Rhondda CT project a beacon of light for Help Us Help You campaign
A KIND-HEARTED foster parent and Army veteran lit up the lives of struggling families, pensioners and vulnerable adults throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. Passionate Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) resident Dawn Parkin set up The Lighthouse Project two years ago, initially as a service supporting bereaved families in the area. Operating from home to begin with, Dawn…
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Coleg Cambria unveils new Welsh language ambassadors and campaign commitment
COLEG CAMBRIA joined organisations across the country in celebrating Welsh language rights. And the north east Wales college has unveiled a team of ambassadors who will support and guide fellow learners and members of their branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – for years to come. Cambria also joined public institutions across…
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Coleg Cambria students have raised £24,000 since 2015 for Poppy Appeal
STUDENTS raised more than £9,000 in a matter of weeks for the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal. The pandemic could not stop Uniformed Public Services learners at Coleg Cambria achieving the staggering total of £9,157 for the charity campaign. And that takes the college’s overall figure to £24,474 since 2015, a remarkable effort. Lecturer Jason…
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Ruthin Market Hall reopens with launch event after major revamp
A NEW and innovative community hub and boutique market space has been launched at a historic Ruthin landmark. The town’s Grade 2-listed Market Hall has been redeveloped as a multi-purpose venue for artisan and independent traders, artists and creatives, and sustainable food and wellbeing organisations from across the region. Managed by Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council…
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Coleg Cambria Northop Business School training ‘green leaders’ of future
A SHARPENED global focus on ethical and sustainable business and industry inspired a suite of health and safety courses at a leading college. Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School has launched NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) qualifications to meet demand for a new generation of ‘green’ leaders. Among them is the NEBOSH…
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Record breaking cohort secures best ever results for 20Twenty Business Programme
AN ACCLAIMED business and management qualification is celebrating its most successful cohort ever. More than 1,000 senior managers, owners, and directors from across Wales – and 10% of its 300 top firms – have graduated from the 20Twenty Business Growth Programme over the years. The latest group to complete the course – all based in…
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Coleg Cambria powers to sporting victory in different fields
COLEG CAMBRIA is powering to sporting glory in different fields. The north east Wales institution emerged victorious in numerous disciplines over past weeks after a successful year. The netball squad were again named Welsh College Champions after a 10-8 win over Coleg Gwent in a closely contested final in Cardiff. They will now go on…
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Business warms up for Get Carter UK after joining forces with international heating group
HUGE plans are in the pipeline for a North Wales plumbing and heating company which has partnered with a giant of the international sector. Get Carter UK is expanding into new areas and recruiting engineers after a stellar 2021 saw them increase their client portfolio, including the addition of Italy-based Ariston Group. Managing Director Paul…
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The 12 new businesses of Christmas – bumper time for Mold town centre
TWELVE businesses are celebrating their first Christmas in one of the country’s most vibrant town centres. And as more retailers look set to open in Mold – with others expanding and employing extra workers – this holiday season looks like being their happiest on record. The town centre was already celebrating a vacancy rate of…
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Wrexham Sounds holds personal skills sessions for youngsters from Bryn Tirion Hall School
YOUNG people learnt the value of communication and personal skills on a social enterprise pilot programme. Newly launched Wrexham Sounds hosted a group of learners from Bryn Tirion Hall School, which supports vulnerable teenagers with special needs at its site in Bersham. Led by Dave Roberts, the group focused on empathetic listening and understanding strengths…
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