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Workshop Empowers Families to Preserve Motherhood Memories
If you’ve ever thought about preserving your precious family stories to pass down to future generations, academics at the University of Worcester will be on hand to help as part of a series of events on the theme of ‘motherhood’. The events will also include a drop-in...
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Workshop Empowers Families to Preserve Motherhood Memories
If you’ve ever thought about preserving your precious family stories to pass down to future generations, academics at the University of Worcester will be on hand to help as part of a series of events on the theme of ‘motherhood’. The events will also include a drop-in...
Member News
KEMP Hospice Santa Fun Run Returns with a New Festive Home in Wolverley
The countdown to Christmas is on, and what better way to get into the festive spirit than by taking part in the jolliest jog of the year: the return of KEMP Hospice’s much-loved Santa Fun Run, launching this year from a brand-new location. On Sunday 7th December 2025,...
Unlocking Business Potential: The Power of the Right Technology Partner
In today’s fast-paced digital world, Surf Tech IT believes the right technology partner can be the difference between surviving and thriving. For business owners across Herefordshire and Worcestershire, embracing technology isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about...
Patron & Strategic News
Building Futures | Crafting Careers: GLP’s Strategic Training Initiative for Workforce Development
New Strategic Member GLP Training, are committed to empowering people and strengthening regional skills. They have created an initiative that underscores their dedication to nurturing local talent and advancing workforce development through tailored apprenticeship...
New trainees join law firm as it invests in next generation
A group of nine new trainees have been taken on by leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors as it invests in the next generation. The new trainees beginning their two-year training contracts are Oliver Leigh, Bethany Steel, Alena Dudrah, Jack Cook and...
Chamber News
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Release the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has released the Quarterly Economic Survey Report for Q3 2024, supported by Worcestershire County Council. The Quarterly Economic Survey is a comprehensive analysis of economic data collected from a diverse range...
What would you ask your Local MP?
As a result of the General Election in July, many of the local constituencies have elected a new member of parliament and many residents have not yet had the chance to speak with their MP. Therefore, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce want to give...
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From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
Policy News
North Sea Taskforce Calls For Urgent Action
• The North Sea Transition Taskforce has called on the Government to rapidly establish a long-term, integrated plan to deliver a just energy transition in the North Sea. • Its new report finds the window of opportunity to secure the future of the North Sea is closing...
Challenging Spring Outlook As Firms Struggle to Bloom
Responding to the Chancellor’s Spring Statement, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Today the Chancellor saw a small dip in inflation, however her statement was made against a backdrop of downgraded economic growth for...
Skills News
Job seekers invited to Herefordshire employment event
Supported employment and training charity, Landau, has announced further details to its latest job fair in Hereford, which aims to support even more people into the workplace. The charity is hosting the event on April 27 at the Shell Store in Rotherwas and has secured...
The Balance Between Skills and Personality
Servicing and repairing multifunctional printers requires a pretty specific set of skills. The engineering team at Clarity Solutions, led by Service Director Mark Berryman, have decades of experience between them and they’re generous with their knowledge. Having...
Charity News
Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
Join the Movement: Inclusive Sporting Events Make Sure No Kid Gets ‘Left on the Bench’
Pupils from special and mainstream schools around Worcester spent a morning taking part in inclusive sports at the University of Worcester, led by a charity founder with a unique vision. Supported by students from the University, around 70 pupils formed teams to...
Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
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Trade Strategy Must Support Smaller Exporters
Fewer than one fifth (18%) of micro-exporters (fewer than 10 employees) increased export orders in Q2, with 29% reporting a decrease. By comparison, 29% of large exporters (more than 250 staff) increased their export orders with a fifth (20%) reporting a drop. More...
Worcestershire News
Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
The SVR Celebrates an ‘ambitious, exciting, successful’ Autumn Steam Gala
Increased passenger numbers, a timetable that ran smoothly and a smart solution to what could have been a major hitch have given the Severn Valley Railway the prize of yet another highly successful enthusiast event. The recent Autumn Steam Gala, which took place...
Herefordshire News
Grow more in 2024 with the Marches Growth Hub
Businesses across the Marches were today urged to grow more in 2024 by making full use of the vast range of funding and support available to them. The Marches Growth Hub and three local authority partners – Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin councils –...
Herefordshire High Sheriff Visits Gwen Walford Care Home
Herefordshire High Sheriff Visits Gwen Walford Care Home In a demonstration of commitment to local communities and the wellbeing of residents in Herefordshire, Robert Robinson, the esteemed Herefordshire High Sheriff, paid a special visit to Gwen Walford Nursing Home...
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Avoiding Business Risks: The Do’s and Don’t’s
There is a risk in creating a business. Most business owners have asked themselves; 1. Is it going to fail? 2. Am I going to run out of cash? 3. Will people be interested in my product/service? Having great bookkeeping helps enable business owners to not have to...
Vennture Appoints Safeguarding Expert to Drive Innovation Amid Sector Pressures
Ex-Police Safeguarding Leader Joins Vennture as New COO Herefordshire charity Vennture has appointed Jon Roberts as its new Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 August 2025. Jon, a father of four from North Herefordshire, brings 30 years of policing experience,...
DRPG’s Dale Parmenter awarded Honorary University Fellowship
Dale Parmenter, CEO and Founder of creative communications group DRPG, has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Worcester, and admitted to the University’s College of Fellows. The Fellowship recognises his contribution to responsible business...
Worcestershire hospitality firms urged to step up ahead of peak season
An industry jobs specialist has urged businesses across the Worcestershire hospitality and catering sector to act fast and fill any vacant chef positions ahead of the busy winter peak season. The alert has come from industry specialist Kasia Krieger as Office for...
Employers urged to support new model for work experience
Employers across the region were today urged to throw their weight behind new moves to transform work experience for youngsters. The Marches Careers Hub is helping spearhead the introduction of a new modern approach to work experience, under which secondary school...
Surf Tech IT Welcomes Ben Jordan as Level 2 Helpdesk Engineer
Surf Tech IT is delighted to welcome Ben Jordan to the team as a Level 2 Helpdesk Engineer. Ben first joined the business through an ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship, delivered by fellow Chamber members The Development Manager Ltd (TDM). Now 19, Ben has successfully...
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