May 2012
21st Students Take on Worldskills Accounting Challenge (0)
Three Coleg Powys students based at the Llandrindod Wells campus fought against hard competition at a recent Team Wales Worldskills Accounting competition. Maman Bahandal, Mark Redfern and Sarah Webber, Level 2 learners in AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), travelled to Coleg Gwent in Newport to take part in the event.
17th Painting and Decorating Students Revamp Charity Centre (0)
First year painting and decorating students from Coleg Powys, Newtown, have been brushing up their skills in the community. The students put their talents to excellent use by decorating three rooms at the Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre in Newtown. The charitable organisation provides support to families experiencing domestic abuse and also houses a child contact centre.
8th Seren Stars - Vocational Skills Theatre Performance (0)
Vocational Skills learners from Coleg Powys (Llandrindod and Brecon) and Ysgol Penmaes have worked together in a theatre project to produce a variety performance - a dazzling display of music, song, dance and comedy.
8th Open Evening - Tuesday 15th May 2012 (0)
Coleg Powys is holding its annual Open Evening in May to allow potential students, parents and members of the public to come and see what the College offers.
8th Powys Learning Festival (0)
Coleg Powys, along with Partners, is supporting the Powys Learning Festival, part of Niace Dysgu Cymru’s Adult Learners Week. Events are running throughout Powys from the 12th – 20th May 2012.
8th When the Going Gets Tough the Tough Get Growing (0)
In order to support the new barbering courses at the college and raise money for Marie Curie four members of staff agreed to allow their facial hair to grow for a few weeks and then have it shaved by hairdressing staff and students.
4th Students Give Sports Massages to London Marathon Runners (0)
Coleg Powys staff and students travelled down to London to spend the day offering free sports massages to tired runners who had run on behalf of Spinal Research.
2nd Seussical Jr. am Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
Mai 30ain a 31ain 2012 am 7yh - Theatr Brycheiniog, Aberhonddu - £10 a £8 (£5 i fyfyrwyr) - Ffôn: 01874 611622
2nd Seussical Jr. at Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
30th and 31st May 2012, 7.00pm - Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon - £10 and £8 (£5 for students) - Please call 01874 611622
April 2012
19th Careers Advisers' Information Days (0)
Every year Coleg Powys holds Careers Advisers Information Days at its Newtown and Brecon sites.
19th Team Vision at the Global Enterprise Challenge in Cardiff (0)
The first year BTEC Level 3 Business students from the Newtown site represented Coleg Powys at the Global Enterprise Challenge held in Cardiff from 12th to 14th March.
19th Claire Wins Montgomeryshire Society Award (0)
Claire Burns from Llanfair Caereinion has been awarded this year's Montgomeryshire Society Coleg Powys Prize for Further Education Achievement.
19th Bradleys Peugeot Lands Fleet Deal with Coleg Powys (0)
Peugeot car dealership, Bradleys Peugeot, Llanidloes, has announced a long term partnership with Coleg Powys after securing a contract to provide a fleet of three Peugeot 207 vehicles to enable the college to become more eco-friendly.
5th Coleg Powys Students Reach for the Skies (0)
On Saturday 24th March 2 Coleg Powys lecturers took 17 Health and Social Care and Child Care students to The Parachute Centre at Tilstock Airfield to jump out of a plane at 10,000 feet.
5th New Adult & Community Courses Starting after Easter (0)
A range of part-time adult and community courses will be starting after Easter. These courses are organised by Coleg Powys and are running at various venues throughout Powys.
5th Dutch Lambing Students Help Out at the Farm (0)
On 17th March two veterinary nurse students from Holland arrived at Fronlas Farm, Coleg Powys, to stay for five weeks over the lambing period. As part of their course, the students are required to undertake a work-based placement in order to gain practical lambing experience.
5th Champion Lambs at Coleg Powys (0)
Having entered two pens of 5 early lambs in the Easter Spring Lamb Show and Sale at Welshpool Livestock Market, Farm Manager Gareth Ruggeri came away with 1st and 3rd prize in lambs 36.5kg and over, as well as overall champion. The 10 week old Suffolk x Texel Champions weighed out at 42kg and were bought by Rikki Lloyd of Welshpool for £125 per head.
5th Child Care Activity Week (0)
In the last week of March, students from the Children’s Care Learning and Development department made the most of the good weather with a busy week of activites.
5th Salon Bannau Hosts WorldSkills All Wales Finals (0)
On Wednesday 21st March 2012 the Brecon site of Coleg Powys played host to the All Wales Final for Hairdressing, Nail Enhancements and Nail Technology in its new hairdressing and beauty salons “Salon Bannau”.
March 2012
30th Brickwork Bronze Medal at Construction Skills Final (0)
Callum Wilshaw, who is currently studying Brickwork in Newtown, has won a Bronze Medal at the Construction Skills Final held at Coleg Sir Gar in Ammanford on 27th March.
30th Salon Bannau Opened by Patrick Cameron (0)
Celebrity Hairdresser Patrick Cameron officially opened ‘Salon Bannau’ the new Hair & Beauty training salons in Coleg Powys Brecon on 12th March 2012.
30th More Competition Success for Wood Occupations Department (0)
On Wednesday 29th February 2012 four learners, Aaron Richards, Matthew Groves, Cellan Harris and David Thomas, competed in the Skills Competition Wales Regional Heat at Coleg Llandrillo, North Wales.
28th Students Experience the Trip of a Lifetime (0)
Seven Performing Arts students from Coleg Powys Brecon and two members of staff have just come back from an amazing trip to Chongqing, China to celebrate Wales Week. They went to perform a theatre production of Under Milk Wood and host workshops on costume construction, makeup and performance for their Chinese counterparts.
23rd Catering Students Visit Michelin Star Restaurant (0)
On Wednesday 21st March, 6 Level 3 catering and hospiality students and their tutors went to La Bécasse restaurant in Ludlow.
23rd Students at Coleg Powys Budget for Better Money Skills (0)
During the week from 12th to 16th March, students were given the chance to improve their financial skills, as part of Barclays Money Skills ‘weeks’, a national money management programme that’s aiming to reach 125,000 students nationwide.
23rd Velvet's Art Display (0)
Velvet Duffield, who is a Year 2 IT student in Brecon, recently displayed some of her paintings in the Brecon Women’s Festival Art show held at Theatre Brycheiniog.
23rd Parents Evening Organised by Students (0)
Year 2 IT students in Brecon are currently completing Project Planning with IT. As part of this unit they were responsible for arranging and organising a Parents Evening.
22nd Media Students Working with The National Trust (0)
The Creative Media Production students at Coleg Powys in Newtown are currently involved in producing some short films for use by the National Trust at Powis Castle.
20th Pitch In - Young Volunteer Project Video (0)
Please watch the video below about how young people can improve team spirit and their own CV by volunteering at their local football club. Coleg Powys football academy students in Newtown are involved in the scheme and feature in this video.
16th 'Slow Food' Evening at Themes Restaurant (0)
On Tuesday 13th March Themes, the College's restaurant staffed solely by students, held a Slow Food Evening.
16th Business Students’ Charity Fashion Show Success (0)
The Definitive Collection fashion show was held at Hafren in Newtown on Thursday 8th March to raise money for The Lymphoma Association.
15th Dynamo Role Model Visits Art and Design Students (0)
Coleg Powys BTEC Art & Design students welcomed Sarah Reast of Machinations, Llanbrynmair to their department recently.
15th Motor Vehicle Success at WorldSkills Competition (0)
Two Coleg Powys students studying Foundation Modern Apprenticeship in Motor Vehicle Framework took part in the North Wales round of the WorldSkills competition held at Deeside College on Friday 9th March.
15th 'Create an Image' Showcase in Newtown (0)
The Newtown site recently held the 'Create an Image' Showcase. It was a remarkable evening which included the Level 3 Hairdressing students showcasing their creative design skills and the Level 2 Beauty students showing their create an image work.
14th Art & Design Students Successful at University Interviews (0)
Students applying to University from Coleg Powys Art & Design Department have yet again all been offered places on a wide variety of degree courses.
12th Full-time Courses Starting September 2012 (0)
The Coleg Powys full-time courses book for 2012/2013 is now available. It provides details of the full-time courses that the College is offering in the next academic year. The book will be of interest to anyone who is looking at studying full-time and, in particular, school pupils in year 11.
9th Bricklaying Bronze Medal for Callum (0)
On Wednesday 29th February Construction Skills, the sector skills council for the construction industry, held their annual competition heats at Coleg Llandrillo.
9th Students Give Salons a Makeover (0)
The new hair and beauty salons in Newtown look fantastic but did you know that the painting and decorating was carried out by Coleg Powys students?
7th Health & Care Event: Inspiring Tomorrow's Practitioners (0)
This event was held at Coleg Powys Newtown on Wednesday 29th February 2012 in conjunction with the Institute of Rural Health and Cardiff University. The 1st year Health & Social Care students at Coleg Powys plus year 11 and year 12 pupils from Ysgol Bro Dyfi, Llandrindod High School and Newtown High School attended this event.
