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The Bearded Plantaholic to Appear at The Hive
A world-renowned author and plant expert is appearing at The Hive this month, where he’ll discuss his book ‘You’re Overwatering It’. Jonny Balchandani, better known to his more than a million followers on social media as the Bearded Plantaholic, will join former BBC...
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The Bearded Plantaholic to Appear at The Hive
A world-renowned author and plant expert is appearing at The Hive this month, where he’ll discuss his book ‘You’re Overwatering It’. Jonny Balchandani, better known to his more than a million followers on social media as the Bearded Plantaholic, will join former BBC...
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A Life in Technology: John Legge’s Journey Through Computing and Training
John Legge our IT trainer of many years has written his first book of his career in computing and business including of course the many years he’s delivered courses on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Although John runs almost entirely just Excel training currently...
1276 Wines Launches New Corporate Experiences Package in Herefordshire
Ledbury, Herefordshire – 1276 Wines is delighted to announce the launch of its new Corporate Experiences Package, offering businesses a distinctive venue for meetings, team-building days, and client entertainment set against the backdrop of vineyard with a remarkable...
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Member to Member collaboration between Hazelton Mountford and You Do Better
STRATEGIC MEMBERS Hazelton Mountford Group partnered with member You Do Better from 2020. Since then, the company has benefited from expert marketing and public relations support. As Independent Chartered Insurance Brokers, Hazelton Mountford offer expert advice and...
Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE
Sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the health service will be the focus of a public lecture and exhibition at Worcester’s new medical school. The exhibition is a showcase of Arts and Humanities Research Council funded research into the development of a...
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Take part in the National Highways and Transport Survey
Local people are being asked for their views on Herefordshire’s highways and transport services – from the condition of roads and footpaths to the quality of cycling facilities. Answers will be compared with the views of other members of the public across England and...
Small business confidence rising but fears over future lockdowns remain
UK small businesses are increasingly confident in their ability to grow and power the economic recovery, although many still have fears about the ongoing impact of Covid restrictions. This comes according to new data published today by the British Chambers of Commerce...
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Community-Led Housing to the Rescue
“The Johnson Conservative Government is now planning for South Worcestershire to become a very big profitable “fleshpot area” for private housing developers.” This is the view of Professor Barry Jones, Trustee of the South Worcestershire charity, EngageMalvern,...
White Heron drinks raises money for Herefordshire Mind
White Heron Drinks has been raising money for Herefordshire Mind during lockdown where a proportion of every online sale was donated to help the great work that Mind does in the county. Herefordshire Mind is an independent charity that celebrated its 40th birthday in...
Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
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Interest rates rise a blunt instrument and further headache for business
Commenting on today’s Bank of England interest rate rise, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “The decision to raise the base rate to 3% comes as no surprise following the market turmoil caused by September’s...
Worcestershire News
Three Counties Defence & Security Expo 2021 hailed huge success
More than 1600 people gathered for the Three Counties Defence and Security Expo, to showcase the latest cutting-edge science and technology advances in military equipment. Despite three pandemic-related postponements, the event proved to be the biggest and most...
Apprenticeships show their role in Creating Worcestershire’s Future Workforce
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards were celebrated in a new virtual manner with broadcasts across three days for the first time ever from Tuesday 16th November until Thursday 18th November. Worcestershire gathered in droves to celebrate the 2021 Worcestershire...
Herefordshire News
The 2020 Business Community Carol Service – You’re invited!
As the year draws to a close we’re delighted to welcome you to The 2020 Business Community Carol Service at All Saints, in the heart of Worcester city centre
NMITE opens for business and launches search for 50 future engineers – no experience necessary
Today, 1 December 2020, NMITE (New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering) announces that it is open for business and is inviting applications to fill 50 places in its Pioneer Cohort who will be the first graduates of NMITE’s Master’s Degree in Integrated...
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National Apprenticeship Week success culminates with launch of 2025 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are pleased to announce the 2025 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, a successful week of promoting the...
Congratulations as Hazelton Mountford’s AJ passes Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII) Exam
The team at Hazelton Mountford extend their congratulations to AJ who recently passed the Cert CII exam to obtain his first qualification. AJ joined Hazelton Mountford as an apprentice account executive in 2022. Since then he has demonstrated dedication to his career...
From Detective Sergeant to Head of Law; Worcester Lecturer in the Running to be Named Best in the Country.
The new Head of the School of Law at the University of Worcester has been shortlisted for one of the most prestigious academic prizes of its kind. Michelle Clarke is in the running for the Oxford University Press Law Teacher of the Year award. The award celebrates...
Pre-Met Ltd Sponsor St. Augustine’s Catholic High School & Sixth Form in the “F1 In Schools” STEM Project!
“F1 In Schools” is an international STEM and engineering competition endorsed by the Formula 1 organisation. Team C-Racing from St. Augustine’s Catholic High School in Redditch, were crowned the West Midlands Regional Champions earlier this month at the Regional...
Love your Side Hustle? Make it Tax Official this Valentine’s
HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) ‘Help for Hustles’ campaign launched to support people earning extra income to understand any tax obligations A new easy-to-use guide is available on GOV.UK As Valentine’s Day approaches, anyone who has turned the love for their...
New Herefordshire Director for UK Parks Association
What better way to attend the 2025 British Holiday & Home Parks Association National Conference than as a new Director. Glenn & Hannah Jones, who own and run a family of three 5* holiday parks, ‘Discover Parks’, on the North Herefordshire/Mid Wales...
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