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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...
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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...
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Worcester Lecturer Invited to Chelsea FC After Inspiring Presentation
A lecturer at the University of Worcester spent a weekend at Chelsea FC after being nominated for a mentoring experience by a school pupil. Jessica Fassnidge, lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science, had given a presentation at a Worcester high school and later found...
Father’s Day at Cote
Give him a gift he’ll really love this year This Father’s Day, treat him to something he really wants – quality time, great food, and something good in his glass. Speaking of drinks, we’re giving all dads a complimentary cocktail or beer on the special day. Come in...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG’s Big Build Event Surpasses the Group’s Anniversary Goal
On Tuesday, 26 November 2024, DRPG kicked off its 45th-anniversary celebrations with a live broadcast, partnering with LightBulb Teams to deliver ‘The Big Build’ initiative. The event, streamed across the globe, brought together clients, agencies, venues and suppliers...
University Student in Running for Prestigious Award
A University of Worcester student is in the running for a prestigious sporting award. Wheelchair basketball player Jack Long has been shortlisted in the top 10 for SportsAid’s prestigious One-to-Watch Award, celebrating his achievements in the last year. Launched in...
Chamber News
A Sprinkle of Success
Truly (UK) Ltd stocks the biggest selection of sprinkles and inclusions in the country, all from their base near Ludlow. Truly exports their products to 28 countries worldwide, as well as supplying most of the businesses that sell sprinkles here in the UK. The...
Law firm completes gruelling Three Peaks challenge to support Hereford charity
A team of adventurous lawyers have completed a gruelling challenge to climb the Welsh Three Peaks in less than 24 hours to support a Herefordshire charity. The hikers from Lanyon Bowdler, which has offices in Hereford and Bromyard, conquered Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Event Works Europe Ltd – Live and virtual event management specialists Maria Wrathall Interiors – Interior Design PJ Financial Services – Business...

Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Event Works Europe Ltd – Live and virtual event management specialists Maria Wrathall Interiors – Interior Design PJ Financial Services – Business...
Policy News
Nearly a quarter of exporters to the EU considering holding back activity in the EU
esults from the latest British Chambers of Commerce survey, in partnership with moneycorp, found that while 44% of UK exporters to the EU plan to grow their exports to the European Union, nearly a quarter (23%) are looking to either reduce their activity in the EU or have no activity at all in the next 12 months, following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Two-thirds of UK businesses are looking to increase activity in the domestic market.
European Commission data adequacy ruling
Today, the European Commission launched the process towards the adoption of two adequacy decisions for transfers of personal data to the United Kingdom, one under the General Data Protection Regulation and the other for the Law Enforcement Directive. The publication...
Skills News
Oakland International Delighted to Sponsor Tryangle Awards
Responsible family business and multi temperature supply chain specialists Oakland International was delighted to join other sponsors in congratulating this year’s winners of the young people’s Tryangle Awards. Celebrating the amazing volunteering efforts and...
Kidderminster School Celebrate Earth Hour
Pupils at Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster celebrated Saturday’s Earth Hour on Friday 29th March by effectively ‘shutting down’ the school for an hour. Earth Hour which is on Saturday March 30th will see countries all over the world shut-off...
Charity News
MTCSS Casino Royale Charity Ball – You’re Invited!
MT Cold Storage Solutions (MTCSS) would be delighted for you to join them for their upcoming Charity ball on Saturday 29th October 2022. The black-tie event will be raising money for Royal Stoke University Hospital Neonatal Unit and Acorns Children’s Hospice....
The Courtyard launch project with Hereford Care Homes to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Courtyard are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new Creative Ageing project in collaboration with Wye Knot Forest School. The project is being delivered by Rose Sales for residents in two Hereford based care homes over a two-month period. Each session...

Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change happen. The commission includes representatives from the UK and...
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Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission
A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission, urging businesses, stakeholders and interested parties to contribute towards making change happen. The commission includes representatives from the UK and...
Worcestershire News
Wildgoose Rural Training have been shortlisted to receive funding from the People’s Project
Wildgoose Rural Training are delighted to have been shortlisted to receive funding from the People’s Project. Five projects in the west midlands have been shortlisted and a short film will be shown about each project on ITV Central news between Monday 15th and...
Worcestershire Community Foundation and WMPCC launch Inclusive Communities Fund
Partnering with West Mercia Police & Crime Commission (WMPCC), Worcestershire Community Foundation is opening up a new grant funding opportunity for grassroots community organisations across Worcestershire. With £100,000 of funding, the Inclusive Communities Fund...
Herefordshire News
Hereford business, Momentum Pharma Ltd, Wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Momentum Pharma Ltd has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for excellence in International Trade. Announced today Thursday 21 April 2022, Momentum Pharma has been recognised for its excellence in International Trade. Momentum Pharma is one of 225...
Prometheus Medical International Clinical Lead Appointed to Faculty Advisory Board
Prometheus Medical are delighted to announce that their very own Dr. Sarah Richardson has been appointed to the interim Faculty Advisory Board of Rural, Remote and Humanitarian Healthcare at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. The Faculty’s primary objective...
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DRPG Empowers The Westminster School Students Through Creative Industry Programme for Special Educational Needs
Creative communications agency DRPG has continued its commitment to giving back to the community with a creative initiative for The Westminster School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands. Through a hands-on workshop series, students were introduced to the world of media...
Joint Area Council Notes
Retail (1) Business is steady with one month up and the next month down, but it could be much worse. We have been affected this year by a shortage of stock caused by moving production of some items from China to India, although some of these issues were internal, not...
Ballards LLP Partner Appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee
Ballards LLP, one of the Midlands’ prominent independent audit and advisory firms, announces that Sean Devlin, IT & Digital Transformation Partner, has been appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee. AGN International is a worldwide...
Wye Valley Brewery Unveil Golden Keg Trophy for Winners Malvern RFC
For the first time in history local rugby teams Malvern Rugby Club and Ledbury Rugby Club clashed in a highly anticipated league match. The two teams are proudly sponsored by Wye Valley Brewery who created a trophy like no other; a golden keg symbolising camaraderie,...
HCR Law Reaffirms Commitment to 2040 Net Zero Goal
HCR Law has today (Thursday, 5th December) published its annual report, ‘Audit of Carbon Emissions and Decarbonisation Strategy’. Now in its third year, the report outlines the firm’s progress towards achieving its goal of becoming a Net Zero business by 2040. In the...
Panto Brings Festive Cheer to Children’s Ward at Hereford Hospital
The cast of Sleeping Beauty made a festive visit to the Children’s Ward at Hereford County Hospital this week. Whilst talking to the young patients, the cast gave out flags and goodies as a pre-Christmas treat. The visit was part of The Courtyard’s commitment to...
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