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OCM celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising warehouse apprentice Nathan
OCM is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the progress of its Warehouse Apprentice, Nathan Greaves, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible e-waste management and secure IT disposal. CAPTION: L-R: Zoe Doherty from Nova Training, Nathan...
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OCM celebrates National Apprenticeship Week by recognising warehouse apprentice Nathan
OCM is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the progress of its Warehouse Apprentice, Nathan Greaves, and reinforcing its commitment to responsible e-waste management and secure IT disposal. CAPTION: L-R: Zoe Doherty from Nova Training, Nathan...
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SVR confirms 35006 P&O S N Co and overnight running for its Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed the first guest for its Autumn Steam Gala will be 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co, which will make its first-ever appearance at the heritage line during the four-day event from 18 to 21 September. And, in a special move...
Graduate Offers Free Physiotherapy in Worcester Thanks to Community Funding
A University of Worcester graduate is giving back to the community by offering free physiotherapy sessions in Warndon, thanks to support from a local housing association. Oliver Nightingale, who graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of Worcester last year, now...
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Oakland International B Corp Certified
Oakland International B Corp Certified Joining a growing global community Oakland International has received B Corp Certification, meeting the high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Co-Founder Dean...
Ormerod Rutter Senior Partner Presents at Morison Global Conference in Tokyo
Recently one of our senior partners, Colm McGrory, attended the Morison Global World Conference in Tokyo. Morison Global is one of the leading international associations of high-quality professional services firms. We were one of the first UK firms to join the...
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Join the BCC for the 2020 National Assemble and AGM
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are welcoming participation via Zoom to the BCC 2020 National Assembly and 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM), both to be held on 14 October 2020. Registration via Zoom is required in advance for both meetings. Also, in relation...
Hazelton Mountford innovate to support their customers with an app for insurance claims
Worcestershire based insurance brokers, Hazelton Mountford, have invested in their future with the implementation of an app to support customers with their insurance claims. Hazleton Mountfors, based in Worcester city centre with offices in Evesham and the Isle of...
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The Future of UK-EU Trade Relations webinar series
On 30 December 2020, one day before the end of the EU Transition Period, the UK and EU signed a crucial Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Save the dates for the British Chambers of Commerce upcoming series of webinars which will explore the new EU-UK Trade and...
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The Future of UK-EU Trade Relations webinar series
On 30 December 2020, one day before the end of the EU Transition Period, the UK and EU signed a crucial Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Save the dates for the British Chambers of Commerce upcoming series of webinars which will explore the new EU-UK Trade and...
Worcestershire News
Local property market data contradicts national outlook on demand for office space
Office occupancy levels in the UK’s largest cities remain low but a year-on-year data comparison undertaken by a Worcestershire commercial property agency reveals that national trends are not representative of activity at regional level. Pre-pandemic, Worcestershire’s...
Christmas Bubble rules announced
At Christmas coronavirus restrictions will be eased to allow people to mix with a slightly wider circle of family and friends.
Across the UK, people will be able to form “bubbles” of three households over a five day period.
Herefordshire News
Celtic Marches’ ‘Holly GoLightly’ 0.5% cider wins two prestigious awards
Celtic Marches’ award-winning low alcohol cider offering, Holly Golightly, has been shaking up the cider side of the low and no sector this year. Created using real Herefordshire cider apples, this refreshingly low 0.5% ABV craft cider still retains its...
Berrys offers Chamber Members a free farm appraisal
Property, business and planning specialist, Berrys, is offering a free consultation to appraise farm businesses and touch on key areas of performance, strategy and direction. For a limited time, Berrys’ Hereford office is including in this appraisal an initial...
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Winners announced in Herefordshire’s inaugural Greener Footprints Business Champions Awards
As we head into 2024, there’s clearly real ambition across businesses, organisations and their employees to see a transformation when it comes to climate action. As Greener Footprints announce the winners of their Business Champions Awards they have, they say,...
JMDA Features in King Charles III 75th Birthday Commemorative Album
The King Charles III book that launched on the monarch’s 75th birthday, features JMDA Design, the cutting-edge product design consultancy and winners of the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise: International Trade 2019. Publisher St James’s House and royal biographer Robert...
Wyevale Nurseries Sponsor 2024 GCA Ruxley Rose Award
A LEADING UK commercial grower has been unveiled this month as the sponsor for the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) annual Ruxley Rose Award (December 2023). The garden centre with the best overall plantaria will be presented with the accolade at the GCA’s 2024...
25K FOR 25YRS
25K FOR 25YRS – SILVER CELEBRATIONS AT HEREFORDSHIRE’S PEARL LAKE COUNTRY PARK. A substantial donation is being made to charities across the region by Glenn & Hannah Jones of Discover Parks marking a quarter of a century in business there. Together with...
Worcester City Women FC Break Attendance Record at Sixways
On 12th November, Worcester City Women FC made history by defeating Rotherham United and securing their place in the Second Round of the Adobe FA Cup. And while this victory marked an exciting time for the club, the Second Round Proper indicates elevated competition....
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Areterra – Areterra’s aim is to support a growing number of people from the semi-rural area of Worcestershire, suffering from a variety of differing medical conditions including those with learning...
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