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Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World
Have you ever wondered what kind of world-shaping research is happening right now on your doorstep in Worcestershire? A free event at The Hive on Thursday 7 May, 18.30-20.00, will give the public a rare chance to hear directly from three University of Worcester PhD...
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Meet the PhD Students Transforming How We Understand Our World
Have you ever wondered what kind of world-shaping research is happening right now on your doorstep in Worcestershire? A free event at The Hive on Thursday 7 May, 18.30-20.00, will give the public a rare chance to hear directly from three University of Worcester PhD...
Member News
Raising the Next Generation of Management Accountants
It’s been 8 years since JR Management Accountancy first started recruiting placement students from the University of Worcester. Since then, our small business has boomed in production and efficiency. We’ve hired 5 placement students following up to this point, and...
Grab a crafty present at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre
A host of local artisans are gathering for the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Gift Fayre on the weekend of 14 and 15 March at The Engine House, Highley. Dozens of stalls will be arranged alongside the full-size locomotives on display, in the stunning surroundings of...
Patron & Strategic News
University of Worcester Shortlisted in Student Accommodation Awards
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted in the Student Accommodation Awards 2025. Worcester is a finalist for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award, which celebrates initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote greener student...
CONSTRUCTION WELL UNDERWAY AT NMITE’S CENTRE FOR INNOVATION AND FUTURE SKILLS
Construction is today underway at NMITE’s Centre for Innovation and Future Skills with base plates being installed and the timber frame being erected this week. Due to be opened in Spring 2026, this is a significant milestone in the construction of the building which...
Chamber News
Worcester children to benefit from kind-hearted Easter egg campaign
A Worcester recruitment firm has donated dozens of Easter eggs to the city’s Foodbank. Staff at city centre jobs specialist GMP Recruitment have collected over 60 Easter eggs and will be donating the chocolate treats to the foodbank based in Worcester’s Lowesmoor...
Spring Statement 2022 at a glance
With the cost-of-living squeeze at the forefront of the minds of households and businesses, Chancellor Rishi Sunak used his Spring Statement to steady the economic ship being battered by waves of soaring inflation, petrol and energy bills, rising interest rates, tax...
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Introducing ActionCOACH Evesham
Welcoming our newest Member, ActionCOACH Evesham, business growth specialists covering Worcester, Stratford and Evesham. ActionCOACH Evesham focus on providing results: Increasing your profits, sales, customers, satisfaction, productivity and success. They focus on...
Introducing ActionCOACH Evesham
Welcoming our newest Member, ActionCOACH Evesham, business growth specialists covering Worcester, Stratford and Evesham. ActionCOACH Evesham focus on providing results: Increasing your profits, sales, customers, satisfaction, productivity and success. They focus on...
Policy News
Government Kickstart Scheme is live for businesses to apply
Today (02/09/2020) the government’s Kickstart scheme starts.
If you are an employer looking to create job placements for young people, check if you can apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme.
The Kickstart Scheme goes live today
If you are an employer looking to create jobs placements for young people, you can now apply for funding as part of the Kickstart Scheme. You can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and...
Skills News
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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...
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
BCC News
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
Worcestershire News
BioPak reduces prices on selected ranges of environmentally friendly packaging
BioPak has lowered its prices on over 180 environmentally friendly packaging products on its UK website. Included in the new lower prices, BioPak is now offering up to 20% savings on Kraft salad bowls and lids, up to 23% off for BioCane takeaway bases, up to 25% off...
Sutcliffe’s Announced as Top Insurance Employers Award Winner
Worcester based Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers have announced they are a ‘Top Insurance Employers Award Winner’, reflecting their commitment to workplace wellbeing and drive for delivering service excellence. Insurance Business UK (IBUK) Magazine is one of the...
Herefordshire News
Lights – St Michael’s Hospice Charity Event
An evening of festive light, fun and splendour in the glowing grounds of St Michael’s in partnership with Black Mountains Botanicals. Gin Tasting Magical Light Switch On Espresso Martini Launch Apres Ski Cuisine Christmas Village Goody Bag Date & Time: 2nd &...
A Morning with Venetia Williams | 21/11/21
One of the UK’s most famous racehorse trainers is offering a rare glimpse inside her renowned Herefordshire stables. Venetia Williams will welcome a limited number of horse racing followers to her Aramstone home in Kings Caple on Sunday 21st November. Those attending...
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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...
Mini-Mortarboards at the Ready for the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony
Mini-mortarboards and scaled-down gowns were on show at the Children’s University Graduation Ceremony in Worcester. Parents and staff of pupils from Perry Wood Primary School cheered as 94 young students were recognised with certificates, with many proudly taking to...
Worcestershire Speaker’s TEDx Talk Featured as Editor’s Pick
Worcestershire-based speaker coach and event host Dave James has delivered a TEDx talk exploring how mindfulness and meditation can transform men’s lives. In “What Mindfulness and Meditation Can Do for Men”, Dave shares his personal journey of living with,...
Main Line Rail Companies Pitch in at the Severn Valley Railway
Thanks to an ambitious and unique joint volunteering effort by many companies across the rail sector, the Severn Valley Railway has succeeded in re-laying track across its newly repaired Mor Brook bridge in Shropshire. This was achieved in record time and at zero...
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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