Bangor University graduate programme doubles employment target
AN INNOVATIVE graduate programme is helping Bangor University alumni on the road to their chosen careers. The University’s Higher Education Funding Council for Wales-funded (HEFCW) Graduate Support Programme has helped more than 120 former students in the last two years, almost double its initial target. Offering employability guidance and advice, as well as financial contributions…
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Young finance worker first in North Wales to complete jobs programme with college
A YOUNG finance worker was the first in North Wales to successfully complete a new jobs programme via Coleg Cambria. Michael Shone, from Buckley, achieved the Employment strand of the Welsh Government’s Jobs Growth Wales+ scheme, aimed at people aged 16-18. Michael spent six months at Cummins Independent Financial Advisers (IFA), based in Rossett, near…
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Respected Rhug Estate meat manager retires after cutting it at highest level
AFTER cutting it at the highest level for decades a respected meat production manager has stepped down from the role. Following 17 years at Rhug Estate and many more in the trade – including a spell at London’s famous Smithfield Market – Gary Jones has retired from the industry. He handed over the reins to…
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Wellbeing brand pilots mental health support sessions at leading college
THE husband-and-wife team behind a growing mental health brand piloted bespoke support sessions with the backing of college staff and students. Ben and Natalia Taylor launched BePo (Be Positive) clothing and lifestyle brand eight years ago, after he was diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), depression and anxiety at 43 years of age. The…
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Soldier and survivor Simon Weston headlines final ever ION Leadership graduation
AN INSPIRATIONAL soldier and survivor headlined the final ever ION Leadership graduation last night (Thursday). Welsh Army veteran Simon Weston CBE was among the special guests at Bangor Business School in celebration of the leadership programme’s final cohort. More than 440 business managers and owners from over 250 organisations have completed the programme since 2016…
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Ysgol Eirias DofE figures surge in tandem with record-breaking year for the organisation
THE number of children signing up to the Duke Edinburgh’s (DofE) Award at a leading school has risen in tandem with national figures. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay has enjoyed a surge in pupils beginning the youth scheme over the last 12 months, with more than 100 taking on the Bronze and Silver categories. Teacher…
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Rhug Wild Beauty range sweeps the board at Europe-wide skincare awards
AN ORGANIC beauty range swept the board at a Europe-wide skincare awards ceremony. Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, won seven medals including two golds and three silver at the Free From Skincare Awards. The Estate’s Wild Beauty range, which uses natural ingredients foraged on site, defended the Best Brand title for the second year…
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Coleg Cambria celebrates student success with two-night awards ceremony
STUDENTS were lauded during two nights of celebrations at Coleg Cambria. The college’s Yale site in Wrexham hosted award events for Further and Higher Education (FE and HE) on Monday, and for Work-based Learning (WBL) and Adult and Community Learning (ACL) last night (Tuesday). Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price hosted the ceremonies…
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17,000 attend record-breaking new-look Bolesworth International
MORE than 17,000 visitors enjoyed this year’s record-breaking Bolesworth International. The lifestyle and equestrian festival packed hundreds of activities into five days on the border of North Wales and Cheshire, featuring celebrity guests, international showjumping competitions and a feast of fun for all the family. The Brand New Heavies, Rick Parfitt Jr and DJ Trevor…
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Coleg Cambria powers ahead with unmissable family fun day
COLEG CAMBRIA is powering ahead with an unmissable free family fun day. The always popular Bersham Wheels event returns to the college’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham on Saturday July 8 from 10am-3pm. The £10m engineering complex has welcomed thousands of people to the celebration of all things motoring over the past three years, and this summer’s…
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