Coleg Cambria and Wine School of Cheshire toast new partnership
COLEG CAMBRIA and wine experts have raised their glasses to a new hospitality partnership. The college has teamed up with The Wine of School of Cheshire to broaden the knowledge and experience of Catering and Hospitality students. While the learners will not be sampling the wines themselves, they will be given a flavour of which…
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Pure Perfection Clinic to host free support and advice event on safety
A RESPECTED clinician is hosting a free support and advice event on safety in the cosmetic industry. Sara Cheeney, director of Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, Wrexham, is leading a campaign to rid the aesthetics sector of “unscrupulous practitioners” while raising standards in education and training. Sara, from Llangollen, is one of the most respected…
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Helicopter covers firm reaches new heights with support of 20Twenty Business programme
A HELICOPTER cover company is flying high with the support of a business growth programme. Based in Wrexham, Air Covers is one of the world’s foremost protective cover firms, specialising in helicopter, marine and land vehicle protection. The company supplies eight European defence agencies including the UK Ministry of Defence, offshore helicopter operations and the…
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Record number of medical degree offers for Coleg Cambria students
A RECORD number of Coleg Cambria students have received offers to study medical science degrees from top universities. The college’s A level provision is in better health than ever, with 14 learners from Yale in Wrexham and Deeside Sixth Form Centre offered places to study Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science this September. The news comes…
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Forklift firm boosts turnover after joining 20Twenty Business Growth Programme
COMPANIES in north east Wales are reaping the rewards after joining the popular 20Twenty Business Programme. Aimed at firms in Wrexham, Flintshire and Powys, the programme is up to 70% subsidised by the European Social Fund (ESF) and has welcomed more than 1,000 owners, directors and managers over the years. Penderyn Whisky boss Stephen Davies,…
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Skincare expert warns selfies more damaging than smoking and sunshine
TAKING a selfie can be as damaging to the skin as smoking, drinking and too much sunshine. Respected clinician Sara Cheeney warned the electromagnetic rays from smart phones and tablets will speed up the ageing process, including wrinkles and brown spots. Nurse Practitioner Sara, owner of Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, has seen a rise…
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Golden girl Kaisha defeats opposition to win mechanic title
GOLDEN girl Kaisha Madeley hit top gear at a national skills competition. The Coleg Cambria student beat eight male counterparts in the Automotive Technology category at Skills Competition Wales in Cardiff. Kaisha, from Wrexham, had earlier won the North Wales regional title and now hopes to compete for a place at Worldskills UK LIVE in…
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Brave Vivienne uses cancer battle to help transform patient care in North Wales
BRAVE Vivienne Martin is using her battle with cancer to help transform the way patients are treated in North Wales. The Assistant Principal for Land-Based Studies and Additional Learning Needs at Coleg Cambria has fought breast cancer twice in just seven years. She returned to work in January and is back to full fitness but…
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Coleg Cambria ceremony marks start of £20m Yale redevelopment
WORK is underway on the £20million redevelopment of Coleg Cambria Yale. Chief executive David Jones was joined by Wrexham Assembly Member Lesley Griffiths and special guests today (Friday) for a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the occasion. The Grove Park Road site is the latest to undergo a revolutionary refurbishment following multi-million pound improvements to Cambria…
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David Jones OBE to step down as chief executive of Coleg Cambria
DAVID JONES OBE will step down as Chief Executive of Coleg Cambria later this year. Cambria’s board of governors thanked him for his efforts and achievements and said he will be “sorely missed”. Mr Jones oversaw the merger of Deeside and Yale colleges in 2013 and has led the institution through an unprecedented period of…
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