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OrchardFest Returns – Join Orchard Trust For Their Accessible Music Festival on 15th August 2026
Orchard Trust is excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026! About the Festival OrchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust’s popular accessible music festival, designed especially for people with learning disabilities, where everyone is...
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OrchardFest Returns – Join Orchard Trust For Their Accessible Music Festival on 15th August 2026
Orchard Trust is excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026! About the Festival OrchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust’s popular accessible music festival, designed especially for people with learning disabilities, where everyone is...
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Celebrating excellence in apprenticeships
We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the first-ever Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards. Hosted by Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with Herefordshire Council and local training organisations, these awards will recognise and celebrate:...
Storm Environmental’s Westminster transformation recognised at National Recycling Awards
UK manufacturer of environmental products Storm Environmental is proud to have been recognised at this year’s MRW National Recycling Awards, winning the award for Innovation in Recycling Equipment and Vehicle Design. The award-winning project, ‘Smart Housing and...
Patron & Strategic News
Free Family Festival Already Proving Popular
Tickets to a free family festival at the University of Worcester have proved so popular that capacity has had to be more than doubled ahead of the event. The Children and Families Festival is organised by staff and students and will be held at the University’s...
Property consultancy promotes five at Worcester office after strong period of success
A leading property consultancy has made five promotions in Worcester after an impressive period of growth. Fisher German has promoted Molly Slatter, Lauren Allcoat and Sarah Hollis to Associate Partners. Bill Davies is now a Senior Surveyor and Aimi Boaz has been...
Chamber News
National Cyber Security Show – NEC debut for Midlands Leading Cyber Cluster
Midlands Cyber Security Cluster are thrilled to announce the date of their first non-virtual networking event since 2019; The National Cyber Security Show on 7 – 9 September 2021. Not only is the first opportunity to promote Midlands Cyber following their brand...
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire Event Works Europe Ltd – Live and virtual event management specialists Maria Wrathall Interiors – Interior Design PJ Financial Services – Business...
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Policy News
Worcestershire Passenger Transport Strategy
Worcestershire County Council is running a consultation on the Passenger Transport Strategy. This Strategy looks at the network of Passenger Transport both within the County, and in neighbouring counties; and how improvements can be made to ensure suitable transport...
Brexit Update
Ursula Von der Leyen is the new President of the European Commission and David Sassoli has been elected as President of the European Parliament. On Tuesday 23 July 2019 the new Prime Minister, Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, was announced. In light of the appointment of the...
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Charity News
Chamber joins the herd in Worcester Big Parade 2021
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announced that we are the latest sponsor to get on board with Worcester’s Big Parade – an event which will see at least 30 elephant sculptures brightening up city streets, public spaces and shopping areas.
Wyevale Nurseries donates new Mangave range to RHS Garden Wisley
Wyevale Nurseries has donated a collection of new Mangave succulents to the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Garden Wisley in partnership with Plantipp B.V. (December 2020). The ‘Mad About Mangave’ range has been assessed by Wyevale Nurseries, managed by Plantipp...
Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
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Challenging Year For Trade During 2022
Reacting to the ONS trade figures for December 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “UK exports were flat in December 2022 and fell across the final quarter of the year as a whole. Across 2022, export values rose by 6.7% (excluding inflation) but...
Worcestershire News
First chance to see inside Worcester’s revamped Arches
Local artists and creatives were offered the chance to get an early preview of the five refurbished spaces which are about to open as part of the £4.5 million project, The Arches – Worcester. Open days were held on February 9 and 14 at the newly fitted-out Victorian...
Cleantech Bootcamp and Workshops in North Worcestershire
BetaDen North, enabled by Wyre Forest District Council and Worcestershire County Council is a project funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund that is designed to support businesses in the push to the UK’s NetZero targets. The have recently...
Herefordshire News
British Summertime
Great British Holidays for the Great British public. The Managing Director of Herefordshire’s largest country park is calling for a clear concise message from government to enable would be holiday makers to have their spirits lifted during lockdown. Glenn Jones from...
New Herefordshire defence & security sector opportunities
Security and defence businesses in Herefordshire can sign up today for a special webinar to help them develop new markets in Central Europe.
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The Spire Appeal Project at St John’s Church, Bromsgrove: Restoration Works Begin
Friends of St John’s is excited to announce that the much-anticipated restoration works to the church’s iconic spire have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery...
The Next Generation at Underwoods: A 135-Year Legacy Continues
Underwoods Steel Stockholders and Fabrications welcomes the sixth generation of the family into the company. Established in the Midlands over 135 years ago, this marks the continuation of the company’s rich legacy and commitment to serving Herefordshire &...
Worcestershire Community Foundation Distributes £187,000 to Local Causes
One of the county’s largest charitable grant makers has distributed £187,000 in funding to 31 local groups and organisations across Worcestershire. The six-figure support came from Worcestershire Community Foundation through the Strengthening Worcestershire Fund which...
Event to Explore Ways into Teaching Where You Live.
Aspiring teachers are invited to an event in Worcester where they can find out more about routes into the profession, and opportunities for study where they live. The event, between 2:30-6pm at The Hive on Wednesday 26th February, aims to help people learn about the...
CitCom Helps K9 Leisure Club Unleash Their Online Presence with Stunning New Website
Worcestershire-based marketing agency, CitCom, has partnered with K9 Leisure Club to transform their online presence and drive business growth. K9 Leisure Club, a Kidderminster-based provider of dog grooming, hydrotherapy, and daycare services, previously struggled...
Chamber Hosts New Event to Help Businesses Tender for Contracts
On Friday 14th February, businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire gathered at Sixways for the first ever ‘Meet the Buyer’ event, hosted by the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The morning kicked off with networking over breakfast,...
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