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Marmalade sandwiches at the ready – Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Paddington™ on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 February 2026. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Paddington™...
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Marmalade sandwiches at the ready – Paddington™ to visit the Severn Valley Railway in February
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the much-loved character Paddington™ on Tuesday 17 to Thursday 19 February 2026. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Paddington™...
Member News
NMITE ACADEMIC TO HOST INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING UNCONFERENCE AT NMITE’S SKYLON CAMPUS
The unconference (a conference without a fixed agenda) is being organised on 6-7 November at NMITE’s Skylon Park by Dr Sarah Peers, President of the International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists (INWES) Europe. INWES works globally to increase the...
School Leaders Invited to Join Climate Assembly
Teachers and educators from across Worcestershire are invited to take part in a special Climate Assembly being hosted by the University of Worcester. The event, on Thursday, December 11, will bring together senior education leaders and sustainability leads from across...
Patron & Strategic News
Skills Minister Supports VC Raising Funds for Student Scholarships and Hardship Funds
Support and donations for the University of Worcester’s Vice Chancellor continue to pour in, as he reaches the halfway mark on his challenge to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. Professor David Green CBE DL is walking 280km along the coastal path...
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...
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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Introducing Nova Internet
Nova Internet is a full-service digital agency focussed on helping startups and small businesses succeed online. Their core services include Web Design & Development, Branding & Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing and Pay-Per-Click...
Introducing Nova Internet
Nova Internet is a full-service digital agency focussed on helping startups and small businesses succeed online. Their core services include Web Design & Development, Branding & Graphic Design, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing and Pay-Per-Click...
Policy News
BUDGET: Furlough Scheme to be extended until September
The Job Retention Scheme will be extended until the end of September. The scheme pays 80% of employees wages they cannot work due to the pandemic. The scheme has already protected millions of people from loosing their jobs over the last 12 months. At its peak there...
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.
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Charity News
Vamos Theatre unveils scheme to find the next generation of mask theatre performers
Vamos Theatre, the UK’s leading full mask theatre company, has launched the Vamos Emerging Artists programme, designed to introduce young actors to the skills of performing in mask, and to discover the next generation of 18-24-year-old performers from diverse...
Pimm’s Anyone? Charity Networking Event Friday 2nd September 4-7pm at Kingsway House
There are lots of different ways of raising money for charity: some of them are terrifying (skydive anyone?), some of them are exhausting (marathon anyone?) and some of them are just silly (fancy sitting in a bath full of baked beans anyone?). At Kingsway House we...
King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
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King’s Speech: Industrial strategy can release business ambition
Responding to today’s King’s Speech, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The commitment to an industrial strategy could put in place a framework to unleash the pent-up ambition of British business to grow the economy. “If we...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire business support provider, BizSmart® gains regional recognition through its latest double shortlisting
Industry-leading business support provider, BizSmart®, has been shortlisted by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards 2023. The much-anticipated Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber Business Awards are the annual business awards designed...
A CELEBRATION FIT FOR A KING: Worcestershire’s World-Class Winners
On Wednesday, 22nd March, the Worcestershire business community came together for the newly renamed King’s Award for Enterprise to celebrate outstanding achievements by local businesses. The event, taking place just ahead of the official announcement of the new 2023...
Herefordshire News
Where to donate items as Herefordshire tries to help Ukraine
Herefordshire is pulling together supplies and essentials for Ukraine as Russia continues to invade. People are driving across Europe in lorries, taxis and their own cars to get essentials and supplies to Ukraine. Restaurants are opening their doors to take in clothes...
£10 top-up added to shop local prepaid cards
With funding still available from Herefordshire Council’s scheme to help local retailers recover from the pandemic, prepaid shop local cards have been topped up with an additional £10. Nearly 60,000 households in the county applied for their shop local prepaid card....
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The Dice Box Worcester Launches ‘The Library’ – A Private Room for Hire
Looking for the cosy café vibe without the crowds? The Library is The Dice Box Worcester’s brand-new private games room, now officially open for bookings! Following a series of successful soft-launch events, The Dice Box Worcester is thrilled to unveil The Library –...
JMDA Design to Bring Key Industry Update to ABC Kids Expo
JMDA Design, a renowned leader in nursery product design, is excited to announce its attendance in the upcoming ABC Kids Expo, scheduled to take place from 21st to 23rd May 2025. The event will be held at the Mandalay Bay Hotel & Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Local Businesses Conclude Successful Fundraising Campaign for Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust!
L-R Kirsty Murray – Income generation Manager – Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, Abbie Bissell-Blazier – Charity Fundraiser – Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, Emma Richardson – Managing Director – Four Squared Recruitment and Matthew Clarke –...
Welcome new Members
Warm welcome to our newest Members! C5 Leadership Ltd – Leadership Development Consultancy, Executive (1-2-1) and Team Coach Country & Classic Properties Ltd – Estate Agents Specialising in Period & Character Properties Coventry, Warwickshire and...
Underwoods Hereford Announces Relocation to New Depot at Three Mills Trading Estate
Underwoods Steel Stockholders & Fabrications in Hereford is pleased to announce its upcoming move to a new, larger depot located at Three Mills Trading Estate, Hereford. The relocation is scheduled to take place on 19th May 2025. This move marks an important step...
Medical School Leader Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award
A senior leader at Worcester’s Medical School has been honoured for her contribution to furthering global healthcare. Professor Kay Mohanna, who was born in Evesham and brought up in Upton-on-Severn is the course lead for the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of...
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