Students contest LEAF Education food and farming contest at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
After a fiercely contested competition between five UK secondary schools, Laurus Ryecroft in Manchester was named ‘Food, Farming and Natural Environment School of the Year 2021’. The national competition, run by LEAF Education in collaboration with Coleg Cambria, aims to shine a light on sustainable farming and food production through experiential on-farm experiences for young…
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Mold continues to go from strength to strength and buck national retail trends
MOLD continues to go from strength to strength and buck national retail trends. The town centre has seen more than 50 businesses open or expand in the last two years. And as the area readies itself for the Christmas shopping season, town councillors are proudly reflecting on a vacancy rate of just 5.8% – far…
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Coleg Cambria to host series of WorldSkills finals next week
COLEG CAMBRIA is to host a series of WorldSkills finals in the coming weeks. The college will welcome participants from across the UK to its sites in Wrexham and Deeside from Monday November 15 to Friday November 19. Cambria is to hold nine finals in all. They will take place at the following venues: Yale,…
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Anniversary for popular pet and people business with exciting new product range
A KIND-HEARTED animal carer who launched a business while seriously injured in lockdown is developing the sweet smell of success. Gill Thomas-Jones was nursing a badly broken ankle just weeks before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold in the UK. A former sales rep and account manager in the pet sector, she used her time in…
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iVapps and Binnies join forces to support Yorkshire Water sustainability event
AN innovative technology pioneer has joined forces with a giant of the water industry. UK-based Binnies – part of the RSK Group of companies delivering integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services to a variety of sectors globally – will partner with iVapps at the Yorkshire Water Innovation Marketplace tomorrow (Thursday), The organisations have united to showcase the…
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Supertemps builds back from pandemic with new staff and surge in demand
A RECRUITER is building back from the pandemic and welcoming new staff to its award-winning team. Shannon Jones and Nicole Owen have joined Bangor and Colwyn Bay-based Supertemps as resourcers. Shannon, from Old Colwyn, and Anglesey-raised Nicole are both Welsh speakers and previously worked in finance, housing, and administration. They are excited to join the…
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Cangen Cymraeg Cambria celebrates successful first year despite pandemic challenges
A WELSH language partnership celebrating its first anniversary has gone from strength to strength. Coleg Cambria’s branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – has been a huge success in the last 12 months. Welsh medium students have enjoyed access to training, events, and education online during the Coronavirus pandemic. As restrictions ease,…
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Chef unites with former college to serve up new Welsh hospitality academy
A TALENTED chef teamed-up with his former college to attract more apprentices to the hospitality and catering industry. Adam Gaunt-Evans, Director of Restaurants and Bars at One Hundred Knights – operator of The Royal Hotel, the Three Eagles, and Tyn Dwr Hall in Llangollen – is on the lookout for recruits to join their new…
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Real Housewives of Cheshire star Ester Dee new brand ambassador for UK Leisure Living
A POPULAR reality TV star is the new ambassador for a North Wales Leisure Firm. The Real Housewives of Cheshire (RHOC) favourite Ester Dee will represent the UK Leisure Living brand going forward. Born in the Czech Republic, Ester says she is thrilled to be joining forces with the multi award-winning company, which has sites…
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LCA Group and Coleg Cambria join forces to launch cutting-edge software for apprentices
COLEG CAMBRIA has joined forces with a leader in manufacturing and engineering to launch an innovative apprenticeship training programme. The north east Wales college unveiled a five-year partnership with Hawarden-based LCA Group to use the software provider, EPLAN. EPLAN provides solutions for electrical, automation and mechatronic engineers globally, and is committed to supporting the development…
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