Welsh gold prize helps Cancer Research Wales celebrate 60 years of life-saving research
A DIAMOND-SET Welsh gold necklace donated by Clogau will headline a special fundraising raffle marking a Welsh cancer research charity’s 60th birthday. The award-winning jewellery brand has gifted the necklace to Cancer Research Wales as the grand prize in its inaugural 60 Anniversary Diamond Raffle, raising funds for research, diagnosis and treatment projects across the country….
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Lights, Camera, Podcast: Bold new creative studio opens in Mold
NORTH WALES has a bold new hub for businesses and creators to make their voice heard. Dragon Forge Studios has opened at Florence House in Mold, offering an affordable, professional production environment unlike anything else in the region. Whether you’re a business owner looking to build your brand or an individual ready to launch your…
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Building the future workforce – 500 learners meet regional employers
HUNDREDS of young people were given a window into their future careers as Coleg Cambria brought together some of the region’s biggest employers for successful Careers and Progression events. Held at the college’s Yale Wrexham and Deeside sites, the packed sessions brought together around 500 learners aged 16–18 with a wide range of public and…
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Bison, Tractors and Farm Walks as Rhug Estate Prepares for Open Farm Sunday
ONE of the biggest dates in the North Wales agricultural calendar is set to return as Rhug Estate prepares to welcome hundreds of visitors for its hugely popular Open Farm Sunday. Taking place from 10am to 4pm on Sunday June 7, the free family day out will once again open the gates to the award-winning…
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Digital makeover helps Welsh town centres compete for customers
TOWN centres are getting a state-of-the-art digital makeover as a Welsh enterprise agency helps high streets stay visible and competitive in an increasingly online world. SMART Busnes, delivered by Antur Cymru, has created Digital Place Plans for the six towns it supports in Ceredigion, giving each one a detailed look at how it performs online. The…
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Coleg Cambria lecturer helps Farmers’ Choir make BGT history
A COLEG Cambria lecturer received a hero’s welcome from students and staff after helping make television history as part of the first choir ever to win Britain’s Got Talent (BGT). Aled Morris, a Llangollen farmer and Agricultural Engineering lecturer at the college’s Llysfasi campus, returned to work to cheers and applause after the Britain’s Got…
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From entry-level to degree apprentice: Olivia builds engineering career in Wrexham
A DETERMINED learner from Wrexham is proving that dedication, perseverance and the right support can turn ambition into a thriving career. Olivia Kassab, a former pupil of Rhosnesni High School, has spent the last seven years progressing through multiple levels of study at Coleg Cambria and is now completing a Civil Engineering Degree Apprenticeship –…
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Aspiring filmmakers hit the big screen in cinemas nationwide with MP backing
FILMS made by aspiring creatives from North Wales are now being screened in Vue and Odeon cinemas across the UK – and Clwyd North MP Gill German says it proves local talent can thrive when given the right opportunities. Gill is highlighting the success of TAPE’s groundbreaking Supporting Shorts project, a cinema-focused initiative led by the Old…
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‘Beating Heart’ of Greenfield Valley Celebrated During Volunteers’ Week
GREENFIELD Valley Trust is celebrating the “beating heart” of the historic site as part of National Volunteers’ Week – while encouraging more local people to get involved in shaping its future. The Trust has been hosting a series of ‘Meet the Volunteers’ drop-in sessions throughout this week, giving visitors the chance to speak directly with…
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Inside Cambria’s MADE programme: 5,000 students, 40 coaches and 350,000 support hours
THOUSANDS of students are benefiting from MADE – a Coleg Cambria programme delivering up to 350,000 hours of coaching and support annually. The service supports more than 5,000 learners in Deeside, Wrexham, Llysfasi and Northop through a network of more than 40 Progress Coaches, with participants receiving up to 70 hours of guidance each year….
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