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Cambrian News
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Cambrian News
Dolgellau Music Club highlights young talents in concert
It's not often you hear Mozart and Schubert, jazz, cerdd dant and Fleetwood Mac all in the same programme, but so it was at the Celebrating Talent concert at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor on 4 July.
North Wales Chronicle
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor musician to perform at Euro 2025
Lea Mererid Roberts, a student at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, will travel to Lucerne, Switzerland, to play with the all-girl Welsh folk collective TwmpDaith in support of the Wales women's football team as they begin their UEFA Euro 2025 campaign. The group will perform at a special reception for First Minister Eluned Morgan on Saturday, before entertaining fans in the city's fan zone and outside the Allmend Stadion on match day. Ms Roberts said: "College has been really supportive of me during the last year. "The education and the opportunities that they offer are fantastic. "For me, the support to follow all these extra-curricular activities has been instrumental in all my success." The 17-year-old from Pwllheli will also perform at a 'Women Making Music' event and other gigs around Lucerne as part of the visit. She is currently studying Music, Welsh and Sociology A-levels at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's Pwllheli campus. Now in her second year with TwmpDaith, a Welsh ceilidh supergroup formed through the Arts Council-funded Prosiect WYTH, Ms Roberts will play at major cultural events this summer, including the National Eisteddfod and Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau. She plays piano, clarinet and saxophone, and is working towards Grade 8 in all three instruments. Under Prosiect WYTH, she will be mentored through the summer by Gwilym Bowen Rhys and Meinir Siencyn. Ms Roberts is also a member of the band Nod1, who have a string of performances scheduled across Wales. Her summer will end with a cultural exchange trip to Ireland through the Urdd, where she will learn about traditional Irish music with TG Lurgan. She then plans to complete her final year of A-levels, with hopes of studying music at Cardiff or Bangor University. Last year, Ms Roberts received the Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor Dolgellau Music Club scholarship, worth £500. She also played a key role in the college's Christmas show, performing on saxophone. In addition to her musical achievements, she won first prize in the short story competition at the Urdd National Eisteddfod. READ MORE: Gwynedd and Anglesey Plaid Cymru MPs vote against 'cruel' welfare bill Fflur Rees Jones, assistant principal at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, said: "As a college we are incredibly proud of Lea and her outstanding achievements. "Her dedication and recent achievements are truly inspiring and her success reflects the hard work she's invested over the years. "We wish Lea all the best for the future."
North Wales Chronicle
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Young coders gather at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor for competition
The annual Code Club UK competition, hosted by the Dolgellau campus, saw budding programmers from Ysgol Bro Idris sites compete to develop the best original game. Ninety enthusiastic learners from Dolgellau, Dinas Mawddwy, Rhydymain, Friog, and Llanelltyd one of the winners of the Code Club UK competition, holding the tablet he won as a prize with staff from Ysgol Bro Idris and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor (Image: Supplied) The event celebrated the conclusion of a year-long effort by IT students, who ran Code Clubs at Ysgol Bro Idris, teaching basic programming skills. Throughout the academic year, Level 3 Information Technology students at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor taught 96 Year 5 and 6 pupils how to create their own games and activities. The competition allowed these children to put their newly acquired skills to the test by creating an original game using Scratch programmers focused on developing their own games (Image: Supplied) They had to think about backdrops, characters, sounds, how points would be awarded or deducted, and how the game could be won. Games were judged on creativity and originality, technical proficiency, gameplay, and user experience. The winners were Brandon and Ollie from the Dolgellau site, who took first place, followed by Prideaux and Macs from Llanelltyd in second, Celyn from Friog in third, and Isaac, also from Friog, in one of the winners of the Code Club UK competition, holding the tablet she won as a prize with staff from Ysgol Bro Idris and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor (Image: Supplied) The winners were awarded tablets to help them continue to develop their coding skills. Sioned William, IT Level 2 and 3 course coordinator at Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor, said: "Code Clubs are an excellent opportunity to develop sought-after skills and to foster an interest in coding from a young age, which is high on the agenda for development at primary schools. "Also, they are a fantastic opportunity for our learners to use their skills and work with the local from across Dolgellau, Dinas Mawddwy, Rhydymain, Friog, and Llanelltyd showcased their skills (Image: Supplied) "Most of our learners are nervous to begin with, but once they have done the first session they thoroughly enjoy it and note it as one of their highlights of the course." Level 3 student Sam Stocks said: "I really enjoyed being a part of Code Club this year. "The experience taught me a lot about how I can help others, and how passionate children can be about things they enjoy."(Image: Supplied) Fellow student Pawel Lenort added: "It's been a great experience for me as it helped me be more confident in coding, and I enjoyed helping pupils with their games." Code Club is a nationwide initiative that promotes digital literacy and skills for future generations. They aim to empower young people to use computing technologies to shape the world.
