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1940s weekends steam into view at the SVR

1940s weekends steam into view at the SVR

The countdown is on to one of the Severn Valley Railway’s most popular events, with the first of its Step Back to the 1940s weekends now just around the corner. Taking place across two consecutive weekends, on 27–28 June and 4–5 July, the much-loved event will once...

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1940s weekends steam into view at the SVR

The countdown is on to one of the Severn Valley Railway’s most popular events, with the first of its Step Back to the 1940s weekends now just around the corner. Taking place across two consecutive weekends, on 27–28 June and 4–5 July, the much-loved event will once...

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Help to Grow your business – Digital

Help to Grow your business – Digital

Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.

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Hand in Hand for Oscar comes shining through

Hand in Hand for Oscar comes shining through

We are absolutely delighted to be able to share this news with you today. At the end of last year, Worcestershire and the West Midlands came together with the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust to fundraise over half a million pounds to fund potentially lifesaving...

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Funding for charities and voluntary organisations

Funding for charities and voluntary organisations

There are a number of grants and support available to charities and voluntary organisations to help with the challenges of the Coronavirus. Worcestershire Communities Foundation Worcestershire Communities Foundation supports charities and voluntary organisations...

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BCC Business Manifesto for new Prime Minister

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...

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Elevate Creative-Tech launches in Worcestershire

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...

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Here2Help Business 2.0 is live!

Here2Help Business 2.0 is live!

Following the success of the first Here2Help Business programme, Worcestershire County Council has launched a second phase aimed at supporting the recovery of local businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here2Help Business 2.0 is designed to assist...

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A gift to our loyal Members

A gift to our loyal Members

It’s been a long few months for businesses with so much change and uncertainty. What is certain though, is that now is the essential time to upskill and re-skill.
With that in mind, we are giving all of our Members access to two free places on our hugely popular 2-hour virtual training course; Getting your Business Online.
This course is worth £70 per person! Hurry though as places are limited.

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Financial support for people told to self-isolate

Financial support for people told to self-isolate

The government has announced financial support for workers asked to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace. A £500 payment may be paid if you test positive for Coronavirus and have to self-isolate, or if you have had close contact with someone who has tested positive and...

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Print Advertising is not dead yet!

Print Advertising is not dead yet!

‘Print is dead’ often echoes through marketing circles – even more so since digital became the predominant way to advertise – says Ruby Edwards, owner of Marketing Agency You Do Better Ltd. Ruby explains: “However, for businesses like client...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: ACRS Marks a Milestone

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence: ACRS Marks a Milestone

This year, ACRS Ltd proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary, marking a remarkable journey from a small startup to a trusted name in air conditioning and refrigeration across Worcestershire, Herefordshire, and Warwickshire. Founded in 2000 by husband-and-wife team...

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Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events

Sponsor secured for two major county sporting events

TWO county sporting events that host around 2300 children per year have secured sponsorship for 2024. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire is delighted to announce AJB Sports In Education as the lead sponsor for the Worcestershire Spring and Summer School Games....

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MARCH/APRIL FILM LISTINGS

MARCH/APRIL FILM LISTINGS

Sat 1 Mar, 11am (free pre-activity from 10.30am) PADDINGTON IN PERU (PG) Paddington returns to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, who now resides at the Home for Retired Bears. With the Brown Family in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them...

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National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’

National Insurance Creating ‘Powder Keg Of Costs’

82% of firms surveyed say the National Insurance (NI) rise will impact their business Most responding businesses say the increase in NI will impact recruitment (58%) and prices (54%)  Over three quarters (79%) of businesses do not feel the government has properly...

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