6th Coleg Powys Celebrates St David’s Day (0)
Coleg Powys embraced Welsh language and culture in celebration of St David’s Day and also took the opportunity to raise some money for local charities. Students and staff from all sites organised a wide range of activities.
6th Principal's Blog from Chongqing: Days 5 - 8 (0)
Coleg Powys Principal Simon Pirotte's blog from Chongqing, China.
2nd Principal's Blog from Chongqing: Days 3 & 4 (0)
Coleg Powys Principal Simon Pirotte's blog from Chongqing, China.
1st Principal's Blog from Chongqing: Days 1 & 2 (0)
Coleg Powys Principal Simon Pirotte's blog from Chongqing, China.
February 2012
28th Felt Bag Making in Knighton (0)
Ever fancied a go at felting? Give it a try this Saturday, 3rd March.
28th Coleg Powys Cougars are "Singing in the Rain" (0)
The Cougar girls recently played Coleg Gwent in the Welsh Hockey League. The conditions at Cwmbran Stadium were miserable, dark and dank with rain clouds lying stationary above the astro turf in defiance of any movement. However, the girls are a hardy bunch and were quite prepared to weather the storm and get on with the game.
27th Showcasing Wales’ Theatrical Skills in China (0)
Ten students from two of Wales’ colleges are currently on a trip of a lifetime to celebrate Wales Week in Chongqing, China this week, where they will perform a theatre production of Under Milk Wood and host workshops on costume construction, makeup and performance for their Chinese counterparts.
22nd Llandrindod Students Raise Money for Wales Air Ambulance (0)
Wales Air Ambulance’s Community Support Co-ordinator for South Powys, Helen Pruett, came along to the Llandrindod Wells site to collect a cheque from the students.
16th Coleg Powys Hosting WorldSkills All Wales Final (0)
Coleg Powys is proud to be hosting the All Wales Final for Hairdressing, Nail Enhancements and Nail Technology on Wednesday 21st March 2012.
14th Y Casgliad Diffiniol - Sioe Ffasiwn ar gyfer Elusen (0)
Mae'r Sioe Ffassiwn yn ôl, yn Fwy ac yn Well nag Erioed! Nos Iau Mawrth 8fed 2012.
14th The Definitive Collection - Students Organise Charity Fashion Show (0)
The Fashion Show is back, bigger and better than ever! Thursday 8th March 2012.
10th 14-16 Students Visit Construction Site for Apprenticeship Week (0)
Wates Construction Site Manager, Mick Cunningham, showed a group of Coleg Powys' 14-16 year old school link students round their site in Vaynor, Newtown.
10th Local Employers Lunch for Apprenticeship Week (0)
On Tuesday 7th February Coleg Powys welcomed local employers into Themes Restaurant in Newtown for a 3 course lunch, cooked and served by catering students.
10th Assembly Member visits Coleg Powys for Apprenticeship Week (0)
On Monday 6th February the College was delighted to welcome Russell George to participate in actvities for Apprenticeship Week 2012.
3rd Road Safety Awareness Day in Newtown (0)
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with Dyfed Powys Police and Powys Road Safety recently to provide approximately 400 students from Coleg Powys in Newtown with Road Safety Advice on Thursday 8th December.
3rd Coleg Powys Manager represents Colleges Wales International at China Policy Conference (0)
In 2011, Principal of Coleg Powys, Simon Pirotte, joined a delegation from Colleges Wales in a visit to Chongqing in China. This was then followed up in December by Ian Millward, Assistant Principal of Coleg Powys, who joined John Hayes, the Westminster Minister for Business, Skills and Innovation in a High Level Policy Dialogue concerning the future of Vocational Education in China.
3rd Kirsty's Sporting Success at Coleg Powys (0)
Kirsty Powell joined Coleg Powys from Builth Wells High School. When she arrived at Coleg Powys she already had two years of experience as part of the Welsh Judo team.
January 2012
31st Coleg Powys Cougars Tame Champions (0)
The Coleg Powys Cougar hockey team took on Gower College, the Welsh Hockey Champions, in the league last week.
31st Engagement Gateway Workshops (0)
Coleg Powys is organising a number of workshops aimed at helping people get back into employment or improve their cookery skills.
24th Coleg Powys does its bit for The Big Society (0)
Students at Coleg Powys are ensuring that they play their part in supporting the English government's agenda to create a more caring society. The students are making a sustained effort to support charities that might be facing a squeeze during the recession which is hitting the Welsh economy particularly hard.
23rd Work Experience Trip to Sofia - Presentation Evening (0)
Siawns Teg, in conjunction with Leonardo Lifelong Learning Programme, organised a once in a lifetime opportunity for 48 students to travel from Newtown to Sofia in Bulgaria and gain two weeks' valuable work experience.
23rd Sports Department Leading the Field (0)
A series of short success stories from the Coleg Powys Sports Department.
23rd Saturday Workshops - 28th January 2012 (0)
Please see information on South Powys Saturday Workshops. To book or for further information call 0845 4086 299.
20th Students Charity Skydive (0)
A combined group of Level 2 and Level 3 Health, Social and Child Care students will be undertaking a charity skydive on 24th March to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
19th Open Saturday at Coleg Powys (0)
Coleg Powys will be opening its doors on Saturday 28th January to give potential students the opportunity to see the wide range of courses that are on offer from September 2012, to have a look around the College and speak to lecturers.
17th World AIDS Day Event (0)
The Subsidiary Diploma Health & Social Care students held an event in Coleg Powys Newtown on December 1st to mark World AIDS Day and to raise awareness of other sexually transmitted infections and safe sex using a condom.
16th Students Launch Young Enterprise Company "Byw Rydd" (0)
The Vocational Access students at Newtown held the launch of their Young Enterprise company 'Byw Rydd' on 15th December.
13th Students Raise Money for Cystic Fibrosis (0)
On 14th December the Travel & Tourism students raised money for Cystic Fibrosis by travelling by train to Shrewsbury in fancy dress and dancing for charity outside the shopping centres on the main thoroughfare.
12th Christmas Cake Stall and Raffle to Raise Money for Wales Air Ambulance (0)
On December 15th 2011, Year 1 BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care students at Coleg Powys Newtown held a cake stall and raffle to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance.
6th Alternative Volunteering Event at Hafren, Newtown (0)
The Ponthafren Association which promotes positive mental health and wellbeing in Montgomeryshire is holding an Alternative Volunteering Event in partnership with Health and Social Care students from Coleg Powys Newtown and PAVO. The Alternative Volunteering Event will take place on Tuesday 7th February 2012 from 11.00am – 1.00pm in Theatr Hafren in Newtown.
3rd The Snow Queen at Hafren (0)
The earth is covered with snow and ice freezes all in its path as the power of the wicked Snow Queen grows, plunging the land into darkness. Will the power of friendship be able to destroy the evil Snow Queen?
December 2011
19th Christmas Fair for Wales Air Ambulance (0)
The Student Association in Llandrindod Wells held two Christmas Fair events on 6th and 15 December to raise money for Welsh Air Ambulance.
19th Happy New Year for Equine Courses at Coleg Powys (0)
Coleg Powys has been offering the British Horse Society Horse Knowledge and Care qualifications at Fronlas Farm in Newtown since 2003. Over this time candidates have been extremely successful at Stages 1, 2 and 3. Courses have commenced in September and run over a full academic year. This year will provide the opportunity to start the Stage 1 qualification in January 2012 to complete in June 2012.
16th Coleg Powys Brecon supports the Santa Appeal (0)
The Student Association of Coleg Powys Brecon recently held a raffle in aid of the Brecon Children’s Services Santa Appeal 2011.
16th Hair & Beauty Creative Showcase at Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
On Friday 9th December hair and beauty students held a Creative Showcase event at Theatr Brycheiniog to show off their talent and raise some money for charity.
9th Coleg Powys Christmas Tree in Brecon Cathedral (0)
The combined Vocational Access and Preparation for Employment students, along with 45 other agencies and organisations in and around Brecon each decorated a Christmas Tree as part of Brecon Cathedral’s Christmas Tree Festival.
6th Y Labordy Perfformiad yn Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
Ymunwch â'r myfyrwyr Academi Perfformio Celfyddydau Coleg Powys wrth iddynt ymchwilio i'r gwahaniaeth rhwng dynion a merched, bechgyn a merched, gwrywdod a benyweidd-dra.
6th The Performance Laboratory at Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
Join the Coleg Powys Performing Arts Academy students as they investigate the difference between men and women, boys and girls, masculinity and femininity.
5th Entrepreneuriaid Ifanc yn Disgleirio yn Y Drenewydd (0)
Gwahoddwyd myfyrwyr ar safle'r Drenewydd i gymryd rhan yn yr Her Fenter "Bright Sparks" yn ystod yr Wythnos Entrepreneuriaeth Fyd-eang.
5th Young Entrepreneurs Shine in Newtown (0)
Students at the Newtown site were invited to participate in the Bright Sparks Enterprise Challenge during Global Entrepreneurship Week.
