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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
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Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
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New partners grow law firm’s corporate and commercial property teams
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Corporate and Commercial Property offerings through two new partner appointments. Widely respected corporate law specialist Sophie Thornton has joined the firm from international law firm, Pinsent Masons, and...
Penguin office supplies expands family business
Bromsgrove based Penguin Office Supplies Ltd, expands its team by welcoming a new Operations Manager, Matt Hopkinson, the brother of director Chris Hopkinson, solidifying the workplace supplies business as a growing family business in the area. On the back of...
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University Lecturer’s Diabolical Halloween Talk
A University of Worcester historian will be focusing on the history of the relationship between the Devil and sex in a free public talk on Halloween night. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will be speaking on the topic, ‘Sex and the Devil’, at The...
Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales & Marketing Director Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event
HEREFORD-based Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month (November 2024). Kersten will be joining CEO of the...
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Conferences – Redesign 2021
UK/EU Relationship Update
Source: House of Commons It’s been a big week for UK diplomacy. While the Prime Minister has been hosting leaders of the world’s richest nations at the G7 summit in North Cornwall, there have also been two key meetings with the EU. Last Wednesday saw the inaugural...
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Join the 2.6 Challenge to help Sight Concern Worcestershire and help save our UK Charities
Dear Friend of Sight Concern First and foremost, we hope you are well and coping during these very difficult times. Our dedicated team at Sight Concern (all working remotely) are busy making welfare phone calls, helping people to access information and support and...
Bromsgrove Cyclists To Cycle 2,600km From Home In 26 Hours For Primrose Hospice
TWENTY SIX cyclists will cover 2,600km in 26 hours to raise £2,600 for hospice bereavement services all from the comfort of their homes. Members of V-Sprint Cycle Club will use the virtual cycling app Zwift to take on The 2.6 Challenge for Primrose Hospice starting on...
New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
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New Digital Economy Agreement with Singapore a step in the right direction
Welcoming the entry into force of the digital economy agreement, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “This is a great boost for trade in both goods and services with the growing Singapore market. It has the potential to set the standard and could be a...
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Betaden Cohort 4.0 Showcase
BetaDen extends a warm invitation to attend this prestigious Technology Showcase and join Cohort 4.0 on Thursday 20 January 2022 at 12.00pm. This pitch event delivers eight founders and their exciting progress with emerging technology products and solutions. The live...
New upskilling grant scheme for businesses in Malvern Hills and Wychavon
Malvern Hills and Wychavon District Councils have launched a new upskilling grant scheme to help with the cost of taking on an apprentice or trainee. Funded by the Government’s Community Renewal Fund, the grant is available to all small and medium-sized businesses in...
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Keeping a spotlight on your brand is more important than ever
In these strange times, it’s never been more important to keep your brand in the spotlight, and that’s why our Business Direction magazine continues to be the leading B2B publication for the region.
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Actors Mean Business Ltd Bluestone International Ltd Huntley Film Archives The Helping Hand Company (Ledbury) Ltd Worcestershire ARCC...
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Employers Receive Coveted Ministry of Defence Award
Thirty seven employers from the West Midlands region have been presented with their Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Silver Awards. Our awards took place on Wednesday 11th September, at the National Memorial Arboretum. The ERS awards are now in...
The Courtyard October Film Listings
OCTOBER FILM Mon 14, 6.30pm RADIX FILM CLUB PRESENT: RUN LOLA RUN (1998, 15, 35mm) Radix Film Club is bringing back the German mega-hit Run Lola Run on a glorious 35mm print. After her boyfriend Manni loses 100,000DM, Lola has 20 minutes to raise the money and deliver...
Mum Graduates and has Advice for Daughter who’s just Beginning her Studies
It’s a big week for one family, as a mum graduates and her daughter gets ready to begin her studies at the University of Worcester. Around 2000 graduates received their degree certificates this week, and amongst the people celebrating were Caroline Farrell and her...
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants welcomes 12 new apprentices.
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants is proud to announce the addition of 12 new apprentices to its growing team this year. Accountancy apprentices will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the practice whilst working towards their qualifications. The...
Alcea Consulting Limited Named Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 – West Midlands by SME News Magazine
We are thrilled to announce that Alcea Consulting Limited has been recognised as the Best Boutique Business Consulting Firm 2024 in the West Midlands by the prestigious SME News Magazine. The Worcestershire-based firm founded in 2017 pivoted from providing...
Kersten Catella joins Wyevale Nurseries as Sales & Marketing Director
WELL-KNOWN and highly respected horticultural industry professional Kersten Catella has joined Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries as its Sales and Marketing Director (September 2024). In her new role, Kersten is focused on getting behind the company’s vision and mission...
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