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Ever wondered how Dungeons and Dragons works? Find out in latest episode of Dandelion Video Productions podcast
William Peacock, Dungeon Master, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – an episode that requires absolutely no knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons to enjoy. For most people, D&D begins and ends with a...
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Ever wondered how Dungeons and Dragons works? Find out in latest episode of Dandelion Video Productions podcast
William Peacock, Dungeon Master, features in the latest episode of Dandelion Video Production’s What Do You Do? podcast – an episode that requires absolutely no knowledge of Dungeons and Dragons to enjoy. For most people, D&D begins and ends with a...
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Start Now: Make 2026 a really BIG year
As the busiest season of the year approaches, you might be looking at the next few weeks with mixed feelings — hoping for strong sales but wishing you’d had more time to put new ideas, promotions or partnerships in place. Or perhaps you’re already feeling the strain...
University Women’s Team Head Undefeated into the New Year
The University of Worcester’s Women’s Football Team are chasing promotion, as they enter the new year unbeaten after a record-breaking first half of the season. The side has won all eight of its league and cup fixtures so far, scoring 96 goals and conceding just once....
Patron & Strategic News
Avoid Ditching Your Resolutions This Year
January 17th is known by many as ‘Ditch Your New Year’s Resolution Day’; an annual event where many people give up on the promises they made to themselves on the first of the month. Popular resolutions include exercising more, eating healthier, losing weight, or...
Celebrating 16 Years of Fitness and Friendship: Worcester Group Looks Forward to Active Year Ahead
Members of a Worcester activity programme have celebrated 16 years of fitness and friendship at their annual post-Christmas celebration. Around 40 members of the Senior Physical Activity and Adapted Sports programme met with instructors at the Maple Leaf Pub on Canada...
Chamber News
Would you like to join our Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently recruiting for businesses to join their Area Councils. We have two vacancies in Herefordshire and one vacancy in Worcestershire. We are looking for businesses from the following sectors, but would welcome applications from any interested members:
Get a feel for what to expect at the West Midlands Business Expo
Last week it was announced that from Monday 22 – Friday 26 March the West Midlands Business Expo will be taking place virtually. A demo for what to expect at the event has now been released. Users can get a feel for what the experience will be like from how to...
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Competitive spirit drives corporate challenge campaign for Primrose Hospice
Primrose Hospice is looking for Worcestershire businesses to take on the Corporate Challenge. Businesses will compete in a bid to raise the most money for Primrose Hospice from 1st July – 18th September 2019. The campaign is being held to encourage competition and...
Charity Adventure Golf Open
Local businesses are invited to join Free Radio Cash for Kids at Ravenmeadow Golf Course on Friday 28 June for its charity crazy golf networking day. From lunchtime onwards, guests will enjoy fun, food and drinks at Ravenmeadow Golf Club and its new Jungle Safari....
Policy paper on digital trade
The UK Board of Trade published a new policy paper on digital trade at its meeting in Derry/Londonderry last week, covering the UK’s current and forthcoming trade negotiations and outlining greater opportunities for e-commerce and data flows. Read it...
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Policy paper on digital trade
The UK Board of Trade published a new policy paper on digital trade at its meeting in Derry/Londonderry last week, covering the UK’s current and forthcoming trade negotiations and outlining greater opportunities for e-commerce and data flows. Read it...
Worcestershire News
Malvern Hills District Council approve £500,000 Economic Recovery Fund
A £500,000 Economic Recovery Fund is being created to support the rebuilding of the district’s economy from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The money will support the delivery of actions in Malvern Hills District Council’s Five Year Plan. The money...
New study investigates how to grow the Midlands low carbon sector
Sustainability West Midlands, in partnership with kMatrix, have released the results of their Midlands Low Carbon Sector Study. The study, commissioned by the Midlands Energy Hub, aimed to understand: The current state of the Low Carbon Environmental Goods &...
Herefordshire News
Work underway at the Shell Store Incubation Centre Hereford
Work is now underway on Hereford’s Shell Store, transforming the historic building into a flagship business incubation and innovation centre. The £7.3m redevelopment of the derelict building on Skylon Park, Rotherwas, will deliver more than 2,000 sq metres of employment space, with room for new and growing businesses to set up and expand alongside facilities for development and innovation.
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: Herefordshire Brook Language Services (http://brooklanguageservices.com/) Worcestershire Central HR Consulting (http://www.centralhrconsulting.co.uk)...
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Tough Budget For Business
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “This is a tough budget for business to swallow but the Chancellor has looked to ease the pain by holding out a promise of better days ahead. “While some protection...
Autumn Budget 2024: Key Points
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered Labour’s first Budget since 2010, after the party’s return to power in July’s general election. Here are some key points to take away from the Autumn Budget. Personal Tax and benefits The Minimum wage for adults over 21 is set to...
Worcester Graduate Leads Lionesses to the World Cup
A University of Worcester graduate is heading off to Colombia as he leads the England Women’s Amputee Football Team in the sport’s first ever World Cup. Harry Smith, who studied Sports Coaching Science, has been working in amputee football for the last five years but...
Chefs have Recipe for Success as Evening of Brummie Culinary Excellence Serves up £27,000 for Charity
An unforgettable evening of Brummie culinary excellence has raised a staggering £27,665 for Acorns Children’s Hospice. Chefs for Charity saw two of the second city’s greatest culinary heroes join forces for an exclusive dining experience to raise funds towards...
Top Lawyer Delivers Talk on AI
The Master of the Rolls, one of the most senior legal professionals in the UK, has spoken about AI and the law at the University of Worcester. Sir Geoffrey Vos’ talk was attended by staff and students at the University, as well as several legal professionals and...
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...
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