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60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
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60-Year-Old Worcestershire Businesswoman Tackles UK’s Business Isolation Crisis with Disco Ball Networking
Award-winning LinkedIn trainer and business coach Esther Partridge-Warner has launched Sparkle Squad Networking, a fresh and practical solution to combat the UK’s growing epidemic of loneliness among freelancers and small business owners. New research shows 90% of UK...
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MARCH/APRIL FILM LISTINGS
Sat 1 Mar, 11am (free pre-activity from 10.30am) PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them...
81-year-old University Student set to Graduate Next Week
An 81-year-old student is set to graduate from the University of Worcester next week. Wendy Hill, from Ledbury, is among those graduating on Tuesday (March 4) after completing a Master of Research degree. “My message to other mature people who feel the need to achieve...
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Thursfields expands Commercial Real Estate and Property Litigation Teams
Leading full-service regional law firm, Thursfields, has recruited a highly regarded team of Commercial Real Estate and Property Litigation specialists into its Solihull office from Peterborough-headquartered Buckles Solicitors. This is a significant strategic...
Wyevale Nurseries to exhibit at 2024 Four Oaks Trade Show
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford has officially announced it’s taking a stand at the Four Oaks Trade Show in Cheshire this September to showcase its latest plant range and meet customers in person (2024). As one of the UK’s leading commercial nurseries it says it’s vital...
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Light at the end of the tunnel for businesses as legal restrictions set to be lifted
The plan has now been set out for how we move away from legal restrictions and the measures to go ahead if the next step on the roadmap to recovery is approved on 19 July. Boris Johnson announced on Monday 5 July that the government were looking to move away from...
Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
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Covid-19 community groups use free communications software and phone lines to help them serve vulnerable residents
Business services company Mushroom is providing free phone lines and call-handling systems to over 70 Covid-19 community support groups from around the UK. The phone systems are playing a crucial role in helping volunteers communicate with vulnerable people to arrange...
St Basils Virtual Walk Event May 4th-June 12th
The virtual walk event is a great way to keep fit and not be bored at home. The event starts on May 4th and ends on June 12th which can be done in the confines of your home/garden. It is set in the famous Camino de Santiago trail whereby 743 kilometers has to...
New data shows export recovery remains flat amid disruption to supply chains
A survey of 2,600 UK exporters has revealed that the recovery in export sales has largely stalled in Q3. The proportion of firms reporting increased sales rose only three points (to 30%) from Q2 (27%), whilst the proportion reporting decreased sales fell...
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New data shows export recovery remains flat amid disruption to supply chains
A survey of 2,600 UK exporters has revealed that the recovery in export sales has largely stalled in Q3. The proportion of firms reporting increased sales rose only three points (to 30%) from Q2 (27%), whilst the proportion reporting decreased sales fell...
Worcestershire News
Three Major FE Colleges “connect” to deliver the Government’s Skills Accelerator Programme
The three major FE Colleges in Worcestershire, Heart of Worcestershire College, Warwickshire College Group and Kidderminster College, have been successful in securing government funding to work collaboratively as part of the government’s Skills Accelerator Programme....
Worcestershire Specialist Business Advisor Programme
Worcestershire Business Central’s Business Advisors programme provides FREE 1-2-1 advice to Worcestershire businesses, from specialist advisors in the county. The support from these business advisors is open to businesses of all sizes in the county, running...
Herefordshire News
Brewing company toasts success of green energy grant scheme
A Shropshire brewing company is toasting the success of new solar panels after receiving grant help with their installation. The Ludlow Brewing Company successfully applied to the Marches Renewable Energy Grant Scheme (MarRE) to meet half of the £24,850 cost of...
Meet the buyer event for Marches food and drink producers
A virtual meet the buyer event – bringing together buyers from up to seven countries – is being staged to help Marches food and drink companies break into new markets. The all-day March 24 event will feature buyers from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Mexico, Spain,...
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Employers Warned to be Prepared for Raft of Legal Changes to Workplace Policies
One of the county’s top employment lawyers is warning businesses to be prepared for a raft of legislative changes that will transform workplace policies and pay, and see workers given additional rights. The warning has come from employment specialist Sally Morris,...
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...
Legal success as newly qualified solicitor takes on permanent role
A promising Wyre Forest solicitor is celebrating after becoming a fully qualified lawyer. Lawyer Amelia Edwards has now completed her 18-month training contract at law firm mfg Solicitors, having worked at the firm for 12 months prior to the commencement of her...
Chamber Business Manifesto 2024/25
The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce released their Business Manifesto 2024/25 at the Economic Conference. The publication outlines the Chamber’s plans for the next financial year, detailing the priorities for local and national government as...
‘A Leap of Faith’ Charity Skydive for The Courtyard
Four supporters of The Courtyard are taking their own leap of faith for Leap Year by jumping 15,000ft in a tandem skydive in May to raise funds for Herefordshire’s much loved community arts charity, celebrating its 25th anniversary year. Chief Executive Ian Archer,...
A Heartwarming Tale of Generations Unfolds on World Book Day
Dorset House Nursing Home embraced the spirit of World Book Day with a heartwarming visit to Blue Giraffe Nursery. Accompanied by Lifestyle Coordinator Lisa, resident Fred stepped into a world of imagination and creativity alongside children and staff, celebrating...
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