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Kaleidoscope Plus Group Launches Free Ebook to Help Young People Cope with Exam Stress
Mental health and wellbeing charity Kaleidoscope Plus Group has launched a new free digital resource designed to help young people manage stress and anxiety during exam season. The ebook Dealing with Exam Stress has been created to support teenagers and young adults...
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Kaleidoscope Plus Group Launches Free Ebook to Help Young People Cope with Exam Stress
Mental health and wellbeing charity Kaleidoscope Plus Group has launched a new free digital resource designed to help young people manage stress and anxiety during exam season. The ebook Dealing with Exam Stress has been created to support teenagers and young adults...
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Hamnet Puts Herefordshire in the Global Spotlight – Here’s How Your Business Can Get Involved
Herefordshire is stepping onto the world stage, and local businesses have a unique opportunity to be part of something truly special. Global buzz is building around Hamnet, the beautifully crafted film adaptation of Maggie O’Farrell’s award-winning novel. Directed by...
Fully Funded Suicide Prevention Training for Those Supporting Veterans
PAPYRUS has been awarded funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to provide fully funded suicide prevention training for those working with or supporting veterans. The aim is to equip participants with skills to identify warning signs, intervene effectively, and...
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Hazelton Mountford Take Part in the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal
This year, Hazelton Mountford are delighted to give back to the community by supporting the Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal! Christmas is a season of giving, and at Hazelton Mountford, we believe in coming together to spread joy and make the holidays...
Skills Minister Visits University to Talk Teaching, Politics and Life Lessons
Skills Minister Jacqui Smith has spoken about how her training as a teacher at the University of Worcester helped to shape her future, including her role as the first woman to serve as Home Secretary. Appearing on an episode of the University’s Early Career Teacher...
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Covid-19 Discretionary Support for Businesses in Herefordshire
For businesses and charities that are not eligible for the Local Restrictions Grant Scheme, the following support is available for the national Covid-19 restrictions that came into force on 5th January 2021: For those that are mandated to cease their main trading...
Local Author Wins 5-Star Reviews for Business Book
Last year, new member Philip Grant of business consultancy CM Leaders wrote a business book ‘In Demand, In Command’ (published by Austin Macauley) which has now attained ‘5-star’ ratings on Amazon. The book has also now been made available in Audible format, alongside...
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Matcon supports Evesham Vale community charity
Evesham-based Powder Handling experts Matcon have been working closely with Evesham Adventure Playground Association, a local charity set-up to ensure children, young people and families have space to have fun together in an environment that challenges and inspires...
Onside invites you to make a difference in 2019
This is your opportunity to make a positive start to 2019. The current economic and political climates are bringing tough and challenging times for people within Worcestershire. It is now more important than ever for everyone in our communities to come together....
Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
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Work smarter and be more productive with a smart meter
Are you seeking smart solutions for your business? A smart meter could be just the ticket for you. Smart meters are the new generation of gas and electricity meters which can be an invaluable asset for firms in Legal services, Accounting and bookkeeping,...
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Fisher German progressing professional growth
Fisher German has made the string of promotions at its Worcester office as part of its career progression framework, which gives colleagues a continual pathway for professional development.
Lockdown fuels more creativity for hairdressing students and tutors at Evesham College
Evesham College hairdressing students have been getting creative after the closure of non-essential services affected their access to accessories. Students on the Level 2 hairdressing course can usually be found around Evesham in retailers sourcing eye-catching...
Herefordshire News
Hillside Brewery Host Virtual Weekly Quiz
Every Friday night at 8PM Paul and the team host their weekly Pub Quiz with 5 rounds of fun and fumbling over questions. A great way to keep everyone virtually connected. Anyone is welcome to join and all rounds are family friendly. Each week Paul asks participants...
Visicon Ltd, helping to protect our Heroes
Visicon Ltd has been working as a part of the nationwide call for 3D printers to be used to help provide PPE equipment to the NHS, careworker and key worker communities. Our 3D printer has been working 24/7 over the past 2 months to produce around 650 parts to make...
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Pioneering Railway Partnership Celebrates First Anniversary
The first official partnership between Network Rail and a heritage railway is celebrating 12 months of successes and achievements. Network Rail’s Central route and the Severn Valley Railway (SVR) signed its unique partnership just over a year ago, providing an...
Model Railway Paradise at the Severn Valley Railway
Hundreds of model railway enthusiasts will be gathering at the Severn Valley Railway over the weekend of 19 and 20 October for the heritage line’s third annual O Gauge Get Together. The main event takes place at The Engine House, Highley, and offers the chance to see...
Digital Transformation: The New Business Imperative
Adapt or perish: that’s the stark choice facing businesses in today’s digital whirlwind. As technology races ahead at breakneck speed, companies must either evolve or risk fading into irrelevance. Digital transformation, once considered a buzzword, has now...
Services and Digital Trade ‘Key To Boosting Exports’
The British Chambers of Commerce has endorsed the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) focus on services and digital trade as key priorities. The BCC was part of a record-size UK delegation to the WTO Public Forum in Geneva, last week. It met with the UK Ambassador to the...
The Role of your Investment Portfolio on the Path to Net Zero
The path to Net Zero involves significant changes across a range of areas in which we have an impact on the world around us. Along with the types of food that we eat, and the ways in which we travel, one of the most significant impacts we have on the planet is through...
New Member: Energy Audits UK joins Chamber of Commerce
There’s no doubt that business owners and SMEs want to reduce their carbon emissions, but knowing where to start, or what your obligations actually are can feel overwhelming. Thankfully, two Worcestershire business owners have joined forces to help businesses meet...
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