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April

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Coleg Menai Alumnus Nick Elphick Sculpts Monty Python Legend for Colwyn Bay

A little over a year ago, Welsh sculptor and former Coleg Menai student Nick Elphick was commissioned to create a bronze statue of the late Monty Python star, Terry Jones.

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Former Coleg Menai Student, Manon Awst, is Representing Wales at the 2026 Venice Biennale

Manon is showcasing Welsh art on a world stage at a prestigious cultural exhibition in Italy. Established in 1895, the Venice Biennale features art, architecture, cinema, dance, music and theatre.

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New Football Academy and Scholarship Launch to Inspire Next Generation of Talent

Coleg Llandrillo is proud to announce the launch of its exciting new Football Academy programme: a dynamic football scholarship delivered in partnership with Colwyn Bay FC.

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Coleg Menai Sport Student Somersaulting to Success at the British Gymnastics Championships

17-year old Ela Hâf Williams recently became the Welsh champion at the Tumble and Vault Gymnastics Championships in Cardiff and is all set to make her way down to Stoke on Trent on May 3 for the British Tumbling Finals.

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Grand Slam Glory: Grŵp Llandrillo Menai Football Academy stars bring the Centenary Shield Home to Wales

Six Grŵp Llandrillo Menai rising stars played a pivotal role in the 2026 SAFIB Centenary Shield international football competition. A 3-1 win against the Republic of Ireland on 23 April saw the Welsh Schools under 18s team achieve a grand slam – winning all of their fixtures and lifting the Shield for Wales for the third time in five years.

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Marc with his London Marathon medal

Coleg Menai Sports Tutor takes on the London Marathon to Raise funds for the Stroke Association

Ten years after a life-altering stroke, Marc Williams turned a personal milestone into a mission to fundraise for stroke recovery.

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The team from Tir Morfa School with their trophy

Coleg Llandrillo sports students organise and host this year’s Panathlon Challenge

Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhos-on-Sea campus recently transformed its sports hall into a hub of energy and inclusion as it played host to the Panathlon Challenge 2026 on April 16.

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Music artist Malan Returns to Coleg Menai for Exclusive Radio Cymru Session

Coleg Menai music students recently witnessed a "full circle" moment, as rising Welsh jazz-pop sensation Malan returned to her roots to record a special session at the college for BBC Radio Cymru.

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College campuses to host free family fun days

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is opening its doors on Saturday May 9 to welcome 100s of people to its community fun days.

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Gold Standard: Coleg Llandrillo Students Secure Victory at Northwest Commis of the Year Competition

A talented trio of hospitality and catering students from Coleg Llandrillo recently claimed the top spot at the prestigious Association Culinaire Française (ACF) Northwest Commis of the Year competition.

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Rebecca Day Honoured with Prestigious Drapers’ Company Silver Medal

Grŵp Llandrillo Menai is proud to celebrate the outstanding achievement of staff member Rebecca Day, who has been awarded a prestigious Drapers’ Company Silver Medal for her groundbreaking research on bilingualism in Rett Syndrome.

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Yuliia and Madeleine in their WorldSkills T shirts.

Dreams to reality: two Grŵp Llandrillo Menai students selected to represent the UK at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

Yuliia Batrak and Madeleine Warburton will represent the UK at the 2026 WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China, this September.

“This journey began three years ago with a dream... it feels truly incredible to now see that dream becoming a reality.” - Yuliia

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The three students standing with their tutor at the awards ceremony.

Coleg Llandrillo Students Trailblaze for Wales with Double Win at Zest Quest Asia

Three Level 3 Professional Cookery students from Coleg Llandrillo not only became the first Welsh college team to make it to the final rounds of the recent Zest Quest Asia culinary competition but also brought home two prizes.

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Glynllifon Educator Honoured with National Veterinary Nursing Award

We are delighted to share that Laura Lacey, a dedicated member of our team at Glynllifon, has been named the 2026 CQ Veterinary Nursing Educator of the Year.

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The school students standing next to their boats with the Mayor of Colwyn Bay

Conwy Schools’ Provision Boating Event 2026 Brings Community Together

The Menai Strait set the scene for this year’s Conwy Schools’ Provision Boating Event, where learners proudly showed off the results of a year’s hard work, teamwork and creativity.

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BSL (Wales) Bill Passed – What It Means for Local Businesses

There’s been a big step forward for accessibility in Wales, as the British Sign Language (Wales) Bill has officially been passed by the Senedd.

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Stay Local, Think Big: Amber’s Higher Education Success Story

Choosing where to study after college is a big decision, but for Amber, staying local for her Higher Education (HE) journey at Coleg Llandrillo has been the perfect choice.

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Former Engineering Student Cruises to Success

Former Coleg Llandrillo student Harry Windsor shares how his course led to a career at sea.

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Coleg Llandrillo Level 2 Sport Learners Lead Successful Dave Richards Games Fundraiser

Students from Coleg Llandrillo’s Level 2 Sport course organised and delivered a memorable sporting event recently, raising £236 for charity while bringing the department together.

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