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‘Scots Guardsman’ to replace ‘Tornado’ at the SVR’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that LMS 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ will appear at its Railway 200: Trains though the Ages event on 5 and 6 July, as a replacement for 60163 ‘Tornado’. Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director said: ‘As one door closes,...
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‘Scots Guardsman’ to replace ‘Tornado’ at the SVR’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed that LMS 46115 ‘Scots Guardsman’ will appear at its Railway 200: Trains though the Ages event on 5 and 6 July, as a replacement for 60163 ‘Tornado’. Jonathan ‘Gus’ Dunster, the SVR’s managing director said: ‘As one door closes,...
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Join the Movement: Inclusive Sporting Events Make Sure No Kid Gets ‘Left on the Bench’
Pupils from special and mainstream schools around Worcester spent a morning taking part in inclusive sports at the University of Worcester, led by a charity founder with a unique vision. Supported by students from the University, around 70 pupils formed teams to...
Opportunity to Become a Governor at Holy Trinity School, Kidderminster
Holy Trinity School is a thriving, all-through school in Kidderminster, providing high-quality education for students from Reception to Sixth Form. With a history spanning over 120 years, the school has evolved significantly from its independent school heritage,...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Graduate Wins Award from Royal Television Society.
A former student of the University of Worcester has scooped a prestigious Royal Television Society Award for his final year project. Levi Lajtai, who studied Game Art and Animation won the award for Craft Editing for his short film, titled ‘Scratch’, at the RTS...
Hard Work Paying off for Severn Stars as they Prepare to Face Sirens, Says Coach
Severn Stars’ hard work in training paid off in getting them back on winning form, according to their Head Coach. Jo Trip said that it had played its part in the victory last weekend against Cardiff Dragons, but she is anticipating another tough test against their...
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Highways England investment feedback
Highways England will change its name to ‘National Highways’, reflecting the new focus on delivering the UK government’s £27bn strategic roads investment programme. Nick Harris has been appointed as the new Chief Executive. Share your views on where...
Need help with your Transit Declarations?
If you are moving goods from the UK to the EU, ChamberCustoms can help. A T1 transit document allows goods to travel from the UK to an EU destination country without the need to make an import declaration at the first port of entry into the EU. We create Transit...
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Annual Bank of England Breakfast Briefing 2019
Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Breakfast Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between...
BCC: Economy hits the buffers in Q2
Commenting on the latest UK GDP statistics, published today by the ONS, Suren Thiru, Head of Economics at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The latest figures suggest that the UK economy hit the buffers in the second quarter. We’re seeing the unwinding of...
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The Cart Shed Charity recognised as one of UK’s Business Heroes by the BCC
Recognised for their community contribution by creating a ‘virtual woodland’ for high risk clients during lockdown, The Cart Shed Charity have been named as one of the British Chambers of Commerce UK Business Heroes! In September, the Charity was awarded...
Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
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Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
Worcestershire News
Can you help with support for Ukraine Nationals?
Worcestershire County Council, Herefordshire Council, leading recruitment firm Hewett Recruitment and Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are working to support Ukraine Nationals who have applied to come to the UK under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme....
Blue Plaque unveiling on riverside marks the first site of Worcester porcelain production
The Museum of Royal Worcester and Worcester Civic Society are delighted to announce the unveiling of an official Blue Plaque to recognise and mark the location of the Warmstry House factory. This was the first site of porcelain production in Worcester, founded in...
Herefordshire News
Pensons and Little Pomona – A Cider Celebration
Pensons, the Michelin Star restaurant located on the beautiful Netherwood Estate on the Herefordshire/Worcestershire border, announces its collaboration with award-winning local cider producers Little Pomona, to launch the first vintage of Netherwood Estate Reserve...
Chamber welcomes new Chair of Herefordshire Area Council
On 26 March, a new Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Herefordshire Area Council was appointed. Mark Smith, Relationship Director at Lloyds Bank, took up the post securing him a position onto the Chamber’s Board of Directors. Mark will also be next in line for the role...
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Hey Duggee to Visit the Severn Valley Railway in June
There’ll be plenty of family fun at the Severn Valley Railway, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Hey Duggee on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 June. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley and see...
Historian Looks at Censorship of Controversial Drama
A University of Worcester historian will interrogate the role of censorship and its consequences in a talk taking place at The Hive next month. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking about the controversial TV play Brimstone and Treacle,...
BTOM (Border Target Operating Model)
Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain From 00:01 30 April 2024 traders must: Ensure goods arrive through an appropriately designated Border Control Post (BCP) or Control Point (CP) for your commodity type...
Nigel Huddleston MP, Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Visits Local Business Blue Print Direct Mail (BP)
On Friday 19th April Nigel visited BP to discuss the implications of changes proposed by Ofcom to the Universal Service Obligation (USO). BP reached out to Mr Huddleston to raise concerns regarding these proposals and the effect it would have on the business and BP’s...
Elgar Festival to Bring 100 Young Musicians Together for Family Event
One of The Elgar Festival’s most popular concerts is back for 2024. The annual Elgar for Everyone family concert – which will take place on Wednesday 29 May at 7.30pm at Worcester Cathedral – will bring together more than 100 young musicians from across Elgar Country...
Unlocking Success: A Sneak Peek into the Next Salesforce Cotswolds Community Group Event!
We’re only a few days away from the next Cotswolds Salesforce Community Group. We hope you’re registered because we’ve got some great content coming up! Make sure you register to attend virtually or in person to hear from Ed Thompson, Chris Emmett...
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