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Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children
Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why...
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Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children
Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why...
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University Academic Helps Brings Ukrainian Shakespeare Play to Stage
A University of Worcester academic has helped bring to the stage the world premiere of a Ukrainian play based on Shakespeare’s Othello, that explores aspects of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Professor of Shakespeare Studies, Nicoleta Cinpoeş, in her role as...
Parents and Carers of University Students Invited to Talk
A free online talk will help parents and carers of students heading off to university this September. The event, held by the University of Worcester on Thursday July 3, will cover a range of areas and is available to anyone, wherever their young person is going to...
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Kidderminster College Learner Raises Funds for Charity
Kidderminster College’s T-Level learner, William Harding-Taylor, organised and ran a BBQ and Bake Sale at Kori’s Construction site on Norton Road, Stourbridge, raising £645 with donations still coming in. William is a first-year student on the Electrotechnical...
Consent Throughout Early Life is at the Heart of Expert Talk in Worcester
A special talk is taking place at The Hive next week, aimed at helping adults have discussions with young people about sex and consent in all areas of life. Consent from Early Years to Teens with Holly Barnes-Bennetts will examine the issue of consent and look at how...
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Sponsorship opportunity for anticipated 2021 Chamber Economic Conference
Brand new for 2021, the Economic Conference serves to bring together businesses, leaders, and employees from the two counties to gain insight and understanding into the economic picture along with how businesses can plan and adapt to overcome challenges and make the most of new opportunities.
EU Exit – The top things you need to know to keep your business moving
On New Year’s Eve at 23:00 GMT, the UK completed its separation from the EU, left the Single European Market and Customs Union and became a “third country”. The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) was concluded on 24th December and contains new rules for living, working and trading with the EU.
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Survey shows major sectoral differences in how firms have adopted flexible working practices during the pandemic
A new BCC survey of more than 900 UK firms shows that remote working was by far the most common form of flexible working offered at 66% – however only 54% of B2C services firms could offer it, against 80% of B2B services firms
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Survey shows major sectoral differences in how firms have adopted flexible working practices during the pandemic
A new BCC survey of more than 900 UK firms shows that remote working was by far the most common form of flexible working offered at 66% – however only 54% of B2C services firms could offer it, against 80% of B2B services firms
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Don’t miss the chance celebrate your business success
Businesses across Herefordshire & Worcestershire will not want to miss the opportunity to spotlight their business and stand out from their competition with the chance to win a Chamber Business Award for free. The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of...
Our Future: Tourism and Hospitality
Thursday 29 April 2021 – 9.30-11.00am Join Visit Worcestershire for an online event looking at the future of tourism in Worcestershire post-lockdown and beyond. The webinar will be looking at predictions, trends, and insights for the tourism sector post-lockdown. As...
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New Small Equipment Grant from the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant...
Herefordshire Mind – Safe Haven
Herefordshire Mind’s Safe Haven is an evening space for anyone who may be struggling, experiencing anxiety of emotional distress. These are uncertain times, there are many unknowns and it has been a period of prolonged change. A feeling of anxiety is perfectly...
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Introducing PABON HALL INTERNATIONAL Trade Negotiators to the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce!
My name is Lina Pabon, the founder and managing director of PABON HALL International Trade Negotiators. I am delighted to present my company to the public and make our services available to you. Our purpose is to bridge business and promotional interests between Latin...
Wyevale Nurseries’ new Hydrangea ‘Cherry Explosion’ to fundraise for Perennial this year
GARDENERS wishing to support and raise funds for the horticultural industry charity Perennial can this year purchase a new easy-to-grow hydrangea with proceeds going to the organisation (2024). Hereford-based Wyevale Nurseries says Hydrangea macrophylla ‘Cherry...
Worcester Students Speed in to National Final of F1 Design Competition
A talented team of school students were pipped to the post after racing through to the national final of a major motorsport design competition. Five bright sparks, all Year 10 pupils at The King’s School Worcester, entered the F1 in Schools Professional Class...
Herefordshire Care Home Kington Court Wins Top 20 Award
Kington Court Nursing Home in Herefordshire has achieved a remarkable milestone, securing its place among the top twenty-rated care homes in the West Midlands. The prestigious award, presented by carehome.co.uk through its annual ‘Top 20 Awards’,...
Students Get Different Perspective of Cyber Security thanks to ‘Hacking’ Marathon
It was a case of gamekeepers turned poachers, as students from the University of Worcester learning about cyber security turned their hand to ‘hacking’ for a special event. Designed to give them extra skills and a new perspective, the Worcester Hackathon saw Cyber...
Mike Keel to retire as St Michael’s Hospice Chief Executive
The Chief Executive of St Michael’s Hospice has announced his retirement after eight years at the helm. Mike Keel will leave his role at the Bartestree-based Hospice at the end of this month. During his tenure, Mr Keel has overseen the charity’s extended reach to the...
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