Surge in demand for outdoor activities and hospitality during first Covid lockdown
THE Coronavirus lockdown and a Spring heatwave led to many people taking up new sports and adrenaline-fuelled activities. And that in turn sparked support of local venues and destinations combining food and drink with the delights of the great outdoors. Taste North East Wales is being held virtually this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic…
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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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Angel Feathers takes flight with new flavours after home delivery success in lockdown
POURING her efforts into home deliveries was just the tonic for the owner of an independent real fruit spirits company during the Coronavirus lockdown. Katharine Wilding, founder and director of Angel Feathers on Moel Famau, Denbighshire, was forced to rethink her business strategy when COVID-19 took hold of the country in March. To that point…
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Adult Learners Week – Single mum turns life around on Cambria skills courses
AN AWARD-WINNING single mum who turned her life around with the help of Coleg Cambria is planning for a career in the beauty industry after achieving academic success. Sara Jane Thomas endured a traumatic and troubled youth, which included drink and drug addiction and as a victim of domestic violence. But the 31 year-old, from…
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College students support campaign for more social distancing among teenagers
COLEG CAMBRIA is supporting a campaign urging students to socially distance and lower the risks of Coronavirus. Led by Denbighshire County Council and backed by local authorities, the emergency services and education providers in North Wales, learners have been encouraged to keep to the two-metre rule and help in the fight against COVID-19. The council…
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£21m Coleg Cambria redevelopment will boost Wrexham town centre economy
THE £21m redevelopment of a leading college will boost the visitor economy and commercial centre of Wrexham. When Coleg Cambria opens the doors to the new extension at its Yale site later this year, students and visitors will experience a hub focused on the creative industries, technical learning, industry partnerships and skills that will be…
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Clogau Gold to open five new stores after charity campaign raises more than £200,000
CLOGAU Gold has enjoyed a glittering period of sales success despite the global Coronavirus pandemic. The North Wales-based jeweller plans to open a further five stores in the coming months and turnover is up on last year. The business also raised a staggering £200,000 for NHS charities via customers donations, a raffle and demand for…
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COVID volunteer award for kind-hearted Wrexham student who supported villagers
A STUDENT has won an award for her kindness during the Coronavirus pandemic. Catrin Davies, currently studying for a Level 3 in Health and Social Care at Coleg Cambria, is set to receive a COVID-19 Volunteer Award from AVOW, the Association of Voluntary Organisations in Wrexham. The 20 year-old, from Penycae, has been supporting the…
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Free breakfast for Coleg Cambria students returning from COVID-19 lockdown
STUDENTS returning to Coleg Cambria following the Coronavirus lockdown will be given a breakfast boost. The college’s sites in Wrexham, Deeside, Northop and Llysfasi are offering free food and drink to all learners before lectures begin each morning. They will have a choice of toast, a cereal bar, fruit and hot and cold drinks. Chief…
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Open letter from Steve Parry – chief executive of Nightingale House Hospice
A HOSPICE leader says chronic underfunding and the Coronavirus will see them lose around £1.2m this year. In an open letter, Steve Parry, chief executive of Wrexham-based Nightingale House Hospice, said: “Despite the amazing support we have received from the public since the COVID-19 pandemic began, our hospice will not be able to continue delivering…
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