Returning festival of diversity and inclusion unites hundreds of staff and students at college
A RETURNING celebration of inclusion and diversity united hundreds of students at Coleg Cambria. CambriaFest 2024 was held in Deeside and attended by more than 520 learners and staff, including those from the college’s other sites in Wrexham, Llysfasi and…
Free college fun day celebrating music and motors makes North Wales return
A FREE family fun day celebrating the best of motors and music makes its return to Wrexham this summer. The always popular Bersham Wheels takes place at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site from 10am-3pm on Saturday June 29. Featuring live entertainment, displays,…
Army veteran to depart college role following golden retirement celebration at Buckingham Palace
A LECTURER and Army veteran who committed 37 years to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award received a golden retirement present. Alan Lowry – who leaves his role as Sports and Public Services Lecturer and DofE Coordinator at Coleg Cambria this…
Welsh baker achieves slice of victory in first ever Britain’s Best Cake contest
A SKILLED apprentice achieved a slice of success in the first ever Britain’s Best Cake competition. Coleg Cambria learner Naomi Spaven, from Mold, won the Fruit Cake category with a delicious dark chocolate, orange and ginger Bara Brith. Naomi, who…
College leader to represent North Wales as ambassador for global charity targeting mental health in hospitality
A LEADER from Coleg Cambria was selected to help champion mental health awareness and support in the hospitality industry. Work-based Learning Manager Kate Muddiman is the North Wales Ambassador for The Burnt Chef Project. The global organisation provides education, guidance,…
Students with additional learning needs and/or disabilities enjoying sports success
STUDENTS with additional learning needs and/or disabilities are enjoying sports success at Coleg Cambria. ILS (Independent Living Skills) learners at the college’s Northop site have excelled in a series of competitions this year. The seven-aside football squad was battling for…
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…
Buoyant 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…
Four metre Welsh knife dragon will breathe fire into weapon awareness campaign
A FOUR-METRE dragon constructed from thousands of weapons will breathe fire into a knife awareness campaign. The stunning metal sculpture is being built at Coleg Cambria’s Bersham Road site, in partnership with North Wales Police and Wrexham Council. Lecturer John…
Social mobility charity celebrating 10th anniversary expands services with college support
A TRANSFORMATIVE social mobility charity celebrating its 10th anniversary will support and educate even more young people across north east Wales in 2024. WeMindTheGap has received additional funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund to extend its WeDiscover, WeGrow and WeBelong provision from January onwards….