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Community Power Celebrate Mayor’s Charity Partnership
Community Power and Lee’s Place were recently honoured to attend the Mayor Making Ceremony in Hereford for the installation of the 645th Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Cat Hornsey. The event was a celebration of community, partnership, and civic pride, bringing...
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Community Power Celebrate Mayor’s Charity Partnership
Community Power and Lee’s Place were recently honoured to attend the Mayor Making Ceremony in Hereford for the installation of the 645th Mayor of Hereford, Councillor Cat Hornsey. The event was a celebration of community, partnership, and civic pride, bringing...
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Time is running out to book the SVR’s Santa Steam Specials
With Christmas fast approaching, families are being urged to book quickly as only four days are left when they can enjoy the Severn Valley Railway’s much-loved Santa Steam Specials. The last available dates are 20, 21, 23 and 24 December, with spaces now very limited...
DRPG Hosts ‘Make A Moment’ Charity Christmas Event as 45th CSR Project
As part of its 45th anniversary year, creative communications group DRPG has completed its 45th CSR project, marking a continued commitment to social impact beyond its core business. The milestone was marked this weekend with a Christmas celebration for Worcestershire...
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University Stalwart and Wolves Co-Founder Awarded MBE
Mick Donovan, Pro Vice Chancellor Partnerships at the University of Worcester, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours. Mick has been recognised for services to inclusion in sport and education. “I am thrilled to receive this award and receive...
1500th Armed Forces Covenant milestone reached
West Midland Reserve Forces & Cadets Association (RFCA) are pleased to announce their 1500th Armed Forces Covenant signatory as NESO, the National Energy System Operator. The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a promise from the nation that those who serve or have...
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Counter-Terrorism advice for UK businesses
Counter-Terrorism Police are advising businesses to remain vigilant as the terrorism threat assessment level is lowered to ‘Substantial’ – meaning an attack is highly likely in the UK. An attack could happen anywhere, at any time, with anything. A reminder to...
Webinar from our partners Westfield Health on supporting mental health and spotting the signs of presenteeism
On Monday 22 February from 12.00 – 12.45pm, join Cathy Lawson, an independent Workplace Wellbeing Consultant, Trainer and Coach, and Richard Holmes, Director of Wellbeing Westfield Health, as they discuss the findings of their research and offer advice on...
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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...
BCC November Economic Review
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published their November Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is an analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data...
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BCC November Economic Review
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently published their November Monthly Economic Review. This briefing is an analysis of the key domestic and international economic indicators for business. The report also provides a comparison between the economic data...
Worcestershire News
Malvern St James Girls’ School scoops pioneering mental health award
A Worcestershire school has achieved the School Mental Health Award which is delivered by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools. Malvern St James Girls’ School were awarded a Gold standard for its outstanding mental health and wellbeing...
Make It Worcestershire: Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local
Show your pride in the county and Make It Worcestershire! Like many others, Worcestershire’s food, drink, and hospitality industry has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Make It Worcestershire campaign is here to champion the ‘Buy, Eat, Sell & Stay Local’...
Herefordshire News
Applications open for the Herefordshire Council Discretionary Grants Fund
Hundreds of businesses across Herefordshire that did not meet the criteria for previous government Covid-19 grants could now benefit from a discretionary grant fund. To date, around £55.2m has been paid out to more than 4,700 businesses in the county in government...
Online & Interactive Cyber Workshop for Herefordshire Businesses
The Cyber Quarter supported by the University of Wolverhampton and the Hereford Centre for Cyber and Security are proud to be delivering a newly developed suite of Online ERDF funded workshops for Herefordshire businesses. These are free, informative and wholly...
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Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales & Marketing Director Kersten Catella to be keynote speaker at Women in Horticulture event
HEREFORD-based Wyevale Nurseries’ Sales and Marketing Director Kersten Catella has been selected to speak about her industry experience and leadership role at an inspirational ‘Women in Horticulture’ event next month (November 2024). Kersten will be joining CEO of the...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Shines at Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, a leading provider of specialist dementia care for the elderly generation, is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Herefordshire Growing Point Autumn Show. The care home was awarded second place for its innovative wind chime,...
Local Firm Celebrates 50 Years of Success in Bespoke Combustion Systems
Comtherm Ltd, based in Droitwich, the UK’s leading manufacturer of bespoke combustion systems, is celebrating 50 years in business. Established in 1974, Comtherm has become a trusted name, specialising in high-quality combustion systems while offering...
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home Hosts Charity Memory Walk to Support Alzheimer’s Society
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, an award-winning care home in Herefordshire, proudly hosted a heartfelt Memory Walk to raise funds for The Alzheimer’s Society. The event united residents, family, friends, and staff in a beautiful display of community spirit. It...
FormusPro Founder & CEO Named As One to Watch In The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders For 2024
Herefordshire-based Microsoft Partner, FormusPro, is proud to announce that its founder and CEO, Glenn Powell, has been recognised in the 2024 LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders Awards, a prestigious accolade supported by The Times. He was named ‘One To Watch’...
Gwen Walford Care Home Celebrates Win at the Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards 2024
Gwen Walford Nursing Home is thrilled to announce its success at the prestigious Hereford Times Health & Social Care Awards, where the home’s dedicated staff member, Gideon Kusi, won The Good Nurse Award. These awards celebrate the hard work, dedication,...
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