Welsh business leaders unite in Carmarthen to debate loss of young rural talent
THE next generation of entrepreneurs in Wales must develop better solutions to existing challenges and use their imaginations and abilities to create value for the economy. Responding to concerns about young people moving out of rural Wales to seek work opportunities in other areas of the UK, Professor Emeritus Andy Penaluna from the University of…
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Dandy’s donation lays ground for improvements at Cambria Deeside garden
A PROMINENT landscape supply firm laid the ground for improvements at a blooming wildlife garden. Organised by Alyn and Deeside MS Jack Sargeant, Sealand-based Dandy’s Topsoil and Landscape Supplies kindly donated bark mulch to the ‘wildlife corridor’ and wellbeing garden at Coleg Cambria Deeside. CEO Adam Dandy said: “We’re so glad our donation will help transform…
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Medic Society in good health as students go on to university success
COLEG CAMBRIA is the best medicine for students pursuing a career in the health sector. An incredible 10 learners from the north east Wales college’s Medic Society have gone on to study for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science degrees at leading UK universities. Among them are Deeside Sixth Student of the Year Sky Cooper, who…
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New Skills New Start for fledgling businesses in booming seaside town
BUSINESS is booming in a seaside resort thanks to a pioneering skills and regeneration programme. Aberystwyth is reaping the benefits of New Skills New Start, a UK Government initiative funded via the UK Community Renewal Fund, led by Ceredigion Council and delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise. Among those to have capitalised on the scheme’s financial and…
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Celtic Financial Planning celebrates top award and recruitment ahead of new office opening
AWARD-WINNING financial planners will continue with expansion and open their third office due to a surge in client demand and new staff. Mold and London-based Celtic Financial Planning is identifying locations in north west Wales – Conwy, Gwynedd and Anglesey – given the growth of their customer base in those areas. The latest recruit to…
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Rhyl and Ruthin community projects benefit from Cadwyn Clwyd support
TRANSFORMATIVE projects benefited from significant funding that will have a positive impact on two Denbighshire communities. Rhyl and District Rugby Football Club (RFC) and the Ruthin Dendrochronology project were among 14 initiatives to secure financial support from Community Innovation Denbighshire via the UK Community Renewal Fund, matched by Clocaenog Forest Windfarm Fund and led…
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Charlie Samson to compete for gold on home soil at WorldSkills 2022
CHARLIE SAMSON will compete for gold at the WorldSkills finals this autumn. But the 24 year-old will no longer have to travel to Shanghai as the event was cancelled earlier this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will now take place at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham from November 1-4. Representing the…
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Antur Cymru to host skills and business summit in Carmarthen
THE cream of skills and industry will lead a business summit focused on ways to prevent talented youngsters leaving Wales to pursue career opportunities over the border. Hosted by Antur Cymru Enterprise, up to 80 decision makers and learners are expected to attend the event, which takes place on Thursday October 20 at Canolfan yr…
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Returning skills event to welcome learners from across Wales
THOUSANDS of visitors are set to descend on South Wales for a much-anticipated celebration of careers and education. SkillsCymru 2022 will be held at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff over two days from Wednesday October 19. Organised by Optimus Education – part of Shaw Trust – the free event is accessible for the whole family…
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Coleg Cambria hosts sustainable summit fore greenkeepers and conservation groups
GREENKEEPERS, conservation groups and employers in the horticulture industry went a fairway to becoming more sustainable at a summit to mark World Habitat Day. More than 50 people attended an event at Coleg Cambria’s £1.2m education hub in Llysfasi, where speakers from across the region led on a variety of topics, from beekeeping to healthy,…
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