Ice cream and pizza firm celebrates 50 years with food awards and net zero success
A MUCH-LOVED ice cream parlour and pizzeria scooped two prestigious food prizes after celebrating 50 years in business. Beddgelert-based Glaslyn was a double winner at the Great Taste Awards 2022, receiving plaudits for its mint chocolate chip and salted caramel…
Sporting star with cerebral palsy designs fitness routines for disabled gym users
A SPORTS and leisure assistant with cerebral palsy designed exercise sessions to attract and support disabled gym users. Inspirational Zach Chapman wanted to help people of all ages to access health and fitness post-pandemic, after spending so much time in…
Industries will unite to showcase job opportunities at inaugural employment Expo
BUSINESSES, educators and training organisations can sign up to a free exhibition at one of the country’s premier event venues. Eirias Events Centre in Colwyn Bay will host the inaugural Conwy Job Expo on Thursday May 12 from 2pm-7pm. Organised…
Vulnerable teens learn value of personal skills and communication at new music studio
YOUNG people learnt the value of communication and personal skills on a social enterprise pilot programme. Newly launched Wrexham Sounds hosted a group of learners from Bryn Tirion Hall School, which supports vulnerable teenagers with special needs at its site…
Welsh language society celebrates first anniversary with growing numbers and live events
A WELSH language partnership celebrating its first anniversary has gone from strength to strength. Coleg Cambria’s branch of Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol – Cangen Cymraeg Cambria – has been a huge success in the last 12 months. Welsh medium students have…
Chef calls for hospitality sector support as college Academy students unveiled
NOW is the time to rally behind the hospitality sector and train the next generation of workers to meet unprecedented demand for skills. Esteemed chef Bryn Williams made the plea in welcoming new recruits to the Academy he launched in…
College friends head to capital with vision to keep Welsh language alive
FRIENDS passionate about keeping the Welsh language alive are off to the nation’s capital to begin the next chapter in their lives. Frances Bather and Ellie Worsnip will study Welsh at Cardiff University after succeeding in their A Levels at…
Super-fit headteacher joins cardiac vehicle campaign after surviving horror heart attack
ONE day Llyr Rees was running 10 miles and preparing to enter triathlon competitions. The next he was fighting for his life. Headteacher at Ysgol Gynradd Bontnewydd, near Caernarfon, Llyr was a fit and healthy 50 year-old when struck down…
21 years at the forefront of technology for thriving North Wales company
A CCTV firm has the key to the door of security success after spending 21 years at the forefront of the industry. Celebrating the landmark, Active CCTV director Adrian Standerwick has reflected on advances in technology and client communication that…