Coleg Cambria and LEAF Education launch annual food, farm and environment competition
LEAF Education, in partnership with Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, have re-launched the annual national competition in Food, Farming and Environment to offer even more schools the chance to win on-farm experiences. For the first time, the competition will see up to ten schools being chosen as semi-finalists, who will each receive an on-farm visit. Finalist schools…
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Surge in Kickstart Scheme applications as Universal Credit claims more than double in Conwy
THE number of young people in Conwy claiming Universal Credit has more than doubled in the last year. The county has experienced a 108% rise in 18-24 year olds receiving monthly income benefits since March 2020. As a result – coupled with the COVID-19 pandemic – many are now turning to the UK Government’s innovative…
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Coleg Cambria and Wrexham Glyndwr University unite to strengthen opportunities for students
COLEG CAMBRIA and Wrexham Glyndwr University have united to further strengthen opportunities for young people in north east Wales. Cambria’s Chief Executive Yana Williams and Professor Maria Hinfelaar, Vice-Chancellor of Wrexham Glyndwr University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on collaboration and community. They plan to create an “effective and active” educational partnership…
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Caring college staff receive ‘lockdown hero’ accolade for pandemic support
CARING lecturers and staff at Coleg Cambria received a Lockdown Hero accolade for supporting students through the Coronavirus pandemic. The Health and Social Care department at Cambria’s Yale site in Wrexham is among the finalists vying for a prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award. Nominated by Lowri Jarvis, 17, and fellow learners on the Level 3…
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ITV broadcaster Carole Green to host virtual event with Growth Deal team this week
THE team behind the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal will come under the spotlight at a special virtual event this week. To mark Wales Week London, ITV broadcaster Carole Green is to join Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn, chair of North Wales Economic Ambition Board, and Portfolio Director Alwen Williams to discuss the Deal’s prospective impact on…
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Coleg Cambria students receive latte praise for equality coffee shop concept
STUDENTS stirred up a latte interest in their brilliant business idea during a national Hack of Kindness. Coleg Cambria learners Riccardo Dotolo, Sophie Weaver and Ben White, from Wrexham, were commended by judges for their cafe concept promoting equality and diversity. The trio, all former students at St Joseph’s High School, designed plans for a…
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Coleg Cambria’s Ellie will fight for young people’s rights on Welsh advisory panel
A COLEG CAMBRIA student is fighting for the rights of young people in Wales. Ellie Kidd was selected by Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland to join her Young People’s Advisory Panel. Established five years ago, the panel is made up of children and young people aged 11 to 18 who meet regularly, though currently…
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Coleg Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students
COLEG Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students over 10 days in March. Staff and lecturers from across the north east Wales college will be on hand to answer questions on A Levels, full time courses, apprenticeships, degrees and more. The 5pm-8pm weekday sessions – which run from March 8…
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Coleg Cambria to pilot dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease
COLEG CAMBRIA is to pilot a dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) the free virtual classes will be for those living with the condition, as well as carers, family, and friends. As part of an affiliated hub of English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme, the initiative was…
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Wrexham network supports social enterprise start-ups in Covid pandemic
WREXHAM has experienced a surge in social enterprise start-ups during the Coronavirus pandemic. More and more people have re-evaluated their futures and taken the decision to launch a business with social objectives and values, particularly those who were furloughed or at-risk of losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A report by Social Business…
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