http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk News feed for Llandrillo College, North Wales Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT en-gb http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=276 Rhyl FC In The Community (Rhyl FCITC), Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl and partners have launched an innovative centre based at Rhyl Football Club called ?Strikers?. The purpose-built centre will offer traditional football coaching activities, alongside a suite of free courses to help young adults improve their reading, writing and maths skills http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=275 Two groups of Engineering students at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru have qualified for the Engineering Education Scheme Wales (EESW) and will showcase their projects at the North Wales Awards and Presentation Day on 17th March 2010 at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, aiming to scoop the £500 first prize. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=274 A student from North Wales has scooped the top prize in a quest to find the nation?s best waiter or waitress. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=273 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru?s annual report for 2008/09 was presented by the Chair of the Corporation Cllr. John Bellis, members of the board and the College Principal Huw Evans OBE at the College?s Annual Public Meeting this week. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=272 Top chefs from Wales narrowly missed out on winning the Battle for the Dragon trophy at the Welsh International Culinary Championships, held this week at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru for the fifth year in succession. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=271 Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh lecturer Susie Williams is celebrating after scooping a coveted City & Guilds Medal for Excellence, awarded for her outstanding performance as a lecturer of Watercolour Painting. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=270 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru staff and students have raised over £10,000 for a local charity?s Corporate Challenge, over the past 90 days! http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=268 Staff and students across the Coleg Llandrillo Cymru network organised a series of events in celebration of St. Dwynwen?s Day. St Dwynwen is commonly known as the Patron Saint of Welsh Lovers. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=267 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru, in a partnership with Cartrefi Conwy and Conwy Borough County Council, have developed a new initiative utilising College students on pilot projects. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=266 Following on from recent successes, Skillbuild students at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl organised another intergenerational event, which involved inviting a number of local residents aged between 60-100 to spend a morning with the young students discussing how the meaning of Christmas and its traditions had changed over recent generations... http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=265 Representatives from the construction industry were at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru?s Rhos-on-Sea Campus recently to present awards to students who had excelled in their chosen fields http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=264 An artistic Coleg Llandrillo Cymru student presented a framed cartoon of the College?s Principal to the Principal himself at a ceremony in the College?s boardroom http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=263 Over 300 Year 11 school pupils from across Conwy and Denbighshire recently spent a day getting a taste of the vocational subjects on offer at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru and Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=261 The Governing Bodies of both Coleg Llandrillo Cymru and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor have unanimously agreed to proceed to the final stages of the merger process and have submitted their proposals to the Welsh Assembly Government. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=260 A Coleg Llandrillo Cymru Performing Arts student has set her sights on landing a national beauty competition after winning through to the final from the county heat. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=259 A Coleg Llandrillo Cymru tutor and some of his students took the plunge and had their hair shaved and permanently dyed, raising money for a local children?s hospice in the process. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=258 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru, Treasure Chest and The North Wales Cancer Treatment Centre are working in partnership to provide a new service for patients during or following their cancer treatment. The launch of this innovative project took place at Glan Clwyd Hospital?s Cancer Centre in Bodelwyddan this week. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=256 Five Coleg Llandrillo Cymru Media students are celebrating after gaining first and third place at a new film festival. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=255 Hundreds of potential policemen and policewomen attended a joint recruiting event between North Wales Police and Coleg Llandrillo Cymru at the College?s Rhos-on-Sea Campus this week http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=251 Following the announcement that work has started on Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's new multimillion pound Rhyl Sixth Centre, the College has announced that the construction of the new £3.6million Institute of Health and Social Care ? which will be built on the Rhos-on-Sea campus - will commence in January 2010 http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=254 Over 500 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru students entered into the world of entrepreneurship as a part of the sixth national Enterprise Week initiative, the UK's biggest celebration of enterprise http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=253 A Coleg Llandrillo Cymru student is celebrating after scooping a UK-wide, legal student of the year award http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=252 Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl is holding a Rhyl Sixth Information Event on Tuesday 8th December at 6pm at the Campus on Cefndy Road. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=252 Following the announcement that work has started on Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's new multimillion pound Rhyl Sixth Centre, the College has announced that the construction of the new £3.6million Institute of Health and Social Care ? which will be built on the Rhos-on-Sea campus - will commence in January 2010. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=250 Work has started on the new, purpose-built £3.5m Rhyl Sixth Centre in the grounds of the Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl Campus. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=249 44 learners from across Conwy, Denbighshire, Gwynedd and Anglesey received their framework achievement awards when Coleg Llandrillo Cymru hosted its annual Work-based Learning Awards Ceremony at the College's Orme View Conference Centre. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=248 Various fund-raising events were in full swing across Coleg Llandrillo Cymru and its campuses in Abergele, Denbigh, Llanrwst and Rhyl, as groups of students and staff were out and about raising money for Children in Need. The grand total raised exceeded £1,000 with donations still coming in! http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=247 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru was recently shortlisted for two out of three of the UK's most prestigious awards for training. