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JSC Rotational Ltd Wins Coveted BETA International New Product Showcase Award for the Innovative PolyJumps 4-Step Mounting Block
Worcestershire-based JSC Rotational Ltd is thrilled to announce that its latest innovation, the Polyjumps 4-Step Mounting Block, has won the BETA International New Product Showcase Award, sponsored by Horse & Rider Magazine, in the Bedding & Yard Equipment...
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JSC Rotational Ltd Wins Coveted BETA International New Product Showcase Award for the Innovative PolyJumps 4-Step Mounting Block
Worcestershire-based JSC Rotational Ltd is thrilled to announce that its latest innovation, the Polyjumps 4-Step Mounting Block, has won the BETA International New Product Showcase Award, sponsored by Horse & Rider Magazine, in the Bedding & Yard Equipment...
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Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
Toe-tapping fun at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is preparing for a dance take over on Saturday 19 July, when traditional dance groups from the Midlands and beyond travel to perform at stations along the line. The Day of Dance is now an established annual event at the popular heritage line,...
Patron & Strategic News
Research Aims to Improve Support for UK Armed Forces Families
A senior psychologist at the University of Worcester is leading a new national research project aiming to improve support for UK Armed Forces families. Dr Gabriela Misca was the co-author of a landmark report, published five years ago, which highlighted the unique...
University Expert to Give Insight into Emotional World of a Baby
A baby’s mental health and emotional wellbeing in the first three years is key to positive outcomes in later childhood and can even influence the adult they become, says a University of Worcester expert. Denisse Levermore, Course Leader for the Child & Adolescent...
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‘Plan B’ announced in latest government briefing
On Wednesday 8 December, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that the country will be moving forward with the governments ‘Plan B’ back-up plan Covid restrictions as a result of rising Omicron cases. From Friday 10 December – Face masks will be...
Looking ahead at the changes for import procedures coming into play in January 2022
UK businesses involved in international trade have had to manage a lot of change over the last year. For those expressly involved with moving goods between the EU and the UK, this change continues to evolve, and businesses will need to keep pace and be compliant. The...
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Government support for businesses during Coronavirus Pandemic
The government has announced a number of measures and packages to help support businesses through unprecedented times. After pledging £12 billion to soften the impact of COVID-19 in the budget, the government confirmed on Tuesday 17 March that they would be giving...
British Business Bank to temporarily replace Finance Guarantee (EFG)
At Budget 2020, the Chancellor announced that a ‘Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme’ (CBILS) will temporarily replace the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG), becoming available over the coming weeks. CBILS supports a wiide range of business finance...
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Chamber sign up for ‘We See You Campaign’ to spotlight hidden disabilities and workplace equality
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have joined businesses across the region in promoting greater diversity within the workplace. The We See You campaign, organised by Chamber Members Landau will highlight the benefit to an organisation who...
Save Money and Plan for the Future with Free Will Writing Scheme from Acorns
The unmissable opportunity to plan for your future and save money is being offered as part of a free Will making scheme from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Throughout June, Acorns has partnered with local law firms from across the region to provide a free Will writing...
New energy support package falls short for struggling UK businesses
Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “Despite Government efforts, an 85% drop in the financial envelope of support will fall short for thousands of UK...
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New energy support package falls short for struggling UK businesses
Following today’s announcement from Government on a new energy support package for businesses, BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, said: “Despite Government efforts, an 85% drop in the financial envelope of support will fall short for thousands of UK...
Worcestershire News
BioPak Launch New Christmas Cup Series with sales percentage going to Shelter
Worcester-based BioPak has launched a new series of sustainable Christmas-themed BioCups for sale to restaurants and cafes across the UK. The BioCup Christmas Series is sustainably sourced from managed plantations with a bioplastic lining made from plants, not oil....
Worcestershire showcase celebrates county’s tech talent
Seven early-stage businesses taking part in a Worcestershire technology accelerator recently named best in the UK*, will take part in a pitch and showcase event on Tuesday 22 November. The event, which is organised by the county’s first technology accelerator BetaDen,...
Herefordshire News
NMITE opens registration for its Summer of Discovery events programme
Local (Hereford-based) and National (online) events to engage, excite and introduce the world of integrated engineering. NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) is “opening its doors” this summer to a series of Summer of Discovery workshops which...
Take a trip to the Knife Angel Hereford
The Knife Angel is a stunning 27ft, 3.5 ton, sculpture of an angel made out of 100,000 confiscated knives received from 43 Police Forces across the UK. Originating from The British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry and created by sculptor Alfie Bradley, it has been on tour...
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Kington Court Care Home Celebrates Clinical Lead’s 20 Years of Service
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that Rhodora Cunanan, Clinical Lead at award-winning Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire, has recently celebrated 20 years of dedicated service. This remarkable milestone marks Rhodora’s enduring commitment to...
KEMP Hospice Launches Annual Santa Fun Run at Brinton Park
KEMP Hospice is thrilled to announce the return of its much-loved Santa Fun Run event, taking place at Brinton Park on Sunday 1st December 2024. This annual festive fundraiser invites people of all ages to don their Santa suits, get active, and spread festive cheer...
Mulled Wine paint-your-own-pottery experience – Friday 8 November
‘Calling all the ladies’ … for our Mulled wine paint-a-pot event! The Museum will be filled with after-hours creativity so you can relax with colleagues and paint your own pottery. Create your own unique personalised presents and enjoy some festive fun! Whether you...
Separated Parents Urged to take Legal Advice before taking Children Abroad this Half Term
Divorced and separated parents hoping to take their children abroad this half term are being urged to get familiar with their legal rights and what steps they need to take with their ex-partner before they travel. Family law expert, Kennedy Langley, from...
University Lecturer’s Diabolical Halloween Talk
A University of Worcester historian will be focusing on the history of the relationship between the Devil and sex in a free public talk on Halloween night. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking on the topic, ‘Sex and the Devil’, at The...
November Cinema Listings
FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL UK Fri 1 & Mon 4 The Tasting / La Dégustation (15) With his wine business on the brink of bankruptcy Jacques (Bernard Campan) who is divorced, disgruntled and in his fifties, does not have much to smile about. Not feeling quite particularly...
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