EDUCATION NEWS

Pupils at Rydal Penrhos benefit from visit of local business leaders

Rydal Penrhos School hosted its inaugural Industry and Enterprise Day on 28th April. The event saw local business leaders and representatives from national firms visit the Colwyn Bay independent school and speak to pupils and local young people aged 14 to 18 about career pathways and opportunities. A wide range of industries were represented at the event, with visitors including the likes of Dylan’s Restaurant, North Wales Motor Co. and Iwan M Williams Estate Agents. The school also drew upon its rich alumni community, with former pupils returning to share their experiences in the police and commercial aviation. Rydal Penrhos has a track record of consistently exceptional GCSE and A-Level exam results, enabling pupils to access the top universities in the UK and abroad. The Industry and Enterprise Day forms part of the school’s broader university and careers advice program, aimed at inspiring pupils and preparing them for life beyond the classroom.

College Campuses are gearing up for huge community fun days

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is gearing up to welcome hundreds of local people to its Community Fun Days in May and June. Events will be taking place at:

J Coleg Llandrillo – Rhos-on-Sea Campus: Saturday 20 May, 11am – 3pm

Coleg Cambria’s business school offers wide variety of courses

Professional courses are an essential aspect of today’s workforce, providing you with specialised knowledge and skills required to excel in your career. Coleg Cambria offer a huge range of courses to help you upskill and keep up to date with the latest legislation and techniques all delivered from their Cambria Business School, Northop, where you will be surrounded by other professionals looking to further their career. The following courses are all available, and you may be eligible to study free of charge through a Personal Learning Account if you live in Wales and earn under £29,534 per annum:

J Accounting

J Coaching and Mentoring

J Education and Training

J First Aid

J Health and Safety and Environment

J Human Resources

J Leadership and Management

J Mental Health and Wellbeing

J Marketing

J Project Management

J Coleg Menai – Llangefni Campus: Saturday 10 June, 10am – 2pm

J Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor – Dolgellau Campus: Saturday 17 June, 11am – 2pm

The fun-filled events will be a fantastic day out for all the family with a host of exciting experiences and workshops going on to suit all tastes! The events are free, open to everyone, and are aimed at:

J School pupils

J Parents who want to visit the campus to view the facilities and speak to staff

J Local residents who are interested in what the college and local services have to offer

J People who are interested in getting a job or starting a new career

J And finally… families who just want a fun day out!

On the day, you can try out a whole host of exciting activities, while tantalising your taste buds with a wide range of delicious food options. There will also be the opportunity to speak to, and get careers advice from, representatives from a range of organisations including the Fire Service, Army and many other local companies.

The Women’s Peace Petition returns to Wales

A hundred years ago, with the horrors of the First World War still fresh in people’s memory and a whole generation galvanised against conflict, a group of Welsh women set about organising a campaign for world peace. In a Welsh League of Nations Union conference held at Aberystwyth University, it was proposed that a campaign should be launched to ensure that the women of the USA should hear the voices of the women of Wales and work together for a world without war. The result of this campaign was a peace petition signed by 390,296 Welsh women. Seven months later, Annie HughesGriffiths, Mary Ellis, Elined Prys and Gladys Thomas reached the USA with the petition, said to measure seven miles, carried in an oak chest. In New York it was presented to the women of America by the peace delegation from Wales. Since then, the chest has been preserved and exhibited at the National Museum of American History in Washington DC. But the petition’s story doesn’t end there. Thanks to funding from the Welsh Government and the work of the Women of Wales for a World Without War Partnership, and following discussions with the National Museum of American History, the chest and the petition has been transferred to the National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth. This return is the first step in making it accessible to the people of Wales. Over the next year, the petition will be catalogued and digitised at the Library. This means that the public will be able to view the Peace Petition and participate in a national campaign to transcribe the names of petition signatories. This in turn will enable the public to search the Peace Petition for the first time to find out who exactly these women of Wales were who went in search of peace.

Clogau releases Coronation collection

Introduced to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on 6th May, The Tree of Life Delphinium collection from Clogau is inspired by His Majesty’s love of gardening and the delphinium flower. The rich colour of the centrepiece Royal Purple amethyst gemstone also reflects the Crown Jewels, housed at the Tower of London. This beautiful ring features sparkling brilliant-cut diamonds in a 9ct yellow and 9ct rose gold setting. An inscription of the coronation date and a coronation hallmark creates a future heirloom which will be the crowning glory of any outfit.

Whisky and beer tasting!

Penderyn Llandudno Distillery are delighted to have whisky and beer tasting at the end of May, which is hosted by Penderyn and White Horse Brewing, from Llandudno. It’s on Thursday 25th May from 5 to 6.30pm, it is limited to 20 people and costs £20. You can book here at www. penderyn.wales/special-events. The Distillery also have their complete range of whiskies, and also Brecon Gins, Brecon Flavoured Gins, Vodka, Siddiqui Rums plus their own Merlyn cream liqueur and many other gifts in their distillery shop. Or you could book a tour which they run seven days a week. They have been rated ‘5-star’ on Trip Advisor, and have recently been awarded a Visit Wales Gold Award. You can book tours and masterclasses (a 2.5 hour in-depth look at Penderyn and whisky in general) on their website too.

Local residents celebrate Coronation

Abbeyfield always celebrate big and small events. Every birthday, every event such as Easter and St. David’s Day; even Valentines Day for the romantics amongst us. The last big party was to celebrate the Queens Jubilee so you can imagine the excitement about the forthcoming Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty the Queens Consort. The residents of all three houses will come together at Alexandra Road to have a celebratory lunch, quiz, bingo and a sing along with Malcolm. They will of course raise a toast to the Royal couple. Alexandra Road only takes 12 residents so it will be a busy house with 22 residents, staff, family and friends. Abbeyfield are having their party on Friday 5th May so the residents can leave Coronation Day free to watch all the celebrations. Many of the residents are choosing to have their lunch in their room so they can catch all the action on the TV.

North Wales law firm congratulates former trainee

A North Wales law firm has congratulated a former trainee who has qualified as a solicitor and joined the family law department. Rachel Tomley (pictured) started her career at Lanyon Bowdler following the completion of her Legal Practice Course and LLM in Professional Legal Practice in 2020 and is now a new member of the family team. “As a firm, we are proud to provide opportunities for lawyers starting out in their legal careers and it’s always a wonderful moment when a trainee qualifies as a solicitor,” said Sue Hodgson, head of Lanyon Bowdler’s family team. “Rachel has proved herself to be a very capable lawyer and I am delighted she has joined the family team in Oswestry where she will be a great asset to the firm and our clients.”

Welsh author releases debut book

Welsh author Doreen Cunningham has just released her first book, Soundings, Journeys in the Company of Whales. A memoir of single-parenthood, homelessness, and learning to mother from whales, Soundings won the Royal Society of Literature Giles St Aubyn Award, was shortlisted for the Hay Festival and Eccles Centre Writers Award, the Pat Kavanagh Award and Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize for writing on Global Conservation. Soundings is the story of a woman reclaiming her life, mile by mile; a child growing to love an ocean that is profoundly endangered; and a mother learning from another species how to parent in a time of unprecedented change. Intrepid, brave and breathtaking, her journey will take you to the ends of the earth, alongside the whales that call it home. Find out more at doreencunningham.com.

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