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May

Lillie Saunders in front of the wall she painted to win the Painting and Decorating Association Apprentice of the Year heat

Lillie to compete in Painting and Decorating UK Grand Final

Coleg Llandrillo student Lillie Saunders won the first ever Welsh regional heat of the PDA Apprentice of the Year competition, which was held at the Rhos-on-Sea campus

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Former Coleg Menai student Ellie Granton in the office of Hays Recruitment

College was ‘right step’ on career ladder for high-flying Ellie

Ellie Granton has been promoted five times in just a few years to become a senior manager for a leading recruitment company - and says Coleg Menai was the perfect start

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Sali, one of the Oxford Sandy and Black pigs at Glynllifon

Glynllifon pig Sali wins top prizes at Royal Welsh Spring Festival

The Oxford Sandy and Black pigs raised at Glynllifon for the past three and a half years enjoyed more success at the Royal Welsh Showground

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Students, lecturers and Conwy Mind staff holding a Mind Conwy banner at Llyn Brenig

Students raise nearly £600 for Conwy Mind with Llyn Brenig hike

Coleg Llandrillo’s Business Management degree cohort chose to support the mental health charity when they were tasked with completing a leadership challenge

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Four of the menopause champions

Staff supported by Menopause Champions

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai has appointed a group of menopause champions to support fellow staff members experiencing perimenopause and menopause symptoms.

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Students recognised in the young referees’ awards ceremony on the pitch at Parc Eirias with staff from Grŵp Llandrillo Menai and the WRU

Young rugby referees recognised in special Parc Eirias ceremony

Forty Grŵp Llandrillo Menai students have gained refereeing qualifications this year and have officiated more than 1,300 games between them through a partnership with the WRU, RGC and the North Wales Society of Rugby Union Referees

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Michelle Jones (left) supervising a student styling a customer’s hair in the salon at Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus

Michelle in final four for UK-wide Lecturer of the Year accolade

Coleg Llandrillo’s Michelle Jones has been shortlisted for the new Concept Hair award after her students surprised her with their nomination

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Group photo of with Eluned Morgan in the centre.

First Minister visits ground breaking decarbonisation hub

First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan MS today (Friday, 16 May) visited Tŷ Gwyrddfai, a ground-breaking decarbonisation hub in Penygroes to see how the facility is at the forefront of the decarbonisation agenda and efforts to reach net zero targets.

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Visitors looking at the pigs in the Glynllifon marquee at the Caernarfon Food Festival

Thousands visit Glynllifon marquee at Caernarfon Food Festival

Highlights included world-class sheep-shearing demonstrations from Glynllifon staff, a display of tractors old and new, bird-box building and much more

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Former Coleg Llandrillo student Josh Clancy (centre) with lecturers Emily Byrnes and Andrew Scott

Josh has ‘dream’ police job thanks to degree apprenticeship

Josh Clancy graduated with a Foundation Degree in Applied Cyber Security from Coleg Llandrillo / Bangor University, and is now working in the digital forensics unit for North Wales Police

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Students and workshop supervisor Phil Masterson taking measurements of one of the cranes at Caer Belan

Marine engineering students to restore Caer Belan cranes

Learners from Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor’s Pwllheli campus visited the historic Pen Llŷn fortress to take measurements ready for a major renovation project

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Coleg Llandrillo lecturer Morgan Ditchburn on the Conwy suspension bridge in front of Conwy Castle

History lecturer has magic touch with ‘Witches of North Wales’ talk

Morgan Ditchburn’s popular lecture has already sold out four times - while she and fellow Coleg Llandrillo lecturer Gemma Campbell have set up North Wales’ first Historical Association branch to make studying the past more accessible for all

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Cymru under-18 men’s football coach Craig Knight

Peak Performance: Cymru U18 coach Craig Knight on embracing change

The player development expert - the first coach to lead Wales into the European U17 Championship finals - is the guest speaker at the next Peak performance seminar

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School students preparing to go on the zip wire at Zip World’s Penrhyn Quarry site

More than 1,000 children discover future tourism opportunities

The Tourism Talent Pathfinder has empowered students across Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Ynys Môn to expand their horizons with a series of inspiring school visits and action-packed immersive experiences

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Coleg Llandrillo Sport and Public Services manager Amy Thomson

Amy called up for North West Fury in National Netball League

The Coleg Llandrillo sport and public services manager is making her return to the regional game for the first time since becoming a mum

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Emma Holmes, L'Oréal education consultant, presenting alongside a model styled by Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor hair and beauty students

Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor launches new Dolgellau Salon

Guests were treated to a L'Oréal showcase of the trending colour for 2025 at the salon’s official opening, as well as free hair consultations, goody bags and a tour of the state-of-the-art facility

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North Wales Police staff with David Duller, Lead BSL/Deaf Studies Tutor

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Partners with North Wales Police to Offer British Sign Language Training

North Wales Police Officers are learning British Sign Language (BSL) thanks to courses being delivered by Grŵp Llandrillo Menai.

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Coleg Llandrillo staff and students with Prom Ally founder Ally Elouise and her newly painted van

Students help Prom Ally by giving van a makeover

Learners at Coleg Llandrillo’s motor vehicle department in Rhyl gave up their time to ensure the social enterprise can reach out to schools and colleges

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The students

Coleg Menai Art Students Draw Inspiration from London’s Tate Galleries

Coleg Menai BA Fine Art degree students recently embarked on an inspiring and immersive study trip to London, exploring a wide range of exhibitions, galleries, and major collections.

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Children on board a fire engine at the 2024 community fun day in Dolgellau

College campuses hosting huge Community Fun Days

The events in Rhyl, Bangor and Dolgellau are open to everyone and will feature competitions and fun activities showcasing the inspiring opportunities on offer through Grŵp Llandrillo Menai

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Coleg Llandrillo lecturers David Duller and Bethan Ronan

How my Deaf Role Model inspired my teaching journey

Ahead of Deaf Awareness Week (May 5 to 11), Bethan Ronan has told how Coleg Llandrillo lecturer David Duller gave her the confidence to become a sign language teacher

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