Kiddies Corner freezes prices for parents and steps in to save after-school club
A NURSERY owner stepped in to save an after-school club from closure and launched a price freeze to support parents in the cost-of-living crisis. Tony Gibbons made the decision not to increase childcare rates at Kiddies Corner sites in Bryniau Road and Llewelyn Avenue, Llandudno, and Parc Menai in Bangor for existing children and those…
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Bolesworth Castle to welcome 10,000 visitors for Britain’s first ever Arenacross festival
BOLESWORTH Castle is revving up for Britain’s first ever Arenacross Festival. The stunning 6,000-acre estate, in Tattenhall near Chester and Wrexham, will host AXFest over three days from September 15. Organised by Bolesworth’s Managing Director of Events and Arenacross creator Matt Bates, a former Pro Motocross rider, the inaugural celebration is set to welcome more than 10,000…
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Net zero qualification launched for next generation of ‘sustainable business leaders’
A NEW ‘net zero’ qualification will help Wales meet its carbon neutral targets and train the next generation of sustainable business leaders. Agored Cymru has created the Level 3 Diploma in Energy and Carbon Management, a course focused on developing the skills and knowledge required to operate systems and processes of energy consumption and carbon…
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9,000 benefit from business and skills events at North Wales college
UP to 9,000 school pupils, university students and members of the community benefited from business mentoring sessions and a range of employability and skills events at Coleg Cambria. In the last 12 months alone, the college’s Learner Experience team delivered more than 170 workshops, talks and seminars across its sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and…
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Ysgol Eirias among most proactive in country for inclusion and diversity
A COLWYN BAY school is one of the most proactive in Wales for inclusion and diversity. Ysgol Eirias has implemented plans and held educational sessions and workshops throughout the academic year, focused on engaging pupils, working closely with community organisations and stakeholders, and communicating positively with parents and carers on a wide range of issues….
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Talented Coleg Cambria students cutting it on the international stage
COLEG CAMBRIA students are gaining vital work experience on the international stage. In past months, learners from the college’s Deeside site visited countries across Europe to enhance their skills and explore different careers on the continent. Among them were a cohort from the booming Esports programme, who journeyed to Barcelona, and a group from the…
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Bolesworth plans to redevelop disused school building into new pub restaurant
REDEVELOPMENT of a disused school building will create up to 30 jobs and breathe new life into a picturesque Cheshire village. Bolesworth Estate has submitted plans to transform the Grade II-listed former Harthill School and schoolmaster’s house into a high-quality restaurant and pub. Proposals also include a staff apartment, the demolition of a 1960s extension…
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Rhug Estate inspires young brain cancer patient to develop photography dream
VISITING one of the country’s most picturesque organic farm estates has been a source of comfort for an inspirational young photographer recovering from brain cancer. Luke Houslay, from Widnes, makes regular trips with mum Nina and dad Duncan to Rhug Estate near Corwen, North Wales. So the 19 year-old was thrilled to be given his…
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Golfer is fairway to achieving pro dream with backing of FFP Solutions
A TALENTED golfer is a fairway to achieving his sporting dream with the support of an acclaimed finance firm. FFP Solutions, based in St Asaph, is the new sponsor of up-and-coming North Wales star, Caolan Burford. Having made waves as a junior player, the 18 year-old, from Rhyl, is already hitting the headlines in the…
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Grafmarine successfully trials game-changing solar energy tiles at Port of Tyne
GROUNDBREAKING solar energy cells were successfully tested at one of the UK’s most efficient and sustainable deep-sea ports. Grafmarine, based in Anglesey and Manchester, trialled its NanoDeck AI solar tile management solution at Port of Tyne, near Newcastle. A leader among international green ‘smart ports’, the site is hosting the UK’s first and only 2050…
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