Gareth nominated for three SME awards after lockdown hot tub sales boost
AN ENTREPENEUR nominated for a string of national business awards continues to make waves in the leisure sector. UK Leisure Living Group has sold more hot tubs in 2020 than previous years put together, with the Coronavirus and Spring heatwave leading to a surge in sales. The trend continued across the summer at their revamped…
Read MoreOnline conference aims to meet challenges facing Covid-hit public and private sectors
AN ONLINE conference will aim to meet economic challenges facing the public and private sector in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. Targeting frontline staff working in the fields of skills and employability – including Careers Wales, Working Wales and further and higher education representatives – the virtual event takes place from 9.30am on Thursday…
Read MorePopular Taste North East Wales events will take place online this year
A SERIES of virtual events and tasting sessions will take place over the coming weeks to celebrate local food and drink producers. Taste North East Wales is to be held online this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic, with a second lockdown reinforcing the decision to conduct workshops, sampling and tours via Zoom, the video…
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More than half of students on debut college Business cohort achieve first class degrees
MORE than half of the students on a top business degree gained a first-class qualification. A staggering 56% of learners on the BSc Applied Business Management at Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School – accredited by Swansea University – achieved the best marks possible. They are the first cohort to complete the full three-year degree, which…
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Radar PR director thrilled to have been named PRCA Professional of the Year
A NORTH WALES PR agency is celebrating awards success after securing new clients in lockdown. Radar PR director Martin Williams was named Professional of the Year at the 2020 PRCA Dare Awards. The world’s largest public relations body organised the virtual prizegiving to champion news, marketing and media organisations across the UK. Martin – a…
Read MoreThe Apprentice winner Alana Spencer among stars of award-winning virtual event
A SERIES of virtual education workshops held in lockdown won a top learning award. Led by Coleg Cambria and further and higher education institutions across Wales, the Summer Start Up Week received the Entrepreneurship Catalyst prize at the National Enterprise Educator Awards. Young entrepreneurs were treated to five days of inspirational online presentations on how…
Read MoreLoyalty of long-standing customers a big boost to Flintshire attraction and restaurant
THE loyalty of long-standing customers has helped many local businesses through the Coronavirus pandemic. Among them is Afonwen Craft Centre and its popular Edenshine Restaurant, based near Caerwys, Flintshire. Owners Janet Monshin Dallolio and Adrian Dallolio were forced to shut down the attraction in March for the first time in more than 28 years of…
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Surge in demand for outdoor activities and hospitality during first Covid lockdown
THE Coronavirus lockdown and a Spring heatwave led to many people taking up new sports and adrenaline-fuelled activities. And that in turn sparked support of local venues and destinations combining food and drink with the delights of the great outdoors. Taste North East Wales is being held virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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Entrepreneur Ethan is making late Dad proud with success of media business
A TEENAGE entrepreneur whose father passed away during the Coronavirus lockdown is on the road to business success. Ethan Quinn, from Llandudno, launched digital agency EQ Media in 2017 at just 14 years old and won clients in myriad sectors while balancing web design, video production, photography and social media with the demands of school….
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Coleg Cambria staff covered thousands of miles in lockdown exercise classes
COLEG Cambria staff covered thousands of miles and took part in a wide range of physical challenges during lockdown. Employees from across sites in Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham participated in more than 125 virtual exercise classes while working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As part of the…
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