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Severn Valley Railway ends season on a high with hugely successful winter enthusiast events
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has rounded off its 2025 operating season in style, following the outstanding success of its two end-of-season enthusiast events: the Winter Diesel Day on 29 December 2025 and the two-day Winter Steam Gala on 3 and 4 January 2026. Both...
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Severn Valley Railway ends season on a high with hugely successful winter enthusiast events
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has rounded off its 2025 operating season in style, following the outstanding success of its two end-of-season enthusiast events: the Winter Diesel Day on 29 December 2025 and the two-day Winter Steam Gala on 3 and 4 January 2026. Both...
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Support Local, Give Local – Herefordshire Businesses Come Together to Support New Charitable Fund
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) has launched ‘Business for Good’ – an innovative new charitable fund which is bringing businesses together to drive real change across the county of Herefordshire. Bridie Sullivan, Chief Executive, explains,...
Christmas at Côte
Messy, merry, meaningful – just like Christmas should be. New traditions start here Leave the wonky tree and the washing up at home, Christmas is at ours this year. Whether you’re planning a proper knees-up with the team or a fizz-fuelled feast with family, we’ve got...
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Acorns Children’s Hospice Chairman Awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
The Chairman of Acorns Children’s Hospice, Mark Hopton has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours, announced on Saturday (15th June), in recognition of his services to education, healthcare and charities in the West Midlands. Mark, who has been Chairman of...
Herefordshire’s NMITE University Project Announces New £3.5 Million Gift by the Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust
Herefordshire’s pioneering new university project, the New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE) has announced a further major charitable donation as it continues its growth. The Charles Wolfson Charitable Trust has agreed to make a grant of £3.5...
Chamber News
Armed Forces Covenant: What you need to know
To date, more than 5000 organisations have signed the Armed Forces Covenant including businesses and charities nationwide. The Chamber is also delighted to demonstrate our support for the Armed Forces Community by signing an Armed Forces Covenant. Chamber Military...
Chancellor delivers Budget giving businesses confidence and stability
Yesterday the Chancellor’s budget statement outlined the government’s 3-point plan to support businesses through the spring and into the summer months giving firms more clarity on the way ahead and will allow many to plan with greater optimism and confidence as they...
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Supported Pathway to a different type of job
Supported Pathway to work. Who can apply: Young people not in education or training, those with mental health issues, Refugees, Prison leavers, Those with hidden & physical disabilities, Care leavers… Charities/Support Workers/Candidates register now. For more...
Top Local Wedding Venue Embarks on Support of Hereford Charity
Brinsop Court Estate, has chosen Herefordshire Mind as its charity partner for this year, as they embark on a series of fundraising events during 2019 to raise money for the Hereford mental health charity. David Harding, Herefordshire Mind Business Development Manager...
Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...
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Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses
Research published by the British Chambers of Commerce in partnership with O2 has found that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000 surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint. This falls to 9% for small businesses, and 5% for...
Worcestershire News
Opportunity to meet HS2 Minister Andrew Stephenson MP
HS2 is a once in a generation opportunity to better connect UK towns and cities, regenerate communities and make a step change in the Government’s commitment to become Carbon Zero.
Managing Post Lockdown Stress Webinar
Hereford University Centre invite you all to join their exciting upcoming lecture:
‘Managing Post Lockdown Stress’
Herefordshire News
‘A Good Place to Start’ campaign update – new ‘starting out’ support
‘A Good Place to Start’ aims to help jobseekers back into work, and put those businesses needing to recruit in touch with them. At the centre of the campaign are two websites, jobhelp which provides support to jobseekers, and employerhelp which provides links to business support and information, as well as help for those who need to recruit.
The Small Business Leadership Programme – Funded places available
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is funding training for senior SME leaders to enhance their business’s resilience and recovery from the impact of Coronavirus, and develop their potential for future growth and productivity.
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New owner of Top ‘n’ Tail Grooming!
Top ‘n’ Tail Grooming services now has a new owner! Amy welcomes dogs of all size, breeds and age. Patient Pampering for your pooch! Top ‘n’ Tail offers dog grooming with patient Pampering. With two pens for a safe space, lots of toys to play...
Feathered Friends Flock to Celebrate Di’s 90th Birthday
Feathered Friends Flock to Celebrate Di’s 90th Birthday Residents and staff at Gwen Walford Nursing Home came together to celebrate a remarkable milestone as Di marked her 90th birthday with a touch of feathered flair. Her family orchestrated a surprise visit...
College Group Appoints New CEO and Principal
A leading group of colleges in Warwickshire and Worcestershire has appointed a new CEO and Principal. Sara-Jane Watkins has been appointed to the senior position at WCG (Warwickshire College Group) which includes six colleges across the Midlands and will start in...
Worcester businessman raises over £6,000 for mental health charity
A Worcester businessman has raised over £6,000 for YoungMinds, a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents. Jonathan White, Director at Worcester-based Number Fifteen Recruitment, walked a 125-mile route from Tamworth to London alongside the...
Chance to Tour Award-winning Herefordshire Vineyard for Free to Celebrate English Wine Week
HEREFORDSHIRE wine lovers are being invited to an award-winning vineyard in the county for a series of free tours and tastings as part of English Wine Week celebrations next month (Saturday, June 15 to Sunday, June 23, 2024). The events are being hosted by Foxbury...
Celtic Marches Updates Labels
Celtic Marches are a single-estate apple cider producer, nestled in a quiet corner of Herefordshire. All apples used in their ciders are taken from their 200 acre orchards on the family farm in Bishops Frome. Being a family run cider maker, they have full control from...
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