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Branch Line Weekend brings the Severn Valley Railway’s past to life
The Severn Valley Railway will be stepping back into classic branch line days on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March with its Branch Line Weekend, a special event marking 35 years since the arrival of the railway’s first diesel multiple unit (DMU). Across the...
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Branch Line Weekend brings the Severn Valley Railway’s past to life
The Severn Valley Railway will be stepping back into classic branch line days on Saturday 28 February and Sunday 1 March with its Branch Line Weekend, a special event marking 35 years since the arrival of the railway’s first diesel multiple unit (DMU). Across the...
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Event to Tackle Growing Body Image Crisis Among Men
An event in Worcester will shed light on the rising issue of body image concerns and eating disorders in men, offering expert insights and practical guidance for those affected and those supporting them. The free event, held at the Hive Library on Wednesday November...
Prime Mix launches Strategic Marketing Package ‘Point’ for Professional Services
Worcester-based Prime Mix Marketing is excited to launch Point, a new strategic marketing package designed specifically for the professional services sector, for companies who want to achieve their business objectives with a focused marketing plan specific to their...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Six Business Park: A Prime Hub for Business Expansion and Innovation
Worcester Six Business Park is quickly becoming the go to location for businesses looking to expand. Situated near the M5, it offers excellent national transport links and a range of modern facilities, making it an ideal base for companies of all sizes. The park...
Residential Development Expert Paul Harris Joins mfg Solicitors
Law firm mfg Solicitors has bolstered its residential development team with the appointment of a new senior associate. Residential development specialist Paul Harris has joined the firm, working closely with partner and head of residential development, Rhiannon Clark....
Chamber News
National recognition for Chamber Members
After the successful Chamber Business Awards, which took place in September and celebrated the achievement and success of local businesses, I am pleased to hear a number of local businesses are now being recognised on a national scale. A number of our Chamber Members...
Chamber goes pink for Breast Cancer Now
On Wednesday 20 October, Chamber staff pulled out their best pink outfits to support #WearItPink Day, in support of Breast Cancer Now. The day is officially due to be held on Friday 22 October, but with most staff working from home on this day, the team brought...
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Businesses representing all areas of UK economy offer government help designing new immigration system
An open letter to the Home Secretary has been published days ahead of the Migration Advisory Committee report. The UK’s five largest business organisations (BCC, CBI, FSB, IOD & MakeUK) – and around 30 trade associations, from hoteliers to universities,...
How will the upcoming Budget affect your business?
Join the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce and Bishop Fleming on Friday 13 March 7.30-9.30am at Sixways Stadium for our Budget breakfast. On 11 March Sajid Javid will be delivering his first Budget as Chancellor. As the first Budget after the UK...
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Charity News
Phoneworcs new initiative to support local children’s cancer charity
The Phoneworcs team have recently launched a new GKCCT broadband switch initiative to help increase their support for the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust. Switch your business broadband to Phoneworcs and quote GKCCT and they will donate 10% of your broadband fee to...
National Carers Week 7th – 13th June
National Carers Week is running from 7th – 13th June and is a great time to shout about how you support the staff that are juggling work and caring. Carers Week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlight the challenges unpaid carers face and...
Investment key to UK’s brighter future
Giving her initial reaction to today’s Spring Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs blighting our economy. It is especially good to see the help on childcare and for...
BCC News
Investment key to UK’s brighter future
Giving her initial reaction to today’s Spring Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The Chancellor has acted to address the unfilled jobs blighting our economy. It is especially good to see the help on childcare and for...
Worcestershire News
Ready Steady Worcestershire’s Holiday Activities & Food (HAF IT!) summer holiday programme
Worcestershire County Council have put together a fantastic programme of holiday activity and food clubs running across Worcestershire this summer. The programme is aimed at children who currently receive Free School Meals. Children who are not eligible for Free...
Quarterly Economic Survey Prize Winners are Calder Limited
The Quarterly Economic Survey has been conducted by The British Chamber of Commerce since 1989. 53 Chambers take part and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce hold the honour of being in the Top 3 amongst the Chambers that contribute. This survey was...
Herefordshire News
Landau ESF Community Grants
Grants for £5,000 to £20,000 in the Marches. ESF Community Grants, funded by the European Social Fund, is a programme that aims to support small and voluntary organisations with grants of £5,000 – £20,000 for local initiatives that will move unemployed people towards...
Worcestershire and the Marches Green Supplier and Installer Event
Join us if you supply lighting, heating, solar panels and other energy efficiency and renewable technologies to businesses
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Worcestershire Business Leaders Network and Learn at Inaugural Open Day
A leading access management firm shone a light on its services and products when it opened its doors to companies from the fenestration sector. The Key Safe Company’s first ever Fenestration Open Day attracted local door and window businesses eager to know more about...
1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to announce their 1500th Armed Forces Covenant signatory as NESO, the National Energy System Operator. The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have...
University Domestic Violence Expert Gives Keynote Address in Malta
An expert from the University of Worcester has given the keynote speech at a conference to mark the 30th Anniversary since the establishment of domestic violence services in Malta. Dr Beverley Gilbert, Senior Lecturer in Domestic/Sexual Violence and Criminology, spoke...
University of Worcester Business School Announce- Help to Grow: Management Course
The University of Worcester Business School are pleased to announce that they are now accepting registrations for the next cohort of the Help to Grow: Management Course, which will begin on Thursday 27th February 2025. Help to Grow: Management is a highly successful,...
Herefordshire’s New University NMITE Reaches Landmark Funding Agreement
Herefordshire’s pioneering new university project, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) announced today that it has reached a landmark funding agreement to underwrite its rapid future growth. A group of local donors, Regeneration...
Local Businesses Raise Over £4,000 at Festive Event Supporting Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment continued their charitable partnership with a successful ‘Jingle and Mingle’ event hosted at Piston Gin Distillery following their charity run initiative last month. The festive gathering attracted over 50 guests...
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