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=246 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru is celebrating a double success after being named as an Association of Colleges (AoC) Beacon Award winner and scooping a Highly Commended prize. The Awards, which this year celebrate 16 years of rewarding outstanding teaching and learning in further education colleges, were announced at a ceremony hosted by comedienne and author Shappi Khorsandi at the AoC's Annual Conference in Birmingham on 17 November. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=245 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's first intake of boatbuilding students, based in the College's new state of the art £8m Marine & Built Environment Centre (MBEC), are about to commence on an historic restoration project. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=244 Representatives from the Police, Ambulance and Fire services provided Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl Motor Vehicle students with a variety of roadshows and seminars on the consequences and potential dangers of unsafe driving. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=243 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru students are celebrating after having two of their photographs accepted by Google Earth. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=242 As Coleg Llandrillo Cymru and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor near the final stages of the merger proposal process, both Colleges are providing opportunities for individuals and organisations to comment on proposals and have their views considered. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=241 A member of staff from Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's Hospitality department is celebrating after being named runner-up in a prestigious national Asian chef competition. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=240 Medal-winning students from this year's Welsh International Culinary Championships served up a selection of mouth-watering dishes to their employers to say thank you for their continuing support throughout the year. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=239 A group of AS and A Level Archaeology students from Coleg Llandrillo Abergele have been excavating in the grounds of a local church after a crypt was accidentally discovered by workmen. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=238 Four Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl Aeronautical students have gained employment at one of the world's leading refinishing companies. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=237 Students on the BTEC National Diploma in Health & Social Care at Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh had the opportunity to quiz two Welsh MPs this week as part of their Welsh Baccalaureate course module, 'Wales, Europe and the World'. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=236 Local school pupils and staff had the chance to learn more about careers in the Care sector after Coleg Llandrillo Cymru staff, along with a representative from the industry, provided 'Training for Work in the Care Sector' seminars at two of the College's campuses. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=235 A local College has opened its doors to thousands of students as well as unveiling a new multi-million pound centre. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=234 Four members of staff at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru were presented with their long service awards at a ceremony hosted by the Principal of the College. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=233 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru has been involved in the British Council's Skills@Work Project initiative, working in partnership with the Hospitality and Tourism School in Zagreb, Croatia. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=232 A group of Customer Service students at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl recently got the chance to exchange views with older adults as part of a new Police initiative, providing 'Getting-to-know you' workshops across North Wales. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=231 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru trainers have helped staff at a local hotel become the first in Wales to successfully complete the new ?Croeso Cynnes Cymreig? training programme. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=230 Principal of Coleg Llandrillo Cymru, Huw Evans OBE, welcomed both new and returning staff at his annual all staff addresses held at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus, and also at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl, for staff at all the network sites. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=225 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru is celebrating after the publication of its excellent GCSE and Welsh Baccalaureate results. Students achieved a combined, overall GCSE pass rate of 99.7% at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus and at Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl, Coleg Llandrillo Abergele and Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh. Also, students achieved 100% pass rates in 12 out of 13 GCSE subjects. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=224 A Coleg Llandrillo Cymru International Baccalaureate student has recently returned from Bonn, Germany after taking part in climate change negotiations that will hopefully shape the future of the planet. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=223 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru recently held its first ever Teacher Training Exhibition at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=222 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru students have once again achieved outstanding A level and AS Level results - with 100% pass rates in 30 subjects. The overall A Level pass rate was 96%; the fourth year running that it has been in excess of 95%. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=221 Students on the BTEC First Diploma in Art & Design course at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru brushed up their skills after producing two huge cut-out boards with animal-themed designs for a local zoo. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=220 The official launch of the Conwy Rural Partnership and Rural Development Plan took place at the Glasdir Centre in Llanrwst recently. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=219 Students from the award-winning Independent Living Skills department at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru recently competed for the College in the Wales National Games, coming away with 26 medals! http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=218 There were trophies galore on display at the annual Students? Award Ceremony for the Directorate of Hospitality, Business & Tourism which was held at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru?s Rhos-on-Sea Campus recently. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=217 Students and their families and friends recently attended an awards ceremony to celebrate student achievement at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru?s Rhos-on-Sea Campus. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=216 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru has received substantial Welsh Assembly Government funding to support a new Professional Centre - The Institute of Health & Social Care ? at the Rhos-on-Sea Campus. