Nearly 1,000 visitors attend Rhyl college community event

Staff from the campus were “thoroughly delighted” with a number of high-tech learning experiences and workshops taking place, from planetariums to army challenges and slime workshops,

The event successfully brought together people from across Rhyl and the surrounding area, giving them the opportunity to find out more about Coleg Llandrillo’s Rhyl Campus on Cefndy Road.

Visitors toured the facilities, spoke to staff about courses in September, and saw plans for the development of the campus – including the brand new £11million engineering centre.

The Army were recruiting at the event.

They also took part in a range of STEM-related (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) activities including coding, robotics and engineering.

As well as the community initiative, there was also a careers event, which provided visitors with the opportunity to speak to, and get careers advice from, representatives from a wide range of organisations including the Fire Service and the Army, and many local companies.

Tim Peel, lead manager at Coleg Llandrillo, Rhyl, said: “What a fantastic turnout; it exceeded all our expectations.

“We were delighted that so many families got the opportunity to enjoy a feature-packed, fun day out.

Various crafts could be tried out.

“Feedback has been wholehearted positive and we are already looking forward to the next one.

“Finally, thanks to all the college staff and external representatives who gave up their time to attend.”

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