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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
Hazelton Mountford raises over £5000 with charity steps challenge
Worcester based insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford are pleased to share the results of their June Charity Challenge, which saw staff walk an impressive 10.5 million steps and raise over £ 5,000 for charity. Throughout June, colleagues “stepped into...
Meet JP Bookkeeping — Your New Virtual Finance Office
As a new member of the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce (HWCC), JP Bookkeeping is excited to introduce its Virtual Finance Office service which manages the full finance function for businesses from start to end. Our strategic, outsourced Finance...
Patron & Strategic News
Kidderminster College’s Graduation Ceremony 2024
Kidderminster College recently celebrated their amazing graduates at St. George’s Church in their annual graduation ceremony. This ceremony celebrated the hard work, dedication, and resilience of our students, who have achieved so much during their time with us....
Record-Breaking Amount Raised at ISOQSL Annual Charity Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is thrilled to announce that their recent charity golf day exceeded expectations, raising a fantastic £5,800 for the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity—being the highest amount the day has raised so far! On top of this ISO Quality Services will donate...
Chamber News
NCSC Cyber Crime Awareness Clinic For SMEs – Cyber Incidents
The National Cyber Security Centre, the Midlands Centre for Cyber Security and the award winning Cyber Crime Awareness Clinic have come together to deliver another lively discussion and update on building an effective Cyber Incident Response Plan : What are the...
Coronavirus: Returning to work guidance
UK Parliament has produced a paper providing an overview of the rules surrounding COVID-19 and returning to work. It discusses the lockdown legislation, employer’s health and safety obligations and when workers can refuse to go to work. You can download and read...
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Kind-hearted Kendrick Homes sponsor Primrose Ball
Kendrick Homes have once again stepped up to support Primrose Hospice by sponsoring the Primrose Ball taking place on Friday 27 September for an amazing £5,000. The Primrose Ball is an annual event held by Primrose Hospice, inviting guests to enjoy a wonderful night...
Sir Clive Woodward in Worcestershire for the ‘BIG LUNCH’
Sir Clive Woodward, Rugby World Cup winning coach from 2003 addressed the Worcestershire business community at the Chateau Impney on Friday 5th July for the first ‘BIG LUNCH’. With over 350 guests, this was the county’s largest corporate lunch being delivered by AMROS...
BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’
The British Chambers of Commerce has published an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October. The leading business group has found that, at the time of...
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BCC study shows major gaps in official Brexit guidance for businesses in the event of ‘no deal’
The British Chambers of Commerce has published an evaluation of official UK Government guidance to businesses on critical operational issues in the event of an unwanted ‘no deal’ exit on 31st October. The leading business group has found that, at the time of...
Worcestershire News
Top Secret Elephant on its journey to Worcester
Have you ‘herd’? For eight weeks in the summer of 2021, Worcester will be brought to life by a perfect parade of beautifully decorated elephant sculptures. Elephants – both big and small – will form a stunning, free art trail through the city’s streets and open spaces, bringing together the community for one unforgettable event created by St.Richard’s Hospice.
Are you looking for office space in Pershore?
Five high spec offices on the ground floor of the Civic Centre at Pershore are now available for the first businesses to move in. The Pillar will offer a pillar of support to businesses with access to the bespoke business advice and grant funding they need to help...
Herefordshire News
“Work from home” set to be announced in government U-turn
Prime Minister Boris Johnson will today tell people that they don’t have to return to their workplaces – and should continue working from home.
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Worcester Named as Most Electric Vehicle Friendly University in the UK
The University of Worcester has been named as the most electric car-friendly university in the UK by the nation’s largest automotive platform. Research by Auto Trader analysed the number of EV charging devices available at universities and factored salary sacrifice...
Hayward Wright’s Charity Golf Day raises thousands for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Leading accountancy firm, Hayward Wright, held its latest Annual Charity Golf Day last week in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Trust – a national charity that supports those affected by cystic fibrosis to create a world where being born with the condition...
SVR announces Saint as first Autumn Steam Gala guest, with an extended stay for 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’
The Severn Valley Railway has announced that GWR 2999 ‘Lady of Legend’ is to make an extended visit to the railway, culminating in a guest appearance at its Autumn Steam Gala on 19-22 September. The Saint locomotive is the only one of its class in existence, and it...
2024 Elgar Festival Hailed as ‘Best Event Yet’
The Worcestershire-based Elgar Festival returned for its May and June events this year with a joyful week of concerts, conversations, events and exhibitions celebrating the life and music of Britain’s greatest composer. The music of the Festival’s namesake was the...
West Midlands employers experiencing pre-pandemic levels of vacancies according to HCR report
The West Midlands is suffering disproportionately from a national skills shortage, with one in four vacancies now classed as ‘hard to fill’. HCR Law has recently published a report reviewing the impact this is having on the region and how businesses can address these...
Oakland International Appoints Group HR Director
Nicola Harris has been appointed Group HR Director by total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International. A skilled professional in talent management, people development and a pragmatic leader, Nicola has 25 years’ experience in entrepreneurial and owner...
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