Rhiannon Bartley wins Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year prize
COLEG CAMBRIA learner Rhiannon Bartley has been named Tilhill Diploma Student of the Year. Rhiannon, from Wrexham, currently studying at Llysfasi, received a specially carved wooden trophy along with £250 prize money, presented by John Ferguson, Tilhill Senior Forest Manager. The 29 year-old, who also works for Ecological Land Management in Wrexham, said: “It’s been an…
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WeDiscover programme rolled out across North Wales after Conwy success
A SKILLS and support project for vulnerable and often disadvantaged young people will be rolled out across North Wales. Aimed at 16 to 25 year olds, the WeMindTheGap WeDiscover programme had a positive impact on participants in Conwy county. As a result, the scheme will now also be available to applicants who are NEET (not in Education,…
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Inspiring rap written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds
THAT’S A RAP! An inspiring song written by poetic pupils will live on forever thanks to Wrexham Sounds. A talented group of more than 80 learners from St Peter’s Primary School in Rossett recorded the track – One Hotdog and a Massive Kit Kat – with representatives from the Rhosrobin music studio and Darren Hughes, director of…
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Innovators to manufacture farming drones after trials at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
INNOVATORS plan to manufacture drones that will revolutionise sustainable farming in Wales after successful trials at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi. The ‘Green Eagle’ drone was able to identify weeds and on-land issues before targeting them with pesticides, saving time, money and providing a carbon-neutral alternative to existing methods. Led by Anglesey-based M-SParc in partnership with tenants…
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Growth at Greenthumb as Managing Director reveals future expansion plans
A GIANT of the lawn care industry is sowing the seeds of future growth with plans to expand further post-pandemic. GreenThumb is the market leader for lawn treatment services with 220 branches nationwide and a network turnover of more than £48million. Founded by CEO Stephen Waring in 1986, the business employs more than 100 staff…
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Basement works underway at £5.2m John Summers Clock Tower development
THE redevelopment of a beloved North Wales landmark received towering support from leading names in construction, safety, and engineering. Travis Perkins builders’ merchants, global fire alarms business Aico, City Electrical Factors (CEF Ltd) and Clwyd Alyn Housing are among the organisations on site this week at the Grade II-listed John Summers Clock Tower in Deeside,…
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Mona Dairy on milk farmer recruitment drive at Royal Welsh Show
THE cream of dairy farming in Wales are signing-up to produce milk for a £20m cheese factory that will run entirely on renewable energy. And given the growing appetite in the UK and internationally for its products, Mona Dairy is aiming to recruit more than 80 direct suppliers over the coming months. Representatives from the…
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Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants grow team to meet client demand
A BOOMING accountancy practice has taken on 10 new staff in less than two months to meet a surge in demand for its award-winning services. Salisbury’s Chartered Accountants is experiencing its busiest ever summer, with more and more clients joining the North Wales firm. Based in St Asaph, Menai Bridge, Ruthin and Penmaenmawr, the business…
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Coleg Cambria to host series of summer sessions for prospective HE students
COLEG CAMBRIA’S acclaimed University Centre will host a series of summer drop-in sessions for prospective students. The college has a wide range of higher education courses on offer in partnership with leading institutions such as Bangor, Wrexham Glyndwr, Liverpool John Moores, Swansea, and Aberystwyth universities, in addition to programmes run alongside Pearson, the national awarding…
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Up and up for vertical farming project thanks to success of pilot growers
AN INNOVATIVE vertical farming project will grow even further with the launch of a new accelerator programme. For two years the Tech Tyfu pilot initiative – delivered by not-for-profit organisation Menter Mon – has worked with growers in Gwynedd and Anglesey to develop fresh micro greens using sustainable, water-based hydroponic methods. Their success has seen…
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