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Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Expands Podcast Platform to Support Young People with Cancer
‘Young Me vs the Big C’ Podcast Relaunches on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts’ The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust has relaunched its podcast, Young Me vs the Big C, now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. This exciting step makes the podcast...
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Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Expands Podcast Platform to Support Young People with Cancer
‘Young Me vs the Big C’ Podcast Relaunches on Spotify, Amazon and Apple Podcasts’ The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust has relaunched its podcast, Young Me vs the Big C, now available on Spotify, Amazon Music and Apple Podcasts. This exciting step makes the podcast...
Member News
Severn Valley Railway helps local aid charity
The Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop at Bridgnorth had an unusual visitor recently, in the form of a Mitsubishi 4×4 pickup. The SVR was assisting a local charity, Wyre Forest 2 Ukraine, with their efforts in sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine. The charity...
Elite and Talented Student Athletes Celebrated at Awards Ceremony
Elite and talented athletes studying at the University of Worcester have been recognised at an inaugural sports award’s ceremony. Seven awards were handed out at the awards, including UW Sports Personality of the Year, Academic Commitment, Excellence in Leadership,...
Patron & Strategic News
School Pupils Learn about Tech at the University of Worcester
Around 60 high school students have had a taste of what a career in the cyber industry feels like as they spent the day learning new skills at the University of Worcester. The Nunnery Wood High School pupils got hands-on with virtual reality and artificial...
New Teaching Facility for Health and Medical Students Wins Gold Award
A vibrant new teaching space for health professionals, created by the University of Worcester, has been recognised as the best non-NHS healthcare facility at a national awards ceremony. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building on Hylton Road, Worcester, which opened in...
Chamber 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...
Calling All Golfers!
Due to increased capacity, there is now a last-minute opportunity for individual golfers or teams of 4 to play in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Day. The event, sponsored by Nicklin Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors...
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Market Leading High Court Enforcement Business, Court Enforcement Services joins the Chamber as a New Member
We are delighted to welcome Court Enforcement Services Ltd as a new Chamber member and their local representative, Neil Jinks, who is based in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Court Enforcement Services is the market leading and fastest growing High Court...
Market Leading High Court Enforcement Business, Court Enforcement Services joins the Chamber as a New Member
We are delighted to welcome Court Enforcement Services Ltd as a new Chamber member and their local representative, Neil Jinks, who is based in the Wyre Forest District of Worcestershire. Court Enforcement Services is the market leading and fastest growing High Court...
Policy News
Chamber Q4 Economic Indicator now open
How has this quarter been for your business? Let us know by taking part in the Chamber’s latest Economic Indicator for Quarter 4 2020. By taking part, your business will be entered into a prize draw to win a Christmas hamper worth £110! The indicator allows you to...
Will support measures introduced help businesses through winter months?
Last week the Chancellor set out further financial support for those businesses who are most affected by the pandemic. The support package includes 3 further steps of business support. The business grant scheme will be extended for businesses in any tier, even if not...
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Charity News
Two high sheriffs go wing-walking
Raising money for mental health charities on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2022 Herefordshire High Sheriff, and vertigo sufferer, Jo Hilditch is aiming to conquer her fears with her ultimate challenge – wing-walking! In aid of charities working to...
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire welcome Julia Neal as CEO
Age UK Herefordshire & Worcestershire say goodbye to Magda Praill and welcome new CEO Julia Neal in February. The local charity, who supported over 15,000 people over 50 in the two counties last year, will miss the experienced and dedicated Magda. She came back...
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey Now Open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
BCC News
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey Now Open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Worcestershire News
New Chief Executive Appointed in Charity’s 25th Anniversary Year
Worcestershire Association of Carers has appointed new Chief Executive Karen Edwards replacing Carole Cumino, who has moved on from the role after 12 years in post. Karen has extensive experience in the voluntary sector and joins WAC in the same year that the charity...
ONSIDE Independent Advocacy are offering a Free 6 week Timeout Course
Timeout is an exploration of creative techniques to inspire mindfulness and increase positive mental health. The course is provided by ONSIDE, charity no 1102022. During a free 6 week course, participants are encouraged to learn and practice simple, accessible...
Herefordshire News
Here to help – Finance options available to drive business growth, says champion
Businesses across the Marches have been challenged to kickstart a new era of growth across the region by taking advantage of the huge range of finance now available. Paul Kalinauckas says there is a wider range of funding and finance options on offer to businesses...
The Courtyard receive funding from Theatres Trust Theatre Improvement Scheme to help in its journey in becoming a zero-carbon venue
The Courtyard are thrilled to announce that it has received funding from Theatres Trust to make environmental improvements to its building. Theatres Trust has awarded £120,000 from its Theatre Improvement Scheme, in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation, to eight...
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Holiday Parks Embrace Sustainability
Discover Parks, a trio of 5-star static caravan & touring parks in North Herefordshire/Welsh borders, is furthering its commitment to the environment in the form of eco friendly decking. The family run company has been dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of...
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards
Herefordshire Community Foundation Wins Charity of the Year 2024 at the Herefordshire Business Awards Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) is proud to announce that it has been named Charity of the Year 2024 at Herefordshire Business Awards. The awards were held...
Marking a Year of Achievement with Grubby: A Landmark in ATP and Oakland International Collaboration
As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s...
WORCESTER WARRIORS CONFIRM FORMAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUBMITTED
Worcester Warriors are pleased to confirm that we have formally submitted our application to the Rugby Football Union (RFU) to join the new Tier 2 League. This move is a significant step in our ongoing commitment to return to competitive rugby at Sixways and build a...
Severn Valley Railway ‘leading the way’ as an Inclusive Organisation
The Severn Valley Railway has been awarded the status of INclusive Worcestershire Leader as part of a county-wide initiative. The railway received the award at the inaugural INclusive Worcestershire Forum. The Forum aims to help organisations promote and enhance...
National Insurance Contributions Holiday for Veterans
Now that the dust has settled on the recent autumn budget announcement, and the implications of the increase in employer National Insurance contributions to 15% begins to dawn, especially for small businesses, how many of you are aware that there exists a National...
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