Purple patch for Darwin Escapes holiday park following investment and redevelopment
A BOUTIQUE hotel and luxury lodge resort has enjoyed a purple patch following multi-million pound investment and redevelopment. And the success of The Springs Resort and Golf Club in North Stoke, Wallingford, looks set to continue following its opening last year. Formerly owned by legendary Deep Purple frontman Ian Gillan, the park – part of…
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Ewloe venue aiming to become first net zero social club in UK with green grant support
A POPULAR social club which poured its efforts into becoming net zero is reaping the rewards. Ewloe Social and Community Club has successfully lowered its carbon footprint after receiving a grant from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and…
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Free family fun day celebrating music and motors makes Wrexham return
A FREE family fun day celebrating the best of motors and music makes its return to Wrexham this summer. The always popular Bersham Wheels takes place at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site from 10am-3pm on Saturday June 29. Featuring live entertainment, displays, trade stands, food and refreshments and a selection of extraordinary vehicles – from classic cars…
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Mackenzie Jones sees rise in family law cases despite drop in national divorce rate
THE cost-of-living crisis, fewer marriages and a more settled period following the Covid-19 pandemic have contributed to a decrease in divorces in the UK. But long-term, latest ONS (Office for National Statistics) figures revealing there were 80,057 divorces – down from 113,505 in 2021 – may not point towards family bliss, according to family law…
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Dylan’s and Menter Mon serve-up 900+ food boxes for children in North Wales
AN ACCLAIMED restaurant group and social enterprise organisation are serving up more than 900 wellbeing food boxes for families in North Wales. Led by the Children’s University and supported by Menter Môn’s Neges scheme, the initiative is funded by HEFCW (Higher Education Funding Council for Wales). The boxes will be given to children in Wrexham,…
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TV star backs Rhyl High School alumni network celebrating former pupils
A POPULAR television actress voiced support for a new initiative celebrating past pupils at her former secondary school. Coronation Street star Kimberly Hart-Simpson has given her backing to Rhyl High School’s alumni network, which launched this week. Kimberly, who also appeared in shows including Hollyoaks and Brassic and has her own successful fashion business, hopes…
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Army veteran to depart Coleg Cambria following golden retirement celebration
A LECTURER and Army veteran who committed 37 years to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award received a golden retirement present. Alan Lowry – who leaves his role as Sports and Public Services Lecturer and DofE Coordinator at Coleg Cambria this summer, after more than a quarter of a century with the institution – was invited…
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Another national award for Pure Perfection following launch of ‘menopause clinic’
AN ESTEEMED skin clinic secured its place among the best in the UK with another major trophy victory. Fresh from being named Best Clinic Midlands and Wales at the national Aesthetics Awards, Pure Perfection won Aesthetic Clinic of the Year for the South West and Wales at the prestigious Aesthetic Medicine Awards, held at the…
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£8m Piran Meadows celebrates 10 years, new attractions and significant investment
A LUXURY lodge park celebrating 10 years on the north coast of Cornwall will make a huge splash this summer. Darwin Escapes’ Piran Meadows retreat in Newquay has been attracting visitors to the idyllic town for more than a decade. Following an initial £8m acquisition and period of significant investment – which included a complete…
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College baker achieves slice of victory in first ever Britain’s Best Cake contest
A SKILLED apprentice achieved a slice of success in the first ever Britain’s Best Cake competition. Coleg Cambria learner Naomi Spaven, from Mold, won the Fruit Cake category with a delicious dark chocolate, orange and ginger Bara Brith. Naomi, who works as head baker at Wylde Bakery in Bebington, was also named among last year’s Rising…
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