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Welcome New Members October
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout October. TR Solar & Roofing – provides expert solar installations and roofing solutions to make your home energy-efficient and sustainable Exceptional Development – empowers individuals and...
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Welcome New Members October
Warm welcome to our newest Members who joined throughout October. TR Solar & Roofing – provides expert solar installations and roofing solutions to make your home energy-efficient and sustainable Exceptional Development – empowers individuals and...
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Hazelton Mountford raises over £5000 with charity steps challenge
Worcester based insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford are pleased to share the results of their June Charity Challenge, which saw staff walk an impressive 10.5 million steps and raise over £ 5,000 for charity. Throughout June, colleagues “stepped into...
Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Patron & Strategic News
Over 200 Free Places Available on NMITE Short Courses
NMITE has announced that over 200 places will be available between January and March 2025 to individuals in Herefordshire on NMITE’s short courses thanks to a grant from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Courses include some of NMITE’s popular and award-winning TED...
Bishop Fleming Reveals Midlands Expansion
Leading Audit, Accountancy, Tax and Advisory firm Bishop Fleming has announced expansion further into The Midlands market with the planned opening of a new Birmingham office. The firm, which currently has offices spanning from Worcester in the West Midlands to Truro...
Chamber News
New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign
New College Worcester has launched their annual campaign, Eye Care We Care. The campaign runs throughout May and aims to draw attention to a wide range of issues surrounding blindness and vision impairment whilst raising funds to support students’ education and...
Dementia Meeting Centre Launched at Retirement Home
Photo caption: Tom Piotrowski, Diversity and Inclusion Manager at Platform (left) and Kirsty Hughes, Dementia Meeting Centre Manager for Age UK (right) A retirement home in Worcestershire has launched a Dementia Meeting Centre, where they can participate in...
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Have your say on how Worcester tackles climate emergency
The first phase of the consultation into Worcester’s draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy has now begun. The consultation includes an online survey and a webinar for businesses and organisations to hear more about the strategy, as well as ask questions and give...
Government relaxes rules to help businesses during the coronavirus pandemic
The government has temporarily relaxed a number of rules to make it easier for businesses to continue working through the disruption caused by coronavirus (COVID-19). The government has temporarily relaxed the rules in the following areas: Annual leave: Workers will...
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Charity News
A Morning with Venetia Williams | 21/11/21
One of the UK’s most famous racehorse trainers is offering a rare glimpse inside her renowned Herefordshire stables. Venetia Williams will welcome a limited number of horse racing followers to her Aramstone home in Kings Caple on Sunday 21st November. Those attending...
National Star pop-up workshop
Disability charity National Star is staging a pop-up workshop at its day college in Hereford later this month to encourage Herefordshire businesses looking to address their current staffing problems to give workers with disabilities the chance to shine as part of...
SWISS TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEP FOR UK SERVICES
Responding to the launch of the UK-Switzerland trade negotiations in Bern, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Business has been seeking a swift start to these important negotiations with Switzerland. It is the UK’s sixth largest export destination for...
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SWISS TRADE NEGOTIATIONS A KEY STEP FOR UK SERVICES
Responding to the launch of the UK-Switzerland trade negotiations in Bern, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said: “Business has been seeking a swift start to these important negotiations with Switzerland. It is the UK’s sixth largest export destination for...
Worcestershire News
‘Hewett Fest’ a success in aid of St Paul’s Hostel
Hewett Recruitment are delighted to share their recent charity live music night, ‘Hewett Fest’, hosted in Kidderminster’s 45 Live Venue, was a great success. The event was to raise money for the Recruitment Agencies ‘Charity of the Year’,...
Ormerod Rutter Announces New Partner
Ormerod Rutter, one of the region’s leading independent firms of Chartered Accountants, welcomes Rachel Smith as a new Partner. The practice, which has offices in Droitwich, Bromsgrove, and Birmingham, is one of the largest employers locally. Rachel will be...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire employment project holds celebration event to mark the National Lottery’s 25th birthday
An employment programme led by Charity Landau, that helps Herefordshire people into work is holding a celebration event on Wednesday 22nd September to showcase the various opportunities available and the achievements of participants who have been supported by the...
Free Herefordshire Business Support
The Marches Growth Hub (Herefordshire) has recently appointed an additional three advisors to form part of the Growth Hub Business Advisor Framework for 2021. This Framework provides a package of FREE 1-2-1 specialist business advice to businesses of any size, trading...
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Hereford Care Homes Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
For press enquiries, contact: [email protected] 01509 275891 (ext. 120) For Immediate Release [11/12/2024] Hereford Care Homes Launch Fundraising Campaign to Support Midlands Air Ambulance Charity Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Nursing Homes, two...
ABE Ledbury Reports Increasing Demand for Groupage Services
A growing need among local businesses for smaller, more frequent deliveries to their customers has led to a rise in demand for groupage services, according to the boss of local transport firm ABE Ledbury. Managing Director Clive Brooks said more businesses were...
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: A Milestone for Superclean(UK)
A Legacy of Cleanliness and Trust Founded in 1999, Graham, started as a small family-owned business with a clear mission, to provide professional cleaning services to local businesses. With a commitment to excellence we quickly gained a reputation for reliability,...
Skills Minister Visits University to Talk Teaching, Politics and Life Lessons
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith has spoken about how her training as a teacher at the University of Worcester helped to shape her future, including her role as the first woman to serve as Home Secretary. Appearing on an episode of the University’s Early Career Teacher...
Knights Reveals Plans for Grade A Office in Worcestershire – Follows Purchase of Historic Firm this Year
Legal services group Knights has revealed plans for a new Grade A office in Worcestershire following its arrival to the area earlier this year with the acquisition of a law firm which dates back to 1876. In May 2025, the business will move to One Kings Court in...
Medical Students Host Free Event to Discuss Palliative Care and CPR
Medical and Paramedic students at the University of Worcester are inviting the community to a free pre-Christmas event designed to encourage open conversations around palliative care and CPR. “Show a Little Respect”, taking place on Monday 16th December, will offer an...
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