Fearless college fundraisers to scale their biggest challenge yet for Hope House Hospice
FEARLESS fundraisers are about to take on their biggest ever feat for a transformative children’s charity. A group of lecturers and staff led by Karl Jackson, Assistant Principal for the Institute of Technology at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site in Wrexham, are aiming to complete the Skye is the Limit Challenge next month (May). Over recent years they…
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New interview scheme will guarantee Conwy employers find perfect candidate
EMPLOYERS will benefit from a new recruitment programme that guarantees candidates will be suitable for the jobs they are advertising. Conwy Employment Hub’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme is designed to build confidence among jobseekers and streamline the application process for companies looking to hire staff. Those already signed up to the Hub’s raft of employment and training services…
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100+ celebrate diversity and education with Coleg Cambria Culture Collective
A CELEBRATION of education and diversity has gone from strength to strength in uniting communities across north east Wales. Launched last year, the Culture Collective is a student-led group organising events and activities at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham. The latest was a showcase of arts, dance, music, literature, poetry, and fashion held at the…
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Lodge park to host unique expo for holiday homeowners in North Wales
AN EXCLUSIVE ‘meet the manufacturer’ expo for prospective holiday homeowners will take place at one of the UK’s most picturesque luxury lodge parks. Maes Mynan Park in Afonwen, near Caerwys, Flintshire, is to host the unique caravan and lodge open event over two days from Saturday May 11. Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural…
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Coleg Cambria in top 10 for cyber security as apprenticeship interest grows
COLEG CAMBRIA has retained its position as a leader in cyber security education. The college – based in Deeside, Llysfasi, Wrexham and Northop – received a gold award from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as part of its CyberFirst initiative, which aims to address the UK’s cyber skills gap. Cambria is one of only…
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Pure Perfection Clinic named best in Wales following expansion and investment
PURE Perfection Clinic added another prestigious accolade to its long list of titles at a national prizegiving. The trailblazing business, based in Rossett near Wrexham, was named Best Clinic Midlands and Wales at the Aesthetics Awards, hosted by TV personality Vernon Kay. Director Sara Cheeney and her seven-strong workforce were also commended for Clinic Team…
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Golden girl Jess has heart set on Paralympics following equine victory
GOLDEN girl Jess Pritchard rode to victory in a prestigious equestrian competition. The Coleg Cambria student won the 1* Grade Three Para Dressage competition at the Addington International Arena. Representing Team GB, Jess – an Entry Level 3 Learner in Animal Care, based at Northop – said it was the biggest victory of her life….
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Solar-powered manufacturer joins forces with park for unique sales event
ONE of the fastest growing manufacturers in the UK holiday industry has joined forces with a luxury lodge park to promote “a trade show with a difference” this April. Based out of a solar-powered factory and headquarters in Yorkshire, Beverley Leisure Homes will hold the exclusive event at Maes Mynan Park, in Afonwen near Caerwys,…
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Investment in precision agriculture drives 80% rise in students at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi
SIGNIFICANT investment in technology is driving advances in precision agriculture and student numbers at a leading land-based college. New machinery and equipment coincided with a surge in learners at Coleg Cambria’s Llysfasi campus, with enrolment up by more than 80% this academic year. These developments come as work continues on a £10m redevelopment project at…
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Coleg Cambria lecturer to take the plunge for transformative swimming charity
A BUSINESS lecturer will take the plunge for a transformative children’s charity. Anne Williams, a tutor at Coleg Cambria Yale in Wrexham, is to participate in the epic Aquasphere Chillswim Coniston End to End Swim this summer. The 5.2-mile challenge takes place on Coniston water in the Lake District on Saturday June 22. Anne, from…
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