North Wales firms secure hospitality contracts at food and drink expo celebrating local produce
FOOD and drink firms secured contracts with leading North Wales attractions and hospitality companies at a popular exhibition celebrating local produce. Independent and artisan businesses from across the sector attended the annual Blas Lleol/Meet the Producers event, this year held at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. Organised by Clwydian Range [...]
News from Wrexham Glyndwr University: Welsh food and drink industry leaders welcomed to university for high profile event
WELSH FOOD AND DRINK INDUSTRY LEADERS WELCOMED TO WREXHAM GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY FOR HIGH PROFILE EVENT Leading figures from the Welsh food and drink industry have joined Government and Business leaders at Wrexham Glyndwr University to hear the latest about Wales’ economy. At the university’s High Impact Cluster Industry Dinner, [...]
News from Wrexham Glyndwr University – Research project launched looking at dementia friendly tourism in the United States
RESEARCH PROJECT LAUNCHED LOOKING AT DEMENTIA FRIENDLY TOURISM IN THE UNITED STATES A tourism expert has begun a research project examining how the tourism industry caters toward people living with dementia – and how holidays can be made more inclusive. Dr Marcus Hansen, Programme Leader at Wrexham Glyndwr University, [...]
100+ attend North Wales law events ahead of landmark employment legislation changes
MORE than 100 people attended law seminars highlighting imminent changes to employment legislation. The free events were organised by Supertemps and JMW Solicitors and held at M-SParc on Anglesey and the OpTIC Technology Centre in St Asaph. The Supertemps group – which includes executive, IT and engineering arm S2 [...]
Coleg Cambria student serves up tennis and politics success
A COLEG CAMBRIA student is serving up success in politics and tennis. Jonathon Dawes, a member of the Welsh Youth Parliament for the Vale of Clwyd and a learner at Deeside Sixth Form Centre, was named Denbighshire Sports Coach of the Year in 2019. The former Rhyl High School [...]
Rob gets set for festival season with Catfish & the Bottlemen
A former Rydal Penrhos pupil will be headlining two major festivals this summer with a chart-topping band. Rob Hall is a drummer with indie sensations Catfish and the Bottlemen, who formed in Llandudno and have achieved a significant amount of success nationally and across the globe. The group will [...]
Coleg Cambria student set for Eastern adventure after securing place on Flintshire exchange programme
EMILY RICE is preparing for an Eastern adventure after securing a place on a popular exchange programme. The Coleg Cambria learner has been selected as one of just four students to attend the Japanese Flintshire Youth Exchange this summer. Emily, from Rhyl, is currently taking A levels in Business, [...]
News from Wrexham Glyndwr University – Lecturers’ work at heart of new town centre exhibition
WREXHAM GLYNDWR UNIVERSITY LECTURERS’ WORK AT HEART OF NEW TOWN CENTRE EXHIBITION An art exhibition has launched featuring the work of a range of Wrexham Glyndwr University lecturers demonstrating their artistic skills. Heterotopic Encounters opened with a private viewing on Friday, March 6 where guests – including current [...]
Junior Drama Club production announced
Aspiring performing artists are being invited to audition for a high-profile summer production at Rydal Penrhos. The Drama Club will be portraying William Shakespeare’s classic tale ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in June. This is available for Year 7-10 pupils and once all roles have been cast, they will take [...]
Producers to welcome 150 hospitality firms to north east Wales food and drink expo
INDEPENDENT food and drink companies from across north east Wales will unite to showcase the very best local produce the region has to offer. More than 150 visitors from the hospitality and retail sectors are expected to attend the fifth Blas Lleol Meet the Producers exhibition at Theatr Clwyd [...]
PetPlace visionary celebrates 20 years with the award-winning company
THE visionary behind the rebrand and redevelopment of a leading pet retailer is celebrating 20 years with the company. PetPlace Managing Director Sion Pritchard joined the business to assist with security in 2000. He progressed through the ranks to become boss six years ago and has never looked back. [...]
ALL RALLYING ROADS LEAD TO WALES
• Successful ‘Road to Wales’ initiative continues in 2020 • Opportunity for Britain’s best to shine on World Championship stage • Free entries awarded for four top national rally champions • Prize Hyundai i20 R5 drive for BRC Road to Wales winner The winners of the UK’s premier national [...]