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=215 High-flying students were recognised at the fourth annual Construction Student Achievers of the Year award ceremony, held recently at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=214 Six chefs and talented cooks battled it out at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru recently in the regional heat of a prestigious national culinary competition. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=213 A Coleg Llandrillo Cymru Travel & Tourism student has set her sights on landing a national beauty competition after winning through to the final from the county heat. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=211 Exceptional students were celebrated at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's 15th Annual Graduation Ceremony, which was held at Venue Cymru in Llandudno. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=210 As a part of their studies, Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's Institute of Leadership & Management Level 5 group recently organised a 70s disco extravaganza at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=209 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's 16th Annual Graduation Ceremony was held today at Venue Cymru, Llandudno in front of a full house of students, their families and friends. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=208 International Baccalaureate students at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru have been celebrating after achieving outstanding grades. 90% of students achieved the full International Baccalaureate Diploma in the results announced recently, which is significantly higher than the world average pass rate. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=207 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru's Beauty Therapy students offered clients a sense of tranquility in the College salons this week when they organised a 'Tranquil Ocean' themed spa night. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=206 The Coleg Llandrillo Denbigh Creative Arts Festival launch took place recently. At the launch, the work of the students who had just completed their third year of the City & Guilds Watercolour Painting course was exhibited. The exhibition was opened by Gwenno Eleri Jones who is the Arts, Culture and Events Manager for Flintshire County Council. She has been an active member of Engage for eight years and is in her fourth year as chair of Engage Cymru Development group. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=205 Two top stylists, who are also ex-Coleg Llandrillo Cymru students, provided current College Hairdressing students with an insight into what it takes to be a success in such a competitive industry. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=204 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru recently hosted its annual Work-based Learning Awards Ceremony at the College?s Orme View Conference Centre. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=203 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru is delighted to announce that it was one of a small group of colleges to come away victorious from the fforwm Annual Awards 2009 ceremony at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=202 Wednesday is results day for the hundreds of Coleg Llandrillo Cymru students who have been studying for vocational qualifications at Level 3 (the same level as A levels). They will be first in line to hear whether their results will secure them a place on a university course this September. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=201 Year 9 school pupils recently had the opportunity to get a taste of careers that are not traditionally associated with their particular genders at a Challenging Gender Stereotyping event at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=200 A local MP presented a group of Coleg Llandrillo Cymru students with their certificates after they completed an introductory catering course. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=199 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru is delighted to announce that it was one of a small group of colleges to come away victorious from the fforwm Annual Awards 2009 ceremony at Venue Cymru, Llandudno. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=198 Staff and students at Coleg Llandrillo Cymru were given the chance to find their perfect cruising experience after Travel & Tourism students organised their own cruise trade show. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=197 A local young bricklaying student has qualified for the Guild of Bricklayers UK finals, after impressing the judges with the quality of his work at the Welsh regional final. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=196 A group of adventurous Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl students and staff will this summer attempt to complete the Welsh 3000s challenge: 14 Peaks, 30 Miles, 12,000 feet of ascent?in 24 Hours! http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=195 Hot on the heels of the Parliamentary expenses debacle, the Leader of the Conservative Party today visited Coleg Llandrillo Rhyl for a feisty Q&A session with local residents as a part of the Cameron Direct showcase series. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=194 Coleg Llandrillo Abergele?s renowned Family History Centre was officially opened at a celebration evening recently. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=193 Local organisations have joined together to try and beat the recession by promoting quality jobs throughout Conwy and Denbighshire. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=192 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru held its annual Open Days at the Rhos-on-Sea and Rhyl Campuses last week. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=191 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru hosted the Welsh finals of the UK Skills Plumbing and Electrical skills competitions at its Rhos-on-Sea Campus this week. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=190 Celebrity chef and Coleg Llandrillo Cymru skills ambassador for Hospitality & catering, Bryn Williams, provided students with a masterclass today at the Rhos-On-Sea campus, as he served lunch to sixteen VIP's http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=189 Over 600 fashion lovers descended on Llandudno, as North Wales held its third national fashion show. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=187 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru hosted the Welsh finals of the UK Skills Plumbing and Electrical skills competitions at its Rhos-on-Sea Campus today. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=186 The Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Skills visited Coleg Llandrillo Abergele today and spoke to students and staff about the learning opportunities available in the area. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=185 Representatives from the Welsh Assembly Government, local AMs, County Councillors, members of the local business community and Coleg Llandrillo Cymru staff were present this morning at the College?s Rhos-on-Sea Campus to celebrate the College receiving the prestigious AoC (Association of Colleges) Beacon Award for outstanding contributions to Further Education. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=184 Coleg Llandrillo Cymru is holding its annual Open Days at the Rhos-on-Sea and Rhyl Campuses on Saturday 9th May between 10am and 3pm. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk/news/news.aspx?id=183 A mixture of first, second and third year Public & Social Policy degree students went on a field trip to London recently, visiting the Houses of Parliament, the Old Bailey, the British Library and the London School of Economics. http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk Welcome to the college news feed. 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