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Student’s Guidance to Ensure Men with Eating Disorders don’t Feel Alienated from Seeking Help
A University of Worcester student has created bespoke guidance to help ensure that men with eating disorders feel able to engage with the support they need. George Mycock, who himself experienced eating disorders and body image concerns for over a decade, developed...
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Student’s Guidance to Ensure Men with Eating Disorders don’t Feel Alienated from Seeking Help
A University of Worcester student has created bespoke guidance to help ensure that men with eating disorders feel able to engage with the support they need. George Mycock, who himself experienced eating disorders and body image concerns for over a decade, developed...
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University Students Try out Latest Performance Analysis Technology
Students at the University of Worcester got a chance to try out some of the latest technology in the world of sports performance analysis. SmartCart Technologies visited to speak to students on the Master’s Sport (Applied Performance Analysis) course about the latest...
‘Betton Grange’ to guest at SVR’s Spring Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that GWR 6880 ‘Betton Grange’ will star at its Spring Steam Gala on 18 to 21 April. Dubbed the ‘81st Grange’, it is the sole representative of the Grange class – all the original 80 locomotives were withdrawn for scrap by...
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Wyevale Nurseries’ salvias raise £1,600 for Perennial charity through garden centre sales
GARDEN CENTRES have helped support horticultural industry charity Perennial this year by ordering two special fundraising salvias from Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries (November 2023). The new plants – launched at the 2022 Horticultural Trades Association (HTA)...
Wyevale Nurseries to giveaway new non-climbing Hedera Bellecour® at FutureScape
WYEVALE Nurseries is exhibiting at FutureScape this month and will be giving away pots of its new non-climbing Hedera Algerian Bellecour® to attendees on a first come, first served basis (November 21 and 22, 2023). The leading commercial nurseries’ stand theme is...
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UK economy set for reopening as lockdown soon to be lifted
The government have this week released their plans of a return to a revised tiered system post December 2, when England comes out of its second national lockdown, giving businesses around a week of preparation.
Christmas Bubble rules announced
At Christmas coronavirus restrictions will be eased to allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends.
Across the UK, people will be able to form “bubbles” of three households over a five day period.
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Skills for jobs: increased business role in Further Education
This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. It outlines how government propose to support people to develop the skills they need to get...
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Skills for jobs: increased business role in Further Education
This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. It outlines how government propose to support people to develop the skills they need to get...
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Putting The Human In Zooming
It’s been twelve months of businesses carrying on under lockdown restrictions and this year has seen the incredible rise of Zoom and other online technologies that have helped us to stay connected and keep businesses moving. Online networking events and meetings have...
Movers & Shakers: Growing IT Firm Appoints New Senior IT Engineer
Started as a friendly helping hand during lockdown the food bank known as Essentials Delivery, now supports approximately 200 families a week. The emergency food packages are delivered to the door via a team of 35 volunteers.
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Leading property consultancy makes Worcester and Hereford promotions
A leading property consultancy has made seven promotions at its Worcester and Hereford offices – including a new partner – following a strong period of growth. Fisher German has promoted David Kinnersley, head of agribusiness, to partner at its Worcester...
FREE Cyber Quarter Workshops
The University of Wolverhampton will be running a series of free online Cyber Quarter Workshops. The courses are the first of a suite of workshops and activity that will start coming from the Hereford Centre for Cyber and Security until its public opening, due to take...
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Student Competing at Wheelchair Basketball World Championships
A University of Worcester student is representing her country against the best young wheelchair basketball players in the world. Ellan Fraser is part of the Great Britain Under 25 wheelchair basketball squad competing at the International Wheelchair Basketball...
ECHO Herefordshire to Host The Big Fat Quiz
ECHO Herefordshire, the charity which supports adults with learning and other disabilities in Herefordshire, is delighted to be holding its first Big Fat Quiz on Thursday 9th November at Leominster Golf Club. The charity is delighted that the Quiz is being presented...
University’s First Medical Cohort Commences Studies
The first ever cohort of medical students have begun their training at the University of Worcester’s new Three Counties Medical School. Forty-four students have started their studies, including 20 UK students, who are being funded through their four years of study by...
Law firm expands Private Client offering with appointment of new partner
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Private Client department with the appointment of a new partner. Solicitor Peter Tyrrell, who has 18 years’ experience of advising and supporting a range of businesses, has joined mfg and will work closely...
Welcome new Members
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Arkif Limited – Business Consultancy based in Malvern. Dewsall Court – A unique destination venue in the heart of Herefordshire used for weddings, gatherings and corporate events. Eventuelle...
Salary & Benefits Survey 2023/24
With many local businesses experiencing challenges trying to recruit locally, in order to maintain business growth. Addressing the local and regional skills gap remains one of the Chamber’s priorities as we continue to support businesses in the months ahead. According...
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