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Atwell G2G Cycle Challenge Smashes £12,000 Fundraising Target
In a challenge of a lifetime, Worcester based Atwell International Ltd, took on a 320-mile mission on 26th June to cycle from Gheluvelt Park in Worcester to Gheluvelt in Belgium (Ypres), in a gruelling four-day journey to smash their fundraising charity target of...
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Atwell G2G Cycle Challenge Smashes £12,000 Fundraising Target
In a challenge of a lifetime, Worcester based Atwell International Ltd, took on a 320-mile mission on 26th June to cycle from Gheluvelt Park in Worcester to Gheluvelt in Belgium (Ypres), in a gruelling four-day journey to smash their fundraising charity target of...
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New University Building Set to Open After Easter
A brand-new building is set to open at the University of Worcester, marking a major milestone in the development of the University’s Severn Campus for Health, Well-Being and Inclusive Sport. The Duke’s Building, named for the University’s long-serving Chancellor, His...
University Staff Hoping to Raise Thousands to Help Students Through Scholarships and Hardship Funds.
Staff and friends of the University of Worcester have begun fundraising efforts to support students through scholarships and hardship funds. As part of the University’s two-year-long Anniversaries Campaign, marking two major milestones in its history – 20 years since...
Patron & Strategic News
As St Richard’s Hospice mark 40 years of providing care to patients and their loved ones in Worcestershire, they’re hoping to raise £40,000 with your help!
St Richard’s is looking for local businesses, schools and community groups willing to take on a starter donation of £40, thanks to generous campaign sponsors Ormerod Rutter, and grow it until 30th November 2024, raising as much as you can for hospice care. Teams will...
How Does ISO support CSR?
ISO certification is key in supporting your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Here, local ISO experts at ISO Quality Services explain how: ISO 9001 Quality Management ensures consistent delivery of your products and services, ensuring you always meet customer...
Chamber News
Mike Forrester returns to the Board as Chair of Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce
Returning to the Board as Chair, Mike Forrester is more than ready for action as he supports the existing team at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Together, they take on the new challenges for 2022. Mike returns to the local Chamber of...
Meet the Supplier event – Commonwealth Games 2022
The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games are fast approaching and there is still time to get involved as a supplier for this momentous event. On Thursday 3rd February, join the Marches Growth Hub, together with the West Midlands Growth Hubs, to hear from some of the...
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Policy News
Government launches Working Safely Tool for businesses returning to work
To help employers reopen their businesses safely, the government have launched a new tool to identify the most relevant guidance for your business. The guidance highlighted is intended to help you carry out a risk assessment and make sensible adjustments to the site...
Government launches Dairy Response Fund 2020
The Dairy Response Fund 2020 provides support to eligible dairy farmers in England who produce cows’ milk. They can apply for a one-off payment. Since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the dairy industry has faced challenges of excess milk, falling...
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Charity News
Supporting employers’ whistleblowing procedures
Protect is a national whistleblowing charity providing free confidential advice to whistleblowers and advising employers to consult on whistleblowing arrangements, training managers and staff, and benchmarking employers’ internal whistleblowing arrangements. The...
£30,000 Bail Raised For Midlands Air Ambulance Charity At Jail Event
Twenty-two ‘inmates’ were recently incarcerated for office-based crimes against their co-workers, all in the name of charity. The Jail or Bail event raised more than £30,000 for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity during its 30th anniversary year. Midlands Air Ambulance...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Highest level of recruitment difficulties on record
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals firms are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record. The data for the leading business group’s Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) for Q4 2022 was drawn from a survey of more than...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Highest level of recruitment difficulties on record
A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) reveals firms are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record. The data for the leading business group’s Quarterly Recruitment Outlook (QRO) for Q4 2022 was drawn from a survey of more than...
Worcestershire News
New podcast from Thursfields Solicitors explores role of expert witnesses in divorce cases
The role played by expert witnesses in divorce cases has been explored in a new podcast from Thursfields Solicitors. Chris Walklett, a forensic accountant and tax expert with Bishop Fleming Chartered Accountants, was interviewed by Shane Miller, a director and head of...
Celebrate the NHS 75th birthday by taking part in the Big Tea this July with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
Can you hear the faint clatter of teacups across the nation? Water on the boil? That’s because it’s time for the NHS Big Tea 2023! The NHS Big Tea is a tea-fuelled fundraiser raising money to help the NHS be the best it can be. We’d absolutely love you to be...
Herefordshire News
Hereford Jobs Fair 2021
On Thursday 21st October Landau will be holding a job fair spanning various employment sectors at the Kindle Centre in Hereford from 10am – 2pm. With employment and vacancies at their highest since the COVID-19 pandemic started, and over a million vacancies across the...
Online Wellbeing Courses
Supporting Your Own and Your Child’s Mental Health: When: Tuesday 12th October 10:00 – 11:00am Where: Online – Zoom Supporting a child who is struggling with their mental health can be one of the most challenging times for a parent/caregiver. This workshop aims...
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Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Nursing Homes Welcome Dean of Hereford Cathedral
The Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Nursing Homes residents and staff were delighted to welcome a very special visitor, Sarah Brown, the Dean of Hereford Cathedral. This visit marked a historic moment as Sarah is the first woman to hold this prestigious role in the...
Definitely Dogs for Good
Another great charity to benefit from the Pearl Lake Park Anniversary Fund at Shobdon in North Herefordshire. ‘Dogs for Good’ was August’s nomination, a national charity based in Oxfordshire that teaches dogs to help people living with a variety of disabilities have...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity Gala Show
Join us for a glittering evening on 29 November! Set to be an evening of fabulous entertainment and an opportunity to meet other organisations, it’s a great way to get your team together, forge connections and support your local hospitals charity. Featuring a...
As St Richard’s Hospice mark 40 years of providing care to patients and their loved ones in Worcestershire, they’re hoping to raise £40,000 with your help!
St Richard’s is looking for local businesses, schools and community groups willing to take on a starter donation of £40, thanks to generous campaign sponsors Ormerod Rutter, and grow it until 30th November 2024, raising as much as you can for hospice care. Teams will...
Class 25 Set to Make Rare Appearance at the Autumn Diesel Bash
The Severn Valley Railway is pleased to announce that subject to availability, Class 25 no. D7628 will appear at its Autumn Diesel Bash taking place between 3 and 6 October. The locomotive is owned by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) and can usually be found...
The Cottage in the Wood Launches New Group Accommodation
The Cottage in the Wood is excited to launch the latest additions to its accommodation, the stunning Holywell Chapel and The Studio; two luxury, self-contained buildings, each available to book as a perfect retreat for families, friends and corporate groups. Nestled...
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