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Turning health & safety into everyday conversations: why it matters more than you might think
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time working with health and safety teams. I’ve sat through briefings, workshops and leadership sessions, listening to experts discuss risk, compliance and prevention. And I’ve sometimes come away thinking: “We’re focusing on what...
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Turning health & safety into everyday conversations: why it matters more than you might think
Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time working with health and safety teams. I’ve sat through briefings, workshops and leadership sessions, listening to experts discuss risk, compliance and prevention. And I’ve sometimes come away thinking: “We’re focusing on what...
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Empowering Practitioners to Better Support Care Leavers
We have one more Training for Practitioners working with Care Leavers and their families in the community or at work! Wed 17th Dec – Caring for Care Leavers Training – 09.30-2.30pm – see enclosed leaflet for more...
Supporting Care Leavers and Families: Join Our December Zoom Sessions
We have 2 Peer Support Zoom Sessions for Care Leavers and their families of all ages in Dec! This Wed 10th – New Horizons – 1.30-3pm – See enclosed leaflet for more info. Monday 15th – Information on Accessing Records – 10 am -12 midday...
Patron & Strategic News
Knights Reveals Plans for Grade A Office in Worcestershire – Follows Purchase of Historic Firm this Year
Legal services group Knights has revealed plans for a new Grade A office in Worcestershire following its arrival to the area earlier this year with the acquisition of a law firm which dates back to 1876. In May 2025, the business will move to One Kings Court in...
Medical Students Host Free Event to Discuss Palliative Care and CPR
Medical and Paramedic students at the University of Worcester are inviting the community to a free pre-Christmas event designed to encourage open conversations around palliative care and CPR. “Show a Little Respect”, taking place on Monday 16th December, will offer an...
Chamber News
How to Export Food and Drink to International Markets
This exclusive event provides an exciting opportunity for food and drink producers including businesses that are new to export and existing exporters to come together to learn from industry specialists about exporting food and drink and the new rules and regulations.
Schools to remain closed until at least 8 March
At a Downing Street news conference on Wednesday 27 January, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that schools in England will not be able to reopen to all pupils after the February half-term, but could do so from 8 March. He said: “The date of 8 March is the...
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Oakland Foundation Charity’s Website Relaunch Attracts Funding Applications
Local charity the Oakland Foundation, which supports children in Redditch and Bromsgrove and the surrounding area, has relaunched its website to make it easier for people to find information. The website’s new clean look means individuals, groups, youth organisations,...
Get your company behind an important heritage asset
Associating your company with the Severn Valley Railway is a smart move, and there’s never been a better time. The SVR is raising funds to save its ageing Falling Sands Viaduct, a key part of the railway’s infrastructure. Companies can back the scheme by adding their...
2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
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2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
Worcestershire News
Additional businesses eligible to access rapid coronavirus testing for home workers
Employers in England will be able to offer free rapid coronavirus tests to homeworkers under the governments expanded testing scheme in order to detect more asymptomatic cases. Businesses with more than 10 employees will be offered the free home kits where on-site...
Spire South Bank Hospital announce Charities of the Year 2021
Staff at Spire South Bank Hospital in Worcester have nominated two local charities to support in 2021. Virtual fundraising events are being organised to help Onside Advocacy and the Worcester Street Café during the Covid lockdown but it is hoped some real-life...
Herefordshire News
The First Virtual Hay Festival Bringing Writers and Readers Together Starts Today!
Hay Festival Digital sees more than 100 award-winning writers, global policy makers, historians, pioneers and innovators take part, celebrating the best new fiction and non-fiction, and interrogating some of the biggest issues of our time under the theme of...
The DM Lab Launch Local e Sourced – Herefordshire’s Online Marketplace
The coronavirus pandemic is having an enormous effect on our local suppliers. Local e Sourced was set up to help local businesses through these difficult times by focusing on a digital, eCommerce angle to help see them through while enhancing their digital presence...
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Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Aeromet International Limited – A Leading Supplier of Aluminium and Magnesium Castings for the Aerospace and Defence Industries. Behind The Smile – They offer support for those experiencing poor mental health and...
Supplier in Focus: Lafayette Events by Robbie Roberts, Wedding Pianist.
“Biggest confidant and boldest ally. From ‘will this work?’ to ‘wow, that was amazing!’, we love actualising a client’s vision, no matter how wild the request! Think of us as your event planning partner and expert sounding board” Lafayette Events specialises in...
University Donates Linen Supplies to Hospitals in Ukraine
Around 300 sets of bed linen have been sent from accommodation at the University of Worcester to hospitals in war affected regions of Ukraine. The duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets, weighing more than half a tonne, were taken by van to the Kharkiv and Donetsk...
Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub is in the 2025 Good Beer Guide
Staff are raising a glass at the Severn Valley Railway’s King & Castle pub, after finding out that, yet again, they’ve won recognition in the Good Beer Guide for 2025. The King & Castle is housed within the heritage railway’s Kidderminster station and has long...
From Social Worker to Family Mediator: Embracing a New Path to Help Families
After years of working as a social worker, I decided to transition into the field of family mediation. While I deeply valued my time as a social worker, supporting individuals and families in crisis, I found myself drawn to the more collaborative and...
Graduate Lands Dream Role with England Netball
A University of Worcester graduate has landed what she describes as her dream job working for England Netball. Dani Kennedy has a job as a Marketing Executive with the national governing body of the sport, which manages netball in England, from the grass roots level,...
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