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New podcast launches for International Women’s Day ‘Females in their Field’
Women living, working and running businesses in rural areas now have a podcast and support activities focusing on their wellbeing needs and the unique challenges and solutions found when delivering a rural enterprise. Jennifer Barnes and Carrie Orgee have been running...
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New podcast launches for International Women’s Day ‘Females in their Field’
Women living, working and running businesses in rural areas now have a podcast and support activities focusing on their wellbeing needs and the unique challenges and solutions found when delivering a rural enterprise. Jennifer Barnes and Carrie Orgee have been running...
Member News
Avoid Ditching Your Resolutions This Year
January 17th is known by many as ‘Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day’; an annual event where many people give up on the promises they made to themselves on the first of the month. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, or...
Boogie Lights Express Banishes Winter Blues at Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway has the ‘perfect’ on-train experience to banish the winter blues, with the launch of its brand-new Boogie Lights Express services. Running on Friday and Saturday nights from 28 February until 29 March, the steam-hauled Boogie Lights Express...
Patron & Strategic News
Skills Minister Visits University to Talk Teaching, Politics and Life Lessons
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith has spoken about how her training as a teacher at the University of Worcester helped to shape her future, including her role as the first woman to serve as Home Secretary. Appearing on an episode of the University’s Early Career Teacher...
Knights Reveals Plans for Grade A Office in Worcestershire – Follows Purchase of Historic Firm this Year
Legal services group Knights has revealed plans for a new Grade A office in Worcestershire following its arrival to the area earlier this year with the acquisition of a law firm which dates back to 1876. In May 2025, the business will move to One Kings Court in...
Chamber News
UK General Election Announced – 4 July
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced that the United Kingdom will hold a general election on Thursday, 4 July. This decision marks a significant moment in the country’s political landscape as parties prepare to present their visions for the future. In...
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: 2wish – 2wish provides immediate and ongoing bereavement support for families, individuals and professionals affected by the sudden and traumatic death of a child or young adult. Agri Incineration Systems Limited...
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Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: A&S Financial Services – A&S Financial Services are a Redditch based Mortgage Brokers who deal with a comprehensive panel of mortgage lenders and insurance products based on an analysis of a number of insurers....
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: A&S Financial Services – A&S Financial Services are a Redditch based Mortgage Brokers who deal with a comprehensive panel of mortgage lenders and insurance products based on an analysis of a number of insurers....
Policy News
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open!
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
QES 4 Now Available!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q4 2022, sponsored by the Worcestershire County Council’s Clean Growth team. Over 430 businesses in the two counties completed the survey, The research...
Skills News
Businesses invited to secure their spot to hire new employees
Award-winning supported employment and training charity, Landau, is organising its second Hereford job fair to help even more people across the county into work. Following the success of its first Hereford jobs fair in October 2021, the charity is hosting a larger...
Share your skills and teach in further education
Whether you are an engineer, plumber, lawyer, or anything in between, your industry skills could make you a great Further Education teacher. Your skills are more valuable than you realise. You can start a job in further education (FE) without a degree or any teacher...
Charity News
Discover Parks Herefordshire Supports Holiday Home Owner Raising Funds for Cancer Research
Trudy Evans from Stourbridge has been battling the brutal disease herself since 2019 when she received intensive treatment for breast cancer. In 2021 she was given the all clear. Last year it reared its ugly head again and she faced the devastating news it had spread...
St Michael’s Hospice Open new shop in Hay-on-Wye
St Michael’s Hospice has today welcomed visitors to the opening of its new charity shop in Hay-on-Wye. Conveniently located at The Craft Centre, next to the Oxford Street car park, the shop is filled with a great range of pre-loved items, including clothing, books,...
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
BCC News
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
Worcestershire News
Minster Micro acquires Software Licences and IP of Darklake Developments
A Worcestershire IT firm has acquired the software licences and technology of a former Devon-based business software provider. Kidderminster-based Minster Micro Computers has completed a deal to take over the intellectual property and bespoke software licences of...
SVR announces Saint as first Autumn Steam Gala guest, with an extended stay for 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that GWR 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ is to make an extended visit to the railway, culminating in a guest appearance at its Autumn Steam Gala on 19-22 September. The Saint locomotive is the only one of its class in existence, and it...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP Capital Fund Delivers £600,000 Support
A major new capital investment fund delivered by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership has awarded more than £600,000 to organisations across the region. Six successful schemes will receive a total of £612,793 from the LEP’s Capital Project Fund to help them...
LEP Celebrates Legacy at Final Board Meeting
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership will celebrate its near £200million legacy at its final board meeting – and welcome back some familiar faces from its past to mark the occasion. The LEP – which for more than ten years has been the body responsible for driving...
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Joint Area Council Notes
Retail (1) Business is steady with one month up and the next month down, but it could be much worse. We have been affected this year by a shortage of stock caused by moving production of some items from China to India, although some of these issues were internal, not...
Ballards LLP Partner Appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee
Ballards LLP, one of the Midlands’ prominent independent audit and advisory firms, announces that Sean Devlin, IT & Digital Transformation Partner, has been appointed to AGN International’s EMEA IT Committee. AGN International is a worldwide...
Wye Valley Brewery Unveil Golden Keg Trophy for Winners Malvern RFC
For the first time in history local rugby teams Malvern Rugby Club and Ledbury Rugby Club clashed in a highly anticipated league match. The two teams are proudly sponsored by Wye Valley Brewery who created a trophy like no other; a golden keg symbolising camaraderie,...
HCR Law Reaffirms Commitment to 2040 Net Zero Goal
HCR Law has today (Thursday, 5th December) published its annual report, ‘Audit of Carbon Emissions and Decarbonisation Strategy’. Now in its third year, the report outlines the firm’s progress towards achieving its goal of becoming a Net Zero business by 2040. In the...
Panto Brings Festive Cheer to Children’s Ward at Hereford Hospital
The cast of Sleeping Beauty made a festive visit to the Children’s Ward at Hereford County Hospital this week. Whilst talking to the young patients, the cast gave out flags and goodies as a pre-Christmas treat. The visit was part of The Courtyard’s commitment to...
People Power: Protecting and Investing in Your Workforce
For businesses in Herefordshire, attracting, retaining, and supporting skilled employees is more vital than ever. Offering attractive benefits is no longer optional; it is a competitive necessity. Comprehensive packages such as private medical cover, tax-efficient...
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