2nd Adrodd Storiâu yn y Canolfannau Adnoddau Dysgu (0)
Bu plant o oed cyn-ysgol yn mwynhau cyfres o ddigwyddiadau hwyliog, diolch i bartneriaeth rhwng Cyngor Sir Powys a Choleg Powys.
2nd Special Supplement Written by Students (0)
The County Times included a Special Supplement with all the content written entirely by Coleg Powys students.
2nd Atodiad Arbennig a Ysgrifennwyd gan Fyfyrwyr (0)
Roedd rhifyn Tachwedd 4ydd o'r County Times yn cynnig Atodiad Arbennig a ysgrifennwyd yn gyfan gwbl gan fyfyrwyr Coleg Powys.
2nd Storytelling in the Learning Resource Centres (0)
Pre-school children have been enjoying a series of fun events this week, thanks to a partnership between Powys County Council and Coleg Powys.
1st Profiad Gwaith Ymweliad â Sofia, Bwlgaria (0)
Ar 15 Hydref 2011, gadawodd 33 o fyfyrwyr Coleg Powys o’r adran Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol, y Cyfryngau, Trin Gwallt a Busnes ynghyd a 4 o diwtoriaid a Tony Blunden (o Siawns Teg y sefydliad a drefnodd yr ymweliad) gadawodd y Drenewydd ar gyfer ymweld â Sofia, Bwlgaria.
1st "Bright Sparks" yn Ehedeg yn Aberhonddu (0)
Fel rhan o Wythnos Entrepreneuriaeth Fyd-eang a Syniadau Mawr Cymru bu myfyrwyr ar safle Coleg Powys Aberhonddu yn cymryd rhan yn yr Her Fenter "Bright Sparks", digwyddiad menter enfawr a fu’n rhedeg dros 2 ddiwrnod.
1st Bright Sparks Fly in Brecon (0)
As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week and Big Ideas Wales students at the Coleg Powys Brecon site took part in The Bright Sparks Enterprise Challenge, a major enterprise event running over 2 days.
1st Work Experience Visit to Sofia, Bulgaria (0)
On 15th October 2011, 33 Coleg Powys students from Health & Social Care, Media, Hairdressing and Business plus 4 tutors and Tony Blunden (from Siawns Teg the organisation that organised this visit) left Newtown for Sofia, Bulgaria.
November 2011
30th Creative Showcase at Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
Coleg Powys hair and beauty students are holding a Creative Showcase event at Theatr Brycheiniog on Friday 9th December to show off their creative talents.
30th Paranormal Event for Charity (0)
Following the success of a similar event earlier in the year, a group of Coleg Powys staff braved the dark halls and classrooms of the Llandrindod Wells college building to raise money for local charities.
30th Digwyddiad Paranormal ar gyfer Elusen (0)
Yn dilyn llwyddiant digwyddiad tebyg yn gynharach yn y flwyddyn, mentrodd grŵp o staff Coleg Powys i neuaddau ac ystafelloedd dosbarth tywyll adeilad y coleg yn Llandrindod mewn ymgais i godi arian ar gyfer elusennau lleol.
30th Arddangosiad Creadigol yn Theatr Brycheiniog (0)
Mae myfyrwyr Trin Gwallt a Harddwch Coleg Powys yn cynnal digwyddiad Arddangosiad Creadigol yn Theatr Brycheiniog dydd Gwener Rhagfyr 9fed i ddangos eu doniau creadigol.
25th New Adult & Community Education Booklet - Spring 2012 (0)
The Adult & Community Education booklet for the spring term of 2012 is now available.
25th Llyfryn Newydd Addysg Oedolion a Chymunedol - Gwanwyn 2012 (0)
Mae'r llyfryn Addysg Oedolion a Chymunedol ar gyfer tymor y gwanwyn 2012 nawr ar gael.
24th A Week Away with the Army (0)
Students on the Uniformed Public Service course in Newtown have gone away for the week with the Army.
24th Wythnos i Ffwrdd gyda’r Fyddin (0)
Mae myfyrwyr ar y cwrs Gwasanaeth Cyhoeddus mewn Lifrai yn y Drenewydd wedi mynd i ffwrdd am wythnos gyda’r Fyddin.
23rd Coffee Morning for Children in Need (0)
Child care students in Newtown held a coffee morning to raise money for Children in Need.
23rd Bore Coffi ar gyfer Plant mewn Angen (0)
Cynhaliodd Myfyrwyr y cwrs Gofal Plant yn y Drenewydd fore coffi i godi arian ar gyfer Plant mewn Angen.
15th Coroni Coleg Powys Aberhonddu yn Bencampwyr (0)
15th Coleg Powys Brecon are Crowned Champions (0)
The Coleg Powys Brecon Cougar girls travelled to Swansea last week for the annual Welsh Colleges football five-a-side tournament.
11th Danny Lydiate Returns after Rugby World Cup (0)
Former Coleg Powys student Danny Lydiate made a very welcome return to the Sports Department where in his words "his rugby career really started to develop."
9th Open Evening Photos - Tuesday 8th November (0)
Thank you to everyone who came to the Coleg Powys Open Evening on Tuesday 8th November. Just in case you missed it, here is a selection of photos taken from the Newtown site showing the kind of thing you can expect to experience at one of our open events.
4th Staff Exchange Visit to Brittany (0)
Four lecturers from the Coleg Powys Brecon site have spent a few days at the Further Education section of a school in Brittany.
3rd New Look for Newtown (0)
The Newtown site of Coleg Powys and Hafren, the entertainment venue, have undergone quite a transformation over the summer.
October 2011
27th Open Evening - Tuesday 8th November (0)
Coleg Powys is holding its Open Evenings in November to allow potential students, parents and members of the public to come and see what the College has to offer.
27th Electronic ID for Fronlas Flock (0)
Fronlas Farm, the college’s working farm, has started to use EID technology in accordance with tagging legislation for its sheep flock.
21st Bulgaria Work Placement (0)
On the 15th October 2011, 33 Health & Social Care, Hairdressing, Media and Business students and their tutors flew out to Sofia in Bulgaria for a 2 week work placement visit.
21st French Exchange - Teaching Observation (0)
Four lecturers from Brecon are spending a few days at a Further Education college in Brittany.
21st Motor Vehicle Department Boosted by Hyundai’s Generosity (0)
Hyundai Motor UK Ltd’s Technical Training Department has very kindly donated 2 complete modern vehicles and other training resources to the Motor Vehicle department at Coleg Powys.
18th Workshops in Brecon - Saturday 26th November (0)
Coleg Powys is running a series of workshops on Saturday 26th November to give people the chance to try out something new. If you fancy learning some new skills in good company then please call 0845 4086 299 to book your place.
18th Workshops in Llandrindod Wells - Saturday 26th November (0)
Coleg Powys is running a series of workshops on Saturday 26th November to give people the chance to try out something new without having to commit to a longer course. If you fancy trying your hand at something new then please call 0845 4086 299 to book your place.
11th College Launches Courses in Sustainability and Heritage (0)
Coleg Powys, in collaboration with Tŷ Mawr, recently launched its new courses in sustainability and heritage construction skills at Tŷ Mawr Farm. The key speaker for the event was Charlie Luxton, the TV celebrity who specializes in sustainable construction. Coleg Powys was joined by representatives from UWIC, Bridgend College and Coleg Llandrillo, who have been key collaborators in the development of the Foundation Degree.
11th Coleg Powys Tutor's Sporting Achievement (0)
The inaugural Commonwealth Ultra-Trail Running Championships took place in the beautiful Newborough Forest on the Isle of Anglesey. A race of 55km over a 5-lap course through Newborough’s forest tracks & Llanddwyn sands.
September 2011
26th Brand New Performing Arts Academy (0)
2011 sees a brand new set of courses delivered in partnership with Coleg Powys and Theatr Brycheiniog. The Performing Arts Academy will offer a variety of vocational courses designed to introduce learners to the exciting world of Performing Arts.
21st Another Bumper Year at Coleg Powys! (0)
Students at Coleg Powys have managed, yet again, to achieve outstanding results. Not all the results are in but the college is already confidently celebrating another bumper year.
21st College Launches Courses in Sustainability and Heritage (0)
Coleg Powys, in collaboration with Ty Mawr Lime, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative sustainability and heritage courses. The launch will take place at Ty Mawr Lime Farm with celebrity guest of honour Charlie Luxton.
21st New Hair and Beauty Salons on Brecon Campus (0)
The Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapy provision in Brecon is going from strength to strength. Enrolments have more than doubled in the past 3 years, with students progressing to employment in health spas around the country, local hair & beauty salons and many setting up their own businesses.
14th Training in Traditional Building Crafts (0)
Coleg Powys, in collaboration with Construction Skills and Ty-Mawr Lime, is offering a series of exciting traditional building crafts training packages. This innovative pilot programme is designed to meet the skills requirements of craftsmen who work, or aspire to work, in the construction heritage industries. The courses will also be of value to professionals working in a training context.
