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October

Development hub coordinator Melanie du Preez, Multiply learner Erika Lloyd and Blossom & Bloom founder Vicky Welsman-Millard

Multiply course helps seven parents start new businesses

Rhyl charity Blossom & Bloom are working with Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s Multiply department to offer a course empowering people to set up their own enterprises

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The new location

Lifelong Learning Hub to open in centre of Bangor

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has unveiled plans to open a lifelong learning hub on Bangor High Street.

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Action from Coleg Glynllifon’s game against Coleg Sir Gar at the first Young Farmers Sports Day

Coleg Glynllifon joint winners of Young Farmers Sports Day

The boys’ rugby team beat Coleg Ceredigion, Llysfasi and NPTC in the inaugural event for Wales’ agricultural colleges

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Former student Stephanie at the bridge of the Purus Horizon with the ship’s captain

Stephanie making waves in green energy industry

The former Coleg Menai and Coleg Llandrillo learner studied Marine Engineering and Travel & Tourism, and is now training to be an officer on a ship supporting wind farms

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Six students from Grŵp Llandrillo Menai's girls' rugby who have been selected for a Wales under-18s training camp

Eight from new girls’ rugby academy selected for Wales U18s

Cara Mercier, Leah Stewart and Saran Griffiths are among those called up, while Osian Llewelyn Woodward is in the U18 boys’ squad

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Students from Ysgol Botwnnog and Ysgol Ardudwy with DMM’s engineering quality manager Cemlyn Jones and marketing director Chris Rowlands

Students forge ahead with their research after DMM visit

School learners are studying the Llanberis manufacturer’s carabiners as part of their Level 2 Engineering course at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor

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The map of Wales created by Paul Davies and students at Llyn Alaw reservoir

New bid to uncover sculpture by former lecturer Paul Davies

Renowned artist Paul and his students created a huge map of Wales on Anglesey in the late 1980s, and now volunteers are needed to help rediscover it

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Man servicing a boiler

Business Breakfast for Small-scale Renewables Contractors and Companies wishing to Gain Certification

CIST, the Centre for Infrastructure Skills and Technology at Llangefni has joined forces with MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) and the IAA (Installation Assurance Authority) to host a not-to-be-missed information session for companies in the small-scale renewable energy systems installation business.⁠

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Huws Gray employees in a Microsoft Excel Masterclass

Multiply project building confidence and career prospects for Huws Gray

The North Wales-based construction merchant has been running courses for staff in maths, spreadsheets and coding at its Llangefni head office

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Former Coleg Menai student Annie Atkins

Former student Annie delivers new book, 'Letters from the North Pole'

Annie Atkins, who studied the Art Foundation course at Coleg Menai, has worked with legendary directors Steven Spielberg and Wes Anderson and has now published her first children’s book

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Heather Wynne practising her hairdressing on a mannequin in the salon at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhyl campus

Heather wins place in Calligraphy Cut scholarship final

The award-winning Coleg Llandrillo hairdressing student has earned more accolades as she prepares for the WorldSkills UK final

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Coleg Menai Health and Social Care students Sophie Dickens and Ffion Jones

Health and Social Care students complete Denu Talent placements

Five Coleg Menai learners succeeded in gaining places - with two going on to full-time employment

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Coleg Llandrillo student and RWE apprentice Madeleine Warburton

Madeleine shortlisted for national energy award

The Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and RWE apprentice is in the running for the Rising Star prize at the Young Energy Professionals awards in London

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Coleg Menai lecturers Carwyn Jones and Guto Jones holding their Accounting Club Educator certificates

Coleg Menai profits from having Wales’ first Accounting Club Educators

Lecturers Guto Jones and Carwyn Jones are now qualified to deliver an engaging, interactive programme aimed at improving young people’s financial literacy

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Former Coleg Llandrillo student Billy Holmes

Former student Billy shortlisted for Wales Care Awards

Billy Holmes was inspired to work in care after taking part in a disability sport coaching session while studying at Coleg Llandrillo

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Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor hairdressing students giving a scalp massage at the Iechyd Da event in Dolgellau

Students give pampering sessions to raise money for Mind

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy students from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Dolgellau campus offered beauty treatments at Iechyd Da 2024

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Staff from Babcock and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai photographed with a Hawk Aircraft

Babcock and Grŵp Llandrillo Menai expand Specialist Training at RAF Valley

A new agreement to increase the provision of aeronautical training at RAF Valley is set to deliver real benefits for Babcock personnel employed at the base.

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Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Student Enrichment Officer Aaron Beacher with the Community Safety Award

Aaron wins Fire Service award for his work with Olivia’s Story

Student Enrichment Officer Aaron Beacher was recognised for sharing a powerful road safety message across Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s campuses

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Children from Ysgol Craig y Don receiving their medals after winning the Urdd Conwy open primary school football tournament

Coleg Llandrillo hosts annual Urdd primary football tournament

The competition was a chance for children, college staff and students to develop their use of Welsh, with Ysgol Craig y Don winning to secure a place in the 2025 national final

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Paul Carter

Fully Funded Renewable and Retrofitting Training - Last Chance to Apply

Companies in Gwynedd have just a few weeks to sign up for fully funded decarbonisation, renewable energy and retrofitting skills training before the funding comes to an end.

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Aled Jones-Griffith

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Unveils New Leadership Team to Shape Future Success

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai, the organisation that encompasses Coleg Llandrillo, Coleg Menai, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, and Busnes@LlandrilloMenai, has recently unveiled a new leadership team to drive forward its vision and strengthen its commitment to educational excellence across the region.

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Action from the game between Coleg Llandrillo and Coleg Menai / Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor on the 3G pitch at the Rhos-on-Sea campus

Grŵp’s academy teams meet for first time at college football’s highest level

Coleg Menai / Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor beat hosts Coleg Llandrillo 2-1 in a highly competitive ECFA Premier League derby

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Shahidah

Shahidah’s Journey to a Brighter Future through Adult Education

A part-time learner at Coleg Menai is building a promising future with the valuable opportunities and support she's received during her time at college.

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