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EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THOSE MENOPAUSE YEARS
AND…..BREATHE ! World Menopause Day is SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER and it is being acknowledged with an outstanding event of information, held by two of the best organisations in the field. Knowledge Menopause and Action Menopause Warwickshire will be at the very welcoming...
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EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THOSE MENOPAUSE YEARS
AND…..BREATHE ! World Menopause Day is SATURDAY 18th OCTOBER and it is being acknowledged with an outstanding event of information, held by two of the best organisations in the field. Knowledge Menopause and Action Menopause Warwickshire will be at the very welcoming...
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New College Worcester Receives £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund for New Outdoor Play Equipment
New College Worcester (NCW) is delighted to announce that it has been awarded £18,500 from the National Lottery Community Fund to fund the installation of new outdoor play equipment for its students. This generous funding will enhance the college’s outdoor spaces and...
DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities
As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....
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Make Your New Year’s Resolution to Support Lifeline Care at Acorns Children’s Hospice
‘Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2024. There are lots of ways people can make a...
HCR Partner with CyNam to Drive Collaboration Across Cyber Clusters in the UK
Top 60 UK law firm Harrison Clark Rickerbys (HCR Law) have announced a partnership with CyNam (Cyber Cheltenham) for 2024, building on their longstanding relationship and shared values around collaboration. The two organisations will facilitate a number of...
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Trading from 2021 – support for businesses
A reminder of some of support available from the UK government for businesses during this period of change including: The checker tool will give you a personalised list of actions you need to take now The Trade with the UK tool has information for international...
Tackling Domestic Abuse and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a report on the impact of domestic abuse on individuals and employers, the role of employment rights in addressing it and best practice among businesses. Practical steps for employers...
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Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
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Exit out of Lockdown to continue as many businesses prepare to reopen
Non-essential shops, gyms, hairdressers can reopen as planned next Monday as well as hospitality settings allowed to serve customers outdoors the Prime Minister has confirmed. As part of the governments roadmap to recovery, phase 2 will continue as planned and see a...
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Work to Transform Worcester’s Railway Arches into Cultural Hub Gets Underway
Work has got underway this week on the transformation of Worcester’s railway arches into a major new cultural quarter for the City. As the latest phase of the ambitious The Arches – Worcester project, workers are now on site to refurbish and repurpose the Victorian...
University of Worcester Selected as Founding Member of British Wheelchair Basketball Women’s Premier League
The University of Worcester has been selected as one of four universities to become part of a new women’s premier league for British Wheelchair Basketball. The League will be the first of its kind for women’s wheelchair basketball in the world, and the very first...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Area Council May Update
The Chamber works closely with businesses across all sizes and sectors to ensure that business views are represented to key local and national decision makers. To ensure every sector is represented the Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in...
Marches Small Equipment Grant to help SMEs
The Marches Small Equipment Grant (SEG) is a scheme part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund which is available to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin areas.
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Secure Great Deals and Avoid Scams This Black Friday
As Black Friday on 24th November and Cyber Monday on 27th November approach, consumers eagerly anticipate snagging fantastic deals from leading brands looking to boost sales before Christmas. However, amidst the billions in savings touted as “not to be...
Martyn’s Law – an introductory guide to the Draft Terrorism Bill
With the increased threat of terrorist attacks, there has never been more of an important time to consider what can be done to safeguard sports, dance and leisure events and venues, from future incidents. Martyn’s Law, or the Draft Terrorism (Protection of...
Herefordshire Food Alliance Achieves Bronze Award from Sustainable Food Places
Over 85 diners enjoyed a 3 course meal at The Bookshop Hereford in the last of three “100% Herefordshire” Autumn Feasts on Tuesday 14 November. As well as great local food they were treated to a surprise announcement that the County has achieved a Bronze award from...
NCT Leader Praises University’s “Inspiring” Training and Facilities
A leading figure from the national charity that supports people as they become parents has praised the University of Worcester’s vision in building the health and education workforce of the future. Angela McConville, Chief Executive of NCT (National Childbirth Trust),...
South Korean Trade Negotiations Can Boost UK
Reacting to news of plans for a fresh trade deal with South Korea, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said: “An improved trade deal with South Korea would be very welcome. It could deliver for the UK’s food and drink sector, manufacturing companies and...
DRPG’s Sparks Live 2023 Inspires the Next Generation of Creatives
Creative communications agency DRPG celebrates the success of Sparks Live, the first agency-led educational careers event in the region. Held on Thursday 16th November at the agency’s studio headquarters in Hartlebury, the event saw 110 young people from...
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