14th Hyfforddiant mewn Crefftau Adeiladu Traddodiadol (0)
Mae Coleg Powys, mewn cydweithrediad â Sgiliau Adeiladu a Chalch Ty-Mawr, yn cynnig cyfres o becynnau hyfforddi crefftau adeiladu traddodiadol cyffrous. Mae’r rhaglen beilot arloesol wedi ei chynllunio i fodloni gofynion sgiliau crefftwyr sy’n gweithio, neu anelu i weithio, yn y diwydiannau adeiladu yn y maes treftadaeth. Bydd y cyrsiau hefyd fod o werth i weithwyr proffesiynol sy’n gweithio ym maes hyfforddiant.
12th Sport Science Success at Coleg Powys (0)
Once again another cohort of Coleg Powys Sport Science students leave us having completed their two year Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science.
12th From Coleg Powys to New Zealand - An Interview with Danny Lydiate (0)
Danny Lydiate, ex Coleg Powys student, is now becoming a household name in the ranks of Welsh rugby. Having signed for the Newport Gwent Dragons in 2007 he quickly caught the eye of Warren Gatland, made the Welsh development tour to the USA in 2008 and won his first cap in 2009. Prior to his departure to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup he was more than happy to talk to his old lecturer Steve Thomas.
12th New Part-time Cookery Course Specialising in Meat Dishes (0)
The Catering and Hospitality department in Newtown are launching an exciting new 17 week course staring next Monday. Places are limited so please get in touch ASAP.
8th Equine Open Day (0)
Do you want to learn about Horse Management or improve your existing skills? Call in to find out more.
August 2011
31st Art Students' Work Accepted for Exhibition (0)
Three Coleg Powys art & design students works have been successfully accepted for exhibition in the Radnorshire Museum and Oriel Beaufort Gallery in Llandrindod Wells from 8 September - 29 October 2011 as part of Powys Arts Month.
10th New Adult & Community Education Prospectus - Autumn 2011 (0)
The Adult & Community Education Prospectus for the autumn term of 2011 is now available. It provides details of the part-time courses that are running at local community venues across the whole of Powys from September to December.
1st Datblygu Sgiliau Carbon Isel yng Nghymru (0)
Fel rhan o’n Project Darparu Sgiliau Carbon Isel, mae SgiliauAdeiladu yng Nghymru’n falch i’ch hysbysu fod cyllid wedi’i
ddyrannu i Goleg Powys i sicrhau y gall prentisiaid a leolir yng Nghanolbarth Cymru fuddio o gwrs ychwanegol a fydd yn galluogi cyfranogwyr i ddeall y cysyniad o Gynaliadwyedd a’i berthnasedd i Adeiladu a’r Amgylchedd Adeiledig yn well. Bydd y cwrs yn dechrau ym Medi/Hydref 2011.
1st Low Carbon Skills Development in Wales (0)
As part of our Delivering Low Carbon Skills Project, ConstructionSkills Wales are pleased to inform you that funds have been
awarded to Coleg Powys to ensure that apprentices based in Mid Wales can benefit from an additional course that will enable
participants to better understand the concept of Sustainability as it applies to Construction and the Built Environment.
July 2011
29th New Collaborative Project: Foundation Degree in Sustainable Design and Construction (0)
Ty-Mawr and Coleg Powys have joined forces after a successful bid into a collaborative project with the University of Wales to develop and deliver an exciting new degree programme bringing sustainability together with construction.
21st Successful Access to Higher Education Students (0)
The successful Access to Higher Education students pictured are going on to study for university degrees in Nursing, Social Work, TV and Film, Primary Education, Ecology, Public Health and Literature.
5th New Part-time Prospectus for Businesses and Professional Development (0)
The new Part-time Prospectus for Businesses and Professional Development is now available. It provides details of the courses that are being offered at the various sites of Coleg Powys in 2011/2012.
June 2011
24th Coleg Powys Student Awards Ceremony 2011 (0)
On Wednesday 15th June Coleg Powys proudly held its inaugural Student Awards Ceremony at the Pavilion in Llandrindod Wells. The evening was an awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of students right across the college with entertainment from Peter Karrie, legend of musical theatre.
16th Art & Design Summer Exhibition (0)
Coleg Powys Art & Design students are currently preparing to exhibit their excellent art, craft and design work in the college’s annual exhibition before many of them progress to study at University or gain employment locally in the Art & Design sector.
3rd WorldSkills Competition Success (0)
Level 3 NVQ Diploma learners Jordan Davies, Ryan Jones and Paul Worthington, of the Brecon site of Coleg Powys were entered into this year’s WorldSkills/Skillbuild Regional Heat Competition at Coleg Llandrillo.
May 2011
27th Flash Freeze Mob (0)
Health and Social Care students at Coleg Powys Newtown recently organised and took part in a ‘FLASH FREEZE MOB.’ Around 20 students entered the canteen at lunchtime on 12th May and stood still for 2 minutes whilst everyone else carried on eating and talking.
27th Access to HE Learner of the Year Award (0)
Coleg Powys were delighted with the success of Lesley Rawlins on the Brecon campus who came runner up in the new Access to Higher Education Learner of the Year Award. The Award is organised by Agored Cymru, Wales' leading awarding organisation, to celebrate and recognises learners whose achievements have been inspirational or life-changing.
27th Inspire! Adult Tutor & Mentor Awards 2011 (0)
The Inspire! Adult Tutor & Mentor Awards 2011 were recently held at the National Museum of Wales in Cardiff. Coleg Powys Independent Living Skills Tutor Debi Norman won the Further Education Tutor of the Year Award, nominated by her colleague Lynne Rogers.
27th Coleg Powys Student takes a "Trip of a Lifetime" (0)
Coleg Powys student Thomas Briggs is currently studying Business at the Brecon Campus. This summer he is embarking on an experience of a lifetime. July will see Tom jetting off to Peru for a month. The 15 hour flight itself will be an experience of a lifetime as Tom has never been on a plane before!
24th Felt Hat Making Workshop in Knighton (0)
We have 2 places left on a felt hat making workshop in Knighton.
23rd Digwyddiad Iechyd a Lles yn Llandrindod (0)
Mae Myfyrwyr Lefel 3 Tylino yn cynnal Digwyddiad Iechyd a Lles ddydd Mercher 25 Mai o 10.00yb tan 3.30yp.
23rd UPSIDE DOWN Student Enterprise Conference 2011 (0)
Recently at Glan-Llyn, Bala, over 100 students from colleges across Wales, including 16 from Coleg Powys Newtown, enjoyed two days of entrepreneurial inspiration and team challenges at this year’s annual UPSIDE DOWN student led enterprise conference.
23rd AAT World Skills Competition (0)
A World Skills Competition was recently held in the Sketty Hall Conference site at Gower College Swansea. Two teams representing the Coleg Powys Newtown Association of Accounting Technicians Level 3 QCF course travelled down to compete in the event.
20th Health and Wellbeing Event in Llandrindod Wells (0)
Level 3 Massage students are hosting a Health and Wellbeing Event on Wednesday 25th May from 10.00 am until 3.30pm.
20th Coleg Powys Arts Students - Where are they now? (0)
Coleg Powys ex art students have been in touch with their tutors to bring them up to date with their career achievements.
20th Myfyrwyr Celf Coleg Powys - Ble Maen Nhw Nawr? (0)
Mae cyn myfyrwyr celf Coleg Powys wedi cysylltu â'u tiwtoriad i'w diweddaru ar eu cyflawniadau gyrfaol.
18th World Skills Restaurant Service Competitions Video (0)
Video of the World Skills Restaurant Service competitions held at Coleg Llandrillo in which Coleg Powys students Louise Dam and Rosie Pierce won Gold Medals making them the best in Wales.
18th Fideo Gystadlaethau Gwasanaeth Sgiliau Bwyty’r Byd (0)
Fideo o gystadlaethau Gwasanaeth Sgiliau Bwyty'r Byd a gynhaliwyd yng Ngholeg Llandrillo lle enillodd myfyrwyr Coleg Powys Louise Dam a Rosie Pierce Fedal Aur gan eu gwneud y gorau yng Nghymru.
9th Coleg Powys Students at the London Marathon (0)
Along with the thousands of people that travelled up to London for this year’s Virgin London Marathon, a group of students and staff from Coleg Powys headed to the big city to make their own mark on the event.
9th Myfyrwyr Coleg Powys yn y Marathon Llundain (0)
Ymhlith y miloedd o bobl a deithiodd i Lundain eleni ar gyfer Virgin Marathon Llundain, roedd grŵp o fyfyrwyr a staff o Goleg Powys. Gadawodd y grŵp ei marc ar y digwyddiad.
6th Paranormal Activity at Coleg Powys (0)
Coleg Powys Social Committee, aided by the South Wales Paranormal Research Group (SWPR), recently organised a Paranormal Event for charity at the Llandrindod Wells Site.
6th Two Gold Medals for Coleg Powys Students (0)
The World Skills Competition, recently held in Llandrillo, was entered by the majority of Catering Departments across Wales. Coleg Powys' Catering Department at the Newtown site had 6 competitors representing the college and Powys.
