Cambria celebrates Esports success and £230k arena with largest cohort in Wales
COLEG CAMBRIA is celebrating Esports success with the largest student cohort in Wales. More than 50 learners are now enrolled across Levels 2 to 4, with numbers growing steadily since the subject was first introduced at the college in 2021. Cambria has already seen its first students progress onto higher education and industry roles within…
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Professor’s Iraq Mountain Climb to Fund Christmas Meals for Homeless Veterans
A PROFESSOR is preparing to scale one of Iraq’s highest and most perilous peaks in a remarkable bid to provide Christmas meals for homeless veterans — with vital support once again coming from Rhug Estate. Dr Richard Mottershead, a Professor of Nursing from Llangynhafal and former nurse in Wrexham, will soon take on Mount Halgard,…
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Teen turns class project into fast-growing lifestyle brand
A TEENAGE entrepreneur channelled his sporting spirit into a health and fitness venture. Dylan Morris transformed a classroom idea into MountForce – a fast-growing activewear and lifestyle brand already making waves across the UK and beyond. Earlier this year – while studying Level 1 Business, Travel and Events at Coleg Cambria – he was part…
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Cambria helps drive Wales–Canada partnership challenging misogyny in education
COLEG CAMBRIA is playing a key role in a Wales-wide initiative to tackle misogyny and promote respectful relationships across the Further Education (FE) sector. Funded through the Taith Pathway 2 Programme and coordinated by ColegauCymru, the project unites colleges from across Wales and Canada to share expertise and develop strategies to prevent and challenge harmful…
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Seaside town comes together to shape £20m 10-year regeneration drive
RHYL residents, businesses and community groups have united in record numbers to shape a new 10-year, £20 million regeneration strategy for the town. Over recent months, the Our Rhyl/Ein Rhyl Board has worked with advisers Savills, Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council (DVSC), Denbighshire Youth Service, and local partners to ensure the plan reflects the priorities of local people….
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Celebration of Skills as Team Wales Torch Visits Deeside on Road to WorldSkills Finals
COLEG CAMBRIA welcomed the Team Wales torch to Deeside, marking a key milestone on its journey across Wales. The relay is building excitement ahead of the WorldSkills UK National Finals – hosted in Wales for the very first time this November – and shining a spotlight on the road to WorldSkills Shanghai 2026, known globally…
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College and University join forces at £14m medical hub for health careers expo
COLEG Cambria proudly hosted this year’s Healthcare Heroes event in partnership with Wrexham University, inspiring hundreds of future professionals to pursue meaningful careers that will shape the future of the sector. The event took place in the state-of-the-art £14 million Nant building at Yale in Wrexham, which features industry-standard simulated hospital wards and virtual reality…
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25 years on, law firm expands and champions emerging talent
A LAW practice is celebrating its 25th anniversary with fresh talent, expansion, and a surge in clients across multiple sectors. Mackenzie Jones Solicitors – with offices in Chester, St Asaph, and Menai Bridge – now employs 30 staff and has plans for further recruitment in the coming months. The firm, which holds prestigious accreditations including…
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Cambria holds EDI events ahead of inaugural inclusion conference
COLEG CAMBRIA reaffirmed its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through a series of events that brought staff together to share ideas, reflect on practice, and celebrate progress. Two landmark activities were led by Miranda Hazell, Specialist Teacher and Lead on Inclusion Training, and Fairness and Belonging Lead Alice Churm, giving colleagues fresh opportunities…
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Frightful fun and festive delights on menu at organic estate in run up to Christmas
FESTIVE delights and frightful family fun await visitors to an award-winning farm estate in the run-up to Christmas. As the nights draw in and winter approaches, Rhug Estate is gearing up for a magical series of events that promise plenty of atmosphere, creativity, and delicious food. From pumpkin picking and spooky Halloween fun to chef-led…
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