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Had a Baby in Worcestershire? Researchers Want Your Story
Historians at the University of Worcester are calling on mothers across Worcestershire to share their experiences of giving birth, as part of a major research project exploring how childbirth has changed in the region over the decades. The research is being undertaken...
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Had a Baby in Worcestershire? Researchers Want Your Story
Historians at the University of Worcester are calling on mothers across Worcestershire to share their experiences of giving birth, as part of a major research project exploring how childbirth has changed in the region over the decades. The research is being undertaken...
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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...
Graduate’s Debut Novel Shines Light on Care Sector
A novel written by a University of Worcester graduate has gone on sale through a national book retailer. Best Before: The Short Shelf Life, is the first novel published by Trudi Holland, who writes under the pen name DD Holland. It is a social comedy exploring life...
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St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024
St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted as finalists for several categories in the...
Dorset House Celebrates Finalist Nominations at the National Care Awards 2024
Dorset House in Droitwich, an award-winning care home, is delighted to announce that they have been named finalists in several categories at the prestigious National Care Awards 2024. These esteemed awards honour excellence in the care sector, recognising those who go...
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Covid-19 Discretionary Support for Businesses in Herefordshire
For businesses and charities that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant Scheme, the following support is available for the national Covid-19 restrictions that came into force on 5th January 2021: For those that are mandated to cease their main trading...
Local Author Wins 5-Star Reviews for Business Book
Last year, new member Philip Grant of business consultancy CM Leaders wrote a business book ‘In Demand, In Command’ (published by Austin Macauley) which has now attained ‘5-star’ ratings on Amazon. The book has also now been made available in Audible format, alongside...
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Bowling triumph and tears…of laughter!
The annual Sutcliffe & Co and McCarthy Taylor charity bowling night saw over 100 professionals come from across the breadth of the three counties to pit their wits against one another in the bowling lanes and raise some funds in the process. The fundraising event...
Extra walkers take on challenge despite the heat
Walkers who took part in an annual 31 mile walk in soaring temperatures earlier this summer have raised more than £30,000 for a local charity. 160 walkers registered for The Worcestershire Way Walk, organised by St Richard’s Hospice. Alison Parkes, Fundraiser at St...
Retraining essential as 1 in 5 firms consider redundancies post-furlough
The BCC has called for government to extend skills training as new research showed nearly 1 in 5 companies are considering staff redundancies as the next phase of furlough tapering begins. With older workers much more likely to still be on furlough, there is...
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Retraining essential as 1 in 5 firms consider redundancies post-furlough
The BCC has called for government to extend skills training as new research showed nearly 1 in 5 companies are considering staff redundancies as the next phase of furlough tapering begins. With older workers much more likely to still be on furlough, there is...
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Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Awards Committee Members invite you to hear from HM Lord-Lieutenant Edward Harley OBE, Mandy Thorn MBE, Chair Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), and previous Queen’s Awards winners and entrants, to find out more about the application process. The presenters will share their experiences with you, from their submission to receiving the Award, and the positive impact it has had on their companies.
Malvern St James Girls’ School scoops pioneering mental health award
A Worcestershire school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Malvern St James Girls’ School were awarded a Gold standard for its outstanding mental health and wellbeing...
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Herefordshire Procurement Social and Local Value 2020
Herefordshire County Council is responding to the need to update its approach to procurement and embedding social and local value.
The Council is exploring how greater value for money (VfM) can be delivered by increasing its delivery and measurement of social value outcomes. Focusing on the supply chain to assist in creating and retaining local value and growth. This has the potential to improve quality of life, support local employment, improve skills and job prospects, and develop income.
Herefordshire Design & Digital Marketing Agency Shortlisted For 2020 Small Award
The DM Lab based in Hereford has been nominated for the Digital Star at The Small Awards 2020. The DM Lab which was established in 2010 provides quality digital marketing for businesses of all sizes, locally and nationally, working closely with clients to deliver...
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Students from Worcestershire colleges celebrated at annual awards ceremony
Students from two Worcestershire colleges have celebrated their achievements from the last 12 months in an annual awards ceremony. Staff, family members, guardians and students from Pershore College and Evesham New College came together to reflect on their successes...
Kidderminster College’s Graduation Ceremony 2024
Kidderminster College recently celebrated their amazing graduates at St. George’s Church in their annual graduation ceremony. This ceremony celebrated the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, who have achieved so much during their time with us....
Record-Breaking Amount Raised at ISOQSL Annual Charity Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is thrilled to announce that their recent charity golf day exceeded expectations, raising a fantastic £5,800 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity—being the highest amount the day has raised so far! On top of this ISO Quality Services will donate...
Tatton ‘Long Border’ Designs Sponsored by Wyevale Nurseries for Second Year
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is once again this year providing plants for some of the ‘Long Border’ designs at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park (July 17-21, 2024). The four sponsored designs have been put together by final year...
40 Years for the SVR’s Kidderminster Town Station
The Severn Valley Railway will celebrate a milestone in its history throughout the weekend of 27 and 28 July, as it marks 40 years since the opening of Kidderminster Town station. Visitors will see the recreation of the very first train to depart the embryonic station...
Hospice Charity Installs a Garden of Remembrance for the Whole Community this July
Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice have launched a garden of celebration and remembrance at Brinton Park, Kidderminster. A collection of butterfly sculptures which supporters have donated and dedicated, has created a stunning art display. Located by the Richard Eve...
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