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April

Coleg Llandrillo student Ceri Thomas talking to judge Lisa Farrell while competing at the 2024 Concept Hair Learner of the Year final

Students reach UK final of prestigious hair competition

Heather Wynne, Ceri Thomas and Leah Oldham competed in the Concept Hair Learner of the Year final in front of judges and a live audience

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Ysgol y Talwrn learners with a sculpture of the giant Bendigeidfran made from foraged materials

Children’s Mabinogi sculptures come to life at Coleg Menai

Lecturer Jane Parry has been working with Ysgol y Talwrn learners, who saw their work fired in the kiln at the art department

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People on the beach at Trearddur Bay after enjoying a wild-water swim as part of a Multiply session

Wild-water swims and pizza school help people Multiply their number skills

Now even more people can access FREE maths courses through Numeracy for Living - Multiply following a change in the eligibility criteria

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A girl playing with bubbles at the Llangefni Community Fun Day in 2023

College campuses hosting huge Community Fun Days

Join the fun at the events in Rhyl, Llangefni and Pwllheli

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Lia Thomas being presented with the St David Award for a Young Person by First Minister Vaughan Gething

Lia presented with national award for her bravery

The Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor student received the award from First Minister Vaughan Gething at a ceremony in Cardiff

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Coleg Llandrillo students with the Valorant Welsh Cup and Esports Wales CEO John Jackson

Llandrillo Dragons presented with Valorant Welsh Cup

Esports Wales CEO John Jackson presented the trophy while visiting Coleg Llandrillo to deliver a workshop on career opportunities in competitive gaming

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Casia Wiliam with schoolchildren holding copies of her book Sara Mai ac Antur y Fferm at Glynllifon

Casia visits Glynllifon with her latest book Sara Mai ac Antur y Fferm

Former Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor student Casia read her latest book to local schoolchildren, who also enjoyed a tour of the Glynllifon farm

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Hannah Popey in a recording studio at Coleg Llandrillo

Hannah’s charity gig raising money for life-changing condition PoTS

The Coleg Llandrillo music student is performing along with local bands to raise awareness for PoTS UK

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Coleg Llandrillo student Rhys Morris with The Prince’s Trust Wales Education Award

Rhys wins Prince’s Trust Wales Education Award

Rhys is studying Uniformed Protective Services at Coleg Llandrillo and aspires to join the Police Force

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Multiply lecturer Paul Goode delivering a ‘Budgeting for Life’ workshop at Brighter Futures in Rhyl

Now more people can access FREE maths courses through Multiply

A change in the eligibility criteria means even more people can improve their number skills - with wild-water swims, science fairs and maths bingo just some of the ways Multiply has helped people

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A composite picture showing Bodnant Garden, the Royal Oak Hotel in Betws y Coed, Zip World and Portmeirion

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality and tourism in North Wales

Join us in shaping the future of hospitality and tourism in North Wales as the final Spoke Partner of the Tourism Talent Network (TTN).
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Staff signing at the Sign Language Week stall at Coleg Llandrillo

College hosts most successful Sign Language Week yet

The packed schedule of events was such a hit that Grŵp Llandrillo Menai’s introductory sign language courses are almost full for the summer

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Group Shot SP Energy Networks visit CIST Llangefni

Sought after skills boost for North and Mid Wales

SP Energy Networks and specialist training provider Busnes@LlandrilloMenai have partnered up to deliver sought after skills to would-be energy sector recruits across North and Mid Wales.

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Photo of Aled Jones-Griffith

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai appoints new Chief Executive

Wales’ largest Further Education college group has appointed a new Chief Executive.

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Students and teachers taking part in The School Food Showdown

High school students get a taste of the hospitality industry

Nearly 500 learners watched demos from professional chefs, took part in cooking challenges and created their own dishes as part of the Tourism Talent Pathfinder

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Meet the Funder Event

Unlocking Opportunities: ‘Meet the Funder Event’

Find out how your company can benefit from New UK Government Funding specifically designed to meet the needs of North Wales businesses.

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Coleg Llandrillo lecturer Paul Griffith trying an electric bike in India

Lecturer Paul hopes to plug EV skills gap in India

Paul Griffith recently returned from a trip to Telangana and Karnataka where he was researching skills shortages in the electric vehicle infrastructure

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The Island Reach ship in Conwy Harbour

Learners praised by Member of Senedd for work on hospital ship

Sam Rowlands visited the Island Reach, which has been refurbished by volunteers including Coleg Llandrillo marine engineering students

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Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor student Mared Griffiths playing for Wales

Mared called up for Cymru qualifiers

The Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor student is set for her first full senior camp ahead of games against Croatia and Kosovo

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High-school students with export manager Chris Rowlands at the DMM factory in Llanberis

Students aim high with trip to climbing equipment factory

School learners studying Level 2 Engineering with Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor visited the DMM factory in outdoor pursuits hotspot Llanberis

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Joshua Griffith with his winning art work, ‘Biomorph #1’

Joshua wins Kyffin Williams student prize

The Coleg Menai learner’s work is now on display alongside that of celebrated artist Sir Kyffin Williams at Oriel Môn in Llangefni

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Art director Ant O’Donnell talking to Games Development students at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus

Students inspired by tips from Lego and Marvel games artist

Ant O’Donnell, art director for two thriving development studios, visited Coleg Llandrillo to talk to Games Development students

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