
WALES’ First Minister visited a £14m health and wellbeing complex and welcomed plans for a new Welsh language centre at a leading college. Eluned Morgan MS toured the state-of-the-art Nant building at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, which includes an immersive learning environment and Iâl Spa, an industry-standard facility, complete with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and health…
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Rhug Organic Estate wins inaugural award for contribution to rural life
A 12,500-ACRE organic farm estate won a prestigious inaugural accolade for the contribution it has made to rural life. Lord Newborough, owner of Rhug Estate near Corwen, Denbighshire, received The Harry Fetherstonhaugh OBE Award (For Large Business) at the first ever Clwyd and Cheshire Royal Welsh Agricultural Society (RWAS) Presidents Awards. A celebratory dinner and prizegiving…
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Rhug’s organic beauty range joins forces with luxury spa retreat in UK first
AN AWARD-WINNING organic beauty collection has joined forces with one of the country’s most breathtaking spa retreats. Rhug Estate near Corwen, Denbighshire, and Bryn Tanat Wellness Spa in Powys have announced a new partnership. The Llansantffraid-based spa at Bryn Tanat Hall has become the first in the UK to offer professional facial treatments with the…
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