6th Gweithgaredd Paranormal yng Ngholeg Powys (0)
Trefnodd Pwyllgor Cymdeithasol Coleg Powys, gyda chymorth Grŵp Ymchwil Para normal De Powys (SWPR), Ddigwyddiad Para normal yn ddiweddar ar gyfer elusen ar safle Llandrindod.
6th Dwy Fedal Aur i Fyfyrwyr Coleg Powys (0)
Bu cystadleuwyr o'r mwyafrif o Adrannau Arlwyo Colegau Addysg Bellach Cymru'n cystadlu'n ddiweddar yng Nghystadleuaeth Sgiliau'r Byd, a gynhaliwyd yn Llandrillo. Roedd 6 o gystadleuwyr o Adran Arlwyo Coleg Powys ar safle'r Drenewydd yn cynrychioli'r coleg a Phowys.
5th New College Managers are Eager to Introduce A Levels (0)
Steve Cass has joined Coleg Powys as Head of Faculty for Technology, Business and Arts. While at Ludlow College, Steve Cass consistently led the Creative Arts area to a grade one standard. Visiting moderators described his Art and Design department as ‘one of the best centres in the West Midlands’.
5th Mae Rheolwyr Newydd y Coleg yn Awyddus i Gyflwyno Safon Uwch (0)
Mae Steve Cass wedi ymuno a Choleg Powys fel Pennaeth Cyfadran ar gyfer Technoleg, Busnes a'r Celfyddydau.
5th Pennaeth yn Addo Cymorth i'r Celfyddydau (0)
Er gwaethaf cefndir o doriadau addawodd Prifathro Coleg Powys, Simon Pirotte, heddiw ei gefnogaeth ac ymrwymiad i'r celfyddydau ym Mhowys. Mae'r toriadau diweddar y llywodraeth wedi golygu bod sefydliadau celfyddydol ledled y DU wedi dioddef.
5th Busnes fel arfer ar gyfer Myfyrwyr Busnes (0)
Datgelodd Simon Pirotte Prifathro Coleg Powys, heddiw fwriad y coleg i ddatblygu mwy o Gyfleusterau Gwallt a Harddwch ar ei Gampysau yn Aberhonddu a'r Drenewydd.
5th Principal Pledges Support for the Arts (0)
Against the backdrop of swinging cuts Coleg Powys Principal, Simon Pirotte, today pledged his support and commitment to the Arts in Powys. The recent government cuts have meant that arts organisations throughout the UK have suffered. Mr Pirotte said, “The potential loss of facilities here in Powys is very sad. We must redouble our efforts and commitment to the arts. Despite the recession, the creative and media arts industry is thriving."
5th Business as Usual for Business Students (0)
Coleg Powys Principal, Simon Pirotte revealed today the college’s intention to develop more Hair and Beauty Facilities on its Brecon and Newtown Campuses. The development will complement the state of the art facilities that already exist on the sites.
April 2011
21st Coleg Powys Students Attend the Global Enterprise Challenge in Cardiff (0)
Business students from Coleg Powys Brecon recently won through to the Welsh Colleges "Global Enterprise Challenge" final at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff.
21st Donation to Brecon Mountain Rescue Team (0)
Coleg Powys Vocational Skills students at Brecon Campus raised £90.00 for Brecon Mountain Rescue Team as a result of numerous fundraising initiatives including a coffee morning.
21st Myfyrwyr Coleg Powys yn Mynychu'r Her Fenter Byd-eang yng Nghaerdydd (0)
Enillodd myfyrwyr Busnes o Goleg Powys Aberhonddu le yn ddiweddar yn rownd derfynol "Her Menter Fyd-eang" Colegau Cymru yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru yng Nghaerdydd.
21st Rhodd i Dîm Achub Mynydd Aberhonddu (0)
O ganlyniad i fentrau codi arian niferus gan gynnwys bore coffi cododd myfyrwyr Sgiliau Galwedigaethol Coleg Powys ar Gampws Aberhonddu £90.00 ar gyfer Tîm Achub Mynydd Aberhonddu.
18th Alex Selected for U17 Football Squad (0)
Coleg Powys Student Alex George, based at the Newtown site, has been selected for the Wales Women’s U17 Football Squad.
18th Sian Shines at North West Colleges Athletics Competition (0)
The Wales and the North West Colleges Athletics Competition were held at Deeside College on March 23rd. Representing Coleg Powys was student Sian Swanson (ex Newtown High School).
18th Dethol Alex ar gyfer Sgwad Pêl-droed D17 (0)
Dewiswyd Alex George myfyrwraig Coleg Powys, ar safle’r Drenewydd, ar gyfer Sgwad Pêl-droed Menywod Cymru dan 17 oed.
18th Siân yn Cipio Gwobr yng Nghystadleuaeth Athletau Gogledd Orllewin Colegau (0)
Cynhaliwyd Cystadleuaeth Athletau Colegau Cymru a'r Gogledd Orllewin yng Ngholeg Glannau Dyfrdwy ar 23 Mawrth. Yn cynrychioli Coleg Powys oedd y fyfyrwraig Siân Swanson (cyn disgybl yn Ysgol Uwchradd Y Drenewydd).
11th College Principal Welcomes Praise for Further Education (0)
Principal Simon Pirotte welcomed the news that politicians from all four key parties in Wales had recognized the value of Further Education during a pre-election hustings. All four politicians who were quoted in the Western Mail, singled out Further Education for particular praise.
11th Prifathro Coleg yn Croesawu'r Ganmoliaeth i Addysg Bellach (0)
Croesawodd Prif Simon Pirotte y newyddion bod gwleidyddion o bob un o'r pedair plaid allweddol yng Nghymru wedi cydnabod gwerth Addysg Bellach yn ystod yr hustyngau cyn yr etholiad.
11th Myfyrwyr yn Aredig a Hau'r Caeau (0)
Mae wedi bod yn gyfnod o brysurdeb ar fferm y coleg Fronlas ger Y Drenewydd, lle mae myfyrwyr amaethyddiaeth Coleg Powys wedi manteisio ar y tywydd sych i hau hadau glaswellt o dan gnwd haidd a fwriedir ar gyfer porthiant silwair y gaeaf nesaf.
11th Nyrsys Milfeddygol ar Leoliad (0)
Mae 25 o nyrsys milfeddygol o’r Iseldiroedd ar leoliad ar ffermydd lleol am 5 wythnos.
11th Students Plough the Fields and Scatter (0)
It’s been all go at the Fronlas college farm near Newtown, where Coleg Powys agriculture students have taken advantage of the dry weather to sow grass seed beneath a barley crop destined for next winter’s silage feed.
11th Veterinary Nurses on Placement (1)
25 Dutch veterinary nurses are on placement on local farms for 5 weeks. The placements were facilitated by Head of Agriculture at Coleg Powys, Martin Watkin.
7th Painting & Drawing Classes in Llanidloes (0)
Coleg Powys will run a Painting and Drawing Course at Llanidloes Youth Centre for 10 weeks, commencing on Tuesday 3rd May.
7th Sports Science Students' Trip to Florida 2011 (0)
The Sports Science students of Coleg Powys, Brecon recently visited the University of Florida in Gainesville where they experienced a whole host of US sporting facilities and fixtures.
7th Peintio ac Arlunio Dosbarthiadau yn Llanidloes (0)
Bydd Coleg Powys yn rhedeg cwrs Peintio ac Arlunio yn yng Nghanolfan Ieuenctid Llanidloes am 10 wythnos, gan ddechrau ddydd Mawrth 3 Mai. Am fanylion pellach ac i gofrestru ffoniwch Goleg Powys ar 0845 4086 299.
7th Trip Myfyrwyr Gwyddor Chwaraeon i Fflorida 2011 (0)
Ymwelodd myfyrwyr Gwyddor Chwaraeon Coleg Powys, Aberhonddu yn ddiweddar â Phrifysgol Fflorida yn Gainesville lle cawsant y profiad o lu o gyfleusterau chwaraeon a gemau yr Unol Daleithiau.
5th Powys Principal Joins Chinese Delegation (0)
Representatives from the education sector in Wales have recently returned from Chongqing in China as part of a Welsh delegation funded by the British Council. The delegation were asked to explore the potential education, business and training opportunities offered by the fastest expanding economy in the world.
5th Pennaeth Coleg Powys yn rhan o Ddirprwyaeth i Tseinai (0)
Mae cynrychiolwyr o'r sector addysg yng Nghymru wedi dychwelyd yn ddiweddar o Chongqing yn Tsieina fel rhan o ddirprwyaeth o Gymru a ariennir gan y Cyngor Prydeinig. Gofynnwyd i’r ddirprwyaeth i archwilio'r potensial o addysg, busnes a chyfleoedd hyfforddiant a gynigir gan yr economi sy’n ehangu gyflymaf yn y byd.
1st Teyrnged i Anselm (0)
Mae staff ar y safle’r Drenewydd o Goleg Powys wedi eu tristau gyda marwolaeth myfyriwr a fu farw mewn damwain car. Roedd Anselm Grindey yn fyfyrwyr llawn-amser ar ei ail flwyddyn ar y cwrs Paentio ac Addurno.
