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Worcestershire County Cricket Foundations Street Sixes was raining with joy
On Tuesday the 15th of July, the Worcestershire County Cricket Foundation hosted its annual Street Sixes which took place on Cathedral Square and down the High Street, despite the weather the fun could not be dampened. The event was put in place to raise money for the...
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Worcestershire County Cricket Foundations Street Sixes was raining with joy
On Tuesday the 15th of July, the Worcestershire County Cricket Foundation hosted its annual Street Sixes which took place on Cathedral Square and down the High Street, despite the weather the fun could not be dampened. The event was put in place to raise money for the...
Member News
A Decade of Work Pays Off: Aspiring Doctor Earns Gold D of E
A trainee doctor spent an afternoon at Buckingham Palace as he was formally presented with his Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. 22-year-old Nathan Scott, first year medical student at the University of Worcester, received his Award from His Royal Highness Prince...
Interior design company secures dream home!
Edward Thomas Interiors has purchased a £2m premises in Redditch National interior design company, Edward Thomas Interiors, has successfully purchased a modern new office and warehouse worth more than £2 million to facilitate its ongoing expansion. Working exclusively...
Patron & Strategic News
Appointment Expands Law Firm’s Residential Development Team
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Worcester office, residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner...
Sutcliffe & Co Announced as a Finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers are finishing 2024 on a high, having been named as a Finalist in the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards 2025, in the category of Best Wellbeing in the Workplace Strategy: SME. This latest award entry further...
Chamber News
Thursfields warn trustees to meet September deadline to register trusts
Anyone who has been appointed a trustee of a trust must check if they need to register it by the beginning of September or they could fall foul of new legislation, Thursfields Solicitors has warned. Experts at the leading Midlands law firm were commenting as the 1...
ISO QSL Re-Open their Doors for ISO Training
After two years, ISO Quality Services are excited to announce the return of their first physical ISO training since pre-covid. Like many businesses, ISO QSL switched to remote delivery of their services during the pandemic and, since covid restrictions lifting, have...
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Introducing In2scienceUK
The In2scienceUK programme inspires disadvantaged Year 12 students to pursue careers in STEM. They are seeking interested volunteers working in the STEM sectors (including economics, accounting, and finance) to host a 1 or 2-week in-person placement in summer 2022. ...
Introducing In2scienceUK
The In2scienceUK programme inspires disadvantaged Year 12 students to pursue careers in STEM. They are seeking interested volunteers working in the STEM sectors (including economics, accounting, and finance) to host a 1 or 2-week in-person placement in summer 2022. ...
Policy News
UK aims to slash emissions by 78% by 2035
It was announced this week (Tuesday 20 April) that the UK government will set an ambitious climate change target to reduce emissions by 78% by 2035 (compared to 1990 levels). In line with the recommendation from the independent Climate Change Committee, the sixth...
BCC & Barclays LifeSkills release report revealing businesses’ thoughts on futureproofing for a post-pandemic world
The British Chambers of Commerce and Barclays LifeSkills have today (Friday 23 April) released a new report entitled ‘The Next Normal: Futureproofing the Workforce for a Post-Pandemic World’. The report seeks to tackle questions around the workforce challenges faced...
Skills News
Mini Olympics style showpiece comes to Herefordshire
Over 1900 young people descended on Hereford Leisure Centre last Wednesday for a true sporting spectacle! The Herefordshire Summer School Games, funded by the National Lottery and kindly sponsored by Hoople Ltd, and organised by the Local Organising Committee, Sports...
Parallel Lines team attend the Worcestershire Education Awards
Parallel Lines, a line marking and floor preparation company, were one of the sponsors of the Worcestershire Education Awards, with some of the team attending the black tie awards evening on Thursday 20 June at Worcester Arena. As founding members of the...
Charity News
Vamos Theatre seeks community stories to help create its new production
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, is holding a series of Community Conversations to help inform the creation of its new show, A Tale of Three Halves. The company, funded by Arts Council England, makes its productions directly from real life...
Join #TeamAcorns at the Cheltenham Half Marathon & 10K!
The Cheltenham Half Marathon returns September 2022! Set in the heart of Cheltenham, this event offers you the chance to run through the picturesque town, taking in the delights and charms of the Cotswolds, all on a closed road route. For those that prefer a shorter...
BCC Respond to Autumn Statement 2023
Yesterday (22nd), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023. In response, the BCC team has prepared resources to support you and your members including: • OBR Economic and Fiscal Outlook Summary – Autumn Statement 2023...
BCC News
BCC Respond to Autumn Statement 2023
Yesterday (22nd), the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt MP, delivered the Autumn Statement 2023. In response, the BCC team has prepared resources to support you and your members including: • OBR Economic and Fiscal Outlook Summary – Autumn Statement 2023...
Worcestershire News
Is your school protected over the summer holidays?
As another school year comes to an end and the six weeks summer holidays are on the horizon, the education sector are being warned of a potential rise in criminal activity over this vulnerable period when their premises is largely unoccupied. Due to the cost-of-living...
Jobs boost as Worcestershire business leader marks 35 years
The owner of a Kidderminster IT firm has marked 35 years in the business as it gets set to provide further local jobs. The owner of a Kidderminster IT firm has marked 35 years in the business as it gets set to provide further local jobs. Susan Marlow, managing...
Herefordshire News
Become an Enterprise Adviser to Help Shape the Future Workforce
Could you consider becoming an Enterprise Adviser? Working with local schools and colleges, your role as an Enterprise Adviser can help support pathways into your industry and shape young people’s futures. Through this voluntary role, you will be helping to...
Cost-of Living Bulletin
To help the people of Herefordshire to better understand how the rising cost of living may impact them, Understanding Herefordshire have have brought together a range of relevant socio-economic data and intelligence into a new Cost-of-Living Bulletin. The Bulletin...
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Celebrating 16 Years of Fitness and Friendship: Worcester Group Looks Forward to Active Year Ahead
Members of a Worcester activity programme have celebrated 16 years of fitness and friendship at their annual post-Christmas celebration. Around 40 members of the Senior Physical Activity and Adapted Sports programme met with instructors at the Maple Leaf Pub on Canada...
Leadership Consultancy Secures Prestigious Coaching & Mentoring Order.
Award winning Business consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce that they have secured a prestigious order providing coaching & mentoring services to a director at a high-profile international technology developer. Starting in January 2025, this...
Strategus Consulting Kicks off Season 2 of their Highly Successful Podcast.
Strategus Consulting, the leadership consultants who provide business strategy & planning, coaching and mentoring through their Worcestershire and Southeast Hubs, have launched Season 2 of their successful podcast. As the Leaders In Strategy Podcast enters its 2nd...
Talk to Explore the Jewish Experience in Nazi Germany
A University of Worcester lecturer will give a special talk to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. Dr Paddy McNally, Principal Lecturer in History and Politics, will deliver the talk on...
Inflation Dips but Price Pressures on Business Remain
Reacting to the latest inflation data released this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s slight dip in the inflation rate is welcome but it’s not a game-changer. Underlying price pressures within the economy...
Free Training Opportunities for Herefordshire Businesses
This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Attention businesses in Herefordshire: an exciting opportunity is now available to help your employees upskill and meet evolving industry demands—at absolutely no cost to you. Thanks to...
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