North Wales college on hand to support pupils receiving GCSE results today
COLEG CAMBRIA is on hand to support school pupils receiving their GCSE results today (Thursday). Lecturers and staff are available with guidance and advice for anyone concerned about their grades and to discuss options and opportunities going forward. The college is also holding an open day tomorrow (Friday) from 9am-3pm across its sites in Deeside,…
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Animal therapist holds lameness workshop for zookeepers at popular wildlife park
A LEADING light in animal therapy held a workshop for students and zookeepers at a popular wildlife park. Matthew Shackleton, a Chester-based veterinary physio, zoo consultant and animal care practitioner at Coleg Cambria Northop, discussed and demonstrated lameness and enrichment devices at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Branton, near Doncaster. Joined by Cambria’s Animal Care Coordinator…
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Dedication of Deeside students celebrated with family and friends at top college
THE dedication of Deeside students was marked at a celebratory gathering with families and staff at Coleg Cambria. Learners came together at the college’s Sixth Form Centre in Connah’s Quay to celebrate this year’s A Level results. Among those moving on to a higher education was Rin Sutton, who will study Medicine at Cardiff University…
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Education secretary celebrates A Levels with North Wales students
WELSH Education Secretary Lynne Neagle joined students celebrating outstanding A Level results at Coleg Cambria Yale. The Torfaen MS met with learners in Wrexham as they received their grades, alongside Cambria’s chief executive, Yana Williams. Among those to achieve their dream marks was Rhian Jones, who secured A*s in Chemistry and Biology, and an A…
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‘Busiest summer yet’ for PetPlace as events lined up this month
THE leading independent pet retailer in North Wales is preparing for its busiest summer yet. PetPlace has organised a series of events, open days, demonstrations and workshops over the coming weeks for animals and their owners. The news comes after the company – which has sites in Llangefni, Ruthin, Mold and Gledrid, Oswestry, and a…
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Former Manchester United starlet heading to Oxford University
NOTHING could stop Daniel Mayers-Jones achieving his dream to study at Oxford University. The former Manchester United Youth Academy Goalkeeper – who played in the same side as England star Kobbie Mainoo – will study Chemistry at the prestigious University’s Lincoln College from September. Daniel, from Buckley, secured A Levels in Maths, Business, Chemistry and…
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Coleg Cambria A Level and BTEC students have “raised the bar” with outstanding results
STUDENTS at Coleg Cambria have “raised the bar” with outstanding A Level and BTEC results. Chief Executive Yana Williams and Principal Sue Price today (Thursday) paid tribute to learners for navigating post-pandemic challenges and contributing to “amazing and inspiring” overall grades. They also congratulated staff and lecturers at the college’s sites in Deeside, Wrexham, Northop…
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St Gerard’s School smashes national average with outstanding A Level results
A YEAR of redevelopment, rebranding and significant investment culminated in stellar A Level results for St Gerard’s School. The Bangor institution – whose learners are continually among the best performing in Wales – achieved a staggering 96% at grades A*-C, compared to the national average of 76.5%. For A*/A the figure was 60%, more than double…
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Coleg Cambria bakers on the rise with double award nomination
A PAIR of talented bakers are on the rise. Naomi Spaven, lead baker and patisserie chef at Coleg Cambria’s Iâl Restaurant in Wrexham, and baker and pastry chef Ella Muddiman, who also works at the Hafod venue, have been nominated for the Rising Star accolade at this year’s BIA (Baking Industry Awards) ceremony. The news…
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Flint trade-only importer approaching 35th anniversary targets net zero with expansion
AN international supplier of promotional products approaching 35 years in business has expanded its operations while targeting net zero. Flint-based Preseli Ltd successfully lowered its carbon footprint after receiving a grant from the Carbon Reduction Feasibility Fund. The Fund is delivered by Antur Cymru Enterprise with the backing of Pathway to Carbon Zero Ltd and…
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