New Coleg Cambria CEO will take the award-winning institution “to the next level”
COLEG CAMBRIA begins the decade with a new chief executive who plans to take the award-winning institution “to the next level”. Yana Williams has a long-term vision for the north east Wales college and will build on the foundations laid by predecessor David Jones OBE. The former CEO/Principal of [...]
Coleg Cambria students join wildlife project to help save red squirrels from extinction
STUDENTS have joined forces with a wildlife organisation to help save the red squirrel population from extinction. Level 3 NVQ Animal Management learners at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi built feeders and nest boxes for the animals and monitored their progress at enclosures in Clocaenog forest, near Ruthin, during a reinforcement [...]
Coleg Cambria unites with leading organisations to celebrate Welsh language
COLEG CAMBRIA joined more than 60 leading organisations at an event to celebrate Welsh Language Rights Day. Organised by Welsh Language Commissioner Aled Roberts, the day aimed to promote the use of Welsh services provided by public bodies in Wales on the ninth anniversary of National Assembly legislation that [...]
rio launch UK’s first dedicated care consultancy as number of elderly set to double
A NEW care consultancy is being launched which provides a unique blend of strategic and operational support unavailable anywhere else in the UK. Raising the Bar in Care has been launched by Sue Jones, from Penrhyn Bay, and Helen Butler and Tina Chapman, based in Grantham, Lincolnshire. The “only [...]
Festive cheer aplenty at Senior Christmas Concert
Rydal Penrhos held its annual Senior Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 10, which featured a wealth of impressive individual and group performances during a hugely entertaining evening. The Schola Cantorum and Rydal Penrhos Community Choir kicked-off proceedings with a rendition of Joy to the World, before the school’s Chamber [...]
Amy secures distinction from Grade 8 singing exam
A decorated singer at Rydal Penrhos secured another significant milestone thanks to an exceptional grading success. Amy Yue, a Year 13 pupil at the school, recently took part in her Grade 8 singing examination administered by the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music in the hope of [...]
News from Wrexham Glyndwr University: Band’s Christmas single boosted at university’s Wall recording studio
BAND’S FESTIVE SINGLE BOOSTED AT WREXHAM GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY’S RECORDING STUDIO A Christmas single by a North Wales rock band has been recorded at Wrexham Glyndwr University after being inspired by a snowy visit to an international festival. Wrexham-based Baby Brave were inspired to write their track “It’s Christmas, La” [...]
Supertemps Group unveils new office ahead of 40th anniversary
RECRUITMENT leader Supertemps is celebrating Christmas early after unveiling its new Bangor office. Four staff will be based at the company’s Parc Menai site – business manager Vicki Armstrong-Smith, recruitment consultant Stephanie Yau-Jones, and recruitment resourcer Candice Chartrand. Kate Humphreys, senior recruitment consultant at S2 Recruitment – the executive, [...]
Chief Executive David Jones says goodbye to Coleg Cambria – includes tributes from leading names in Wales
THE enduring and positive impact of David Jones on education and the economy has received widespread praise from leading figures across the country. Mr Jones steps down as Chief Executive of Coleg Cambria this week after steering the institution to national acclaim. The 57-year-old was formerly principal of Deeside [...]
North Wales Economic Ambition Board seeks private sector leader for new business panel
COULD you help deliver the Growth Vision for North Wales? North Wales Economic Ambition Board is seeking a private sector representative to lead its new Business Delivery Board. The role will reinforce the Ambition Board’s links with industry, and feed back on the needs and requirements of companies across [...]
Prep School brings festive cheer at Christmas Concert
Preparatory School musicians and vocalists were in the spotlight at one of the most prominent dates on the calendar. Rydal Penrhos Prep School held their annual Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 5, which featured a host of individual and group performances full of festive cheer. Those in attendance were [...]
