Rhug Estate targets net zero with raft of innovative ‘green’ developments
AN AWARD-WINNING organic farm estate continues to raise the bar for sustainable practices in retail and agriculture. Rhug Estate, near Corwen in Denbighshire, unveiled a series of innovative schemes and initiatives in the last 12 months, as it targets net-zero emissions. Having introduced green energy projects ranging from 4KW to 5MW – including wind, solar, hydro…
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Coleg Cambria students a real force at UK Physics Olympics
SCIENCE-LOVING students proved to be a real force in a national physics tournament. Learners from Coleg Cambria achieved staggering results at The British Physics Olympiad (BPhO), a series of competitions overseen by renowned lectures from Oxford and Cambridge universities. A seven-strong team representing Yale Sixth in Wrexham received two commendations, three bronze medals, one silver…
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Welsh college submits plans for 50-bed student accommodation complex
PROPOSALS have been submitted for a 50-bedroom student accommodation building at a leading land-based college. Coleg Cambria plans to further develop its Llysfasi campus following the completion of a £10m agriculture and education centre, featuring a library, classrooms, a climbing wall, laboratories, a coffee shop, meeting spaces, atrium, and wellbeing and HE hubs. Designed by…
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Robertson GEO unveils vision to double workforce and revenue following HQ move
A GROUNDBREAKING global developer and provider of borehole geophysical and petrophysical logging technologies and services is moving to a new headquarters and planning further expansion. Award-winning Robertson Geo will relocate from its sites in Deganwy and Llandudno to a new 20,500 square-foot building on Tre Morfa Enterprise Park, Conwy, following significant growth. In addition to…
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Welsh invention a ‘game-changer’ in research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer
A CUTTING-EDGE medical device which purifies and concentrates urine could be a game-changer in the research and diagnosis of health conditions including cancer. With the support of Bangor University, Caernarfon-based Bee Robotics Ltd developed a prototype which purifies urine to leave a concentrated sample for biological analysis. Spearheaded by coordinator Osborn Jones, the company –…
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College among top institutions in the UK for work with young adult carers
COLEG CAMBRIA cemented its place among the top institutions in the country for its work with young adult carers. Cambria received QSCS (Quality Standard in Carer Support) reaccreditation from The Carers Federation, having been one of the first 10 colleges in the UK to receive the inaugural award in 2020. Examples of good practice included…
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PetPlace has big plans for 2025 following year of events and investment
A PIONEERING pet retailer lined up another paw-some calendar of events as it prepares for further growth in 2025. A busy year for PetPlace – which has stores in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a HQ in Kinmel Bay – looks set to be replicated and even bettered over the coming 12 months….
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Hundreds of learners join celebration of entrepreneurship in Wrexham and Flintshire
HUNDREDS of learners and staff at Coleg Cambria joined a celebration of business and innovation. The college marked Global Entrepreneurship Week with events and activities at its sites in Northop, Wrexham and Deeside. Cambria organised interactive workshops and sessions with industry leaders, Big Ideas Wales mentors and well-known business owners including Tanya Whitebits CEO Shoned…
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Business Wales supply chain events to whet appetite of food producers
Workshops to shine a light on supplying food and drink to the public sector in Wales. Organised by Business Wales, the events will be held in the new year and will begin with a virtual session on Social Value in the Public Sector with Ian McGrady, Director of Ellesmere Port-based Edsential Catering, and Huw Griffiths,…
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Beloved Welsh tearoom and guesthouse to reopen following revamp and investment
A BELOVED tearoom and guest house will reopen this year following investment and improvements. Penbont House in Elan Valley, Rhayader, closed last May as the business was no longer viable given trading conditions, a lack of resources and the challenging economic climate. Following refurbishment of the interior and a wave of support from the community…
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