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Roster grows for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival
A matching pair of guests are to join the line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Colas have agreed to send two of their Class 56s to appear at the four-day event between 15 and 18 May. They join the already-confirmed visitor list, which...
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Roster grows for SVR’s Spring Diesel Festival
A matching pair of guests are to join the line-up at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Diesel Festival. Colas have agreed to send two of their Class 56s to appear at the four-day event between 15 and 18 May. They join the already-confirmed visitor list, which...
Member News
KEMP Hospice Joins National Campaign to Change Perceptions of Hospice Care
Wyre Forest’s KEMP Hospice is proud to be one of over 140 hospices taking part in the “This is Hospice Care” campaign, a national initiative facilitated by Hospice UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities, and to shift...
SVR Moves Towards a Solution for its Serious Landslip
The Severn Valley Railway is working closely with structural and geotechnical experts to narrow down repair options for the significant landslip it has recently suffered. External experts met yesterday [12 February] with the SVR’s consulting engineer to review the...
Patron & Strategic News
Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
New Chamber of Commerce Role for Head of Worcester Business School
A senior academic from the University of Worcester has taken on a new leadership role at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, has been made the Chair of the Worcestershire Council, and Vice...
Chamber News
ISO QSL Re-Open their Doors for ISO Training
After two years, ISO Quality Services are excited to announce the return of their first physical ISO training since pre-covid. Like many businesses, ISO QSL switched to remote delivery of their services during the pandemic and, since covid restrictions lifting, have...
Business set up on kitchen tables in lockdown scoops top Chamber award
The Managing Director of a business which was voted ‘Most Promising New Business’ at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards has described their win as ‘incredible.’ Apogees Associates started on day one of the second national...
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Introducing Workwear Pro Direct
Workwear Pro Direct are a UK supplier of plain and branded PPE and workwear. They offer a wide range of customisation services from screen print to embroidery and their in house design team are on hand to assist. Clients also have the option to recycle their old...
Introducing Workwear Pro Direct
Workwear Pro Direct are a UK supplier of plain and branded PPE and workwear. They offer a wide range of customisation services from screen print to embroidery and their in house design team are on hand to assist. Clients also have the option to recycle their old...
Policy News
BUDGET 2021: Chancellor delivers 3-point plan
The Chancellor has unveiled the contents of his Budget. The statement outlined the governments financial package to support business recovery giving firms more clarity on the way ahead and will allow many to plan with greater optimism and confidence as they look to...
BUDGET: Support for the self-employed
The Chancellor has announced more support for the self-employed in today’s Budget. With nearly a fifth of self-employed people missing out on previous grants because they had only recently started working for themselves and so could not prove their income status...
Skills News
Pershore College officially launches agri-tech revolution
Pershore College opened its doors to representatives from over forty organisations and businesses from around the region last Tuesday when it officially opened its Agri-Tech Research Centre. The state-of-the-art centre was funded with the support of £500,000 from...
Kidderminster Nursery cultivates fun
With summer here, children at Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster are busy sowing seeds and planting all kinds of vegetables and flowers. Manager, Gaynor Carter, commented: “Sowing seeds and then watching them grow in the nursery garden is a wonderful way to...
Charity News
Fundraisers ensure a dash of colour greets last ever St Michael’s Hospice Paint Runner
Hundreds ensured Hereford’s messiest fundraiser went out in a blaze of colour. The last-ever Paint Runner took place on the city’s King George V Playing Fields on Saturday. Over the years, the family-friendly event has raised more than a quarter of a million pounds...
Stride out on hospice’s Cotswold walk challenge
Stride out on hospice’s Cotswold walk challenge A hospice team is inviting the community to stride out on a 20-mile walk through the Cotswolds to raise funds for the charity’s care. The St Richard’s Hospice Cotswold Way Walk takes place on Saturday, August 20th 2022....
Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
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Government must act as a beacon for Net Zero
BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, will use an appearance at a key Climate Change debate today to call for Government to set out a clear pathway for business on Net Zero. She will be appearing at the Climate Innovation Forum 2023 to debate the UK’s response to...
Worcestershire News
Powerful new film shines honest light on children’s hospice care
You’ll never forget that moment. The diagnosis. Everything stops…’ – This is the powerful opening of a brand-new film from Acorns Children’s Hospice that takes you on the moving journey of local families who need the charity’s lifeline care and support. ‘Stronger...
Ballards LLP Spices Up Droitwich Food and Drink Festival with 1000 Eco-Friendly Bags!
Worcestershire accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, will be supporting the upcoming Droitwich Food and Drink Festival by supplying 1000 environmentally friendly forever bags which will be handed out to attended upon entry. The festival which is now in its 13th year is set...
Herefordshire News
Views sought on proposals to extend Leominster Town Centre’s conservation area
Herefordshire Council is seeking the views and opinions of the residents, property owners and businesses on a review of a Leominster conservation area. The review will include a potential change to its conservation area boundary. To view the draft Conservation Area...
NMITE to launch Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership
A series of public talks are being launched by NMITE delivered by some of the greatest minds in engineering, leadership and entrepreneurship. The series – named Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership – begins with the first talk on Thursday 1 September, delivered by...
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Mum Graduates and has Advice for Daughter who’s just Beginning her Studies
It’s a big week for one family, as a mum graduates and her daughter gets ready to begin her studies at the University of Worcester. Around 2000 graduates received their degree certificates this week, and amongst the people celebrating were Caroline Farrell and her...
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants welcomes 12 new apprentices.
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the addition of 12 new apprentices to its growing team this year. Accountancy apprentices will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the practice whilst working towards their qualifications. The...
Alcea Consulting Limited Named Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 – West Midlands by SME News Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that Alcea Consulting Limited has been recognised as the Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 in the West Midlands by the prestigious SME News Magazine. The Worcestershire-based firm founded in 2017 pivoted from providing...
Kersten Catella joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales & Marketing Director
WELL-KNOWN and highly respected horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director (September 2024). In her new role, Kersten is focused on getting behind the company’s vision and mission...
Open Day Success at St John’s Bromsgrove
The Cake & Coffee Concert and Heritage Open Day at St John’s which took place on Saturday 14th September was a huge success. The day began with a wonderful concert with Alastair Moseley and Steve Cowperthwaite playing Delightful Duets on piano and organ....
Bishop Fleming Announces Local Hospice As Charity Partner
The Worcester office of Bishop Fleming, a leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm, is pleased to announce its partnership with St Richard’s Hospice as its chosen charity for the next 12 months. St Richard’s Hospice offers free, expert care and...
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