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Lecturer Plays Role in New Worcestershire Walking Initiative
A University of Worcester academic has played a key role in new sustainability-themed walking routes around Worcestershire that incorporate transport by train. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, has lent his expertise to the project, mapping and...
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Lecturer Plays Role in New Worcestershire Walking Initiative
A University of Worcester academic has played a key role in new sustainability-themed walking routes around Worcestershire that incorporate transport by train. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, has lent his expertise to the project, mapping and...
Member News
The Courtyard, Hereford – May Film Listings
Mon 19, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB: KIM’S VIDEO (18) Kim’s Video, an iconic video store in New York City, mysteriously closed its doors and sent its legendary film archive to a Sicilian village for “safekeeping.” But what starts as an homage to cinema quickly becomes a...
Worcester Leadership Expert Lucy Barkas returns for the latest Leaders In Strategy Podcast.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that leadership expert, coach and author Lucy Barkas is returning for part 2 of her interview with host Mike Harris on the latest edition of the Leaders In Strategy Podcast – ‘Turning...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Student Attends Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace
A University of Worcester student met celebrities and royalty at a special reception at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the film and television industry. Alannah Southerton, who stars in the film Lollipop, which recently premiered at the Edinburgh Film Festival, was...
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Elevate your career this Black Friday with our unbeatable 50% off on ISO Online Training Bundles! Whether you’re looking to dive into Quality Management Systems, Environmental Management, or Internal Auditor + ,our self-paced courses will equip you with the...
Chamber News
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...
Bringing a WereWolf to life
Horror films have a huge fan base, and Leominster-based Wild Edric Media have recently been involved as production partner on a new movie,‘Wolf Manor’. As the name suggests, it is a creature-feature based around a Were-Wolf who terrorises a film crew who happen to be...
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New Strategic Member Steatite
Steatite ltd recently joined the Hereford and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as a strategic member. The company is a provider of highly reliable technology for use in extreme environments where dust, temperature, shock and vibration would cause the rapid failure...
New Strategic Member Steatite
Steatite ltd recently joined the Hereford and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce as a strategic member. The company is a provider of highly reliable technology for use in extreme environments where dust, temperature, shock and vibration would cause the rapid failure...
Policy News
BCC reacts to latest UK labour market figures
Yesterday (Tuesday 20 April) the Office for National Statistics released their latest labour market statistics. The figures suggest that the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months. The UK unemployment rate was estimated at 4.9%, 0.1 percentage points...
BCC: Concerns over Inflation Rise as Manufacturers’ Price Expectations Climb to 4-year High
The British Chambers of Commerce have announced the publication of new research which shows a rising number of firms expecting their prices to increase significantly in the coming months. The figures also document growing concern among businesses over rising...
Skills News
Haines Watts celebrates national accountancy award
Haines Watts, which has offices in Worcester, Evesham and Tewkesbury, has been named accountancy firm of the year at the 2019 FDs’ Excellence Awards. Now in their 18th year, the awards highlight the pivotal role that banks, accountancy firms, financial software...
Nursery children enjoy first competitive Sports Day races
Children at Little Trinity Nursery in Kidderminster enjoyed their first ever competitive sports day. Manager, Gaynor Carter, commented: “All the children love playing games and taking part in sport, so every year our younger children participate in a group sports day...
Charity News
Can you support the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’?
Headway Worcestershire is asking for your support with the first ever ‘National Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Games’. Can you spare some time to help the local team host the ABI Games in Worcester on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th August 2022? Thanks to a £50,000...
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...
GLOBAL TRADE MONTH: USA
Calling all Members, the British Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to join this fascinating webinar which will bring together industry figures, government representatives and BCC partners exploring the key opportunities, common issues and best advice for UK food and...
BCC News
GLOBAL TRADE MONTH: USA
Calling all Members, the British Chamber of Commerce is inviting you to join this fascinating webinar which will bring together industry figures, government representatives and BCC partners exploring the key opportunities, common issues and best advice for UK food and...
Worcestershire News
Is your school protected over the summer holidays?
As another school year comes to an end and the six weeks summer holidays are on the horizon, the education sector are being warned of a potential rise in criminal activity over this vulnerable period when their premises is largely unoccupied. Due to the cost-of-living...
Jobs boost as Worcestershire business leader marks 35 years
The owner of a Kidderminster IT firm has marked 35 years in the business as it gets set to provide further local jobs. The owner of a Kidderminster IT firm has marked 35 years in the business as it gets set to provide further local jobs. Susan Marlow, managing...
Herefordshire News
Become an Enterprise Adviser to Help Shape the Future Workforce
Could you consider becoming an Enterprise Adviser? Working with local schools and colleges, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people’s futures. Through this voluntary role, you will be helping to...
Cost-of Living Bulletin
To help the people of Herefordshire to better understand how the rising cost of living may impact them, Understanding Herefordshire have have brought together a range of relevant socio-economic data and intelligence into a new Cost-of-Living Bulletin. The Bulletin...
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Glow up with the io8
Ratio EV has introduced the io8, an innovative EV charger that combines high functionality with aesthetic appeal, designed to enhance both the practicality and ambiance of its installation sites. The io8 builds on the io7 model by offering advanced lighting...
Leading property consultancy ‘grows its dough’ in support of Worcester hospice
A leading property consultancy has turned £40 into more than £1,500 as part of a charity challenge to support a Worcester hospice. Fisher German’s Worcester and Hereford offices have taken part in the St. Richard’s Hospice ‘Grow Your Dough’ challenge and have raised a...
Unlocking Marketing Potential with Mailchimp and Salesforce
At Coacto, we specialise in implementing solutions that empower businesses to streamline processes and maximise the power of Salesforce. As a Salesforce implementation partner, we bring together best-in-class tools to enhance customer relationship management (CRM) and...
Severn Valley Railway is now part of a Local Geology App
The Severn Valley Railway is now part of a free-to-download smartphone app that aims to open up the hidden world that lies within the geology of the landscape. The Geopark Way app covers a walking trail that stretches 109 miles, from Shropshire to Gloucestershire,...
Holiday Parks Embrace Sustainability
Discover Parks, a trio of 5-star static caravan & touring parks in North Herefordshire/Welsh borders, is furthering its commitment to the environment in the form of eco friendly decking. The family run company has been dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of...
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is proud to announce that it has been named Charity of the Year 2024 at Herefordshire Business Awards. The awards were held...
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