Politician praise for Cambria’s social partnership strategy on North Wales visit
A NORTH WALES politician praised college leaders for embracing the views of staff before key decisions are made. Deputy Minister for Social Partnership, Hannah Blythyn – MS for Delyn – paid a visit to Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham to meet with Chief Executive Yana Williams and discuss a Welsh Government pilot project being held…
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Glowing Estyn inspection report for Coleg Cambria FE provision
COLEG CAMBRIA received a glowing report for its further education provision. Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, praised the north east Wales institution – which has sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop – for its “clear focus on improving the learning experiences” of students. Inspectors also referenced Cambria’s “inclusive and caring environment”…
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Ysgol Eirias pupils perform belated Xmas concert to packed audience
PUPILS and their families had a second opportunity to celebrate the festive period at a leading North Wales school. Ysgol Eirias rescheduled its popular Christmas concert following its cancellation in December. Headteacher Sarah Sutton took the difficult decision to close the Colwyn Bay secondary school earlier than planned for the winter break following an isolated…
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Open events and sensory-supportive sessions coming up at Coleg Cambria
OPEN events – including accessible sessions for people wanting to learn in a sensory-supportive environment – will be held throughout March at Coleg Cambria. They will take place in person at the following sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 8 from 5.30pm-7.30pm. Llysfasi – Saturday March 11 from 10am-12pm. Yale and Yale Sixth…
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Surgeon launches private clinic for vascular patients in North Wales
AN ESTEEMED surgeon has launched a new private vascular health clinic. L&P Vascular will be based in Rossett, between Wrexham and Chester, and offer consultation and surgical procedures for people with conditions that affect the arteries, veins, and the lymphatic system, including varicose veins. With more than 30 years’ experience in the UK and Hungarian…
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Kiddies Corner takes first steps towards major growth as numbers increase
A POPULAR nursery has taken its first steps toward significant growth following a post-pandemic surge in numbers. With more than 30 staff on site at its three North Wales premises and plans to recruit up to 20 more this year, Kiddies Corner is recognised as one of the top childcare providers in the region. The…
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Cadet programme in good health as Cambria-NHS partnership celebrates first anniversary
AN ACADEMIC collaboration between a leading college and the NHS is in good health and growing in stature after a successful first year. The Healthcare Cadets programme launched by Coleg Cambria and Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is attracting interest from potential learners across north east Wales following its launch last September. Based at Wrexham…
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Anglesey architecture firm plans for expansion into south on 20th anniversary
A PROMINENT architectural practice celebrating 20 years in business and significant growth has plans to build further in 2023. Dewis Architecture, based in Llanfairwpll on Anglesey, and Chester, is among the most respected planning and design firms in the region. Director Dewi Williams has grown the business from one to 10 staff in that time…
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Business School unveils free digital, environmental and creative courses for 2023
COLEG CAMBRIA has launched free courses in leadership, management and the creative, digital and environmental sectors for 2023. The college’s Northop Business School unveiled new programmes in association with partners such as NEBOSH and Prince2. Cambria will roll out the fully funded qualifications as part of the Personal Learning Account (PLA) Zero Net Skills scheme…
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Order! John Bercow praise for North Wales businesses at ION graduation ceremony
BUSINESSPEOPLE have their houses in order after completing a prestigious leadership programme. Former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow was among the first to pay tribute to 26 delegates graduating from the ION Leadership ILM Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications at Bangor University this week. Previously MP for Buckingham and now a…
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