1st Tribute to Anselm (0)
Staff on the Newtown site of Coleg Powys have been saddened by the loss of a student who died in a car crash. Anselm Grindey was a full-time second year Painting and Decorating student.
March 2011
28th Pamper Day for Powys Carers (0)
On Tuesday 22nd March the Hair and Beauty Department in Coleg Powys Newtown held a pamper day for Powys Carers.
28th Diwrnod Mwytho ar gyfer Gofalwyr Powys (0)
Ar ddydd Mawrth 22 Mawrth cynhaliodd yr Adran Gwallt a Harddwch yng Ngholeg Powys, y Drenewydd ddiwrnod mwytho ar gyfer Gofalwyr Powys.
25th College Principal Warns of Brain Drain as Learners Desert Powys (0)
Coleg Powys Principal, Simon Pirotte, shifted the debate regarding Schools Modernisation forward today with his first outspoken public contribution to the consultation.
25th Prifathro Coleg yn Rhybuddio am y Draen Ymenyddol wrth i Ddysgwyr Droi eu Cefnau ar Bowys (0)
Symudodd Simon Pirotte Prifathro Coleg Powys, y drafodaeth ynghylch Moderneiddio Ysgolion ymlaen heddiw gyda'i gyfraniad cyhoeddus cyntaf di-flewyn ar dafod i'r ymgynghoriad.
24th Gweithdai Crefft Siwgr (0)
Oherwydd poblogrwydd y gweithdy Crefft Siwgr a gynhaliwyd yng Ngholeg Powys Y Drenewydd ym mis Chwefror penderfynwyd cynnig mwy o weithdai.
24th Sugarcraft Workshops (0)
Due to the February Sugarcraft workshop held in Coleg Powys Newtown being so popular it has been decided to offer more.
21st Extension to Secondary and Post 16 Education Consultation Period (0)
The closing date for responses to the consultation on Secondary and Post 16 Education has been put back a month, Powys County Council and Coleg Powys have announced.
21st Talent Show in Aid of Comic Relief (1)
Coleg Powys held their own version of 'Britain's Got Talent' for all Coleg Powys staff and students on Thursday 17th March at Theatr Hafren in Newtown.
21st Thai Cookery Workshop in Brecon (0)
There is a workshop in Thai Cookery at Brecon Youth Centre on Saturday 26th March from 10.00am until 3.00pm.
21st Estyniad i’r Cyfnod Ymgynghori ar Addysg Uwchradd ac Ôl-16 (0)
Cyhoeddodd Cyngor Sir Powys a Choleg Powys bod y cyfnod ar gyfer ymateb i’r ymgynghoriad ar addysg Uwchradd ac Ôl - 16 wedi’i ymestyn am gyfnod o fis.
21st Sioe Dalent er budd Comic Relief (0)
Cynhaliodd Coleg Powys fersiwn eu hunain o 'Mae gan Brydain Dalent' ar gyfer holl staff a myfyrwyr y Coleg dydd Iau Mawrth 17eg yn Theatr Hafren Y Drenewydd.
21st Gweithdy Coginio Tai yn Aberhonddu (0)
Cynhelir gweithdy Coginio Tai yng Nghanolfan Ieuenctid Aberhonddu ar ddydd Sadwrn Mawrth 26ain rhwng 10.00yb a 3.00yp. Mae'r gweithdy’n costio £ 15 y person ynghyd a swm bychan am y cynhwysion.
21st Her Sgiliau Adeiladu Rownd Derfynol Ranbarthol yng Ngholeg Powys (0)
Roedd Coleg Powys yn falch i gynnal un o'r rowndiau terfynol rhanbarthol ar gyfer Her Sgiliau Adeiladu Cymru ar Fawrth 2ail.
21st Construction Skills Challenge Regional Finals at Coleg Powys (0)
Coleg Powys was delighted to host one of the regional finals for the Construction Skills Challenge for Wales on the 2nd March.
17th Creu Delwedd (0)
Mae myfyrwyr trin gwallt Lefel 2 ar safle Llandrindod yn cyflwyno arddangosfa o'u gwaith, 'Creu Delwedd', sy'n seiliedig ar thema o fewn y sector gwallt a harddwch. Bydd pob myfyriwr ag ardal thema ei hunain a thri model.
17th Create an Image (1)
Level 2 hairdressing students at the Llandrindod Wells site are presenting an exhibition of their work, 'Create an Image', based on a theme within the hair and beauty sector.
14th The Coleg Powys Challenge (0)
Coleg Powys organised a challenge on St David’s Day to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
14th Her Coleg Powys (0)
Trefnodd Coleg Powys yr her ar Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi i godi arian i Gymorth Canser Macmillan. Yr her oedd triathlon o'r Gogledd i Dde Powys, gydag un neu ddau o wahaniaethau. Dim ond tri o bobloedd yn cwblhau’r her ddaearyddol (Cymrodyr), Y Coleg) sef ymweld â phob safle un o safleoedd y Coleg a chyflwyno Cennin Pedr. Roedd y rhan fwyaf o'r cystadlaethau yn digwydd yn y gampfa.
8th Fashion Show in Aid of Wales Air Ambulance (0)
The Ultimate Collection fashion show was held at Theatr Hafren on Friday 11th February 2011 organised by the BTEC Business students from Coleg Powys Newtown as part of their course.
8th Sioe Ffasiwn er budd Ambiwlans Awyr Cymru (0)
Cynhaliwyd sioe ffasiwn Y Casgliad Eithaf yn Theatr Hafren dydd Gwener 11 Chwefror, 2011. Trefnwyd y sioe gan fyfyrwyr Busnes BTEC o Goleg Powys Y Drenewydd fel rhan o'u cwrs.
2nd Myfyrwyr yn Trosglwyddo Materion Iechyd Allweddol (0)
Mae myfyrwyr Astudiaethau Iechyd yng Ngholeg Powys Y Drenewydd wedi cynnal amrywiaeth o weithgareddau cyffrous fel rhan o'u huned Addysg Iechyd.
2nd Pencampwriaeth Draws Gwlad Powys (0)
Bu myfyrwyr Coleg Powys Y Drenewydd yn cystadlu ym Mhencampwriaethau Traws Gwlad Powys ym Mharc Dolerw, Y Drenewydd yn ddiweddar. Bu’r myfyrwyr yn cystadlu yng nghategorïau’r merched hyn a’r bechgyn hyn.
2nd Her Coleg Powys (0)
Mae Coleg Powys yn trefnu her ar gyfer Ddydd Gŵyl Dewi i godi arian i Gymorth Canser Macmillan. Yr her yw triathlon o'r Gogledd i'r De Powys gydag un neu ddau o wahaniaethau. Dim ond tri o bobl fydd yn ymgymryd â'r her ddaearyddol (Y Cymrodyr Coleg), a fydd yn ymweld â phob un o safleoedd y Coleg ac yn cyflwyno daffodil. Bydd y rhan fwyaf o'r cystadleuwyr yn cymryd rhan yng ngweithgareddau’r gampfa.
2nd Y Pennaeth yn Profi Gwaith Fferm (0)
Cafodd Pennaeth y Coleg Powys Simon Pirotte brofiad o waith fferm yr wythnos ddiwethaf, fel rhan o Wythnos Prentisiaethau.
February 2011
25th Russell George yn Ymweld â Myfyrwyr (0)
Ymwelodd yr Ymgeisydd Ceidwadol ar gyfer Sir Drefaldwyn yn etholiad y Cynulliad Russell George a myfyrwyr Cerbydau Modur a Pheirianneg yng Ngholeg Powys, y Drenewydd, fel rhan o Wythnos Prentisiaethau.
25th Arddangosiadau Coginio yng Ngholeg Powys (0)
Fel rhan o Ymgyrch Farchnata’r Gaeaf Llyfrgelloedd am Oes cynhaliwyd arddangosiadau coginio yn y Canolfannau Adnoddau Dysgu yn Aberhonddu, Llandrindod a'r Drenewydd, yn ogystal ag yng nghyntedd Y Drenewydd ar y Dydd Sadwrn Agored.
25th Dewis Pedwar Myfyrwyr ar gyfer Tîm Pêl-droed Merched Colegau Cymru (0)
Dewiswyd pedwar o fyfyrwyr Chwaraeon Coleg Powys i chwarae yn nhîm Pêl-droed Merched Colegau Cymru a byddant yn chwarae yng ngem Cymdeithas Pêl-droed Colegau Lloegr (ECFA) dydd Iau Chwefror 17eg yn Y Drenewydd.
25th Cougars yn curo Coleg Sir Gar 37-7 (0)
Ar ôl colli trwy drwch blewyn i dîm cyntaf Coleg Sir Gâr, croesawodd tîm pêl-rwyd Cougars Coleg Powys yr ail dîm o Goleg Sir Gâr ar gyfer yr hyn roeddent yn ei obeithio byddai’n gêm gystadleuol y byddai'r Cougars yn ei hennill trwy ychydig bwyntiau.
