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Research Project to Break Down Barriers to Nature for People with Dementia
A new study will help break down barriers to outdoor spaces for millions of people affected by dementia. The research, led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) in collaboration with Natural England and a range of leading health and...
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Research Project to Break Down Barriers to Nature for People with Dementia
A new study will help break down barriers to outdoor spaces for millions of people affected by dementia. The research, led by the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies (ADS) in collaboration with Natural England and a range of leading health and...
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Calibre Wins Best Remote Administrative Agency 2025
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), ‘Calibre’, a Worcester-based agency founded by multi award-winner Naomi Wachner has been named Best Remote Administrative Support Agency 2025 by the prestigious Facilities Management Awards. This...
Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management
As a proud new member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, OCM is excited to introduce their team to fellow businesses across the region. Based in Pershore, Jennine, Richard and co have been delivering secure, sustainable and reliable IT...
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A new Director of Research and Enterprise has recently joined the University of Wolverhampton – and, as an alumni, he says it feels like coming home!
Ceri Jones, born and bred in a former mining village in South Wales, studied for a Business Enterprise degree in the Business School, and said the degree “absolutely changed my life.” He has a wealth of research and enterprise experience gained in further and higher...
Welcoming a New Addition to the Let Property Team at Hazelton Mountford
Patron members Hazelton Mountford are thrilled to announce the arrival of a new team member to cover maternity leave within Let Property. Sophie Gibbins, Let Property Account Executive, is preparing to head off on maternity leave. Sophie says: “While I’ll...
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Unemployment figures continue to rise in coronavirus pandemic
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the figures for the UK’s unemployment rate in the three months to September. The data shows that those not in employment rose to 4.8%, up from 4.5% as the world continues to battle against COVID-19. Redundancies...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire BN SHE Consultancy Ltd Chat4Business CM Leaders Ltd Services for Independent Living Worcestershire Baylis & Harding Plc Curve Sales...
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BCC Welcomes Global Travel Framework But Warns Questions Remain
A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out today (9 April 2021) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. A traffic light system, which will categorise countries based on risk alongside the restrictions required for travel, will be set up...
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BCC Welcomes Global Travel Framework But Warns Questions Remain
A framework to chart the safe return of international travel has been set out today (9 April 2021) by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. A traffic light system, which will categorise countries based on risk alongside the restrictions required for travel, will be set up...
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How to Export Food and Drink to International Markets
This exclusive event provides an exciting opportunity for food and drink producers including businesses that are new to export and existing exporters to come together to learn from industry specialists about exporting food and drink and the new rules and regulations.
Free Coronavirus Resources for businesses in Worcestershire
To help organisations and businesses keep their staff safe, Worcestershire County Council have pulled together some resources into a central place including posters, leaflets and social media communications to help businesses reinforce messages within the workplace. These are a mixture of resources we have put together ourselves and nationally available communications.
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NMITE announces Dietrich’s as a sponsor as plans for The Centre for Advanced Timber Technology get underway
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), which is working towards transforming engineering higher education, has announced a five-year relationship with Dietrich’s, the 3D CAD/CAM-software specialists for wood construction. Toby Kinnaird, Head of...
Less than a week to go until two counties biggest business exhibition
The two counties biggest business exhibition is less than a week away, with an expected 800 attendees and 120 businesses exhibiting, the Chamber Business Expo is a fantastic opportunity to meet fellow professionals through our networking events as well as raising the...
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Hereford Care Home Celebrates 10 -Year Anniversary
Gwen Walford Care Home, a beacon of care and compassion in the heart of Herefordshire, proudly celebrated its 10th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone the home hosted a splendid black-tie event, welcoming residents, staff, families, and esteemed guests to join...
Working Together to Keeping Kids Safe
GTAccess Ltd, a leading provider of access equipment solutions, and Mervyn Thomas Transport, a prominent logistics company, have joined forces to enhance child safety at Eardisley Primary School. In a collaborative effort to promote safety within the community,...
GTAccess Ltd Wins The Business Desk West Midlands Family Business of the Year Award
GTAccess Ltd is thrilled to announce that on Thursday 22nd February we have been awarded the prestigious Family Business of the Year award by The Business Desk West Midlands. This recognition highlights our unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and...
The Withdrawal of BT Redcare Alarm Signalling Products
In a recent announcement, BT Redcare has shaken up the alarm signalling industry by declaring the cessation of new product sales by the end of February 2024. Moreover, all existing product services will come to an end on August 1st 2025, or earlier if contractual...
The Importance of International Trade in Global Product Design
In today’s interconnected world, the significance of international trade cannot be overstated, especially in industries like product design where collaboration and access to diverse resources are crucial. Having won many international design awards, including a...
University Neuroscientist Explores Imagination in Public Talk
What is imagination? How does it work and where does it come from? These are some of the questions that a neuroscientist from the University of Worcester will be attempting to answer at an upcoming talk. Dr Matt Di Miceli, Lecturer in Biomedical Science, who...
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