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Occupational Therapy Comes to Local Charity After Staff Member Retrains
A newly trained Occupational Therapist is already making a difference to young people at her Worcestershire workplace, after retraining and reshaping her career. Emma Nokes graduates from the University of Worcester this week with her MSc in Occupational Therapy and...
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Occupational Therapy Comes to Local Charity After Staff Member Retrains
A newly trained Occupational Therapist is already making a difference to young people at her Worcestershire workplace, after retraining and reshaping her career. Emma Nokes graduates from the University of Worcester this week with her MSc in Occupational Therapy and...
Member News
Worcester City FC Strengthens Links with Local Charities and Community Causes
Worcester City FC continues to build meaningful connections across the community by partnering with a wide range of local charities to help raise awareness, generate funds, and shine a light on the incredible work being done across Worcestershire and beyond. Through...
Worcester City FC Expands Community Outreach with Free After School Football Sessions
Worcester City FC is continuing its commitment to supporting young people across the city through its growing Community Outreach Programme, proudly supported by CARS Service Centre. The initiative focuses on increasing access to physical activity and football for...
Patron & Strategic 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...
Celebrating 16 Years of Fitness and Friendship: Worcester Group Looks Forward to Active Year Ahead
Members of a Worcester activity programme have celebrated 16 years of fitness and friendship at their annual post-Christmas celebration. Around 40 members of the Senior Physical Activity and Adapted Sports programme met with instructors at the Maple Leaf Pub on Canada...
Chamber News
Join us for a wine tasting and food pairing event
Centenary Lounge and Bottles, two local independents have collaborated and are hosting an amazing wine tasting event. The event will take place on Friday 6th August from 7.30pm at Centenary Lounge in Worcester at a cost of £25 per person. The evening will be hosted by...
Employees urged to bring forward vaccine appointments
Businesses are being encouraged to share a reminder with employees that people can now bring forward their second dose vaccination appointment. Hundreds of thousands of text messages will be sent by the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination programme this week, encouraging people...
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EU Exit Update
Last week, Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, gave some brief remarks on the progress of Brexit negotiations following the Summit on Thursday 20 to Friday 21 June. His comments included a desire to avoid a disorderly Brexit and to establish a future...
EU Exit Update
On 4 June, the 1922 Committee confirmed the details of the election process which will determine the next leader of the Conservative Party and UK Prime Minister, following Theresa May’s resignation on Friday 7 June. Nominations closed on Monday 10 June and the...
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Charity News
Onside Advocacy Christmas Raffle
Please see attached details of our Christmas Raffle, please feel free to pass this on to any friends, family, colleagues and contacts that may be interested in taking part Tickets are £1 each Available to purchase from www.justgiving.com/onsidechristmasraffle Or by...
Dedicate a star in memory this Christmas
Christmas time is often thought of as that special time of year when family and loved ones come together during the festivities. Often the focus of Christmas is very much on children opening presents and having fun. Unfortunately, Christmas time can also be a time of...
BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has sent the Prime Minister a Business Manifesto to get firms through the tough months ahead and then power the UK’s economic recovery. Businesses are the very bedrock of the economy but currently face a host of challenges which...
Worcestershire News
Career Worcs Roadshows2022
Careers Worcs are back with the latest Roadshows2022. Designed for 15-24 year olds who are unsure what to do after leaving school, the Worcestershire Careers and Apprenticeship Roadshow will provide information and advice on a range of options including 6th form,...
University’s Week of Sustainability Focused Activities
University of Worcester staff and students came together for a week of sustainability activities as part of its annual Go Green Week. First year Geography students, along with Worcester Students’ Union, organised a host of on-campus and online activities, ranging from...
Herefordshire News
Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity
2020 was not the year anyone expected, but Total Event were determined to use the industry closure as an opportunity to enhance their business and services. Knowing the importance organisers place on delivering successful events with quality stock, went about using...
The Courtyard Hereford receives Weston Culture Fund Grant
The Courtyard Hereford has secured £144,404 funding from the Garfield Weston Foundation’s Weston Culture Fund. The Courtyard is one of over 100 Arts Organisations across the UK awarded over £30m from the new one-off fund to support the cultural sector, set-up by the...
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Widely Respected Solicitor James Hayes Retires After 35-year career
One of region’s most popular and respected solicitors has retired after a career spanning over three and a half decades. James Hayes, a partner in the Corporate division at law firm mfg Solicitors, has retired after 35 years of advising business owners, boards and...
Practical Steps to Reduce the Impact of Flooding
Recent flooding incidents this autumn have shown just how devastating and unpredictable flooding can be, leaving many homes damaged and people feeling overwhelmed. We understand the distress that flooding can cause, and we are here to help you take proactive steps to...
DRPG Empowers The Westminster School Students Through Creative Industry Programme for Special Educational Needs
Creative communications agency DRPG has continued its commitment to giving back to the community with a creative initiative for The Westminster School in Rowley Regis, West Midlands. Through a hands-on workshop series, students were introduced to the world of media...
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,...
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