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Heritage headboards for the Severn Valley Railway’s brand-new Christmas experiences
Things have taken on an early festive flavour at the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth, where production is underway on specially commissioned headboards for two brand-new Christmas experiences at the popular heritage attraction. Volunteer Bernard Green...
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Heritage headboards for the Severn Valley Railway’s brand-new Christmas experiences
Things have taken on an early festive flavour at the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth, where production is underway on specially commissioned headboards for two brand-new Christmas experiences at the popular heritage attraction. Volunteer Bernard Green...
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Father’s Day at Cote
Give him a gift he’ll really love this year This Father’s Day, treat him to something he really wants – quality time, great food, and something good in his glass. Speaking of drinks, we’re giving all dads a complimentary cocktail or beer on the special day. Come in...
St Michael’s Hospice Unveils Refreshed Leominster Charity Shop
St Michael’s Hospice is pleased to announce the reopening of its newly transformed Home & Living charity shop in Leominster, following a comprehensive refurbishment aimed at enhancing the shopping experience for the local community. Located at Station Yard, the...
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Busy Year ahead for Worcestershire’s New Poet Laureate
A University of Worcester student has been selected as Worcestershire’s youngest ever Poet Laureate. Freddie Barker, 22, is in the third year of her degree in Film Production and Screenwriting and will graduate this September. The year-long tenure is awarded by the...
Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual Mentor Awards
Health and Social Care professionals from across Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands have been recognised for their outstanding contribution in mentoring students from the University of Worcester. The University recently...
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Experiences and Support Needs of Adults in England who Care for Adults they consider to be at Risk of Suicide: A Research Study
Are you an adult (18 years or over) who lives in England and currently cares for an adult family member or friend you think may be, or has previously been, at risk of suicide? Oxford Brookes University is carrying out a research project to help them understand what...
Changes to furlough scheme from 1st July
From Thursday 1 July the government furlough grant will be reducing to 70% with the employer required to make up the remaining 10%. This continues until August where the grant reduces to 60% with businesses required to pay the difference and make up the remaining 20%...
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Clap For Carers: Charity Initiative For Primrose Hospice
Carers across the country are on the front line dealing with the effects of coronavirus. We couldn’t be more thankful for the work you are doing. You are heroes! Our Managing Director, James Godsall said, “We have been thinking hard about how we can do something to...
Join the 2.6 Challenge to help Sight Concern Worcestershire and help save our UK Charities
Dear Friend of Sight Concern First and foremost, we hope you are well and coping during these very difficult times. Our dedicated team at Sight Concern (all working remotely) are busy making welfare phone calls, helping people to access information and support and...
Practical Guidance on Hybrid Working
Hybrid working enables people to divide their working time between the office and home. The British Chambers of Commerce have put together a useful guide on how to make hybrid working successful for your business. Read it...
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Practical Guidance on Hybrid Working
Hybrid working enables people to divide their working time between the office and home. The British Chambers of Commerce have put together a useful guide on how to make hybrid working successful for your business. Read it...
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The Droitwich Sign and Print Co. celebrates 50 years in business.
This year marks 50 years of business for The Droitwich Sign and Print Co. and they couldn’t be more excited to celebrate all that they’ve accomplished with employees, suppliers and customers. The Droitwich Sign and Print Co. has had its home in North Street, Droitwich...
MGTS Seeks New Trustees
Could you join the MGTS Board of Trustees and help to shape the future of tomorrow’s engineers? MGTS is a registered charity that has been providing dedicated training to the Engineering sector for more than 50 years. Recognised nationally as learning and development...
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Employers urged to have their say on the Skills agenda
The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) is keen to make sure the Government’s wider skills offers continue to meet the needs of employers looking to develop their future talent; as well as individuals looking to progress in their careers. The following link opens a series of questions seeking employers insight and observations on a number of issues.
Marches defence and security sector gets new help
Defence, security and cyber companies across the Marches are to get specialist support to help them develop new international markets and work more closely together. A new cluster group – overseen by a specialist adviser – is being formed to bring together...
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Thursfields Release Episode 7 of ‘Family Law Uncovered’ Podcast as Jill Roberts is Joined by Ricky Seal from No5 Chambers
Midlands law firm, Thursfields, have released the latest episode of their podcast series Family Law Uncovered. Delving into the complex legal issues surrounding children in the context of separation and divorce. In Episode 7, Jill Roberts, a senior associate in...
Minster Micro acquires Software Licences and IP of Darklake Developments
A Worcestershire IT firm has acquired the software licences and technology of a former Devon-based business software provider. Kidderminster-based Minster Micro Computers has completed a deal to take over the intellectual property and bespoke software licences of...
Police Chief Shares Insights on Artificial Intelligence and Data Driven Policing on University Visit
The Chief Constable of West Mercia Police visited the University of Worcester to talk about different approaches to policing and the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Temporary Chief Constable, Alex Murray, gave a lecture on the topic to students and staff...
Young Composers Competition Winners Announced at this Year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced the winners of an exciting competition for young composers. The Elgar Festival – which took place between Monday 27 May and Sunday 2 June this year –...
Worcester Named as Most Electric Vehicle Friendly University in the UK
The University of Worcester has been named as the most electric car-friendly university in the UK by the nation’s largest automotive platform. Research by Auto Trader analysed the number of EV charging devices available at universities and factored salary sacrifice...
Hayward Wright’s Charity Golf Day raises thousands for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Leading accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its latest Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust – a national charity that supports those affected by cystic fibrosis to create a world where being born with the condition...
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