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Acclaimed Author to Offer Rare Writing Session
An award-winning author will share the secrets behind her success in a free masterclass for budding writers and readers at The Hive. Liz Hyder, who is also a Writer in Residence at the University of Worcester, will speak about her books and the novel writing process...
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Acclaimed Author to Offer Rare Writing Session
An award-winning author will share the secrets behind her success in a free masterclass for budding writers and readers at The Hive. Liz Hyder, who is also a Writer in Residence at the University of Worcester, will speak about her books and the novel writing process...
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Worcester Shortlisted for University of the Year for the Fourth Time
The University of Worcester has been named as a finalist in this year’s University of the Year award, by Times Higher Education. Widely viewed as the top accolade a UK university can achieve, the award honours an institution that has demonstrated exceptional...
New partners grow law firm’s corporate and commercial property teams
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has strengthened its Corporate and Commercial Property offerings through two new partner appointments. Widely respected corporate law specialist Sophie Thornton has joined the firm from international law firm, Pinsent Masons, and...
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Wyevale Nurseries puts up Seven Entries for the HTA National Plant Show’s New Plant Awards
WYEVALE Nurseries has entered seven varieties for the New Plant Awards at the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) National Plant Show at NAEC Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire on June 19 and 20 (2024). They include two new Heucheras ‘Pinky Panky’ and ‘Snowy Panky’,...
Sutcliffe & Co Secures Coveted Award for Second Consecutive Year
With a long history of service excellence in Worcester, Sutcliffe & Co Insurance Brokers proudly announces their triumph as the ‘Best Insurance Broker in Worcester’ for the second consecutive year at the Quality Business Awards. This new accolade further...
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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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ONS data shows biggest ever fall in economy for 2020
Data released over the weekend by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK economy shrank by almost 10% in 2020, more than twice as much as the previous record annual fall. As expected due to the restrictions placed on businesses for ¾ of the year where...
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ONS data shows biggest ever fall in economy for 2020
Data released over the weekend by the Office for National Statistics revealed that the UK economy shrank by almost 10% in 2020, more than twice as much as the previous record annual fall. As expected due to the restrictions placed on businesses for ¾ of the year where...
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Herefordshire and Worcestershire businesses recognised in 20/21 Rural Business Awards
The National Finalists for the 2020/21 Rural Business Awards have been announced, and we are pleased to see some of our local Members recognised. Congratulations to: OLPRO, nominated for Best Rural Retail Business Rural Media, nominated for Best Rural Creative or...
Help Us Help You NHS campaign
This week NHS England and NHS Improvement, and Public Health England ‘Help Us, Help You’ campaign – launched the Mental Health phase. The campaign seeks to address the barriers that are deterring patients from accessing NHS services. The mental health phase focuses on...
Herefordshire News
Harry starts Management Trainee Scheme
Harry Downes has this month (November, 2019) started his two-year Management Trainee Scheme at one of the UK’s leading nurseries based in Hereford. Twenty-one-year-old Harry, who has just relocated from Leeds to Belmont in Hereford, will be working at Wyevale...
Marches LEP backs university project with £5.66m funding deal
Proposals have been made to build three new centres on Hereford’s Enterprise Zone, after the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) agreed a £5.66m funding package for the city’s proposed new university. The idea of the centres is to train the next generation of...
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Herefordshire & Worcestershire Help to Grow Management Course
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government funded, leadership course aimed at Senior Managers in small and medium sized businesses. The course is designed in collaboration with industry experts, experienced entrepreneurs, and Business Schools. The Help to...
Quarterly Economic Survey Now Live for Q1 2024
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Discover Parks Herefordshire Celebrating National Apprentice Week
Meet Polly Aubrey, our Finance Manager. and a valued member of our Discover Parks team in North Herefordshire – currently doing a Government Funded Level 7 Apprenticeship (equiv. to a Masters Degree) with the Charted Institute of Management Accountants. Polly...
Experts Offer Advice on What Makes a GCA Ruxley Rose Plant Area Winner
A LEADING UK commercial grower that sponsored the Garden Centre Association’s (GCA) Ruxley Rose Award – presented at the body’ annual conference last week – has revealed what makes a winning plant area (February 2024). The Wyevale Nurseries’ sponsored Best Overall...
Local MP Joins Herefordshire’s Discover Parks in Westminster, Lobbying Government for Local Advocacy
North Herefordshire MP Sir Bill Wiggin, (pictured with Hannah, Cerys & Glenn Jones, Discover Parks) states how vital businesses like theirs are in his constituency, “ supporting the local economy and creating employment in rural areas.” One of Herefordshire’s...
Introduction – GD Signs & Graphics
My name is Gino and I would like to introduce my sign writing business – GD signs & Graphics ltd. We have recently invested in a new large format printer plus a laminator and can now offer – labels, stickers, large format prints, branded...
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