Edwards, the Welsh Butcher turns to Carbon Zero after energy price hike
ONE of the country’s leading meat producers is using solar power to produce its award-winning sausages. And the move to renewable energy is helping to bring down spiralling electricity prices at Edwards, the Welsh Butcher, which hit the news last autumn when its bills soared from £2,500 to £15,000 a week. The company took the decision to contact…
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A Level students praised for rising above post-pandemic challenges
COLEG CAMBRIA leaders praised students for rising above post-pandemic challenges to achieve “outstanding and inspirational” A Level and BTEC results. Chief Executive Yana Williams said overall figures including A*-C grades were “fantastic” and pointed to the resilience of learners in successfully transitioning from secondary school to college during lockdown and going on to successfully complete…
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Student-led ‘Culture Collective’ to unite communites through diversity
A STUDENT-driven campaign to unite communities and celebrate diversity in Wrexham has gone from strength to strength. So much so the Culture Collective are planning even more events at Coleg Cambria during the next academic year. With the support of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Coordinator Judith Alexander and Lead Chaplain Tim Feak, learners organised a series of activities…
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Bolesworth Castle to host free showjumping event for families to enjoy
BOLESWORTH CASTLE is to host a free celebration of young showjumping talent. Visitors to this year’s Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships will be able to watch some of the sport’s top names for over five days from Wednesday to Sunday (August 16-20). The packed programme also features an equestrian shopping village, food and drink…
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Animal behaviour specialist and PetPlace join forces for UK-first dog play expo
PETPLACE joined forces with a leading animal play company to host a UK-first event for dogs and their owners. The North Wales retailer’s revamped 25,000 sq ft Llangefni store held exercise and games sessions in partnership with Kong Company Ltd. Kong ambassador and esteemed dog behaviour specialist Diane Kasperowicz shared an insight into how dogs…
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Pupils collect more than 12,000 items of rubbish and debris during beach clean up
CHILDREN have been praised for collecting more than 12,000 pieces of litter from beaches and parks near their school. As part of their Welsh Baccalaureate studies, groups of Year 10 and Year 11 pupils from Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay organised two Community Environmental Impact Days. Led by Head of PE Neil Wilkinson and his…
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CambriaFest will become annual event as 800 students enjoy inaugural celebration
AN INAUGURAL college event celebrating inclusion and diversity will return next year after being visited by more than 800 learners. CambriaFest was organised by the Student Voice team at Coleg Cambria, who plan to make it an annual occurrence. The two-day programme featured live music, attractions and activities and was held at Cambria’s sites in Deeside…
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Route Media shows further signs of growth across Wales
A MEDIA company has shown further signs of growth across Wales. Route Media – part of Dragon Group – has expanded its footprint with new partnerships including a West Wales bus network, which serves passengers in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The contract will see 10 vehicles installed with streetliner and rear signage viewed by motorists and pedestrians in…
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Supermarket giant providing jobs for ILS students as part of new programme
A SUPERMARKET giant is providing job opportunities for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Students from Coleg Cambria Northop will begin full-time roles at Asda Queensferry from October. The Deeside store will be the first in the company to join the internship scheme, which is driven by DFN Project Search. Fewer than 4.8% of people with…
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Top rugby star is new champion and ambassador for CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales
RUGBY star Jonathan Davies is the new champion and ambassador for a leading mental health service. The Wales, Scarlets and British Lions centre has joined forces with CALL Mental Health Helpline for Wales, a partner of the popular print and digital media platform, Sportin Wales. Given the increasing need for mental health support and a…
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