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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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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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The Artists of Tomorrow Display Work in Worcester
People in Worcester are invited to come to the opening night of a free public exhibition showcasing the very best artwork from students in Worcester. The Show 25 is an end-of-academic-year presentation of work by final-year students at the University of Worcester’s...
Leaders in Strategy Blog -The Unseen Toll: Mental Health in Construction
Written by Mike Harris, Managing Director at Strategus Consulting Introduction Hello to all you Leaders In Strategy! I’m Mike Harris and welcome back to the latest episode of my blog. During Mental Health Awareness Week, a crucial conversation needs to take place...
Patron & Strategic News
Commonwealth Scholars Want to Use Experience at University to Make a Difference
Two students from Africa are hoping that their time in the UK studying at the University of Worcester will enable them to make improvements to healthcare in their own country. Alice Azongo, from Ghana, and Calliope Ntuyenabo, from Rwanda, are both doing a year-long...
New Analysis Reveals Graduates Earn at Least a Third More
New analysis revealed by Universities UK today has shown that those who chose to attend university earn significantly more than those who didn’t. UUK’s analysis of government-published LEO (Longitudinal Education Outcomes) data reveals that by age 31, graduates earn...
Chamber News
Nifty Communications Welcomes Dynamic Duo
Nifty Communications has continued its exponential growth over the last 18 months by welcoming two new staff members. Account manager Carolin Heel and Account Executive Jake Lambert have both joined the full-service agency, which has seen a 100% increase in staff...
Kidderminster College holds its first Talent Spot event.
Kidderminster College recently held their first Talent Spot event to help local employers meet our full-time students looking to progress onto apprenticeships. Held over two days at the College, local employers were able to discuss their current apprenticeship...
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Introducing Little Kitty’s VA Services
Little Kitty’s VA Services is a Virtual Assistant business that is dedicated to assisting small business owners providing administration services to enable you to focus on the more important business aspects. By providing day to day administrative support we can...
Introducing Little Kitty’s VA Services
Little Kitty’s VA Services is a Virtual Assistant business that is dedicated to assisting small business owners providing administration services to enable you to focus on the more important business aspects. By providing day to day administrative support we can...
Policy News
UK applies to join Pacific free trade area CPTPP
The UK is formally applying to join one of the world’s largest free-trade areas, deepening trade ties with some of the fastest-growing markets in the world. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss spoke to ministers in Japan and New Zealand on 1 February 2021 to...
Tax self-assessment deadline extended
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced that self-assessment customers who cannot file their tax return by the 31 January 2021 deadline will not receive a late filing penalty if they file online by 28 February. However, taxpayers are still obliged to pay their...
Skills News
Over 5,000 young people attend Worcestershire’s largest ever skills event
Approximately 6,000 young people, employers and education providers from across the Midlands attended last week’s Worcestershire Skills Show 2019. A total of 46 schools and colleges attended the event on Wednesday 13 March, with over 110 of the county’s most exciting...
Parents Invited to Open Morning at Little Trinity Nursery
Parents of children aged 2-years and up are invited to meet staff and find out more about Kidderminster’s Little Trinity Nursery on Saturday 16th March between 10am and 1pm. Nursery Manager, Miss Gaynor Carter, said: “We’re delighted to be inviting new families to...
Charity News
Celebrity Bikers Wheelie Supportive of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Ride Out
Sunday 24th April marks the return of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s annual Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival which has the support of some of the UK’s famous celebrity bikers. The event, one of the biggest biker ride outs in the country which attracts...
£30,000 for local charities raised at Amros Events
Despite a reduced schedule of events in 2021 local event management experts Amros Promotions have still managed to raise in excess of £30,000 for local charities – with functions ranging from their series of Luncheon Clubs, Sporting Dinners, through to the H&W...
CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following recent speculation, businesses remained hopeful that the Prime Minister would listen to their calls to push on and deliver the long-term infrastructure this country needs. “This is disappointing news for...
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CHAMBER NETWORK RESPONDS TO HS2 ANNOUNCEMENT
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “Following recent speculation, businesses remained hopeful that the Prime Minister would listen to their calls to push on and deliver the long-term infrastructure this country needs. “This is disappointing news for...
Worcestershire News
The Cottage in the Wood Malvern wins Hotel of the Year award at the Worcestershire Tourism Awards 2023
The 32-bedroom hotel was praised by judges for its environmentally conscious strategy, friendly staff and award winning 1919 Restaurant. Owner, Nick Davies, said: “Winning the Hotel of the Year award is an absolute triumph for us. We are thrilled to have won this...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Receives £65,000 From Global’s Make Some Noise To Fund Life Changing Services
Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants totalling £2.5 million to small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2022. Thanks to the incredible...
Herefordshire News
Job seekers invited to Herefordshire employment event
Supported employment and training charity, Landau, has announced further details to its latest job fair in Hereford, which aims to support even more people into the workplace. The charity is hosting the event on April 27 at the Shell Store in Rotherwas and has secured...
Landscape architect students take a tour of Wyevale Nurseries
One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries recently played host to 60 landscape architect students from the University of Gloucestershire (April 2022). The students were given a tour of Wyevale Nurseries and learnt about the day-to-day running of the business. Ian...
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Prime Mix Marketing Welcomes New Apprentice to Support Growth
Prime Mix Marketing, a multi-award-winning strategic marketing agency based in Worcester, is excited to announce the appointment of Kezia Allen as its newest team member. This addition is part of the agency’s ongoing expansion strategy and commitment to delivering...
Scams Warning as Self Assessment Deadline Looms
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns of scam attempts targeting Self Assessment customers Customers urged to be cautious of refund scams as the 31 January tax return deadline draws closer Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last...
Statutory Payments Consultation Group Written Update
Dear all, I am writing to let you know the Government’s has launched a consultation on the rate of Statutory Sick Pay for those earning below the current flat rate. This consultation forms part of Government’s commitment to strengthen Statutory Sick Pay, as part of...
Business School Launches Scheme Working with Firms to Increase Student Opportunities
The University of Worcester’s Business School has launched an innovative scheme that collaborates with businesses to give students more access to the professional world. The ARC (Aspire Reward Connect) Programme will use these links to help inspire business students...
Double Celebrations for Adder Bookkeeping Ltd
We are pleased to announce, at the Park Plaza Westminster London on Monday 11th November 2024, during the National ICB Awards, ADDER BOOKKEEPING LTD were awarded the top award of ‘Large Practice of the Year’. The awards are judged by an independent panel of experts...
Worcester Insurance Broker Enjoys Festive Window Display Thanks to Worcester BID
This year, Hazelton Mountford are thrilled to be part of Worcester’s festive transformation, thanks to Worcester BID’s generous invitation to have the 4 Bank Street office window decorated with a wonderful Christmas display! Throughout the city, you’ll notice a...
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