Sporty students support young and vulnerable with health sessions in Covid
STUDENTS have been supporting young and vulnerable people in their communities throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. As part of Coleg Cambria’s Trusted Leaders programme, learners joined forces with AoC Sport (Association of Colleges) ambassador programme to support health and wellbeing sessions in north east Wales. Sixteen students from Cambria’s sites in Deeside, Northop and Wrexham took…
Read MoreColeg Cambria to open new Ial Restaurant in Wrexham next week
A NEW restaurant will bring a contemporary flavour to Wrexham and help train the next generation of hospitality workers. Ial Restaurant at Coleg Cambria Yale will open its doors for the first time on Tuesday (May 25). The venue forms part of a ‘commercial village’ which also includes a hair and beauty salon, florist, and coffee…
Read MoreInspiring Amy releases series of books for children with autism
AN INSPIRING student has written a series of books for children with autism. Amy Le Dain, from Buckley, created Autism and Sea following her own experiences with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and wants to help young people to better understand the condition. The 27 year-old is currently studying Sound Engineering and Music Production and has put together…
Read MoreSabor de Amor signs major deal with supermarket and reveals Covid sales increase
SABOR DE AMOR has signed a major supermarket deal and achieved a 40% rise in online sales during the Coronavirus pandemic. The popular Spanish sauce firm revealed Sainsbury’s will stock its Paella in a Bottle and Salsa Brava products at 70 of its stores from Monday February 15. Based in Wrexham, director Dr Beatriz…
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Coleg Cambria staff covered thousands of miles in lockdown exercise classes
COLEG Cambria staff covered thousands of miles and took part in a wide range of physical challenges during lockdown. Employees from across sites in Deeside, Northop, Llysfasi and Yale and Bersham Road in Wrexham participated in more than 125 virtual exercise classes while working from home due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As part of the…
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Edward Hughes Solicitors reopens with warning for future of the law sector
THE legal profession will never be the same again. That is the view of partners at Edward Hughes Solicitors, which has offices in Rhyl and Colwyn Bay. As businesses continue to emerge from lockdown and rebuild for the future, the law sector is no different, but unlike many industries work carried on behind closed doors…
Read MoreFull steam ahead for Coleg Cambria and Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
THE partnership between Coleg Cambria and a world-famous heritage railway is on track for awards success. Learners from the college were studying for a Level 2 City and Guilds Work-Based Diploma in Horticulture on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways Heritage Skills Training Programme before the Coronavirus pandemic cut short their placements. Katherine Martin and Kieran Chell…
Read MoreColeg Cambria students aim to reverse huge decline in red squirrel population
STUDENTS have joined forces with a wildlife project help save the red squirrel population from extinction. Level 3 NVQ Animal Management learners at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi built feeders and nest boxes for the animals and monitored their progress at enclosures in Clocaenog forest, near Ruthin, during a reinforcement project. They have been supporting the work…
Read MoreAwards win and 50% turnover increase for Kinmel Bay firm BGB Scaffolding
A SCAFFOLDING company is reaping the awards after winning new contracts and achieving a 50% increase in turnover. BGB Scaffolding has enjoyed its “best-ever year” by growing its workforce to 26 people and receiving top industry prizes. Led by Managing Director Ben Badham, the Kinmel Bay-based firm was named Business of the Year (Under 100…
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Wrexham architects design new National Football Development Centre for Wales
ARCHITECTS have spoken of their pride at designing a revolutionary new National Football Development Centre for Wales. Wrexham-based Lawray Architects attended the launch of the cutting-edge £5million facility in Gresford on Sunday (September 22). Directors David Hughes, who hails from the town, and Keith O’Hanlon worked with the Football Association of Wales (FAW), Wrexham County…
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