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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
Worcester kids to benefit from recruitment firm’s Easter Egg generosity
Expert Worcester jobs firm Pineapple Recruitment has donated over 200 Easter eggs to a local foodbank. Staff at the Diglis-based recruiter, which specialises in providing staff for the hospitality and catering industries, have donated the chocolate treats to Worcester...
Why is Climate Change so Prevalent in Children’s Books?
A leading expert in children’s literature will give a free public talk in Worcester, examining the role climate change plays in story books. Jean Webb, Professor of International Children’s Literature at the University of Worcester, will deliver the talk, titled...
Patron & Strategic News
University Researchers Investigate Impact of Soil Erosion on Farming
Soil washed away on farmland by rainfall can have dire consequences for farmers and for the environment. Now researchers at the University of Worcester are using the latest drone technology to establish the extent of this erosion, its impact and therefore the...
New Partnership for Women’s Cricket at Worcester
The Women’s Cricket Team at the University of Worcester has joined forces with a national campaign to fight sexism in the world of sport. They’ve partnered with Her Game Too, which aims to create inclusive environments for players while raising awareness of women’s...
Chamber News
Sutcliffe & Co welcome Stuart Harris to the team
Award-winning Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers welcome a new Operations Manager to the team as Stuart Harris joins the business at their Worcester City based Head Office. As one of Worcester’s oldest insurance brokers specialising in both business and personal...
BCC Calls for Action as Exports Remain In Limbo
Percentage of UK businesses reporting increased export sales remains flat for the 5th quarter in a row at 29% A quarter (25%) of exporters saw decreased sales, while 46% report no change Concerns over manufacturing recovery as exporters report unprecedented cost...
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Introducing Bert Rogers Fine & Country
Bert Rogers, Fine and Country. a specialist estate agent dealing in the upper quartile market across the breadths of Worcestershire and Herefordshire, offering a personalised service aligned with the powerful marketing from our national brand. Setting the new...
Introducing Bert Rogers Fine & Country
Bert Rogers, Fine and Country. a specialist estate agent dealing in the upper quartile market across the breadths of Worcestershire and Herefordshire, offering a personalised service aligned with the powerful marketing from our national brand. Setting the new...
Policy News
Economic Conference gives update on business challenges
The Economic conference held earlier this week gave attendees an exclusive first look of the Chambers Business Manifesto, which outlines the key areas the Chamber will be focussing its policy and efforts to support businesses throughout the year. The event also saw a...
SME Brexit Support Fund now open for applications
The SME Brexit Support Fund opened for applications yesterday (Monday 15 March). The fund could give businesses up to £2,000 to help them with changes to trade rules with the EU. Businesses can apply for up to £2,000 in total through two types of grants: Grant for...
Skills News
Young Enterprise team progress to National Finals
Congratulations to this year’s Worcester Sixth Form College Young Enterprise team, Athena who won Best Company at the West Midlands Regional Finals on 6th June and now progress to the National Finals in London on 18th June. The scale of their achievement is underlined...
New sponsor announced for the Herefordshire Summer School Games
With the six values of Respect, Honesty, Teamwork, Determination, Passion and Self-belief at their core, the School Games provides a unique opportunity to motivate and inspire young people aged 7-13 across Herefordshire to take part in more competitive school sport...
Charity News
Primrose 1920’s Ball – Meet our volunteers!
After setbacks from the pandemic, Primrose Hospice is excited to hold their annual ball, which this year has a fabulous Roaring 20’s theme. The Hospice will be running their iconic Primrose Prizes with prizes donated from a huge variety of local businesses. The...
Acorns Partners with Law Firms in Free Will Writing Scheme to Help Fund Lifeline Care across Worcestershire
Acorns Children’s Hospice has joined forces with law firms across the region for a special scheme, aimed at raising vital funds towards the charity’s lifeline care and support. Throughout June, Acorns is partnering with local law firms from across the region to...
SME Exporters Treading Water
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%) saw no change in overseas sales, and a quarter (25%) reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales increase in...
BCC News
SME Exporters Treading Water
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook sees no improvement in Q3 of 2023 as half of all SME exporters (49%) saw no change in overseas sales, and a quarter (25%) reported a decrease. Just over a quarter of exporting SME firms (26%) saw their overseas sales increase in...
Worcestershire News
New property management for Worcester’s Hopmarket
A Worcestershire commercial property consultancy has been instructed to manage a substantial portfolio of mixed-use accommodation at Worcester’s iconic Hopmarket. GJS Dillon’s Asset Management team has taken on the property management of 25 retail units and 44...
How to take your Business to the next level – By investing in it.
Investing in a professional photographer to help you elevate your business and stand out from the rest is now considered a necessity, more and more companies are realising the power of having good visuals to attract more of your ideal clients and help your business...
Herefordshire News
Launch of new Herefordshire Professionals After Work Drinks and Networking
Chamber Members Berrys, Thomas Carroll and Harrison Clark Rickerbys have joined forces to invite local businesses to an informal monthly networking event which will provide the opportunity to catch up and network with new and existing contacts. The event, which is...
Give your views on how Herefordshire could be developed over the next 20 years
As part of the preparation of a new Local Plan for Herefordshire, a consultation is being held that sets out possible options for potential strategic development areas for Hereford and each of the County’s market towns. The consultation doesn’t present firm proposals...
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Race Against Dementia
A Midland entrepreneur is in pole position after teaming up with the dementia charity founded by his motor racing idol. David Ogden, CEO and Founder of The Key Safe Company, has joined forces with Race Against Dementia, the charity Sir Jackie Stewert set up after his...
Greener Options Joins the Chamber – Let’s Connect!
Joining the Chamber of Commerce last month has been a fantastic experience for our team at Greener Options. We’ve been to several events now, and the welcome has been nothing short of wonderful. We’ve met so many warm, helpful people, and it’s been inspiring to...
Farming families urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Budget for the industry
Worcestershire farmers are being urged to seek expert advice following “disastrous” Government changes to Inheritance Tax announced in the Budget, which are feared will cripple family farms and stop them being handed down to the next generation. Chancellor Rachel...
Fast-growing Midlands Law firm announces £30m strategic investment
Fast-growing Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler has secured a £30 million investment to fund ambitious plans to double its size in the next 18 months. The move follows a period of impressive growth for the firm, which has bases across the West Midlands and...
Midlands Connect Chair Recruitment
The recruitment for a new Midlands Connect Chair is now live. As we approach our 10th anniversary in 2024, we know that Midlands Connect is recognised as a cohesive organisation and partnership that brings together a collective and unified voice for the region....
Historian’s Interactive Workshop Explores Lives of Local Women in Centuries Past
A University of Worcester historian will be giving a snapshot into women’s lives in Worcester at different time periods over the last 500 years in a special interactive workshop. Dr Anna Muggeridge is running a workshop, ‘‘A Stitch Through Time’: making a history of...
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