Business Wales supply chain events to whet appetite of food producers
Workshops to shine a light on supplying food and drink to the public sector in Wales. Organised by Business Wales, the events will be held in the new year and will begin with a virtual session on Social Value in the Public Sector with Ian McGrady, Director of Ellesmere Port-based Edsential Catering, and Huw Griffiths,…
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Coleg Cambria inspires ex-music teacher to pursue solo career with songs in other languages
TRES BIEN! A former music teacher has started writing songs in French after being inspired by tutors on a college languages course. Talented Paul Fisher, from Wrexham, performed some of his new compositions for fellow learners at Coleg Cambria Yale this week. Paul, who spent most of his career teaching at the city’s St Christopher’s…
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Coleg Cambria rallies behind table tennis academy after year of smashing success
COLEG CAMBRIA rallied behind a popular tennis academy which went from strength to strength in 2024. The strategic partnership between Cambria and Table Tennis Wales has been a smash hit, with hundreds of players participating in community events over the last 12 months. And there will be even more sessions for them to enjoy this…
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Prominent duo launch ‘Team Mesen’ to meet demands of modern working life
PIONEERS in leadership and management training joined forces to unveil a new suite of team development programmes. Gwenllian Owen and Katy Roberts have launched Team Mesen, a collaboration focused on resilience, continuous learning and individual confidence that will “propel collective success”. The long-time friends and colleagues, who both live on Anglesey, designed a series of bilingual…
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Coleg Cambria to launch new HE strategy to help plug industry skills gaps
COLEG CAMBRIA designed a new strategy aimed at flexible higher education for workers and adult learners. The Higher Technical Skills Strategy will be launched in January with the aim of enhancing access and participation, encouraging curriculum development and innovation, and forging partnerships within multiple industries to plug gaps in expertise and experience. Cambria’s Dean 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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Top 10 St Gerard’s School reflects on rise in pupils, major investment and results success
A SUCCESSFUL year ended with a place among the top 10 independent schools in Wales for a Bangor institution. St Gerard’s School was listed eighth in the country in the annual Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. The news comes after headteacher Campbell Harrison, teachers and staff celebrated a 16% rise in pupils having secured some of the…
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Country music star Megan Lee headlines Llysfasi celebrations
A TALENTED singer-songwriter returned to college for a celebration of Welsh culture. Megan Lee headlined the latest Culture Collective event, held at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, near Ruthin. A graduate of Cambria Yale in Wrexham, Megan began performing at the age of 11 with her family and is now a skilled multi-instrumentalist set to appear at…
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Italian jobs inspire North Wales students to explore opportunities overseas
ITALIAN jobs will inspire students on the road to their chosen careers. Twenty-five learners from Coleg Cambria Deeside journeyed to Tuscany and Florence for a two-week education and employment visit. The groups – from Childcare, and Health and Social Care courses – spent time with organisations, schools and businesses while also taking in the sights…
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Enhanced Healthcare spreads Christmas cheer ahead of 2025 recruitment drive
A CARING company is spreading Christmas cheer across North Wales after scooping an illustrious national industry award. Colwyn Bay-based Enhanced Healthcare visited care homes across the region delivering festive arts and crafts sessions to hundreds of residents. With more set to take place in the coming weeks, the recruitment agency – named Health and Wellbeing Initiative…
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