25th Gwestia Cinio Prentisiaeth yn y Coleg (0)
Cynhaliwyd cinio ym Mwyty Themâu Coleg Powys ddydd Gwener diwethaf i hyrwyddo ymwybyddiaeth a dathlu llwyddiannau Prentisiaid o Goleg Powys. Roedd yn rhan o gyfres o ddigwyddiadau a drefnwyd drwy gydol yr wythnos i ddathlu Wythnos Genedlaethol Prentisiaethau.
24th Students Conveying Key Health Issues (0)
Health Studies students at Coleg Powys Newtown have run a range of exciting activities as part of their Health Education unit.
23rd Powys Cross Country Championship (0)
Coleg Powys Newtown students competed in the Powys Cross Country Championships in Dolerw Park, Newtown recently. Students were entered in both the senior girls and senior boys’ categories.
23rd The Coleg Powys Challenge (0)
Coleg Powys is organising a challenge on St David’s Day to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The challenge is a triathlon from North to South Powys with one or two differences. Only three people will undertake the geographical challenge (The College Comrades), which is to visit each College site and deliver a daffodil. Most of the competitors will be based in a gym.
21st Principal Experiences Farm Work (0)
Coleg Powys Principal Simon Pirotte got to experience farm work last week, as part of Apprenticeships Week.
21st College Hosts an Apprenticeship Lunch (0)
A lunch was held in Themes Restaurant at Coleg Powys last Friday to promote awareness and celebrate the achievements of Apprentices from Coleg Powys. It was part of a series of events that were arranged throughout the week to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week.
16th Cougars Beat Coleg Sir Gar 37-7 (0)
After just losing out to a win with the first team of Coleg Sir Gar, the Coleg Powys Cougars netball team welcomed the second team from Coleg Sir Gar for what they hoped to be a competitive match that the Cougars would edge.
15th Four Students Chosen for the Welsh Colleges Women’s Football Team (0)
Four Coleg Powys Sports students have been selected to play for the Welsh Colleges Women’s Football Team and will be playing in the English Colleges Football Association (ECFA) game on Thursday 17th February at Newtown AFC.
15th Cookery Demonstrations at Coleg Powys (0)
As part of the Libraries for Life Winter Marketing Campaign, Coleg Powys held cookery demonstrations in the Learning Resources Centres at Brecon, Llandrindod Wells and Newtown, as well as in the foyer at Newtown on the Saturday Open Day.
14th Russell George Visits Students (0)
Conservative Assembly Candidate for Montgomeryshire Russell George visited Motor Vehicle and Engineering students at Coleg Powys Newtown as part of Apprenticeships Week.
14th Cwrs TG yn cychwyn yng Ngharno (0)
Cynhelir cwrs TG yn Ysgol Carno o nos Fawrth, 1 Mawrth, rhwng 6.30-8pm am 8 wythnos.
14th Gweithdai yng Ngholeg Powys, y Drenewydd (0)
Cynhelir dau weithdy yn ystod wythnos hanner tymor ar safle’r Drenewydd.
14th Lansio Learndirect yng Ngholeg Powys (0)
I ddathlu lansiad learndirect yng Ngholeg Powys, mae staff Y Canolfannau Adnoddau Dysgu wedi mwynhau cyflwyno sesiwn adrodd straeon i blant mewn nifer o ysgolion cynradd ym Mhowys gan ddefnyddio'r llyfr learndirect o'r enw 'I ble’r aeth yr afon?'.
14th Amy yn Bencampwraig y Parau Cymreig (0)
Mae Amy Rowan myfyriwr yng Ngholeg Powys wedi ennill y teitl Pencampwr Parau Gymraeg Bowlio Dan Do gyda'i phartner Wendy Price.
14th Tywysydd o Bratislava yn ymweld â Myfyrwyr Arlwyo (0)
Daeth Natalie Vadvrbicova, myfyriwr o Bratislava, i dreulio diwrnod yn gweithio ochr yn ochr â myfyrwyr Arlwyo a Lletygarwch NVQ lefel 3 yng Ngholeg Powys, y Drenewydd yn ddiweddar.
11th IT Course Starting in Carno (0)
Coleg Powys is running an IT course at Carno School from Tuesday 1st March, 6.30-8pm.
11th Workshops at Coleg Powys Newtown (0)
Coleg Powys is holding a couple of workshops in half term week at its Newtown site.
10th Learndirect Launched at Coleg Powys (0)
To celebrate the launch of learndirect within Coleg Powys, Learning Resource Centre staff have enjoyed giving a storytelling session to children at a number of Primary Schools in Powys using the learndirect book entitled ‘Where did the river go?’.
10th Still Tickets Available for Fashion Show (0)
It is still not too late to get tickets for the fashion show that is being held at Theatr Hafren on Friday from 7pm.
9th Amy Welsh Pairs Champion (0)
Coleg Powys student Amy Rowan has won the title of Welsh Pairs Champion at Indoor Bowls with her partner Wendy Price.
9th Bratislava Guide Visits Catering Students (0)
Natalie Vadvrbicova, a student from Bratislava, came to spend the day working alongside the Catering and Hospitality NVQ level 3 students at Coleg Powys Newtown recently.
4th Lwfans Cynhaliaeth Addysg - Cyfweliad gyda'r Gweinidog dros Addysg (0)
Fel y gwyddoch, yn ddiweddar cyhoeddodd Leighton Andrews, y Gweinidog dros Blant, Addysg a Dysgu Gydol Oes, y byddai'r Cynllun Lwfans Cynhaliaeth Addysg (LCA) yn parhau yng Nghymru er ei fod wedi dod i ben yn Lloegr.
4th Education Maintenance Allowance - Interview with the Minister for Education (1)
You may be aware that Leighton Andrews the Minister for Children, Education and Lifelong Learning recently announced that the Education Maintenance Allowance Scheme (EMA) would be retained in Wales, despite being abolished in England.
2nd Jamie gets place in U17 Wales Cricket Squad (0)
Coleg Powys Newtown student Jamie McIlroy has been selected to play for the under 17 Wales cricket team after successfully completing the two trial days in December.
1st Hair & Beauty Special Offers (0)
The Hair and Beauty Salons at Coleg Powys Llandrindod are running some special offers.
January 2011
31st Colleges Achieve Way Above Target (0)
Responding to the launch of Estyn’s Annual Report on educational standards in Wales, Chief Executive of ColegauCymru, John Graystone, said: “I am delighted that Estyn has provided independent evidence that further education colleges are continuing to achieve well above the quality targets the Government has set for colleges and that, in addition, they offer good value for money.”
28th Secondary School Consultation Gets Underway (0)
Consultation meetings to discuss the future structure of Powys’ secondary and post 16 education will get underway this month.
26th Double Sporting Success for Steph Hughson (0)
Steph Hughson has had double success after being selected for the British Colleges Netball team and the Wales under 19.
25th Fashion Show in aid of Wales Air Ambulance (0)
The BTEC Business Students from Coleg Powys Newtown are putting on a fashion show called ‘The Ultimate Collection’ at Theatr Hafren on Friday 11th February from 7pm.
25th Coleg Powys Open Saturday (0)
Coleg Powys will be opening its doors on Saturday 29th January to give potential students the opportunity to see the wide range of courses that are on offer from September 2011, to have a look around the College and speak to lecturers.
24th Close Netball Match with Coleg Sir Gar (0)
Coleg Powys Cougars had a close game with Coleg Sir Gar 1 on Wednesday in the British Colleges Cup, but lost 21-19.
24th Mid Wales Final of the Springboard’s FutureChef Competition (0)
The Mid Wales final of the Springboard’s FutureChef Competition was held on Tuesday at Coleg Powys’ restaurant in Newtown, Themes.
21st Adult Course Proves to be Icing on the Cake for Powys Business Woman (0)
An adult learning course has helped a Powys grandmother turn an ordinary cake decoration business into a hub of creative art.
21st Art Show (0)
There is an art show being held at the Theatr Brycheiniog gallery in Brecon at the moment to showcase the work of Coleg Powys art students from the adult classes at Brecon, Llangorse and Hay on Wye.
20th Derek Brockway challenges you to try something new at your library! (1)
TV weatherman Derek Brockway is challenging you to try something new at your local library during the Welsh libraries festival. During 20th - 30th January there will be lots of events for all the family happening in libraries across Wales.
17th Taster Workshops (0)
Coleg Powys will be a running some taster workshops on Saturday 29th January from 10.00am to 3.30pm on the Brecon and Llandrindod Wells site. If you fancy trying something different and meeting new friends why don’t you come along?
17th New Courses in Machynlleth (0)
Coleg Powys is running a bilingual embroidery and needlework class in Canolfan Glantwymyn, Machynlleth.
11th Coleg Powys Student Raises over £500 for the Welsh Air Ambulance (0)
Billy Brown completed a sponsored walk at Elan Valley and raised £573.30 for the Welsh Air Ambulance.
6th Higher Education Opportunities at Maesydderwen School (0)
Sixth form pupils at Maesydderwen School have been given the opportunity to participate in a series of degree module tasters to encourage them to stay in education and to further explore University life.
