Rhiannon Bartley wins Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year prize
COLEG CAMBRIA learner Rhiannon Bartley has been named Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year. Rhiannon, from Wrexham, currently studying at Llysfasi, received a specially carved wooden trophy along with £250 prize money, presented by John Ferguson, Tilhill Senior Forest Manager. The 29 year-old, who also works for Ecological Land Management in Wrexham, said: “It’s been an…
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WeDiscover programme rolled out across North Wales after Conwy success
A SKILLS and support project for vulnerable and often disadvantaged young people will be rolled out across North Wales. Aimed at 16 to 25 year olds, the WeMindTheGap WeDiscover programme had a positive impact on participants in Conwy county. As a result, the scheme will now also be available to applicants who are NEET (not in Education,…
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Inspiring rap written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds
THAT’S A RAP! An inspiring song written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds. A talented group of more than 80 learners from St Peter’s Primary School in Rossett recorded the track – One Hotdog and a Massive Kit Kat – with representatives from the Rhosrobin music studio and Darren Hughes, director of…
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Innovators to manufacture farming drones after trials at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
INNOVATORS plan to manufacture drones that will revolutionise sustainable farming in Wales after successful trials at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. The ‘Green Eagle’ drone was able to identify weeds and on-land issues before targeting them with pesticides, saving time, money and providing a carbon-neutral alternative to existing methods. Led by Anglesey-based M-SParc in partnership with tenants…
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Growth at Greenthumb as Managing Director reveals future expansion plans
A GIANT of the lawn care industry is sowing the seeds of future growth with plans to expand further post-pandemic. GreenThumb is the market leader for lawn treatment services with 220 branches nationwide and a network turnover of more than £48million. Founded by CEO Stephen Waring in 1986, the business employs more than 100 staff…
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Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants grow team to meet client demand
A BOOMING accountancy practice has taken on 10 new staff in less than two months to meet a surge in demand for its award-winning services. Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants is experiencing its busiest ever summer, with more and more clients joining the North Wales firm. Based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge, Ruthin and Penmaenmawr, the business…
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11 Coleg Cambria learners to compete at next WorldSkills UK final
WALES will be flying the flag with more representatives than any other home nation at this year’s WorldSkills UK competition. And 11 of those participating in the event – to be held across six venues in November – are from Coleg Cambria, which has sites in Northop, Deeside, Llysfasi and Wrexham. They are in the…
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Up and up for vertical farming project thanks to success of pilot growers
AN INNOVATIVE vertical farming project will grow even further with the launch of a new accelerator programme. For two years the Tech Tyfu pilot initiative – delivered by not-for-profit organisation Menter Mon – has worked with growers in Gwynedd and Anglesey to develop fresh micro greens using sustainable, water-based hydroponic methods. Their success has seen…
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Coleg Cambria recruitment event attracting engineers to education
SKILLED engineers, builders and the trades are being urged to consider a future in education. Coleg Cambria is holding a recruitment event at its Institute of Technology in Deeside from 5pm-7pm on Wednesday (July 13). Following on from the success of last week’s Digital Manufacturing Skills Expo – which welcomed more than 200 people and…
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Multiple disabilities won’t stop inspirational Jess living pet and people care roles
AN INSPIRATIONAL young woman refused to let multiple disabilities stop her from caring for both humans and animals in two important new placements. Despite being both partially blind and deaf since birth, dyslexic and suffering with Labyrinthitis and chronic migraines throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Jess Watson continues to put others ahead of herself. The 26 year-old…
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