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EchoGuide Theatre: A Herefordshire Tool Ready for Rehearsal Rooms Anywhere
In a decade of teaching, I supported students preparing for speaking assessments. Most clung to the wall. Heads down, sleeves pulled over their hands to shrink away. Their voices came out tiny and inconsistent, stuttering and stammering. Only one student years seemed...
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EchoGuide Theatre: A Herefordshire Tool Ready for Rehearsal Rooms Anywhere
In a decade of teaching, I supported students preparing for speaking assessments. Most clung to the wall. Heads down, sleeves pulled over their hands to shrink away. Their voices came out tiny and inconsistent, stuttering and stammering. Only one student years seemed...
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Winter Diesel Day at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is set to round off 2025 in style with the return of its popular Winter Diesel Day on Monday 29 December, offering a full day of powerful diesel action set against the scenic backdrop of the Severn Valley on a crisp winter’s day....
Severn Valley Railway kicks off 2026 with a winter celebration of steam
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) will welcome the New Year in spectacular style as its popular Winter Steam Gala returns on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 January 2026, offering an unmissable two-day festival of steam at a time of year when few heritage railways are in full...
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Kidderminster Law Firm in Harriers Promotion Push Partnership
Kidderminster law firm in Harriers promotion push partnership Law firm mfg Solicitors has agreed a partnership deal with Kidderminster Harriers as the football club continues its National League promotion bid. The legal firm, based on the town’s Birmingham Road, is...
Fully Funded Places for Aspiring Early Years Professionals at Worcester
The University of Worcester has been awarded fully funded places for people who want to become Early Years professionals. The University is launching a brand-new Early Years Initial Teacher Training course, with options for entry for people already working in early...
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Green Grants for Worcestershire Businesses
Funding and support to grow your green credentials
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 Bridgestone Designs LTD – Floor and wall covering Eclipse Strategic Security Ltd – Security services company specialising in...
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Strictly Worcestershire to support mental health initiatives
Annual dance spectacular ‘Strictly Worcestershire’ has named its two charities for 2019. Proceeds from the black tie event, which will be held at the Chateau Impney in Droitwich Spa on Thursday 23 May, will support mental health initiatives at Worcester Community...
Royal Visit to Worcester Snoezelen
HRH The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO visited Worcester Snoezelen on on Wednesday 6 February 2019. He unveiled a plaque to commemorate the 25th Anniversary Year of the Charity. The Duke was accompanied by the Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire – The Hon Lady...
New data shows export recovery remains flat amid disruption to supply chains
A survey of 2,600 UK exporters has revealed that the recovery in export sales has largely stalled in Q3. The proportion of firms reporting increased sales rose only three points (to 30%) from Q2 (27%), whilst the proportion reporting decreased sales fell...
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New data shows export recovery remains flat amid disruption to supply chains
A survey of 2,600 UK exporters has revealed that the recovery in export sales has largely stalled in Q3. The proportion of firms reporting increased sales rose only three points (to 30%) from Q2 (27%), whilst the proportion reporting decreased sales fell...
Worcestershire News
Worcestershire County Council key messaging for Covid-19
Worcestershire County Council have implemented a considerable programme of work to reduce the sustained high numbers of Covid-19 cases in Redditch. We continue to see spread amongst the working age population, so a considerable amount of engagement and communications...
OASIS – Older Adult Mental Health Carer Support and Information Sessions
Are you supporting an older person (over 65) with a mental health need? Would you like to talk to other people who are supporting someone too and learn more about mental health support and services? Worcestershire Association of Carers are working in partnership with...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP vows to help lead business recovery from coronavirus
The leader of the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership today vowed to do everything possible to ensure the region receives all the support it needs to recover from the coronavirus crisis. Marches LEP chair Mandy Thorn says the partnership – the business-led body...
New programme launched to help businesses
An £800,000 programme which could help businesses as they plan their recovery from the coronavirus lockdown has been launched across the Marches. Grants of up to £10,000 are available under The Marches Small Equipment Grant (SEG), which is open to small and...
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Rotherwood Care Homes Celebrate Harvest Festival with Charity and Donations
Herefordshire-based nursing homes, Kington Court, Lynhales Hall and Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford recently celebrated their Harvest Festival event, showcasing the spirit community, charity, and gratitude. Each home hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning, raising vital...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
IT A further continuation to the positive growth since the start of the year with a steady number of new logos added to the business taking Managed IT solutions and cyber security-protection. Interesting feedback from funders and some of the supply vendors, suggesting...
Herefordshire Area Council Sector Update
EDUCATION Difficult period for the University sector, with restrictions on international students leading to less coming into the country to study and a financial shortfall. Most students got their first choice this year too, leaving clearing quiet this year. Still...
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations
Worcestershire Care Home Celebrates Harvest Festival with MacMillan Coffee Morning and Community Donations Dorset House Nursing Home in Droitwich recently celebrated Harvest Festival with a heartwarming community event. The festivities were led by Reverend Giles, who...
Real World Consultancy Partners with Radio Wyvern for BizFest 2024!
Real World Consultancy is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with local radio station Radio Wyvern for this year’s BizFest 2024. As one of the region’s most anticipated business events, BizFest offers a unique platform for entrepreneurs and business leaders...
KEMP Hospice Celebrates 55 Years of Care and Support
Throughout 2024, Wyre Forest charity KEMP Hospice has been celebrating 55 years of providing care and support to those living with life-limiting illness and bereavement in the region. Originally formed in 1969, KEMP has gone on to become a dedicated Day Hospice...
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