Arwyn’s Garage continues to grow after coming to rescue of frontline workers
AN AWARD-WINNING garage which came to the rescue of frontline workers during the Coronavirus pandemic has experienced a surge in growth and customers. Arwyn Hughes launched Arwyn’s Garage (Garej Arwyn) in 2004 on the site of his Dad Gwyndaf’s former haulage business. It was just Arwyn, working out of a unit on Penygroes Industrial Estate…
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ITV broadcaster Carole Green to host virtual event with Growth Deal team this week
THE team behind the £1bn North Wales Growth Deal will come under the spotlight at a special virtual event this week. To mark Wales Week London, ITV broadcaster Carole Green is to join Cllr Dyfrig Siencyn, chair of North Wales Economic Ambition Board, and Portfolio Director Alwen Williams to discuss the Deal’s prospective impact on…
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Coleg Cambria students receive latte praise for equality coffee shop concept
STUDENTS stirred up a latte interest in their brilliant business idea during a national Hack of Kindness. Coleg Cambria learners Riccardo Dotolo, Sophie Weaver and Ben White, from Wrexham, were commended by judges for their cafe concept promoting equality and diversity. The trio, all former students at St Joseph’s High School, designed plans for a…
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Coleg Cambria’s Ellie will fight for young people’s rights on Welsh advisory panel
A COLEG CAMBRIA student is fighting for the rights of young people in Wales. Ellie Kidd was selected by Children’s Commissioner for Wales Sally Holland to join her Young People’s Advisory Panel. Established five years ago, the panel is made up of children and young people aged 11 to 18 who meet regularly, though currently…
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Coleg Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students
COLEG Cambria will host a series of virtual open events for prospective students over 10 days in March. Staff and lecturers from across the north east Wales college will be on hand to answer questions on A Levels, full time courses, apprenticeships, degrees and more. The 5pm-8pm weekday sessions – which run from March 8…
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Coleg Cambria awarded prestigious gold standard in cyber security teaching
COLEG CAMBRIA has been awarded the gold standard in cyber security teaching. The north east Wales college received the accolade as part of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) CyberFirst Schools initiative, focused on inspiring the next generation of cyber security experts and addressing the UK’s cyber skills gap. Cambria’s Principal Sue Price said: “We are delighted…
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Coleg Cambria to pilot dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease
COLEG CAMBRIA is to pilot a dance programme for people with Parkinson’s disease. Led by National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) the free virtual classes will be for those living with the condition, as well as carers, family, and friends. As part of an affiliated hub of English National Ballet’s Dance for Parkinson’s programme, the initiative was…
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Wrexham network supports social enterprise start-ups in Covid pandemic
WREXHAM has experienced a surge in social enterprise start-ups during the Coronavirus pandemic. More and more people have re-evaluated their futures and taken the decision to launch a business with social objectives and values, particularly those who were furloughed or at-risk of losing their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A report by Social Business…
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Ambition Board seeks new recruits to help deliver North Wales growth programmes
NEW recruits are being sought to support the delivery of a £1bn series of transformative economic programmes. The team leading the Growth Vision for North Wales is looking to fill eight key roles as work begins on the 14 projects that make up the North Wales Growth Deal, signed by both the Welsh and UK…
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Coleg Cambria to unveil ‘Commercial Village’ and help hospitality recovery from Covid
A MULTI-MILLION pound ‘Commercial Village’ driven by retail, hospitality and education will provide a gateway to Wrexham town centre and boost the economy. The stunning £21m extension to Coleg Cambria Yale is yet to open due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but work has been going on behind the scenes in preparation for when it is…
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