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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Neatcrown plans for expansion and creates new jobs following award win and revenue surge
A FAMILY-OWNED manufacturing company celebrating more than two decades in business is planning for expansion and creating new jobs. And news of further growth at Corwen-based Neatcrown comes after the firm won the prestigious Co-Manufacturer and Packer of the Year title at the UK Packaging Awards, held in London. Business Development Manager Karen Jones attended the…
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Transformative Menter Mon outperforming peers in Wales “by some margin”
A TRANSFORMATIVE enterprise hub outperforming its peers “by some margin” will enter its sixth year with a raft of new services for start-ups and entrepreneurs. The pioneering Menter Môn Enterprise Hub (Hwb Menter), based with project partners M-SParc in Gaerwen and at Hwb Arloesi, Porthmadog, has unveiled a series of benefits and incentives in addition…
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Inspirational mentor in line for top award after creating life-changing jobs project
THE inspiration behind a life-changing project helping socially isolated people into work has been nominated for a top award. Mel Davis, an Employability Mentor with Conwy Employment Hub, is a finalist in the Apprentice of the Year Management category of Grwp Llandrillo Menai’s 2024 Apprenticeship Awards. With no previous academic qualifications to her name, the…
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Antur Cymru opening new retail sites in mid and west Wales following pilot success
A BUSINESS support service will expand across Mid and West Wales following an encouraging first year. Antur Cymru’s pop-up retail project in Aberystwyth had such a positive impact they have opened another test space in Newcastle Emlyn. And the social enterprise’s latest venture – Cymorth Busnes Lleol / Local Business Support – plans to add another location in 2024. Funded by UK…
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New jobs and organic expansion as farm estate ends year on a high
ORGANIC growth at a leading farm estate is not limited to its award-winning products. Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is experiencing significant expansion in all aspects of its operations. Home and overseas sales have remained buoyant this year and over past weeks several new faces have joined the Rhug family. Among the recent…
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£300k secured to deliver vital jobs and training academies in Conwy
CONWY Employment Hub secured up to £300,000 to deliver vital jobs and education training academies across the county for the next 12 months. The Pathways to Employment project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is administered and managed on a regional basis. Together they will be targeting industries…
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Leading names in ecology join forces at Coleg Cambria for sustainability expo
LEADING figures in ecology and on green issues were united at a conservation conference. Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School welcomed more than 60 guests to its annual sustainability event. Among them were Seb Gudek from Llandudno-based Aqualogik Ltd, Flintshare’s Nikki Giles, and Toni Godolphin, Carbon Reduction/Fund Engagement Officer at Antur Cymru Enterprise, who discussed grants…
Read MoreTurkey sales take off at organic farm estate ahead of Christmas event countdown
RHUG ESTATE will serve up lashings of Christmas cheer for visitors over the coming weeks. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is celebrating the yuletide holidays with a series of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. First up is a two-day food and craft fair, beginning on Saturday…
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