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Positive Sex Education Speaker Reveals Statistics That Show Why Consent Education Can’t Wait Until Secondary School
Larissa Astara Gray, Positive Sex Education Speaker, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – and her opening point alone is likely to surprise most parents. “Positive” in her job title...
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Positive Sex Education Speaker Reveals Statistics That Show Why Consent Education Can’t Wait Until Secondary School
Larissa Astara Gray, Positive Sex Education Speaker, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – and her opening point alone is likely to surprise most parents. “Positive” in her job title...
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PUUC Architecture Announces Support for Bewdley Community Organisation Reach
A Worcestershire-based architecture firm has announced its support for a local organisation that provides essential services for people with learning difficulties, disabilities and mental health needs. PUUC Architecture confirmed it will be working alongside Reach...
Worcester company pledges year of support to dementia charity to celebrate 30th anniversary
A pioneering access management company is celebrating its 30th anniversary by pledging a year of support for a dementia charity close to its heart and vision. The Key Safe Company designs, manufactures and supplies key safes that have revolutionised the way social...
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Event marks milestones at law firm
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors held its latest ‘Law and Order’ networking event for professionals across the region. The event, held at Worcester’s Piston Distillery, celebrated partner and chairman Iain Morrison who has marked 30 years at the firm, whilst...
Hunger doesn’t wait until Christmas – ISO Quality Services Launches 8th Bingo Box Challenge
ISO Quality Services has launched its eighth annual Christmas Bingo Box Challenge, calling on local people and businesses across Worcestershire to support families facing hunger this winter. Demand for food banks remains at record levels, with the Trussell Trust...
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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...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Big Helping Ltd – Branding and design Gregory Psychological Services Ltd – Forensic Psychology specialising in assessments for Family and Criminal...
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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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Troubled waters bring railway bridge appeal
The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Trust (GWRT) – the Registered Charity that supports the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway – launched a £200,000 appeal to fund the repair of the water-damaged ‘Bridge 8’ over the railway between Toddington and Broadway early...
Hospital Charity looking to share ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’ through Christmas and the new year
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity has launched its Christmas appeal ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’. The appeal will focus on the wonderful things that our hospital staff and charity team have achieved over the past year and ask for your support in helping the...
Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
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Quarterly Recruitment Outlook: Hiring Difficulties Easing But Significant Concerns Persist
Businesses report recruitment conditions have eased, with fewer firms facing difficulties in hiring 66% of responding firms say they’ve faced challenges finding staff, the lowest percentage in three years Companies in the production and manufacturing...
Worcestershire News
Armed Forces event in Worcester to celebrate business partnerships with Defence
An opportunity for employers to find out more about the business benefits of signing the Armed Forces Covenant will be taking place at the historic Dancox House in Worcester on Wednesday 25th January. The Armed Forces Covenant allows employers to demonstrate their...
World-leading technology manufacturer relocates to Bromsgrove with help from GJS Dillon
Acting on behalf of the vendor, Worcestershire commercial property consultancy GJS Dillon has sold a substantial detached office building in Bromsgrove to a world-leading technology manufacturer. SEADA Technology Ltd is a UK based global manufacturer of Video Wall...
Herefordshire News
Technical Sales Job Opportunity with Leading Edge Power
This is an exciting opportunity to build a successful sales team and reap the financial rewards that go with it. Your job will be to promote and sell Leading Edge products to new and existing customers. You will need to build a detailed customer database and have a...
Greg Chapman’s magic weekend at the Waterworks Museum – Hereford
Magician and comedy performer Greg Chapman has teamed up with with the Waterworks Museum Hereford to present a very special event, bringing magic and comedy to the museum both virtually and live! Steampunk Magician and Entertainer Greg Chapman arrives at the...
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Fisher German scoops top training award
A leading property consultancy is celebrating winning a prestigious award for its innovative approach to employee development at the British Training Awards. Fisher German, which has 26 offices across the UK, has been crowned Professional Services Initiative of the...
Midwifery Student Takes on London Marathon for Baby Charity
A student midwife from Malvern is preparing for the world-famous London Marathon next year. Izzy Fisher, a student at the University of Worcester, will take on the 26.2-mile run around the capital in April 2026 as she raises funds for Tommy’s, the pregnancy and baby...
From Breathwork to a Broader Calling: Bev’s Journey of Growth and Clarity
When Bev first launched Alviva Coaching, she envisioned small, soul-soothing breathwork sessions—safe spaces for people to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Like many purpose-driven entrepreneurs, she poured her heart into setting up the foundations: attending networking...
Bromsgrove District Local Plan – Draft Development Strategy Consultation 30th June – 22nd September
Regulation 18 of the Town and Country (Local Planning) (England) Regulations 2012 Bromsgrove District Council is in the process of reviewing and replacing the Bromsgrove District Plan (adopted January 2017), which will set out where new housing, employment and other...
UK Trade Stabilises After Tariff Hit
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK trade showed signs of stabilising in May as the initial impact of higher US tariffs began to subside. “Services exports and imports showed steady month on month...
Level 4 HNC and/or Level 5 HND in Leadership & Management
Designed to develop your knowledge of team leadership and management from a management perspective, this HTQ aims to enhance your skills to progress into employment across a wide range of industries. The purpose of the qualification is to develop students as...
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