Category: Archive 2020

“This year, more than ever, we’ve witnessed the positive power that society can have when we come together to tackle a common challenge. Anti-Bullying Week is no different. Bullying has a long lasting effect on those who experience and witness it. But by channelling our collective power, through shared efforts and shared ambitions, we can… Read more »

Hiring an apprentice is a great way to develop and grow your workforce in line with your business needs. It allows you to grow, create and develop a highly skilled and responsive team of employees with a range of transferable skills. As an employer you will give apprentices an opportunity to gain hands on experience… Read more »

With tonight being Bonfire Night, we at Cambrian Training have been giving a lot of thought to animal welfare as many of our pets will get scared when they hear the noise from the fireworks. We discussed what we could do to highlight this issue and started by asking Sarah Flynn the Contract and Operations… Read more »

To celebrate bonfire night this year, why not have a go at making these tasty Catherine Wheel and Fruit Rocket Skewers as a lovely sweet treat for the big & little kids in all of us! To get started make your very own Swiss roll with our recipe below, however if your limited on time… Read more »

Although this week’s events for National Sausage week have been cancelled due to the pandemic, there is no stopping our apprentice butchers and Craft Butchery Team Wales mates Ben Roberts from M.E. Evans Ltd in Overton & Craig Holly from Chris Hayman Butchers in Maesycwmmer from creating their very own Halloween themed sausages! As part… Read more »

Kepak, the largest meat processing plant and abattoir in Wales, has signed up to the Welsh Government’s Apprenticeship Programme to upskill and develop its workforce. Kepak, which has 768 employees at the company’s flagship facilities at St Merryn Merthyr, is upskilling 50 staff in the first phase of apprenticeships, increasing to around 100 staff within a… Read more »

Serves 4 people Ingredients 4 Whole chicken legs 100g Chopped mushrooms 200g Sausage meat 20 Rashers pancetta 1 Bunch fresh tarragon Pomace oil 100g Unsalted butter Method Trim the ends of the drumsticks. With a small knife make a cut around each chicken leg, about 3cm up from the knuckle end. Holding the leg ,… Read more »

Looking after your mental health is of top priority and there is no better time to take care of yourself and get the most out of your life, than now as tomorrow is – World Mental Health Day! To help here are 10 practical ways you can take to look after your mental health. Making… Read more »

This week 28th September to 4th October is the BNF’s Healthy Eating Week and their aim is to focus on key health messages and to promote healthy habits. Here are some ideas on quick switches that you can make to a healthier lifestyle.   Wholegrains A great way to increase the amount of fibre in… Read more »

1. Earning money is a priority Starting afresh can seem like a pipe dream. Obviously, many adult learners have fixed responsibilities financially. An apprenticeship means that you can earn while you learn, so there is nothing holding you back from your new adventure. 2. I know what I want to do, but I am not… Read more »