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Smart Accountancy Solutions joins with Ballards to strengthen Worcestershire team and SME offering
Left to right: James Syree and Mark Smith Ballards, one of the Midlands fastest growing independent business advisory, consultancy and accountancy firms, has further strengthened its presence in Worcester and the wider Worcestershire region as Smart Accountancy...
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Smart Accountancy Solutions joins with Ballards to strengthen Worcestershire team and SME offering
Left to right: James Syree and Mark Smith Ballards, one of the Midlands fastest growing independent business advisory, consultancy and accountancy firms, has further strengthened its presence in Worcester and the wider Worcestershire region as Smart Accountancy...
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Polly the Polar Bear steals the show at the SVR’s new Santa Steam Specials
The Severn Valley Railway launches an exciting Christmas first this weekend, as its brand-new Santa Steam Specials begin their festive journeys, with a very special new star set to delight audiences. Polly the Polar Bear, an awe-inspiring puppet will make her debut in...
Anonymous Art Auction Challenges Buyers to Trust Their Instincts
Art lovers will have to trust their instincts at a unique exhibition by University of Worcester students, where postcard-sized artworks will be auctioned anonymously; buyers won’t know the artist’s name until after the sale. The event, developed in partnership with...
Patron & Strategic News
University Expert Explores Worcester’s Role in Shakespeare’s Marriage
City residents have jumped at the chance to hear more about one of the County’s most significant artefacts, Shakespeare’s Marriage Bond. Held at The Hive in Worcester, it provides a link to arguably our greatest ever playwright – William Shakespeare. But why is...
Law Firm Steps up to Support its Future Boxing Star
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors is set to play a role in helping one of its trainee solicitors take the next step in his professional boxing career. The local law firm is supporting trainee corporate solicitor Oscar McCracken, who is taking part in a...
Chamber News
Chamber promoting nature and its benefits during Mental Health Awareness week
Monday May 10 marked the beginning of Mental Health Awareness week, the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health. This year the theme is nature and how connecting with nature can support good mental health and the benefits of being around nature in their...
Worcestershire Area Council May Update
The Chamber hosts two Area Councils, one in Worcestershire and one in Herefordshire. Each Area Council consists of 15 specialists, from different sectors, who meet six times a year to provide feedback from their respective professions. The feedback is then used to...
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Virtual Learning with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Sky Champs
Following the Government advice surrounding schools, colleges and other educational institutions closing for the foreseeable future, Midlands Air Ambulance Charity is giving parents across the region free access to its National Curriculum-based education activities....
Carers Hub helping more carers across the county
Due to recent events you may find yourself new to caring and unsure what advice or information is out there or you may be an experienced carer in an unfamiliar situation. We know that being a carer can be incredibly rewarding but we also know it isn’t always the...
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “July was a better month for UK trade than the previous month. We are seeing trade in fuels, particularly oil and gas, at elevated levels. Vehicle and...
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Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022
Reacting to the latest ONS figures on Trade for July 2022, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “July was a better month for UK trade than the previous month. We are seeing trade in fuels, particularly oil and gas, at elevated levels. Vehicle and...
Worcestershire News
Are you signed up to the Innovation Platform yet?
The Innovation Platform reinforces crowd innovation meaning that all users can come together online 24/7 to share ideas and solve problems. Individuals can sign up to the platform, set up a personal bio and develop a business profile. After that, join in the...
Elevate Creative-Tech launches in Worcestershire
Elevate Creative-Tech is an exciting support programme aimed at established and ambitious SMEs within the creative tech sector, who seek to develop a sustainable business growth plan to overcome their barriers to growth. Through a series of focused online workshops...
Herefordshire News
Launch of the Food and Drink Cluster for the Marches LEP
A unique and exciting opportunity exclusive to food and drink companies in Shropshire and Herefordshire is coming your way! This is a brilliant chance for businesses in the sector to come together to learn from industry specialist as the Marches Local Enterprise...
Get expert support at the Cyber Fringe Festival this November
One of the UK’s biggest cyber events will take place online from 23-27 November, brought to you by the academic team behind Cyber Quarter – Midlands Centre for Cyber Security, based at Skylon Park in Hereford. The Cyber Fringe Festival will feature more than 100...
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Knights Reveals Plans for Grade A Office in Worcestershire – Follows Purchase of Historic Firm this Year
Legal services group Knights has revealed plans for a new Grade A office in Worcestershire following its arrival to the area earlier this year with the acquisition of a law firm which dates back to 1876. In May 2025, the business will move to One Kings Court in...
Medical Students Host Free Event to Discuss Palliative Care and CPR
Medical and Paramedic students at the University of Worcester are inviting the community to a free pre-Christmas event designed to encourage open conversations around palliative care and CPR. “Show a Little Respect”, taking place on Monday 16th December, will offer an...
CPTPP – Trade Deal Unlocks New Opportunities for UK Businesses:
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a modern and ambitious trade deal encompassing countries that collectively account for nearly 15% of global GDP. The agreement comes into effect on 15th December, enabling UK traders...
Severn Valley Railway ‘whistle off’ will Mark the Start of Railway 200
On New Year’s Day, the Severn Valley Railway will join other UK heritage lines in a nationwide ‘whistle off’ to mark the start of Railway 200. Across the country, heritage locomotives will sound their whistles at 12 noon on 1 January 2025. This evocative rekindling of...
Leaf Mulch Mountain at Discover Parks
North Herefordshire holiday business increases commitment to environmental activities producing 30 tonnes of leaf mould for its parks. Discover Parks benefits from the unspoilt countryside of North Herefordshire & Mid Wales borders and in recognition of this the...
Business Challenges: How the Chamber Supports your Business.
Following the recent budget, businesses may encounter new challenges alongside ongoing pressures from the cost of living and energy crises. The Chamber provides support to help businesses grow and thrive. By conducting local research on key issues, from infrastructure...
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