4th New Adult & Community Courses Starting in January (0)
A range of part-time adult and community courses will be starting in January. These courses are organised by Coleg Powys and are running at various venues throughout Powys.
4th Recording Our Landscape Exhibition (0)
Currently there is an exhibition at the Ystradgynlais library called Recording our landscape, which was created by the digital photography students from Coleg Powys. It is running until 7th January.
December 2010
23rd Students Experience Bratislava (0)
Twenty four Coleg Powys students did their two week work placement in Bratislava, Slovakia through the support of Siawns Teg.
21st Coleg Powys Brings Festive Cheer to Age UK Montgomeryshire Members (0)
Twelve guests of Age UK Montgomeryshire enjoyed Christmas tea at Theatr Hafren on Wednesday, with festive compliments of Coleg Powys.
20th Selected for the "Support Learner Involvement in Colleges" Project (0)
Coleg Powys is one of seven colleges in Wales that has been selected to take part in the National Union of Students “support learner involvement in colleges” project. This project is in conjunction with the Welsh Assembly Government’s Learner Involvement Strategy.
20th Vocational Skills Students design Christmas cards for Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre (0)
Vocational Skills students at Coleg Powys Newtown entered a competition to design the Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre Christmas cards. All the students’ designs are going to be used as they couldn’t decide on an overall winner.
16th Drop in service for young adult carers (0)
Alison Norton from Powys Carers Service has introduced a drop in service at Coleg Powys Brecon and Llandrindod Wells for young adult carers who are aged between 16 and 25.
15th Students Win Local Food and Drink Competition (0)
Five Catering and Hospitality students at Coleg Powys Newtown were rewarded for their attitudes to local food and drink at the Winter Fair.
14th Sport students trialling for Wales (0)
Two sport students’ from the Newtown site will be trialling to represent Wales.
13th Llandrindod Students raise over £300 for Children in Need (0)
Students at Coleg Powys Llandrindod have been busy raising money for Children in Need.
9th College governors welcome joint vision for post-sixteen education in Powys (0)
Coleg Powys governors have welcomed and unanimously approved the Strategic Outline Case produced collaboratively between the College and Powys County Council.
8th Construction Safety Day (0)
A Construction Safety Day was held at Coleg Powys Newtown recently to raise awareness of key health and safety issues facing the construction industry, and also to give practical advice on how to avoid risks on construction sites.
8th Vocational Access and Skills students raise over £250 for Children in Need (0)
The Vocational Access students at Coleg Powys Brecon had a very productive couple of days raising money for Children in Need.
3rd In full support of Anti-bullying Week (0)
Coleg Powys fully supports anti-bullying week and ensures it does all it can to discourage bullying from happening at College and make the establishment a safe environment for students. It has a disciplinary procedure in place for any cases of bullying and has a support network for those affected.
November 2010
30th School Pupils Experience Engineering (0)
As part of Engineering Week Wales, Coleg Powys and Careers Wales organised two events last week to promote engineering to year 9 school pupils in Powys.
29th New Adult & Community Prospectus (0)
The Adult & Community Education prospectus for the spring and summer term of 2011 is now available. It provides details of the part-time courses that are running at local community venues across the whole of Powys from January.
24th Jethro Visits the Catering & Hospitality Department (1)
Last week, the Catering and Hospitality department at Coleg Powys Newtown had a visit from the world famous Cornish comedian Geoff Row aka Jethro, who was performing at Theatr Hafren.
24th 256 students have gone on to Higher Education (0)
256 Coleg Powys students have progressed to Universities and other Higher Education Institutions this year following the successful completion of their courses. These students are from a wide spectrum of subject areas and have chosen to further their education in subjects as diverse as Ancient History, Nursing, Film Studies, Accountancy, Marine Biology, Sound Technology, Psychology, Textiles and Computer Games Design to name but a few.
23rd Cougars Seal Third Place (0)
The Coleg Powys Cougars Hockey team had an early start last week on their travels to Wrexham to play in the annual Welsh Colleges Hockey Tournament.
18th Welsh Colleges 5-a-side Football Tournament (0)
Coleg Powys Brecon entered a boys and girls team in the recent Welsh Colleges 5-a-side Football Tournament held in Swansea.
18th New Full Time Prospectus (0)
The Coleg Powys full time prospectus for 2011/12 is now available. It provides details of the full time courses that the College is offering in the next academic year. The prospectus will be of interest to anyone who is looking at studying full time and in particular school leavers.
15th Saturday Workshops (0)
Coleg Powys is offering a range of Saturday workshops on 27th November throughout Powys.
5th November Open Evenings (2)
Coleg Powys is holding its Open Evenings in November to allow potential students, parents and members of the public to come and see what the College offers.
3rd Students Visit Makefast (0)
Over fifty students from the Engineering department at Coleg Powys Newtown visited Makefast, a company based in Newtown that manufactures equipment for the fall-arrest and luxury marine market.
2nd Range of courses starting in November (0)
There is a range of adult and community courses starting in November in the North of Powys. These include Basic Massage, Sign Language, Sugarcraft, Middle Eastern Cookery, Salsa Dance, First Aid, Spanish, Web Design and IT.
1st Three young Chefs compete for the Junior Chef of Wales title (0)
Three Coleg Powys students competed in the Junior Chef of Wales 2011 competition last week at Pembrokeshire College.
October 2010
25th Health, Social and Child Care Students Raise £210 (0)
The students studying the BTEC First in Health, Social and Child Care at Coleg Powys Newtown held a cake stall and raffle earlier this month to support RNIB Cymru on World Vision Day. The event was very successful and raised £210.
21st Sixth Form Pupils Visit Coleg Powys Refectory Services (0)
Year 12 BTEC Hospitality pupils from Caereinion and Welshpool High School visited the Refectory Services at Coleg Powys Newtown.
20th Coleg Powys Students Come First in Post 16 Engineering (0)
Coleg Powys took part in the annual Post 16 Engineering Challenge, which was held at Newtown High School last week, and were awarded first place.
15th New Season at Themes Restaurant (1)
The Themes Restaurant at Coleg Powys Newtown has launched their new season of themed evenings. It is holding twenty seven themed evenings, which include Winter Gourmet, A Taste of Africa, Six Nations Dinners, Powys on a Plate and Christmas Dinner.
14th Agricultural Engineering Students Visit McConnel Engineering (0)
First year Agricultural Engineering students at Coleg Powys Newtown recently visited McConnel Engineering. The visit provided students with the opportunity to see how production line manufacturing takes place and how an international business structure works.
11th Health and Social Care Students Raise £500 (0)
The year 1 Welsh Baccalaureate/Health & Social Care students of Coleg Powys Newtown held a coffee morning, as part of the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. They managed to raise a staggering £500 for Macmillan Cancer.
5th Wi-Fi available on each College site (0)
Wi-Fi has been installed at each of the Coleg Powys Learning Resource Centres following a grant from CyMAL (Museum Archives and Libraries Wales). The service is available for use by students, staff and visitors.
5th Wi-Fi available on each College site (0)
Wi-Fi has been installed at each of the Coleg Powys Learning Resource Centres following a grant from CyMAL (Museum Archives and Libraries Wales). The service is available for use by students, staff and visitors.
1st Three Students Receive a Livery Guild Award (0)
Three Coleg Powys Construction students were presented with a Livery Guild Award for outstanding achievement in their apprenticeship. The students were Ashleigh Bufton, Simon Capon and Spencer Eve.
September 2010
29th Environmental and Land Based Industries Urged to Sign Up for Free Computer Courses (0)
Coleg Powys is calling on environmental and land based industries to sign up for a wide range of free computer training courses starting this Autumn, to help them manage their businesses more efficiently.
27th Students take part in a mock Council of the EU debate (0)
Two second year Health & Social Care and Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate students from Coleg Powys Newtown took part in a Mock Council of the EU debate that was held at the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff.
23rd Adult & Community Courses Starting in October (0)
Coleg Powys will be running some adult & community courses in October throughout Powys.
21st Catering students demonstrate their skills (0)
Level 3 Catering students from Coleg Powys Newtown provided demonstrations at the Skills Cymru event, which was held at the Millennium stadium last week.
20th Outstanding Results for Vocational Students (0)
Coleg Powys is celebrating after thirty five of its National Diploma students achieved triple distinctions, equalling 360 UCAS points (the equivalent of 3 A levels at grade ‘A’).
14th Still Places Available on a Range of Adult & Community Courses (0)
There are still places available on a range of Coleg Powys adult and community courses that are starting in September throughout Powys.
7th Italian Beginners Class (0)
Coleg Powys will be running an Italian Beginners class at its Newtown site on a Thursday from 7pm to 8.30pm. The course will run for twelve weeks and will start on Thursday 23rd September.
6th Very successful Advice & Guidance events (0)
Record numbers of people attended the Advice & Guidance events that were held across the sites of Coleg Powys following the GCSE results.
2nd Equine Open Day Thursday 9th September 2010 (0)
Coleg Powys is holding an Equine Open Day at Fronlas Farm, Newtown on Thursday 9th September between 11am and 2pm.
