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Essential oils: practical tools for focus, concentration and regulation at work, in learning and at home
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Members Holly Bolt and Kamila Hadley are joining forces to deliver a free to access webinar exploring how essential oils can be used as practical tools to aid focus, concentration and regulation at work, in...
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Essential oils: practical tools for focus, concentration and regulation at work, in learning and at home
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Members Holly Bolt and Kamila Hadley are joining forces to deliver a free to access webinar exploring how essential oils can be used as practical tools to aid focus, concentration and regulation at work, in...
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Graduates’ Film Impresses on Global Stage with Festival Award
Two University of Worcester graduates are celebrating an unexpected triumph after winning an award at a global film festival, despite not actually entering the competition. Ben Monk and Joshua Prior, both Film Production graduates, won Best UK Short Film / Featurette...
Joel Richards Scholarship Event Raises Thousands at University of Worcester
A special event at the University of Worcester has raised thousands for a new scholarship fund dedicated to the memory of former student Joel Richards. Held in the University’s conference suite, named in Joel’s honour, the evening included a special address by his...
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Research Students Running Half Marathon
A group of student researchers from the University of Worcester are running a half marathon in aid of a missing persons charity. PhD students Andrea Tapia, Eya Meddeb, Isobel Dawes and Nathan Stephens are taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon this Sunday (October 6)....
Leading property consultancy announces five promotions in Worcester
A leading property consultancy has announced five promotions at its Worcester office following a strong period of success for the firm. Fisher German has promoted both Charlotte Watson and Sean Moran to associates and Agatha Hazelgrove, Rory Garside and Sophie Kelly...
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ChamberCustoms ‘Countdown to Change’ webinars
Hosted by Customs expert Liam Smyth, ChamberCustoms ran a series of webinars full of practical information and advice on what businesses need to do in order to prepare for the changes on 1 January 2021. They guide businesses through the jargon and complexities of...
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The Chamber will be closed from 12.00pm on Thursday 24 December 2020 and will reopen on Monday 4 January 2021 at 9.00am.
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UK job vacancies return to pre-pandemic levels
Recently released data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the number of job vacancies in the UK surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the three months to June. The ONS said there were 862,000 jobs available on offer between April and June, 77,500...
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UK job vacancies return to pre-pandemic levels
Recently released data by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that the number of job vacancies in the UK surpassed pre-pandemic levels in the three months to June. The ONS said there were 862,000 jobs available on offer between April and June, 77,500...
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Now We’re Talking with Art
Now We’re Talking with Art is a new campaign spreading positivity, highlighting mental health support and encouraging people to get out, exercise and support local businesses too. Organised by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, which provides...
Help us to keep everyone safe by getting the number of cases down
Across Worcestershire the number of cases of Coronavirus is dropping but in Redditch the number is still very high.
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Herefordshire Council pay out £13million in Coronavirus grant funding
At time of writing, 8 April, Herefordshire Council have paid out over £13million in grant funding to support local businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. A further £2.7million is currently being processed. They have been working hard to identify local businesses...
Time for Positive Thinking and Change
Leominster based creative agency Orphans Press are encouraging customers to stay positive and think of new angles for business. The company provides design, printing and web development services and Helen Bowden, director, advocates an agile approach and lateral...
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Volunteer’s Classic Car Goes the Full Distance as the SVR Celebrates 40 years for Kidderminster Town Station
Marking Kidderminster Town station’s 40th anniversary on 27 and 28 July will be an extra cause for celebration for one of the Severn Valley Railway’s volunteers. Peter Darkin will be exhibiting his beloved Morris Minor car outside the station during the commemorative...
FZUK Hosts Family Fun Day for Employees
FAUN Zoeller UK (FZUK) hosted their family day at the Limes Country Lodge Hotel, located in Earlswood, Solihull. The day was a chance to come together with the team and thank the families. While letting workers know that their efforts and contributions are highly...
Heritage Rail, Brick by Brick, at the Severn Valley Railway’s Brick Weekend
LEGO fans of all ages will be flocking to the Severn Valley Railway on 3 and 4 August, when the leading heritage line hosts a Brick Weekend, in partnership with LEGO UK Railway (LUKR). LUKR is a cooperative of amateur fans of LEGO who build and exhibit stunning model...
New Interactive Displays in Place at Worcester’s Infirmary Museum
New interactive displays have been installed at the Infirmary Museum, bringing the story of Worcester’s old hospital to life. The three new hands-on pieces of equipment have been installed at the University of Worcester-run Museum, designed to enhance the visitor...
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity launches Worcestershire Urology Appeal
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are developing a new Urology Investigations Unit and Urology Same Day Emergency Care facility at the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, which will create a dedicated countywide Urology facility. But we need your help to make it the...
International Recognition for University Business School
The University of Worcester’s Business School is one of only a handful globally to be recognised this year by the United Nations (UN) for excellence in reporting its sustainability practices and achievements. Worcester is one of only five business and management...
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