Antur Cymru opening new retail sites in mid and west Wales following pilot success
A BUSINESS support service will expand across Mid and West Wales following an encouraging first year. Antur Cymru’s pop-up retail project in Aberystwyth had such a positive impact they have opened another test space in Newcastle Emlyn. And the social enterprise’s latest venture – Cymorth Busnes Lleol / Local Business Support – plans to add another location in 2024. Funded by UK…
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Makaton and Eyelash Perming among new industry programmes at Cambria
COLEG CAMBRIA has a wide range of options and innovative courses for anyone planning a new start in the new year. The college – which has sites in Wrexham, Northop, Deeside and Llysfasi – unveiled a series of full- and part-time courses to begin this January. Among the flexible part-time subjects are Computer Game Creation,…
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New jobs and organic expansion as farm estate ends year on a high
ORGANIC growth at a leading farm estate is not limited to its award-winning products. Rhug Estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is experiencing significant expansion in all aspects of its operations. Home and overseas sales have remained buoyant this year and over past weeks several new faces have joined the Rhug family. Among the recent…
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£300k secured to deliver vital jobs and training academies in Conwy
CONWY Employment Hub secured up to £300,000 to deliver vital jobs and education training academies across the county for the next 12 months. The Pathways to Employment project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is administered and managed on a regional basis. Together they will be targeting industries…
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Moel Famau Donkeys to lead charity ‘dash’ for hospital SCBU
LITTLE donkeys will carry the spirits of walkers on a Christmas charity challenge. Moel Famau Donkeys are to be joined by dozens of participants dressed as Santa Claus for a hike up and down the Flintshire destination, one of the highest hills in the Clwydian Range. They are aiming to raise thousands of pounds for…
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Leading names in ecology join forces at Coleg Cambria for sustainability expo
LEADING figures in ecology and on green issues were united at a conservation conference. Coleg Cambria’s Northop Business School welcomed more than 60 guests to its annual sustainability event. Among them were Seb Gudek from Llandudno-based Aqualogik Ltd, Flintshare’s Nikki Giles, and Toni Godolphin, Carbon Reduction/Fund Engagement Officer at Antur Cymru Enterprise, who discussed grants…
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Turkey sales take off at organic farm estate ahead of Christmas event countdown
RHUG ESTATE will serve up lashings of Christmas cheer for visitors over the coming weeks. The 12,500-acre organic farm estate, based near Corwen in North Wales, is celebrating the yuletide holidays with a series of events and activities for all the family to enjoy. First up is a two-day food and craft fair, beginning on Saturday…
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Hundreds of adults learning maths and English in Wrexham and Flintshire
COLEG CAMBRIA is working hard to bring education to its communities and support more adult learners than ever post-pandemic. The college was holding remote essential skills sessions at locations across north east Wales before it was forced to take them online or cease altogether when Covid-19 took hold in the UK. But now, led by…
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Silver lining for Coleg Cambria learners at UK Skills Olympics
THERE was a silver lining for a top Welsh college at this year’s ‘Skills Olympics’. Coleg Cambria achieved three silver medals and a bronze at the WorldSkills UK finals. The successful participants were: James Donohue – Aircraft Maintenance – Silver Ben Gillin – LME – Electrical Installation – Silver Brandon Nicholson – Fabdec – Welding…
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Plumbworkz opens new 20,000sqm HQ as part of multi-million pound expansion
A BOOMING bathroom business is preparing to open new headquarters and create more jobs as part of a multi-million-pound expansion. Plumbworkz is putting the finishing touches to its 20,000 sqm warehouse and offices in Kinmel Bay, following refurbishment of its Rhuddlan showroom. Director Gary Hughes thanked FFP Solutions in St Asaph for helping to secure…
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