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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...
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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...
Member News
National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive
The Hive, Worcester’s iconic library, was the subject of discussion on a national podcast examining the importance of libraries and librarians. Campus, the podcast from Times Higher Education, explores the most pressing issues in global high education. In this...
Free summer return offer at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is celebrating its 60th anniversary by offering summer visitors the chance to come back again for free. The offer is available on all ‘Freedom of the Line’ tickets that are purchased online for travel up to and including Thursday 28 August...
Patron & Strategic News
HCR Law celebrates first winner of HCR Spark initiative
HCR Law is delighted to announce the first winner of HCR Spark – an exciting programme launched to inspire and support young people interested in a career in law. Ella Hamilton, a Year 12 A-level student at John Kyrle High School in Ross-on-Wye, has been named the...
Property consultancy’s first charity padel tournament raises £6,000
A national property consultancy’s first charity padel tournament raised £6,000 for four charities – and planning for next year’s competition is already underway. Fisher German’s Development Agency team successfully launched its first-ever charity padel...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members – June
Warm welcome to our newest Members! Apogee Associates Limited – Apogee help you receive R&D tax relief and access innovation grants, providing your business with the funds necessary to fuel your groundbreaking projects. Arden Studio Business Solutions Ltd...
Quarterly Economic Survey for Q2 is now live!
The Quarterly Economic Survey is among the largest business surveys in the UK, making it a key resource for the government to conduct case studies and access up-to-date statistics on businesses across the UK. The Survey consists of questions on several topics,...
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Welcome new Members – April
Warmest welcome to our newest Members: Abacus Nursery School ( Bromsgrove) Limited – Early Years Care and Education provider. Aspenify UK Limited – Aspenify offers a low-code digital platform that enables organisations to scale innovation, accelerate...
Welcome new Members – April
Warmest welcome to our newest Members: Abacus Nursery School ( Bromsgrove) Limited – Early Years Care and Education provider. Aspenify UK Limited – Aspenify offers a low-code digital platform that enables organisations to scale innovation, accelerate...
Policy News
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q2 2025, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
Skills News
BetaDen Expands to New Base in Kidderminster’s Historic Old Court
BetaDen, Worcestershire’s award-winning provider of support programmes for technology businesses and entrepreneurs, is expanding its footprint with a new base in the north of the county at the newly renovated Old Court in Kidderminster. This move marks an exciting new...
‘Credit to Nursing’ Lecturer Wins Prestigious Nomination
A senior lecturer at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a prestigious prize at the British Journal of Nursing Awards. Dr Paul-John Alegado is in the running for the Educator Nurse of the Year award, which celebrates nurses who have demonstrated...
Charity News
One year on – how a charity superstore in Herefordshire has been embraced by their local community
In May 2024, St Michael’s Hospice opened the doors at its brand-new charity superstore in Whitestone Business Park, Hereford. Hundreds flocked to its grand opening and have continued to show their support throughout its first year, with over 160,000 visitors spending...
Nature needs you – Herefordshire’s largest membership organisation is seeking a new Treasurer!
Herefordshire Wildlife Trust works to recover nature and is the county’s largest membership organisation with over 8,0000 members. The organisation is now recruiting for a new Treasurer to join its Board of Trustees and a take a strategic lead for finance. Do...
Business Still Sceptical On Employment Rights Bill
One third (33%) of businesses, in a BCC survey, think the current trade union proposals in the Employment Rights Bill would have a negative impact Only 2% of these firms think these proposals would be positive 79% of firms don’t feel the impact of new government...
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Business Still Sceptical On Employment Rights Bill
One third (33%) of businesses, in a BCC survey, think the current trade union proposals in the Employment Rights Bill would have a negative impact Only 2% of these firms think these proposals would be positive 79% of firms don’t feel the impact of new government...
Worcestershire News
‘Flying Scotsman’ to reunite the Severn Valley Railway line
The world’s most famous steam locomotive 60103 ‘Flying Scotsman’ will haul the first passenger train along the full length of the 16-mile Severn Valley Railway line, when the northernmost section is reunited with the rest of the line on Friday 25 July. Work is now...
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees to join the Board. We are one of the leading grant makers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the...
Herefordshire News
Kington Court Care Home Celebrates Clinical Lead’s 20 Years of Service
Rotherwood Healthcare is proud to announce that Rhodora Cunanan, Clinical Lead at award-winning Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire, has recently celebrated 20 years of dedicated service. This remarkable milestone marks Rhodora’s enduring commitment to...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Shines at Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, a leading provider of specialist dementia care for the elderly generation, is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show. The care home was awarded second place for its innovative wind chime,...
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Government Must Harness Retail Investor Optimism
Over half of retail investors (53%) are optimistic about their investments over the next twelve months (compared to 42% in May) 40% of investors expect to increase the amount of money they invest over the next twelve months Younger investors are most confident, with...
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...
Mini-Mortarboards at the Ready for the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony
Mini-mortarboards and scaled-down gowns were on show at the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony in Worcester. Parents and staff of pupils from Perry Wood Primary School cheered as 94 young students were recognised with certificates, with many proudly taking to...
Worcestershire Speaker’s TEDx Talk Featured as Editor’s Pick
Worcestershire-based speaker coach and event host Dave James has delivered a TEDx talk exploring how mindfulness and meditation can transform men’s lives. In “What Mindfulness and Meditation Can Do for Men”, Dave shares his personal journey of living with,...
Main Line Rail Companies Pitch in at the Severn Valley Railway
Thanks to an ambitious and unique joint volunteering effort by many companies across the rail sector, the Severn Valley Railway has succeeded in re-laying track across its newly repaired Mor Brook bridge in Shropshire. This was achieved in record time and at zero...
A Vintage Transport Extravaganza at the SVR in August
A full weekend of heritage trains and classic vehicles awaits as the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Vintage Transport Extravaganza rolls in on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 August. Just weeks after the railway proudly reopens its full 16.5-mile route from Kidderminster...
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