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Invitation for amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced an opportunity for musicians of all ages to be part a very special project. The Elgar Festival – which will take place from Saturday 23 May until Sunday...
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Invitation for amateur musicians to be part of this year’s Elgar Festival
Organisers of the annual celebration of the life and music of Worcestershire’s most famous composer have announced an opportunity for musicians of all ages to be part a very special project. The Elgar Festival – which will take place from Saturday 23 May until Sunday...
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Firms co-host Royal Three Counties Show drinks event
Law firm mfg Solicitors and property specialists Fisher German co-hosted a drinks reception at the 2025 Royal Three Counties Show. Over 100 people attended the event at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground as part of the annual three-day showpiece which celebrates...
University Festival Explores Range of Legal Topics
A University of Worcester law-themed festival will offer a wide range of expert talks open to the public. The University’s Constitutions, Rights and Justice Research Group is holding a free Rights and Justice Festival at The Hive, in Worcester, on July 8, designed to...
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Talk Explores the Role of Places in the Music we Love.
‘Waterloo Sunset’, ‘New York, New York’, and even ‘A Land Down Under’; some of the most iconic songs of all time have been about specific places. But how do you go about taking the environment you are in, and turning it into a song? The University of Worcester’s Dr...
Why is Event Cancellation Insurance important for Music Festivals?
In the vibrant world of music festivals, where the anticipation of unforgettable experiences runs high, the risks associated with planning such large-scale events often go overlooked. At Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers, we understand that while the joy and...
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Tackling Domestic Abuse and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has published a report on the impact of domestic abuse on individuals and employers, the role of employment rights in addressing it and best practice among businesses. Practical steps for employers...
Skills for jobs: increased business role in Further Education
This white paper sets out reforms to post-16 technical education and training to support people to develop the skills needed to get good jobs and improve national productivity. It outlines how government propose to support people to develop the skills they need to get...
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Request for input – Tax and Audits
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched details of a call for evidence seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited. The proposals set out how: companies should...
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Request for input – Tax and Audits
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched details of a call for evidence seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited. The proposals set out how: companies should...
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National Asparagus Day 2021 #ShopLocal
Friday 23 April is National Asparagus day! Worcestershire and the Vale of Evesham in particular are famous worldwide for Asparagus, and are celebrated each year at the Asparagus Festival in Evesham. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the British Asparagus Festival events...
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.
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Herefordshire Design & Digital Marketing Agency Shortlisted For 2020 Small Award
The DM Lab based in Hereford has been nominated for the Digital Star at The Small Awards 2020. The DM Lab which was established in 2010 provides quality digital marketing for businesses of all sizes, locally and nationally, working closely with clients to deliver...
Marches businesses receive £154m to support through the pandemic
Businesses in the Marches have benefitted from more than £154 million of Government grant support during the pandemic to date, new figures have revealed. The Chair of the Marches LEP Mandy Thorn today congratulated the region’s three councils for their hard work in...
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Kudos Blends launches an innovative new website and solutions-based approach to revolutionise the industrial baking industry.
Kudos Blends, the world’s leading manufacturer of industrial baking powders and leavening agents, is delighted to announce the launch of its brand-new website and pioneering solutions-based approach. With the unveiling of our cutting-edge website Kudos Blends is...
ISO Quality Services – Making a Difference One Egg at a Time
The ISO QSL Good Egg Awards returned for its seventh consecutive year with unprecedented popularity. This year, the awards received 160 nominations, surpassing all previous records. The ISO providers based in Worcester, first launched the Good Egg Awards in 2018 to...
White Logistics partners with Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) for Groundbreaking Hydrogen Fuel Cell Truck Trial
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), the UK’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell truck OEM, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with White Logistics to explore the integration of Hydrogen Fuel Cell HGVs into the White Logistics’ fleet. This partnership marks the...
Can you support your local hospital charity by taking part in their Eastnor Castle Walk this Spring?
On May 18th 2024 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity are hosting their Eastnor Castle Walk! Taking in the beautiful grounds and surrounding countryside this charity walk is the perfect way to get your team together away from the office, in the great...
St Michael’s Hospice Open new shop in Hay-on-Wye
St Michael’s Hospice has today welcomed visitors to the opening of its new charity shop in Hay-on-Wye. Conveniently located at The Craft Centre, next to the Oxford Street car park, the shop is filled with a great range of pre-loved items, including clothing, books,...
Boost Recruitment and Retention with ISO 9001
ISO 9001 is known internationally for helping businesses consistently meet customer requirements but is less known for its other benefits like supporting recruitment and retention. Local ISO experts at ISO Quality Services highlight five ways ISO 9001 could help you...
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