Prime Minister’s award for volunteer directors at Wrexham Sounds
LEADING lights at a popular music studio for disadvantaged young people have been lauded for their inspirational work in the community. Chris Lloyd, Dave Gray and Caroline Richards – volunteer directors of Wrexham Sounds – are recipients of the UK Government’s daily Points of Light Award. The programme is supported by all members of Parliament,…
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Syrian father opens barber business with college help following beloved wife’s death
A BARBER raising four children alone following the death of his beloved wife achieved his business dream with the support of Coleg Cambria. Ali Suliaman Ali arrived in North Wales from Syria six years ago. With the backing of Cambria and grant funding and mentoring advice from Business Wales, the 39 year-old has now opened…
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Oxbridge offers for talented Coleg Cambria Yale students
WREXHAM students will begin life at two of the world’s leading universities this autumn. Megan Kocker, Cadence Thompson and Joe Williams have been offered places at Oxford and Cambridge. All students at Coleg Cambria Yale, the trio are thrilled and can’t wait to begin degrees in September. Megan, 18, is currently taking A Levels in…
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Streetwise students use commercial savvy to raise money for hospice
STREETWISE students used their commercial savvy to raise more than a thousand pounds for palliative care. Level 3 BTEC Business learners from Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham ran a successful pop-up shop in aid of Nightingale House Hospice. In less than 48 hours they gathered just under £700, which combined with an auction, a five-a-side…
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Cambria’s 100 activities over 5 sites and 5 days for Mental Health Awareness Week
COLEG CAMBRIA has organised up to 100 activities across five days and five sites to support the mental health of students and staff. To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, sessions have focused on positivity and resilience, coping with exam stress – notably post-pandemic following periods of self-isolation in lockdown – social media and mental health,…
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Route Media displays North Wales investment ahead of national roll-out
SIGNS of growth at a booming media business will lead to further investment across the country. Cardiff-based Route Media has expanded its network in North Wales and is rolling out digital advertising screens at key locations in the region. The company installed two ‘mega-6’ screens at Eagles Meadow in Wrexham – supporting the council and…
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Maisie sparkles at singing lessons with acclaimed Wrexham Sounds music studio
AN ACCLAIMED music studio is providing young carers and disadvantaged children with free lessons to provide inspiration and an escape from the challenges of everyday life. Wrexham Sounds has received positive feedback from schools, community groups and health and wellbeing organisations in response to its singing and instrumental workshops. Among those to benefit was 12…
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Jess swaps tools for tiaras and a place in the Miss Wales finals
A WHIRLWIND six months will culminate in an appearance at the Miss Wales finals for a talented apprentice engineer. Since being shortlisted for the competition – to be held in Newport over three days from this Friday – Jess Downes has visited schools, held charity events, and taken on numerous challenges. All this while juggling…
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Student inspired by Dad’s death thanks Coleg Cambria for support of career dream
THE tragic death of her beloved Dad inspired Amber-Leigh Walker to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a veterinary surgeon. The 18 year-old was planning to study A Levels when her father Myles passed away aged just 42, leaving Amber-Leigh unsure what the future would bring. Battling anxiety and mental health issues, with the support…
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Pure Perfection Clinic support for patients post-pandemic as demand soars
AN ‘alarming’ number of people lost confidence in their appearance after two years of wearing masks and video conferencing in isolation. Pure Perfection Clinic in Rossett, near Wrexham and Chester, experienced a surge in feedback from patients who became used to “hiding away” behind face coverings and abandoned skincare and beauty routines after being in…
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