St Gerard’s School on rebrand, redevelopment and vision ahead of taster event
PROSPECTIVE pupils will experience the exciting new chapter being written at a leading independent school. Following a period of significant investment and redevelopment, St Gerard’s School will host a taster day for learners and families tomorrow (Tuesday). The cherished Bangor institution – which produces among the highest GCSE and A Levels results in Wales –…
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BGB Scaffolding opens new US and Asia bases following significant growth and investment
A GLOBALLY RENOWNED scaffolding company opened a new US base and secured contracts on the country’s first two offshore windfarm sub-stations. BGB Renewables and BGB New Energy Taiwan – part of the larger BGB Scaffolding Group based in Chester and Port of Mostyn, Flintshire – added Providence in Rhode Island and Taichung City in Taiwan…
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Conwy Job Expo returns bigger and better after 500 attended last year’s event
THE leading employment and training event in North Wales is back and bigger than ever before. Businesses, skills organisations, educators, charities, and individuals wanting to exhibit at this year’s Conwy Job Expo are urged to do so fast. The free exhibition will again be held at Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay and following the…
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Coleg Cambria open events to support adults looking for new careers post-pandemic
A SERIES of open events for adults will take place at Coleg Cambria this month. They will be held in person at the following college sites: Deeside – Monday January 22 from 4pm-7pm. Yale, Wrexham – Tuesday January 23 from 4pm-7pm. Bersham Road, Wrexham – Tuesday January 23 from 4pm-7pm. The college, also based in…
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Spanish steps for new-look sports courses at Coleg Cambria
INDUSTRY placements and international work experience are at the heart of a top college’s new-look sports programmes. Coleg Cambria Deeside has revamped courses to ensure learners are ready to enter the world of work on completing their studies. Lecturer and coach Sean Regan says the Level 2 and Level 3 Diplomas in Sport have kicked…
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Six Welsh counties sign up to review school menus as part of Larder Cymru scheme
A FOOD and drink project will serve up support for producers in Wales and review school dinner menus across the country. Six local authorities in Wales have signed up to the Larder Cymru Welsh Food for Schools pilot scheme following a successful test trial in Conwy. Over the next 12 months, Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Cardiff, and…
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Antur Cymru’s new retail test space a huge hit with Christmas customers
ENTREPRENEURS and start-up businesses at a new retail test space are thriving this festive period. Antur Cymru’s latest Cymorth Busnes Lleol / Local Business Support pop-up unit opened last week in Newcastle Emlyn and is already a hit with customers in the west Wales town. As Christmas fast approaches, traders have embraced the scheme and been busy selling their wares,…
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Log cabins, glamping pods and new jobs among plans for donkey attraction in 2024
SUSTAINABLE log cabins, glamping pods and creating jobs are among the priorities for a growing family business in 2024. Fresh from the success of their Donkey Dash up and down Moel Famau, Flintshire’s highest peak – which raised more than £1500 for Cherish Wrecsam – G&M Davies Ltd has unveiled big plans for the coming…
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Animal studies graduate with rare heart condition enjoying success with pet photography business
A LOVE of animals and passion for photography developed into a new business for talented Jessica Humphreys. The former Coleg Cambria student has set up her own company – Emerald Pawtraits – and is already securing customers from across North Wales and beyond via her studio on Mold’s Bromfield Industrial Estate. A graduate of the Level 3…
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Revamp, investment and celebrity visit for leading Welsh independent school
ST GERARD’S SCHOOL has undergone a period of significant development and investment in past months. Improvements have been made to the building and gardens at the beloved Bangor institution, in addition to new fencing, better access, signage, lighting and landscaping. Over the autumn, the independent school was sandblasted, the roof and guttering cleared, there was…
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