Animal instincts help young students on new vet degree cope with Covid lockdown
STUDENTS are succeeding at a revolutionary new veterinary complex despite the Coronavirus lockdown. Former Coleg Cambria Llysfasi learners Jennifer Bamber and Megan Roberts are among the first ever cohort on the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree at Harper and Keele Veterinary School, a ground-breaking partnership launched last year by Harper Adams and Keele…
Read MoreBrave Ron battles back from surgery to join radio station after being inspired by TV legend
A BUDDING reporter inspired by a popular broadcaster battled back from critical illness and surgery to realise his radio dreams. Former Coleg Cambria student Ron Squire is now a presenter with Towyn-based Sound Radio Wales, following a torrid 12 months. As well as living with the Coronavirus pandemic, the 25 year-old was rushed to hospital…
Read MoreEthikos CEO returns to scene of teenage apprenticeship to help revamp landmark
A LEADING businessman has returned to the place he was a teenage apprentice to help a team of volunteers bring a North Wales landmark back to life. Scott Davis, CEO of The Ethikos Group, is supporting the ‘Guardians’ working to preserve the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower site in Deeside. The building opened in 1907…
Read MoreITV broadcaster Carole Green to host virtual event with Growth Deal team this week
THE team behind the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal will come under the spotlight at a special virtual event this week. To mark Wales Week London, ITV broadcaster Carole Green is to join Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn, chair of North Wales Economic Ambition Board, and Portfolio Director Alwen Williams to discuss the Deal’s prospective impact on…
Read MoreColeg Cambria students receive latte praise for equality coffee shop concept
STUDENTS stirred up a latte interest in their brilliant business idea during a national Hack of Kindness. Coleg Cambria learners Riccardo Dotolo, Sophie Weaver and Ben White, from Wrexham, were commended by judges for their cafe concept promoting equality and diversity. The trio, all former students at St Joseph’s High School, designed plans for a…
Read MoreColeg Cambria’s Ellie will fight for young people’s rights on Welsh advisory panel
A COLEG CAMBRIA student is fighting for the rights of young people in Wales. Ellie Kidd was selected by Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland to join her Young People’s Advisory Panel. Established five years ago, the panel is made up of children and young people aged 11 to 18 who meet regularly, though currently…
Read MoreColeg Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students
COLEG Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students over 10 days in March. Staff and lecturers from across the north east Wales college will be on hand to answer questions on A Levels, full time courses, apprenticeships, degrees and more. The 5pm-8pm weekday sessions – which run from March 8…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to pilot dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease
COLEG CAMBRIA is to pilot a dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) the free virtual classes will be for those living with the condition, as well as carers, family, and friends. As part of an affiliated hub of English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme, the initiative was…
Read MoreWrexham network supports social enterprise start-ups in Covid pandemic
WREXHAM has experienced a surge in social enterprise start-ups during the Coronavirus pandemic. More and more people have re-evaluated their futures and taken the decision to launch a business with social objectives and values, particularly those who were furloughed or at-risk of losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A report by Social Business…
Read MoreAmbition Board seeks new recruits to help deliver North Wales growth programmes
NEW recruits are being sought to support the delivery of a £1bn series of transformative economic programmes. The team leading the Growth Vision for North Wales is looking to fill eight key roles as work begins on the 14 projects that make up the North Wales Growth Deal, signed by both the Welsh and UK…
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