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Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
Were you lucky enough to visit the Valley over the festive period? Things were humming from Boxing Day through till 4 January. And what a high we ended the season on! Two days of sunny but cold weather and a Winter Steam Gala as well. What more could we ask for? No...
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Welcome to your latest edition of Branch Lines!
Were you lucky enough to visit the Valley over the festive period? Things were humming from Boxing Day through till 4 January. And what a high we ended the season on! Two days of sunny but cold weather and a Winter Steam Gala as well. What more could we ask for? No...
Member News
Worcester’s New Play Spaces Praised by Child Development Expert Ahead of National Playday
An expert in early childhood studies has praised recent work in Worcester to provide high quality play opportunities for children and young people. Dr Emma Laurence, lecturer at the University of Worcester in the Department for Children and Families and a specialist...
Indulge in some retail therapy at the Severn Valley Railway’s Art and Craft Fayre
Over the weekend of 23 and 24 August, the Severn Valley Railway’s ever-popular Art and Craft Fayre will offer a feast of unique and original objects and produce at The Engine House near Highley station. Around 40 exhibitors will be taking part, and the event will be a...
Patron & Strategic News
Current trends in home insurance in the UK
Has there been a shift in home insurance pricing? For the first time this year, the UK has seen a slight drop in home insurance rates, marking a significant change in the pricing trend. According to the Pearson Ham Group’s July premium price index, home insurance...
Acting Royalty and Celebrity Chefs Join Forces in Support of Hospice Campaign
Two of the region’s biggest names in acting, Adrian Lester and Dame Julie Walters are leading a growing list of names in support of an urgent campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice. The campaign, Children’s Care Matters, is calling on the Government to safeguard the...
Chamber News
Queen’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen’s Awards Committee Members invite you to hear from HM Lord-Lieutenant Edward Harley OBE, Mandy Thorn MBE, Chair Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), and previous Queen’s Awards winners and entrants, to find out more about the application process. The presenters will share their experiences with you, from their submission to receiving the Award, and the positive impact it has had on their companies.
Make It Worcestershire: Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local
Show your pride in the county and Make It Worcestershire! Like many others, Worcestershire’s food, drink, and hospitality industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Make It Worcestershire campaign is here to champion the ‘Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local’...
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£20k South Pole Charity Challenge Gathers Momentum
Self-funded and leaving on 30th December, Dean Attwell, the Group Chief Executive of Oakland International is delighted to have passed the first quarter of his £20,000 fundraising target. Raising funds in support of children’s charity Molly Olly’s Wishes, these last 2...
Christmas trees will be collected and recycled to help a local charity.
Startin Renault Worcester’s commercial department will be loaning two Renault Vans to St. Richard’s Hospice in conjunction with Nation Wide Building Society Worcester to assist in the annual Christmas Tree Collection Fundraiser. David Tyler of Startin Renault said...
Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
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Rishi Sunak announces £1bn fund for businesses
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out a £1bn fund to help businesses hit by the rise in Covid cases, including the leisure and hospitality sector. The Chancellor revealed: Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors in England will be eligible for one-off grants of...
Worcestershire News
Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
Business Leader Joins University of Worcester as Independent Governor
Business leader, Asif Noorani, has been appointed as an independent governor at the University of Worcester. Asif co-founded Epiphany Productions to foster creativity and collaboration across the domains of art, science, engineering, and design. As a seasoned...
Herefordshire News
What does Tier 1 mean for businesses?
In Tier 1, which Worcestershire & Herefordshire are currently in, businesses are able to access the Job Support Scheme, up until 19th October, they we able to access self-employed grants – NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS, and local authority grants. This table shows the support available dependent on tier.
Wyevale Nurseries tests new Botrytis kit that could help save money and plants
Wyevale Nurseries has been assisting with trials of a new test to detect the early signs of Botrytis to reduce the spread of the disease in nursery and garden centre plants (October 2020). Its work with researchers at Pershore College, biotechnology company Mologic...
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Oakland International and City Harvest London Help Nourish Thousands Experiencing Food Poverty
Working in partnership with food redistribution charity City Harvest London, total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International in just one month provided over 12,172 meals and helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tonnes. Oakland International’s...
Home Security: Urgent summer holiday appeal from criminals!
You are excited to go on holiday and criminals are pleased to see you go too… A message from criminals… Please advertise your holiday plans on social media, what we really want is photos and messages of you packing your bags, selfies in the car or drinks in the...
Football match in memory of Brian Taylor raises money for charity
TWO leading commercial UK nurseries based in Herefordshire have held a charity football match to raise funds for Dementia UK (July 2024). Wyevale Nurseries played Allensmore Nurseries at Whitecross High School in Hereford last Saturday, July 13, and so far, the event...
Team Effort Revitalises Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford’s Outdoor Spaces for Summer
With the sunshine finally breaking through, Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes have undergone a stunning transformation to make their beautiful outdoor spaces summer-ready. In a day reminiscent of a Garden SOS episode, the dedicated Rotherwood team, including...
Supporting Organisations and the Community for Sustainable Development
Aqua Protec Ltd was established in Worcestershire in 1990 and offers Legionella control solutions to our clients. We aim to tackle economic inequality by providing employment and training with a focus on skills development to address the known skills shortages. We...
Introducing Bloom.Space: Your Local Coworking and Business Incubation Hub
At Bloom.Space, we create vibrant coworking office spaces and business incubators designed to help entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses thrive. Our mission is to provide more than just a desk and WiFi; we offer a nurturing environment that fosters growth,...
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