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Baton of Hope Tour to Visit Hereford on 2nd October – Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour, will arrive in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd October, bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the...
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Baton of Hope Tour to Visit Hereford on 2nd October – Shining a Light on Suicide Prevention
The UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative, the Baton of Hope Tour, will arrive in Hereford on Wednesday 2nd October, bringing with it a powerful message of hope, support and community action. The Baton of Hope, a specially designed baton symbolising the...
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Movers & Shakers – Amanda Fisk joins Online Media Works
Esther, Partridge-Warner of Online Media Works, a renowned business coach, is thrilled to announce that Amanda Fisk is joining forces with her to revolutionise how businesses use LinkedIn. Together, they are on a mission to make LinkedIn not just relevant but fun and...
Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
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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...
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),...
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Dinner for two – EU exit talks down to the wire as PM travels to Brussels
Just over 20 days remain to resolve a process which began in 2013 when then Prime Minister, David Cameron promised a referendum if he was victorious in the 2015 general election. 7 years on and the UK is on the verge of leaving the customs union without a trade deal in place, unless the Prime Minister can find common ground on major sticking points.
ChamberCustoms ‘Countdown to Change’ webinars
Hosted by Customs expert Liam Smyth, ChamberCustoms ran a series of webinars full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to do in order to prepare for the changes on 1 January 2021. They guide businesses through the jargon and complexities of...
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Ministers must do more for working parents in lockdown
BCC’s Hannah Essex has written in today’s Times Red Box on the importance of setting out a plan for the safe and swift reopening of schools to ease pressures on working parents. “Working parents across the country will have felt their hearts sink last week...
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Ministers must do more for working parents in lockdown
BCC’s Hannah Essex has written in today’s Times Red Box on the importance of setting out a plan for the safe and swift reopening of schools to ease pressures on working parents. “Working parents across the country will have felt their hearts sink last week...
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Kidderminster Law Firm Donates £1,000 To Support Town’s Foodbank
A Kidderminster law firm has donated £1,000 to support the work of the town’s Foodbank as it continues to support thousands of people and families across the Wyre Forest. Birmingham Road-based mfg Solicitors has donated the four-figure sum through its Corporate and...
Pet Nutrition Advice
Hello – I am Jo from Oscar Pet foods (The Vale of Evesham) and I am delighted to have joined the Chamber. After over 20 years as a solicitor, I was looking for a change in career and work life balance and an Oscar franchise was the answer. My partner Hadrian and I...
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Simple Design Works Ltd continue to support the NHS
As part of the global response towards Covid-19 Simple Design Works Ltd responded to the call for help to produce much needed supplies. They have already 3D printed surgical mask clips and face shields for Worcestershire front line workers and now have turned their...
Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire Club Support Webinar
The Covid-19 outbreak has already had a huge impact on what we, as individuals do, as well as the sport and physical activity sector as a whole. Whilst the coming months remain uncertain, as the strategic lead for sport and physical activity across the two counties,...
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The Haybarn Christmas Party
Christmas Party Event 2nd December at The Haybarn, Herefordshire Join us for a night of festive fun and fabulous food at The Haybarn. Book your tables for your company & team Christmas party or family & friends Christmas gathering. Saturday 2nd December...
Trio of appointments as law firm grows Property Litigation offering
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has expanded its Property Litigation department with three new appointments. The most senior appointment into the six-strong team is assistant solicitor Emily Packer who will work closely with partner Kirsten Bridgewater at the...
Learning on-the-go: EG People Development launches new eLearning offering
Malvern-based business EG People Development, led by Liz Gait, unveiled their new online learning platform at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s recent Business Expo. EG People Development officially launched their eLearning programme at the...
Marches LEP launches new £140,000 transport fund
A new fund to help finance the preparation of strategic business cases for vital transport infrastructure projects has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. The £140,000 fund – developed in partnership with regional transport body Midlands Connect...
Recognition for volunteer team behind St Michael’s Hospice garden
A team of volunteers has been recognised for its work growing the garden at a Herefordshire charity. Members of the gardening team at St Michael’s Hospice have given up their time to transform the 1.5-acre plot in Bartestree which overlooks apple orchards and sweeping...
Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
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