North Wales Chronicle
01-07-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Coleg Glynllifon win North Wales Under-18 Rugby Cup
Glynllifon were crowned North Wales Cup champions after beating Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor 38-7 in the final, while Coleg Menai reached the final of the North Wales Bowl. Mr Coles, rugby engagement officer, said: "I'm incredibly proud of the performances of the Grŵp Llandrillo Menai teams in the North Wales Cup and Bowl this year. "A huge amount of work has gone on in the background, and to have Coleg Menai competing in the Bowl final whilst Coleg Glynllifon and Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor went head to head in the Cup final is testament to this. "The engagement from the players across the Grŵp has been excellent, with some fantastic rugby played throughout the year. "The programme has added significant benefits both to our learners but also to North Wales U18 rugby as a whole. "Congratulations to Coleg Glynllifon as deserved winners and U18 North Wales Champions." The cup final took place in Dolgellau on a sunny day, with Glynllifon starting strongly and building an early lead. Tries from Bedo Jones, captain Huw Watkins, and Robert Meurig Jones, all converted by Jones, put Glynllifon firmly in control. Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor responded with a try from Joseph Wall, converted by Euros Williams, captain, but Glynllifon continued to dominate after the break. Further tries from Elis Anderson and Robat Jones, both converted by Bedo Jones, along with a penalty kick, sealed the 38-7 victory. Huw Watkins, captain of Glynllifon, said: "It was a brilliant season. "Everyone was very committed and played with a lot of heart. "I enjoyed playing with my mates, and winning the North Wales Cup." Euros Williams, Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor's captain, said: "Overall it was a good season with the college. "We gave some good performances but struggled to maintain our main and strongest team, but we never let the college down. "We played with a lot against us in the final with not our strongest team out, but everyone showed heart and courage to finish the game." Glynllifon's cup win capped a strong year that began with a second-place finish at the inaugural Welsh Agri-Colleges 10s tournament in Aberystwyth. Their cup campaign saw victories over Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Ysgol Brynrefail, and Ysgol Tryfan, earning them a home semi-final. A walkover in the semi-final, after Ysgol Eirias conceded, sent them into the final, where they secured the title. Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor also impressed, notching wins over Ysgol Dinas Bran and Ysgol Bro Caereinion before a narrow defeat to Ysgol Godre'r Berwyn. In the semi-final against the same opponents, a drawn result meant Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor progressed to the final as the away side.
North Wales Chronicle
27-06-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Glynllifon students honoured for success at annual Prize Day
The annual Prize Day ceremony recognised award winners from each course at the land-based campus, with the highlight of the event being the announcement of the Student of the Year. This year, Winston Evans clinched the prestigious Glynllifon Student of the Year title, walking away with the Cwpan Goffa John Tudor CBE. He was also the winner of the Level 2 Agriculture course. Farm, Forestry and Innovation Manager, Rhodri Owen, praised Winston's 'total dedication and enthusiasm,' adding that he 'excelled' in all areas of work and had 'strong potential for success in the future.' Mr Owen added: "He is a true individual who is ready to work in all weathers, and farm staff are extremely grateful for the hard work he has done over the past year." Winston is set to return to Glynllifon in September to further his studies in Level 3 Agriculture. Other notable winners at the ceremony included Will Aaron Lloyd, who was awarded the 'Special Contribution' Madryn Glynllifon Alumni Cup, and Mark Webster who was named Welsh Baccalaureate Learner of the Year. A special presentation was made to Glynllifon's rugby team, who won the North Wales under-18s Cup, beating Coleg Meirion-Dwyfor 38-7 in the final. Team captain Huw Watkins accepted the cup on behalf of the team who also finished second in the inaugural Welsh Agricultural Colleges competition in Aberystwyth earlier in the season. The guest speaker of the day, former president of the Farmers' Union of Wales, Glyn Roberts, handed out the prizes. Rhys Jones director of sponsors OBR Construction said: "It is fantastic to see so many learners going on to further study or moving on into work." READ MORE: MS hails care worker who served Indian feast at Caernarfon care home The full list of award winners is as follows: Special Contribution: Will Aaron Lloyd Welsh Baccalaureate Learner of the Year: Mark Webster Level 3 Agriculture Learner of the Year: Glesni Wyn Jones Shearer of the Year: Owain Jones Machine Shearer of the Year: Osian Pierce Machine Shearer of the Year: Teagan Cairns Agricultural Machinery Level 3 Learner of the Year: Deio Llwyd Edwards Agricultural Machinery Level 3 Practical Learner of the Year: Iestyn Jarman Engineering Project of the Year: Twm Jôs Hughes Level 2 Engineering (Cwpan Goffa Ieuan Ifor Williams): Cynan Parry Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Woodman of the Year (Gwobr Goffa Gerallt Edwards): Misha Fox-Maderson Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Best Practical: Mark Webster Level 3 Forestry and Arboriculture Most Improved: Sarah Williams Level 2 Forestry Learner of the Year: Tristan Jones (Tristan also won the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) Student of the Year award) Level 2 Forestry and Arboriculture Most Improved: Rhys Pearce Level 3 Animal Management Learner of the Year (Year 2): Joshua Michael Roberts-Higgins Level 3 Animal Management Learner of the Year (Year 1): Lois Chapman Level 2 Animal Care Learner of the Year: Louise Wilkinson Level 1 Animal Care Learner of the Year: Zara Lewis Jones Life and Work Skills Learner of the Year: Jamie Williams.
