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Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
On the surface, things are looking much quieter at the Railway, as we shut down for a few weeks, prior to the very busy festive season services, which start at the end of this month. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us for one of the exciting Christmas...
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Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
On the surface, things are looking much quieter at the Railway, as we shut down for a few weeks, prior to the very busy festive season services, which start at the end of this month. We very much hope you’ll be able to join us for one of the exciting Christmas...
Member News
PRIME MIX DOUBLES TEAM SIZE WITH ADDITION OF NEW MARKETING APPRENTICE
Prime Mix Marketing Ltd welcomes a new addition to their team, a Multi-Channel Marketing Apprentice, Ella Goddard. With the new addition of Ella, Prime Mix, an award-winning full-service marketing agency, has doubled in size in the space of just twelve months. Ella...
Keeping Ahead of Change: What New Regulations Mean for Local Business Owners
Running a business is demanding enough without the constant challenge of keeping up with regulatory change. Yet across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, business owners are increasingly finding that compliance with new rules is no longer a side issue — it’s central to...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Student Showcases Artwork on Local Landmark
A University of Worcester teaching student and former professional artist is putting on a free exhibition of his artwork, which focuses on a famous Worcester landmark. Father-of-two Jonathan Dukes, who was inspired to become an art teacher after teaching his own...
Member to Member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
STRATEGIC MEMBERS Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
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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Introducing Toes In Video Production
Toes In Video Production make online video content for small businesses, starting at £200 for a 1 minute introductory video to bespoke commissions. Because video is the most liked, shared and commented on thing in social media marketing nowadays. Website:...
Introducing Toes In Video Production
Toes In Video Production make online video content for small businesses, starting at £200 for a 1 minute introductory video to bespoke commissions. Because video is the most liked, shared and commented on thing in social media marketing nowadays. Website:...
Policy News
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...
EU & UK Relationship Update
Cabinet Office Minister Lord Frost and EU Commission Vice President Šefčovič held an informal meeting on Thursday evening in Brussels to discuss outstanding issues on the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland. In a statement published by the UK Government following the meeting, Lord Frost said that some “positive momentum had been established”. However, he added that “a number of difficult issues remained” and agreed to “intensified contacts at all levels” in the coming weeks. Both parties reiterated their commitment to further outreach with business groups, civil society and other stakeholders in Northern Ireland.
Skills News
Innovative tech accelerator BetaDen is now recruiting for Cohort 2.0
Recruitment for Cohort 2.0 will be launched today (March 4th), starting August 2019 from BetaDen’s base in Malvern Hills Science Park, Worcestershire First-of-its-kind, commercial tech accelerator programme is open to entrepreneurs, start-ups and SMEs from across the...
Holy Trinity Young Enterprise Team Through to Finals
Young Enterprise (YE) team ‘Waves’ from Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster is overjoyed as they will now compete in the Hereford and Worcestershire Young Enterprise finals at County Hall in Worcester on the 9th May 2019. Having won the North...
Charity News
Safeguard Medical raises over £5,000 for Mercia Accident Rescue Service
Last Friday saw a successful return of the Prometheus/Safeguard Medical charity Golf Day in aid of Mercia Accident Rescue Services (MARS). MARS is a charity that provides emergency support to the West Midlands Ambulance Service. The charity golf day raises vital...
Call from hospice for volunteers to support families
A Worcestershire hospice is calling for caring and compassionate people to step forward as volunteers and help make a difference to patients or bereaved people when they need it most. St Richard’s Hospice, based in Worcester, is aiming to boost the number of...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
BCC News
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
Worcestershire News
From Challenge to Opportunity: Unlocking Potential in Today’s Business Climate
In the ever-evolving landscape of business, ambitious plans for growth often collide with the harsh realities of the current climate. As energy and operational costs continue to rise and workforce shortages pose challenges, many business owners in 2023 are finding...
BetaDen shortlisted for ‘Technology Innovation Champion of the Year’ award in the prestigious Innovation Awards 2023
We are thrilled to announce that BetaDen has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Technology Innovation Champion of the Year’ award in the Innovation Awards 2023! This esteemed recognition highlights BetaDen’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of...
Herefordshire News
Marches region awarded £10 million of funding for innovation projects
Nearly £10m of funding has been awarded to organisations in the Marches to develop innovative projects tackling issues as diverse as sustainability, an ageing population and Covid challenges. Innovate UK approved nearly 30 projects for the funding in 2020/21, with the...
Shell Store welcomes more than 100 businesses for Landau
Hereford’s Shell Store has hosted its biggest business event to date — opening its doors to more than 100 organisations for a jobs and networking fair organised by employment and training charity, Landau. Television presenter and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond,...
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Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
Empowering SMEs Through Digital Learning
At Make Strides, we’re passionate about equipping businesses with the skills they need to thrive. That’s why we’ve become a strategic partner of the Hereford & Worcestershire Chamber if Commerce, aligning our expertise in digital learning with their mission to...
Welcome new Members – April
Warmest welcome to our newest Members: Abacus Nursery School ( Bromsgrove) Limited – Early Years Care and Education provider. Aspenify UK Limited – Aspenify offers a low-code digital platform that enables organisations to scale innovation, accelerate...
James Gormley joins Wyevale Nurseries as its new Key Account Manager
JAMES Gormley who has a strong background in arboriculture and tree sales has been appointed as the new Key Account Manager for Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford (March 2025). James, who previously worked with well-respected tree growers in the industry, will be assisting...
Core turns 1
Core Financial Efficiencies celebrated completing its first year of trade in April 2025. For Core, the journey through its first year of operations has been one of learning, adapting, and growing with each passing day. When trading began in spring 2024, the road ahead...
FAUN Zoeller UK CEO Simon Hyde Awarded Prestigious Fellowship from the Institute of the Motor Industry
FAUN Zoeller UK (FZUK) is proud to announce that its CEO, Simon Hyde, has been awarded a Fellowship from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), alongside recognition as a Certificated Automotive Engineer, for his outstanding contributions to hydrogen technology...
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