College to host volunteering fairs for North Wales learners
COLEG CAMBRIA will host this year’s Welsh Baccalaureate Volunteering Fairs. Flintshire Local Voluntary Council (FLVC) announced the return of the annual events – now bigger and better with two sessions to be held this October. The first will take place at Deeside Sixth Form Centre on Monday (October 6) from 11am–2pm, followed by a second…
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Top 10 school to showcase new ‘inclusion centre’ and celebrate transition strategy at open event
ONE of Wales’s best-performing schools is set to showcase its focus on student wellbeing, inclusive learning, and the transition from primary to secondary education. Ysgol Eirias in Colwyn Bay will open its doors to prospective learners and their families on Tuesday September 30 from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Visitors will have the chance to explore the…
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College first flexes new way to learn for busy professionals to fit around working life
COLEG CAMBRIA is flexing a new way to learn – designed for busy professionals who need training that fits around their working lives. Northop Business School has launched its innovative HNC Flex programme, giving employers and employees the freedom to pick, mix, and ‘flex’ the modules they study. Learners can take bitesize courses, stack them up, and…
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We are celebrating a professional hat-trick and new clients in 2025
We are celebrating a professional hat-trick after being crowned one of the industry’s best for the third time. I was named Professional of the Year at the PRCA DARE Awards, which recognise excellence in public relations across North Wales and the North of England. I launched Radar PR in 2018 following a 20-year career in news and…
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North Wales village draws students nationwide for animal studies
LEARNERS are travelling from across the UK to rural North Wales, inspired by a trailblazing Animal Management team. Coleg Cambria Northop is home to one of the UK’s most idyllic academic environments, and it is there you will find a group of dedicated staff and lecturers whose passion for animal welfare, conservation, and education has…
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Family firm completes ‘milestone’ deal for iconic North Wales holiday retreat
AN ICONIC luxury holiday retreat cherished for its scenic beauty and rich heritage is beginning a new chapter under fresh ownership. Set amid the foothills of Eryri overlooking the Conwy Valley, Gorse Hill Caravan Park in Conwy has long been recognised as one of the region’s most desirable destinations, attracting generations of families and visitors…
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Welsh geo giant expands into new world markets following global growth
A LEADER in geophysical and petrophysical logging is set to expand into new international markets after a period of significant growth. Robertson Geo is preparing for its next phase of global growth after moving into new headquarters in Conwy – strengthening its position as a major exporter and worldwide leader in geophysical and petrophysical services….
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Floral designer in bloom with TV success and organic farm partnership
FLORAL designer Kate Jordan is celebrating a summer of growth with her flourishing business and a diverse portfolio of creative work spanning TV, fashion, and large-scale installations. Kate, from Tremeirchion near St Asaph – creative force behind The Craft Shed Flowers – is no stranger to the spotlight. A former student at Coleg Cambria, she…
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Student lays down the law with apprenticeship as peers take next steps in education
A FUTURE solicitor passed the ultimate test and is laying down the law with a prestigious apprenticeship after thriving at Coleg Cambria. Simona Kostova has praised her time at the college – based in Wrexham, Deeside, Llysfasi and Northop – after securing a solicitor degree apprenticeship. Raised in Buckley, the former Elfed High School pupil…
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Double awards nomination for college’s flourishing Floristry department
COLEG CAMBRIA’S Floristry programmes continue to flourish – and this year two of its brightest talents have been recognised on the national stage. Long-serving lecturer Amanda Ellis has once again been named a finalist in the Floristry Tutor of the Year category at the prestigious British Florist Association (BFA) Industry Awards. Alongside her, Victoria Upton has been…
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