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Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast is Back for Season 2
The second season of Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has launched this week. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we think we do. Initially launched in January...
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Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? Podcast is Back for Season 2
The second season of Dandelion Video Production’s jobs and careers podcast “What Do You Do?” has launched this week. The podcast examines jobs most people don’t know anything about, and explores unique approaches on ones we think we do. Initially launched in January...
Member News
PGM Pest Control Publishes Herefordshire Pest Activity Data Analysis Report 2025
PGM Pest Control has released its Herefordshire Pest Activity Data Analysis Report 2025, identifying the most prevalent pest issues across the county based on recorded treatment data. Key Findings: Rodents — 48% Wasps — 15% Carpet beetles — 6% Bed bugs — 6% Woodworm —...
Severn Valley Railway freezes fares for 2026 to deliver outstanding value to visitors
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that its 2026 fares will be frozen at 2025 prices. This reaffirms the railway’s commitment to offering great-value heritage experiences in an increasingly competitive tourism market. The fare freeze includes Freedom of the Line...
Patron & Strategic News
New partners grow law firm’s corporate and commercial property teams
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Corporate and Commercial Property offerings through two new partner appointments. Widely respected corporate law specialist Sophie Thornton has joined the firm from international law firm, Pinsent Masons, and...
Worcester law firm raises over £2,500 for local hospice
Worcester law firm mfg Solicitors has raised a total of £2,579 for local charity St Richard’s Hospice. Staff at The Tything-based firm raised £1,579 over the past year through a number of activities and events, including a karaoke evening and a 10km run. A further...
Chamber News
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...
Photography and Poetry Exhibition Portrays Rural Communities
Ledbury-based photographer and Chamber Member, Paul Ligas, will bring light to rural communities through the People of the Hop Harvest exhibition. This exciting event, taking place across the two counties, is a celebration of photography, poetry and art. People of the...
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Introducing Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The award-winning Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) operates over 14 miles through the Cotswolds between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway. The GWSR is on part of the former Great Western Railway route between the West Midlands and Bristol, South...
Introducing Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway
The award-winning Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway (GWSR) operates over 14 miles through the Cotswolds between Cheltenham Racecourse and Broadway. The GWSR is on part of the former Great Western Railway route between the West Midlands and Bristol, South...
Policy News
BUDGET: Support for the self-employed
The Chancellor has announced more support for the self-employed in today’s Budget. With nearly a fifth of self-employed people missing out on previous grants because they had only recently started working for themselves and so could not prove their income status...
BUDGET: Future Economy
At a glance: The good news: First ever UK infrastructure bank located in Leeds to finance green industrial revolution of up to £12bn New retail savings product to support green projects Help 2 grow schemes UK scientific superpower with a further 1.6 billion in funding...
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Charity News
SJL Foundation Steak & Quiz Night
Join SJL for the launch of their Steak & Quiz Night in the Aggborough Suite at Kidderminster Harriers Football Club on Thursday 22nd September 2022. Test your knowledge and your trust in your team mates as you take on our smart quiz from the comfort of your mobile...
Wildgoose Rural Training Trustee Roles Available
About Wildgoose Wildgoose Rural Training is a Charity providing a Care Farm for Adults with learning difficulties on a day basis on a site situated near Holt on the A443 the road from Worcester to Tenbury. Since 2018 they have added a Barn for animal care and student...
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’
82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
BCC News
National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’
82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%) Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...
Worcestershire News
Public Relations is the most powerful marketing tool – by You Do Better PR
You don’t need to tell everyone how good you are. Just be good. Work hard, do what you do – do it well – and others will know how good you are. PR is the marketing tool that then leverages that knowledge. It’s the most powerful marketing tool...
Hazelton Mountford recruit two new starters
The growing insurance brokerage and Tenant Referencing firm, based in Worcester city centre and Evesham High Street, have welcomed two more team members. Mike Maher and Abi Hill joined Patron Members Hazelton Mountford in March 2023. Mike becomes a member of the...
Herefordshire News
“Inspirational” – Herefordshire Citizens’ Climate Assembly
Council thanks participants and welcomes wide-ranging recommendations. Herefordshire’s first Citizens’ Climate Assembly has been described as “inspirational” by participants. Held over two evenings and two weekends in January, the assembly brought together an...
Wyevale Nurseries celebrates five years of successful youth promotion
One of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries is celebrating half a decade of success within its inhouse apprenticeships and trainee manager programmes this month (February 2022). Wyevale Nurseries currently has eight members of staff who have graduated from the...
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Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Dozens of Students Dressed to Impress Thanks to Kind Community Donations
An initiative to help university students dress the part for interviews and placements has proven a huge success. Placements are a big part of courses at the University of Worcester, and students often enter environments where they’re required to dress smartly....
Welcoming Steve Mosson, DRG’s New Head of Projects & Delivery
We’re excited to officially welcome Steve Mosson as the new Head of Projects and Delivery at DRG Interior and Building Solutions, who joined us in June 2025. With over 25 years of experience in construction management, Steve brings a wealth of expertise from leading...
Calibre Wins Best Remote Administrative Agency 2025
Calibre Executives (previously Calibre Virtual Assistant Services), ‘Calibre’, a Worcester-based agency founded by multi award-winner Naomi Wachner has been named Best Remote Administrative Support Agency 2025 by the prestigious Facilities Management Awards. This...
Government Must Harness Retail Investor Optimism
Over half of retail investors (53%) are optimistic about their investments over the next twelve months (compared to 42% in May) 40% of investors expect to increase the amount of money they invest over the next twelve months Younger investors are most confident, with...
Meet OCM – Your local experts in sustainable IT asset management
As a proud new member of the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, OCM is excited to introduce their team to fellow businesses across the region. Based in Pershore, Jennine, Richard and co have been delivering secure, sustainable and reliable IT...
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