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Marathon Efforts Step Up as University Fundraising Total Exceeds £80K
The University of Worcester’s fundraising drive has surged beyond the £80,000 mark, as two colleagues enter the final stages of training for next month’s London Marathon in support of students facing financial hardship. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer...
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Marathon Efforts Step Up as University Fundraising Total Exceeds £80K
The University of Worcester’s fundraising drive has surged beyond the £80,000 mark, as two colleagues enter the final stages of training for next month’s London Marathon in support of students facing financial hardship. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer...
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NCB No 49 to join No 11 in a rare Backworth pairing at the Severn Valley Railway
The rare and atmospheric pairing of two National Coal Board locomotives will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala, between 18 to 21 September. The railway has confirmed that NCB No 49 will appear at the event, giving the opportunity to run an...
Leading Poverty Expert Praises Work to Tackle Social Mobility and Inclusion
One of the UK’s leading experts on poverty has praised efforts by the University of Worcester to tackle social mobility and inclusion. Joanna Mack is the pioneering author behind the groundbreaking ‘Breadline Britain’ series and has spent more than four decades...
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National Apprenticeship Week Success Culminates with Launch of 2024 Apprenticeships Awards
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and Worcestershire County Council are excited to announce the 2024 Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards. The announcement comes at the conclusion of National Apprenticeship Week, which again proved to be another...
University’s Week of Activities Shows How to Live More Sustainably
Students came together to bring about a week of themed activities at the University of Worcester designed to inspire people to live more sustainably. The University’s annual Go Green Week saw students working with staff, Worcester Students’ Union and external...
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Webinar: Recruitment reinvented for the “new normal”
This webinar has now taken place. To view the full video, please click here: https://youtu.be/P_nIa9ey_Pk Ben Mannion and Laura Hewett, Directors of Hewett Recruitment will be joining us to talk about how companies have harnessed technology to attract and engage...
UK – EU negotiations to continue with transition extension deadline set to expire this week
After a two-week break in the negotiations, Michel Barnier and David Frost will today kickstart a month of back-to-back negotiating rounds, in an attempt to break the deadlock over a future UK-EU trade agreement. Meeting face to face in Brussels, the pair will lead a...
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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...
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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...
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Self-employed second grant: How to claim, deadline and eligibility explained
Self-employed workers can apply for a second emergency coronavirus grant worth up to £6,570 from today.
Using Innovation and Growth to advance your business with WINN
The Worcestershire Innovation Network (WINN) has a series of new platforms which have been designed to help businesses grow. The WINN Innovation Platform has now launched allowing businesses to ask questions to specialist advisors, create and manage their own ideas...
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Wyevale Nurseries to giveaway new non-climbing Hedera Bellecour® at FutureScape
WYEVALE Nurseries is exhibiting at FutureScape this month and will be giving away pots of its new non-climbing Hedera Algerian Bellecour® to attendees on a first come, first served basis (November 21 and 22, 2023). The leading commercial nurseries’ stand theme is...
Celebrate the best of Herefordshire with Gattertop Drinks luxury Christmas hampers
The festive season beckons and with it comes the quest for impeccable presents. This year, Gattertop Drinks, the renowned Herefordshire based independent craft vodka brand, proudly presents an exclusive range of luxurious Christmas hampers perfect for family, friends,...
Marches LEP launches £500,000 capital investment fund
A major new capital investment fund worth £500,000 has been launched by the Marches Local Enterprise Partnership. Applications are now open for the fund which will be used to invest in projects which boost business, help build skills and employability and drive the...
BCC Brings Politicians Together In Push For Export Growth
The BCC has brought together an extraordinary group of politicians, diplomats, civil servants, businesses and Chambers to push for export growth. They met at the House of Lords this morning to discuss the BCC’s Trade Manifesto, which is supported by logistics...
New Partner appointment at Ballards LLP
Midlands-based Ballards LLP Chartered Accountants has recently welcomed Andy Bewick as its newest Partner, further reinforcing the firm’s audit capabilities. He brings with him over 25 years of experience delivering business advisory services to a wide range of...
The Chamber Welcomes Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC)
Worcester City Women FC (WCWFC), established in 2021, is a determined participant in a movement sweeping the nation and, quite frankly, the globe: women’s football. Since England’s Euro Success in 2022, the Women’s Super League (tier 1) has seen an...
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