Welsh schools show support for local food producers with patriotic St David’s Day menus
SCHOOLS are showing their support for patriotic producers and using more locally sourced ingredients for their St David’s Day dinner menus. Specially prepared items for today’s (Friday) lunchtime celebrations at a select number of primary and secondary schools will incorporate food and drink manufactured and distributed right on their doorstep, where possible. As part of…
Read More
Credu campaign appeals for public and businesses to support young carers
A CAMPAIGN is calling for recognition and support for the thousands of inspiring young carers in north and mid-Wales. Credu has appealed for businesses, schools, colleges, universities, and communities across the region to help shine a light on the dedication and commitment of more than 2,400 young carers in Wrexham, Conwy, Denbighshire, Powys, and Ceredigion….
Read More
Four metre Welsh knife dragon under construction at Coleg Cambria
A FOUR-METRE dragon constructed from thousands of weapons will breathe fire into a knife awareness campaign. The stunning metal sculpture is being built at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site, in partnership with North Wales Police and Wrexham Council. Lecturer John Freeman and students have been safely welding and fabricated confiscated items – including samurai swords,…
Read More
Antur Cymru Enterprise opens third shop in west Wales to meet demand
TRADERS are enjoying start-up success with the support of Antur Cymru Enterprise. Entrepreneurs, makers, and independent producers in west Wales are benefiting from the organisation’s Cymorth Busnes Lleol / Local Business Support programme. After opening retail units in Aberystwyth and Newcastle Emlyn, a space has now been unveiled on Cardigan High Street. Loren Nash is the owner of Under the…
Read More
New sectors and returning legal events among new year highlights at Supertemps
A SURGE in clients across new industries and returning legal events are among the latest developments at an esteemed recruitment agency. Supertemps has also designed a new health and mindfulness strategy for its 10-strong workforce in Bangor and Colwyn Bay, which includes wellbeing days and a shorter working week culminating in ‘Funday Fridays’. The award-winning…
Read More
Coleg Cambria to showcase new cutting-edge facilities at accessible open events
COLEG CAMBRIA will showcase its wide range of courses and cutting-edge facilities at a series of open events this Spring. The accessible sessions will take place on the following dates at these sites: Deeside and Deeside Sixth – Wednesday March 6 from 5pm-7pm. Llysfasi – Saturday March 9 from 10am-12pm. Yale and Yale Sixth Wrexham…
Read More
Carbon Zero Renewables celebrates record numbers, award win and team growth
AN ACCLAIMED renewable energy business is celebrating another award-winning and record-breaking year. Carbon Zero Renewables – part of the Carbon Zero Group based in Old Colwyn, St Asaph and Mochdre – has announced its highest ever annual accounts. The firm has also taken on new employees, including a personal assistant, videographer, sales, and finance staff,…
Read More
Beloved Bangor institution forges close links with popular Chinese school
A PIONEERING independent school enjoyed a great ball with China. St Gerard’s School is forging strong links with Bangor Chinese School and even hosted its New Year celebrations. They joined forces at the weekend for a party and performance at the recently refurbished Ffriddoedd Road institution, which teaches Mandarin to students from across north west…
Read More
£10m land-based college redevelopment set for completion this September
THE £10m redevelopment of a leading land-based college is set for completion this autumn. Backed with more than £5.9m from the Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, Coleg Cambria is transforming its land-based campus at Llysfasi, near Ruthin. Following the opening of its £1.2m rural education centre three years ago, a new state-of-the-art, 1095…
Read More
Waste management giant preparing thousands of customers for landmark shift in recycling laws
A LEADING waste management company is preparing customers for a landmark shift in recycling laws. From April 6 workplaces across Wales must sort and separate all waste – including paper and card, food, glass, metal, plastic, and unsold textiles – before collection, or face strict financial penalties. The new Welsh Government legislation will impact all…
Read More