Talacre holiday park celebrates 60th birthday following major redevelopment
A JEWEL in the crown of a national holiday operator is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Darwin Escapes’ Talacre Beach Resort is 60 years old and showing no signs of slowing down! The popular 44-acre site, on the North Wales coast in Flintshire, is one of the busiest in the region with more than 450 caravans…
Read MoreNew college £14m spa and health suite opens in Wrexham
A LUXURIOUS state-of-the-art spa and relaxation complex will open today (Monday). Based at the heart of the new £14m Health and Wellbeing Centre at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, Iâl Spa features industry-standard facilities; simulated hospital wards and virtual reality environments sit alongside a Thermal Suite with sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and health food bar….
Read MoreDemand for EV technicians surges in tandem with rise in automotive students at Coleg Cambria
HYBRID and electric vehicle courses experienced a surge in new learners. The programmes are among a wide range of Engineering and Automotive qualifications to experience a rise in numbers at Coleg Cambria Deeside this academic year. Carl Black, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology and Site Lead at Deeside, revealed several cohorts – including the…
Read MoreStar baker loving life at new college venue following sweet awards victory
THE proof is in the pudding for a talented baker loving life in the kitchens of a leading college restaurant. Fresh from her Rising Star victory at this year’s BIA (Baking Industry Awards) ceremony, Naomi Spaven, from Mold, is turning heads as lead baker and patisserie chef at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Bakery in Wrexham. She and baker…
Read MoreCouncil leads way on school menus by almost doubling spend on Welsh produce
PRIMARY schools have given small businesses and independent producers a well-deserved break in partnership with Larder Cymru. Caerphilly County Borough Council is the first in Wales to fully implement a new menu featuring their Welsh supply base following a test period earlier this year. With support from the Larder Cymru Welsh Food for Schools initiative, Caerphilly was…
Read MoreSmall businesses unite to give west Wales economy pre-Christmas gift
ENTREPRENEURS and small businesses have united to bring collaborative energy and an economic boost to communities in west Wales And there is no better example than the bustling market town of Tregaron, where residents have either launched their own companies or taken existing ventures to the next level with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise….
Read MoreColeg Cambria ramps up mental health campaign with further events this autumn
COLEG CAMBRIA has taken the support of students and staff to new levels. In addition to events and activities around World Mental Health Day and Mental Health Awareness Week – both held earlier this year – the college has organised a five-day programme of wellbeing and self-care sessions this month. All five of Cambria’s sites…
Read MoreGreenfield Valley seeks new trustees to help shape multi-million pound 10-year strategy
YOU could help shape the future of one of North Wales’s most beloved historic attractions. Greenfield Valley Trust is searching for new faces to join its board, as foundations are laid for a major multi-million pound redevelopment as part of a wider 10-year strategy for the 70-acre site, near Holywell. The Trust has a vision…
Read MoreWelsh food producers unite to cook-up ways to boost economy and tackle poverty
FOOD and drink companies united to showcase their products and cook-up new ways to tackle poverty and benefit the Welsh economy. Gwynedd and Ynys Môn Food Partnership hosted the event at the popular Catch 22 Brasserie in Valley, near Holyhead. More than 35 people were in attendance, celebrating the value of the Partnership – which…
Read MoreSupertemps warns workers of unscrupulous ‘umbrella companies’
A LONG-STANDING recruitment firm warned clients and workers to be vigilant of agencies using unscrupulous ‘umbrella companies’ to payroll temporary staff. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) issued a caution as a growing number of non-compliant organisations are promoting tax avoidance schemes which can leave victims facing financial penalties and reputational damage. Colwyn Bay and Bangor-based…
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