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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
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From Life-Saving Moment to London Marathon Finish Line: Local Dad Running for Worcestershire Maternity Services.
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity, we are incredibly proud to champion local dad Ollie Betteridge, who is preparing to take on the 2026 London Marathon in support of our Hold the Moment – Maternity Appeal. Ollie aims to raise £3,000 in heartfelt gratitude for...
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How to conduct a stocktake
In the previous article we looked at the importance of accurate stock levels. Without it, it is difficult to have visibility of your operations or plan your purchase levels into the future. That is why, in theory, having a computerised...
What is the importance of stock take.
Whatever inventory system you use, it should be trusted to give accurate quantities per product line, and a stock value. This has a number of uses, one is to maintain adequate levels of available units to meet current sales orders and anticipated demand into the...
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Visually Impaired Students Visit to Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges visited the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education and things to consider. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a...
Downing Street Event Acknowledges Sports Therapy Students’ Efforts at Marathon
A national charity has recognised the help it receives from University of Worcester Sports Therapy students at a special reception at Downing Street. Every year Sports Therapy students from the University provide support to those competing in the London Marathon for...
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EU Exit: What you need to know now the separation is complete
After months of negotiations, the UK and European Union finally agreed a deal that will define their future relationship, which came into effect at 23.00GMT on 31 December 2020.
All non-essential businesses to close as England returns to stricter Lockdown
Announced last night in a television address to the nation, the Prime Minister announced a 3rd national lockdown for England. The announcement comes after a surge in cases and the worry that the NHS may become overwhelmed from the increase in positive results. Primary...
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Request for input – Tax and Audits
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched details of a call for evidence seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited. The proposals set out how: companies should...
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Request for input – Tax and Audits
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched details of a call for evidence seeking views on proposals to strengthen the UK’s framework for major companies and the way they are audited. The proposals set out how: companies should...
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Pet Nutrition Advice
Hello – I am Jo from Oscar Pet foods (The Vale of Evesham) and I am delighted to have joined the Chamber. After over 20 years as a solicitor, I was looking for a change in career and work life balance and an Oscar franchise was the answer. My partner Hadrian and I...
Dragonfly Pilates – Posture Perfect – Online Pilates in the Workplace.
Founded in 1920s by Joseph Pilates, Pilates provides a total body workout with a focus conditioning the core (abdominals, lower back and stabilising muscles). It’s achieved through precise execution of flowing exercises and lateral breathing patterns. Dragonfly...
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Herefordshire Gin Company produces Hand Sanitiser in preparation for the return to work
Black Mountains Botanicals, a Hereford based Gin distillery, have transitioned into producing hand sanitiser and sanitising stations in preparation for our return to work. Manufactured to World Health Organisation guidance, with an added trace of Juniper essential...
Marches LEP approves £1.58m injection to support crisis-hit regional economy
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership is to inject nearly £1.6m into the regional economy to support tourism and businesses affected by flooding and the coronavirus. It will be allocated to the LEP’s partners, councils in Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford &...
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The VG AiO™ Speed Watcher – highly anticipated launch of a new safety product
Atwell International launched its new product, the AiO speed watcher at a customer day at the specialist training centre Eastwood Park, Gloucestershire, on 25 April. There were around 55 attendees from all sectors of the lift industry; from manufacturers, designers...
Worcester Student Wins Prestigious Midwifery Award
A University of Worcester student has been named Student Midwife of the Year in the 2024 Student Nursing Times Awards. Ash Bainbridge won the award for demonstrating outstanding work in improving inclusivity and making maternity a safer space for those from the LGBTQ+...
Worcestershire Health and Safety Group
A fantastic presentation and practical events at the Worcestershire Health and Safety Group meeting on the 8th May 2024 by Julian Dowson and Kate Hydes from Peritus Health Management. The support from an accredited Occupational Hygiene Specialist is paramount when...
Embracing Change: UK Pump Systems Manufacturer Champions Energy Transition Support
Over 40 years ago, Calder was founded to address the need for safe and reliable pumping equipment for industrial applications. Seeking to find a place in a less crowded market, Calder specialised in high pressure applications. In the 1990s, the company immersed itself...
arrangeMY and University College Birmingham (UCB) Unveil Sustainability Research Findings in Business Travel
arrangeMY and UCB are proud to announce the results of a six-month market leading research initiative focused on sustainable business travel practices. Collaborating closely with three postgraduate students specialising in aviation, tourism, and hospitality from UCB,...
ABE Ledbury Joins Hazchem Network
Transport and logistics specialist ABE Ledbury is adding another string to its bow by joining The Hazchem Network, the UK’s only hazardous goods pallet and parcel network. The Palletline Logistics-owned company is taking on the work of two former members of The...
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