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Free CPR and defibrillator training for Malvern Businesses
Free CPR and defibrillator training is being offered to businesses in Malvern and the surrounding area. The training being offered by Heartstart Malvern, only takes 90 minutes and is very practical. During this time, participants are taught some very simple skills...
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Free CPR and defibrillator training for Malvern Businesses
Free CPR and defibrillator training is being offered to businesses in Malvern and the surrounding area. The training being offered by Heartstart Malvern, only takes 90 minutes and is very practical. During this time, participants are taught some very simple skills...
Member News
You’ll Miss the Mess: What No One Tells You About Uni Goodbyes
If you’re preparing to watch your loved one head off to university this autumn, congratulations! It’s a time for celebration, but it’s absolutely normal to feel anxious about this big adjustment for you and your young person. Marianne Tay is a Principal Lecturer at...
Journals created by stocktake
The journals created by conducting a stock take are a bit unusual from the normal journals that deal with stock. Most ERP and accounting systems now create journals when items are moved. Receiving stock from a supplier it will debit, or increase the inventory amount....
Patron & Strategic News
PhD Student Takes on Sahara Desert to Change Attitudes Towards Dementia
A PhD student from Worcester hopes to change attitudes towards people who live with dementia as she prepares to take on a 100km trek across the Sahara Desert. Mary-Joy Albutt (Known as M-J), whose doctoral research at the University of Worcester is examining the links...
Pets as Therapy Charity Visits Medical Students
Medical students at the University of Worcester were treated to a special visit from Pets as Therapy dogs. The Charity, which uses animals to enhance health and wellbeing, has been visiting the University for many years now, but this is the first time they have...
Chamber News
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire B-Stitch Embroidery & Printing – Embroidery & Printing Service for workwear apparel Capella Associates Limited – Leadership & Personal...
Chamber receives highest platinum accreditation
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is absolutely delighted to share the news that we have been awarded the ‘We Invest in People’ Platinum Accreditation. Platinum is the highest level of accreditation possible to achieve and it’s something only...
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Countdown to Change Webinars to prepare businesses for life post EU Exit
The Countdown to Change webinar series include topical and interactive discussions designed to countdown to the end of the transition phase. The webinars will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to know now in order to prepare for the...
Countdown to Change Webinars to prepare businesses for life post EU Exit
The Countdown to Change webinar series include topical and interactive discussions designed to countdown to the end of the transition phase. The webinars will be full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to know now in order to prepare for the...
Policy News
The UK has reached “a perilous turning point”
The UK has reached “a perilous turning point”, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, as he set out a raft of new coronavirus restrictions for England which could last for up to six months.
Coronavirus Latest: Further restrictions announced to prevent spread
Boris Johnson has today (22 September) announced further restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, following the COVID-19 alert level being upped to level four amid ‘rapidly’ rising cases. From Thursday 24 September, pubs, bars, restaurants and...
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Charity News
Snip Snip! Local Herefordshire members first haircut since the pandemic to fundraise for The Little Princess Trust
Clare Wichbold, Fundraising Manager at The Courtyard Hereford will be participating in a public haircut to raise funds for fellow Charity Member, The Little Princess Trust. Courtyard Chief Exec Ian Archer has been nominated as Clare’s ‘hairdresser’...
£7,500 Humanitarian Grant Supports Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity has started 2022 on a high, announcing it is the recipient of a humanitarian grant worth close to £7,500. The International Society of Transport Aircraft Trading (ISTAT) Foundation, based in Chicago, USA, was founded in 1994 to support...
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...
BCC News
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
Accountancy firm acquires leading design agency
Ballards LLP, a leading Worcestershire based firm of chartered accountants, has today announced the acquisition of CreativeFolks Ltd, a well-established creative design agency based in Northampton. The move comes as Ballards LLP seeks to expand its service offerings...
University Staff Member Bids for London Marathon World Record Attempt Dressed as Lumberjack
A member of staff at the University of Worcester will be attempting to break the world record for the fastest London Marathon time dressed as a lumberjack. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer, said he was looking for a fun way to raise money for the...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP launches annual report with praise for region’s businesses
The chair of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership paid tribute to the region’s business community for its ‘fierce determination’ to bounce back from the Covid pandemic. Mandy Thorn MBE said tens of thousands of businesses across Herefordshire, Shropshire and...
An opportunity for young, local artists
The Courtyard are offering an opportunity for emerging visual artists aged 16–25 with a link to Herefordshire to take part in its latest visual arts project, Cultivate@Courtyard. The chosen artists will be shortlisted by a panel of judges and will then be mentored by...
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The Rise of Alternative Conference and Filming Spaces in the Countryside
As businesses and creative industries look beyond traditional urban venues, there is a growing shift toward nature-inspired settings for corporate events, team retreats, and film productions. With an increasing focus on well-being, creativity, and sustainability,...
Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits
Don’t Miss Out! Key Deadlines for Maximising Your Tax Benefits February 5, 2025 The end of the tax year is fast approaching (April 5th), and now’s the time to review your financial situation and take advantage of any available tax-saving opportunities. Two crucial...
Earth Hub Recognised by Theo Paphitis’ Small Business Sunday
If you’re a small business owner, you might have heard of Small Business Sunday (#SBS) – an initiative set up by Theo Paphitis in 2010 to support small businesses across the UK. Every week, six businesses are hand-picked by Theo and given a huge social media boost...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Outplacement & Redundancy Services
Herefordshire based Coach 1st, the Career Management and Restructuring company, is launching its outplacement and redundancy coaching services across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Founded by Stuart Blake, who has spent over 30 years in global recruitment, leading...
Independent Worcestershire Hotel Celebrates 10 Years of Welcoming Guests to Worcestershire
Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel, a family-run independent hotel located in the heart of Worcestershire, is proud to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the hotel has become a respected destination for travelers seeking comfort, quality, and personalized...
Unlocking LinkedIn’s Hidden Potential: Your SSI Score
Imagine your LinkedIn profile as a 24/7 networking event. Your Social Selling Index (SSI) score is the real-time rating of how well you’re hosting this digital conference. This 0-100 number isn’t just vanity metrics; it’s a powerful tool for business...
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