City centre move leads to expansion and new commercial clients for law firm
A CITY centre move led to expansion and clients across new commercial sectors for an acclaimed law practice. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge and a recently opened base in Grosvenor Street, Chester – is attracting business in a wide range of industries. The firm is representing opticians, care homes, holiday…
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New-look hospitality and tourism programme to help breathe life into industry
A NEW-LOOK tourism qualification will help breathe life into the sector and train the next generation of hospitality workers. Delivered by Coleg Cambria, the FdA in Tourism and Hospitality Management has been revamped to meet the demands of the industry post-Covid. Learners can study for two years at the college’s Yale site in Wrexham before…
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70+ organisations to showcase career opportunities at returning Conwy Job Expo
MORE than 70 organisations from across Wales and the North West will join forces to showcase employment opportunities at a returning careers event. Organised by Conwy Employment Hub in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and supported by Creating Enterprise, Conwy Business Support, and Working Wales, which is delivered by Careers Wales,…
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Surge in extra-curricular sports at Ysgol Eirias could lead to fall in absenteeism
A SECONDARY school has experienced a surge in pupils taking part in extra-curricular sport. Learners at Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay have engaged with football, rugby, basketball, dodgeball, badminton, hockey, volleyball, netball, and gymnastics sessions more than 5,000 times since September. Cooking and Health and Wellbeing activities have also proven popular, ensuring learners pick up…
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Social mobility charity celebrating 10th anniversary expands North Wales services with college support
A TRANSFORMATIVE social mobility charity celebrating its 10th anniversary will support and educate even more young people across north east Wales in 2024. WeMindTheGap has received additional funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to extend its WeDiscover, WeGrow and WeBelong provision from January onwards. The programmes are backed by Wrexham and Flintshire councils, and supported by Coleg Cambria. WeDiscover is…
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Cut price tickets up for grabs as Bolesworth International festival extended to meet demand
EARLY birds can grab cut-price entry to one of the country’s most popular equestrian and lifestyle events. Following last year’s spectacular Bolesworth International – which welcomed more than 17,000 people to the 6,000-acre castle estate – tickets are now on sale for this summer’s celebration, which runs from June 6-16. Located in Tattenhall, near Wrexham and Chester,…
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‘Buddy’ project for isolated care home residents rolled-out across North Wales
A HEARTWARMING project supporting elderly care home residents will be rolled out across North Wales. Driven by the community interest company Book of You, based in Ruthin, the Care Home Buddy scheme has been extended to include Wrexham, Flintshire, Anglesey, and Gwynedd following a successful pilot programme in Denbighshire, Conwy, and Pembrokeshire. Volunteers attend residential…
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St Gerard’s School on rebrand, redevelopment and vision ahead of taster event
PROSPECTIVE pupils will experience the exciting new chapter being written at a leading independent school. Following a period of significant investment and redevelopment, St Gerard’s School will host a taster day for learners and families tomorrow (Tuesday). The cherished Bangor institution – which produces among the highest GCSE and A Levels results in Wales –…
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Husband and wife unveil second town centre business following pandemic boom
THE husband-and-wife behind a celebrated greetings card company are making their mark with a new printing business. Carly and James Brands have opened PersonaliseMe Print Ltd on Abergele Road in Colwyn Bay. The owners of risqué card and gifts firm LimaLima unveiled a new headquarters less than 100 yards away on Erw Wen Road and…
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Coleg Cambria students cap brilliant year with call ups for Wales
STUDENTS capped a brilliant year by earning call-ups for their country. Jack Hawkins and Seren Cashen were both picked to play for Wales in 2023 and received their caps over the festive period. Jack, a Level 3 Sports learner, was selected by the Welsh Colleges Cricket Team, while Seren – currently studying a BTEC Level…
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