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Dedicate a shooting star this Christmas to someone you’ll never forget
A unique, handcrafted ‘shooting star’ tribute to remember someone loved and missed is at the heart of an emotional campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice this December – to ensure their memory still shines bright. Celebrate Your Star invites people to honour lost...
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Dedicate a shooting star this Christmas to someone you’ll never forget
A unique, handcrafted ‘shooting star’ tribute to remember someone loved and missed is at the heart of an emotional campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice this December – to ensure their memory still shines bright. Celebrate Your Star invites people to honour lost...
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Women in the emergency services break stereotypes at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Forum
40 business professionals gathered at the Green Dragon Hotel, Hereford for the latest Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Women’s Business Forum, supported by You Do Better and sponsored by mfg Solicitors. The event offered a morning of networking,...
Kids Eat Free for school holidays
From 24–31 October (Mon–Fri), kids can get two free courses from our children’s menu with every adult main purchased. Or join us for breakfast – their brekkie’s on us when you order yours when you sign up to our newsletter! And by popular demand, Steak Frites is back...
Patron & Strategic News
Major London Exhibition for Worcester Based Artist
An artist from Worcester is to host her first ever major exhibition, after winning a prestigious national award. Amber Sparrey, Technical Manager and Associate Lecturer at the University of Worcester’s Institute of Arts and Humanities, has been selected as the winner...
University a Finalist in National Sustainability Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a national sustainability award, recognising its efforts to encourage biodiversity and support nature on campus. It has been named a finalist in the Nature Positive category of the Green Gown Awards for improving...
Chamber News
Commercial property landlords alerted over changes to minimum energy efficiency rating
Commercial property landlords could be faced with owning properties they cannot let or even sell if they fail to meet new energy efficiency rules which could be introduced by the Government. That’s the warning from specialist property solicitor, Phil Hunt, who says...
Rare Opportunity in Worcester as Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Building Comes on the Market
Investors can take advantage of a rare opportunity in Worcester as a purpose-built student accommodation building which is already fully let for the next academic year comes on the market. Leading property consultancy Fisher German is marketing Court Mews – a...
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We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Policy News
A38 Bromsgrove investment: Midlands Connect herald ‘fantastic’ news
The fantastic news that the A38 in Bromsgrove has been given £43 million by the government for upgrades, Chief Executive of Midlands Connect Maria Machancoses said: “The A38 is one of Worcestershire’s most important strategic transport routes and announcement of this...
Specialist Professional Advisor Programme set to return for a third time
The Worcestershire Growth Hub has confirmed that the Specialist Professional Advisor Programme is back for a third wave. This programme allows businesses to access specialist advice from professional external experts. These specialist advisors will be able to help and...
Skills News
Pershore land-based service engineering apprentices hit perfect pass rate
Land-based service engineering apprentices at Pershore College have achieved a 100 per cent pass rate on their end point assessments (EPAs) for the first ever time. Pershore College, which is part of WCG, is the only provider of the apprenticeship standard in...
New government Kickstart scheme creates over 19,000 work placements
The Treasury has announced that the government’s jobs scheme for young people has helped to create more than 19,000 work placements across the UK so far. The Kickstart Scheme was first announced in July in order to tackle the rising unemployment due to the coronavirus...
Charity News
Shoppers Flock to New Hospice Charity Store
CROWDS flocked to the opening of a new hospice charity store in Barnards Green, Malvern, at the weekend. The new St Richard’s Hospice shop at 110 to 112 Barnards Green Road opened to the public on Saturday, December 2. Cutting the ribbon to officially open the shop...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust Launches Festive Appeal to Raise £20,000 this Christmas
Charity launches Festive Appeal to raise £20,000 this Christmas to provide 20 more day beds for hospitals’ Palliative and End of Life Care Team Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing high quality supportive care for patients, and those...
Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....
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Labour Market Pressures Bearing Down on Firms
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market continues to be a significant pressure bearing down on businesses of all sizes....
Worcestershire News
Pershore College named Apprenticeship Training Provider of the Year
A renowned national centre for horticulture has been named the leading training provider for apprenticeships in Worcestershire. Pershore College, which is part of college group WCG, has won the award for Training Provider of the Year at the Worcestershire...
County’s only Specialist Marketing Recruitment Agency Opens in Worcester
A Worcestershire businesswoman has launched the county’s first, and only, specialist marketing, business development and customer care recruitment business. As we head into the new year thoughts turn to the ‘new start’ that the 1st January brings and ‘new year...
Herefordshire News
Here For Games Con: Free Inclusive Charity Games Convention
The Herefordshire Board Gamers are back for their 9th Annual Event – but with a brand new name. People from across the two counties are invited to “Here for Games Con”, a free inclusive charity games convention raising money for Herefordshire Mind. The event is taking...
Meet Your Future Apprentice – Tuesday 25th April 2023
If you’re looking for apprentices in the Construction trades (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Brickwork, Property Maintenance) or Engineering & Motor Vehicle, Herefordshire & Ludlow College invites you to meet the students on their related courses at...
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FZUK Welcomes Future Talent Through their Doors
Local Redditch Business opens its doors. FAUN Zoeller (FZUK) was delighted to welcome three enthusiastic students, Ashlea, Daniel and Leo, for a week of work experience across different departments of our business. This initiative reflects FZUK’s ongoing commitment to...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Announce Relaunch of Business Direction Magazine
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are delighted to announce their new partnership with Crosby Media Associates. The Chamber and Crosby Media will collaborate closely to ensure a seamless transition toward the end of 2025, with October/November and...
Ballards LLP Celebrating Double Award Shortlisting
L-R: James Syree CEO Ballards LLP and Adrian Sidaway Audit Director, Ballards LLP Midlands-based firm recognised for outstanding performance by the Accounting Excellence Awards. Leading Worcestershire Accountancy firm, Ballards LLP, has been shortlisted for...
Business Welcomes Movement On EU Reset Negotiations
Responding to the release of the EU’s draft mandate for UK negotiations on removing checks on food and drink and eliminating carbon charges, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “Firms have been patiently waiting for signs of progress on the EU reset and...
Rising Real Wages Pile On More Pressure
Responding to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The ONS data suggests that the jobs market is continuing to loosen as unemployment rises, vacancies...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Announces NEW Strategic Digital Training Partnership with Make Strides
Empowering Local Businesses with ‘Leadership Thinking’. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Make Strides, a digital-first learning and development company specialising in both early-career and...
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