Four-metre Knife Dragon unveiled… will breathe fire into Welsh weapons campaign
A WEAPONS awareness campaign roared into life following the construction of a four-metre knife dragon. After almost four years of hard work by lecturer John Freeman and students, the hand-crafted statue of a dragon protecting a small child has taken its place outside Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham. Built in partnership with Wrexham…
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Holiday resort celebrating 60 years opens new craft lodge, cafe and wellbeing hub
A NEW craft lodge, café and wellbeing hub is attracting even more families to one of the country’s most popular holiday parks. Darwin Escapes’ Talacre Beach Resort – which recently celebrated its 60th anniversary – opened the child-friendly facility to meet demand from visitors and owners. The move increases the 44-acre site’s all-weather offering and is…
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Artists wanted for multi-million pound sea defence mural that will symbolise Our Rhyl
AN INSPIRATIONAL art project will symbolise the regeneration journey of a beloved seaside town following the completion of multi-million-pound flood defence works. Artist and facilitator Ffion Pritchard is appealing for up to 10 creatives from across Denbighshire to come forward and produce a mural for the Ein Rhyl/Our Rhyl campaign. Supported by Rhyl Neighbourhood Board and Balfour…
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Rhyl Neighbourhood Board unveils new chair, branding and £20m regeneration vision
“RHYL is about to embark on an exciting and transformative journey, I feel privileged to be among those shaping its future.” Craig Sparrow is the new independent chair of Rhyl Neighbourhood Board, a group tasked with developing a £20m regeneration strategy that will enhance the seaside resort, create employment, improve infrastructure and remove barriers to…
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New Pines unveils new-look facilities following significant investment
A POPULAR seaside holiday retreat has undergone major redevelopment following a period of significant investment. Darwin Escapes’ New Pines Holiday Home Park, on the outskirts of Dyserth and Rhyl, unveiled a raft of improvements ahead of the summer. External and internal redecoration and construction of an outdoor seating area with landscaping followed a revamp of…
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Antur Cymru event champions high street success in embracing smart technology
AN EVENT celebrating digital innovation and entrepreneurship in west Wales was a major success. Organised by Antur Cymru Enterprise, the SMART Busnes Cymru Conference welcomed organisations, start-ups and individuals from across the country to historic Cardigan Castle in Ceredigion. Together they championed the strides made by town centres and high streets embracing advances in technology…
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Talacre holiday park celebrates 60th birthday following major redevelopment
A JEWEL in the crown of a national holiday operator is celebrating its diamond anniversary. Darwin Escapes’ Talacre Beach Resort is 60 years old and showing no signs of slowing down! The popular 44-acre site, on the North Wales coast in Flintshire, is one of the busiest in the region with more than 450 caravans…
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100% pass rate for new vets course as sector predicts huge demand for future workers
STUDENTS on an innovative veterinary course enjoyed a perfect start to the year. Learners on the Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing – Small Animal Practice at Coleg Cambria Northop achieved a 100% pass rate in their first set of exams. Among them were Hannah Williams and Katherine Oldham, who work at practices in North Wales and…
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Chef student ready to turn up the heat at international cooking competition
A COLEG CAMBRIA learner is ready to turn up the heat in one of the world’s most prestigious cooking contests. Sion Hughes will compete in the Senior Chef category at the Global Chefs Challenge in Singapore later this month. Sion, from Wrexham, is currently studying for a Work-based Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification with the…
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Rhyl High School ramps up activities and expeditions to produce ‘more well-rounded’ pupils
A LEADING school is engaging with its community and organising more activities and expeditions than ever before to inspire career choices and give pupils a more well-rounded view of the world. The opportunities provided by Rhyl High School have been welcomed by learners and parents and carers, who praised headteacher Claire Armitstead and staff for…
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