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Wackadoo! Visit Bluey at the Severn Valley Railway this March
The Severn Valley Railway is all set for family fun in March, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Bluey on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Bluey and...
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Wackadoo! Visit Bluey at the Severn Valley Railway this March
The Severn Valley Railway is all set for family fun in March, with appearances from the energetic and much-loved TV character Bluey on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March. Families can take an exciting heritage train ride out to The Engine House, Highley, see Bluey and...
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Lecturer Plays Role in New Worcestershire Walking Initiative
A University of Worcester academic has played a key role in new sustainability-themed walking routes around Worcestershire that incorporate transport by train. Senior Lecturer in Graphic Design, Andy Stevenson, has lent his expertise to the project, mapping and...
KEMP Hospice to Offer Boutique Shopping Experience in New Hagley Store
A stylish new charity shop with a boutique feel is set to open its doors in the heart of Hagley, bringing with it a carefully curated collection of ladies clothing, formal wear, prom outfits, and accessories. This Summer, KEMP Hospice will be opening ‘The Boutique by...
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DRPG TAKES CLIENTS BACK TO COLLEGE FOR BIGTALK 2023
DRPG, the global creative communications group hosted its annual thought leadership event ‘BigTalk’ on Thursday 28th September with over 150 of its top clients invited to the 4.2 acre studio complex in Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Communications professionals from over...
Annual Lecture Looks to Future of the NHS
A thought-provoking lecture at Worcester Cathedral next week will look at a way forward for the NHS. Lord Victor Adebowale CBE will be giving this year’s Worcester Lecture, a free public talk, on Tuesday, October 3, at 6pm. The Worcester Lectures, hosted by a...
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Clarity sought for businesses who can return to work
After the Prime Minister’s speech last night on 10 May, we are still seeking clarity from government, around the details of the return to work plan, and what that means for the safety of employers and employees. Businesses and employees must have enough time and plans in place in order to return to work in a safe and controlled manner.
The government are due to discuss this is parliament today and we expect to see further details be released over the next few days.
Boris Johnson addresses the nation
Boris Johnson has unveiled a “conditional plan” to reopen society, allowing people in England to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday. The PM also said people who could not work from home should return to the workplace – but avoid public transport.
He said a new Covid Alert System with five levels would govern how quickly lockdown restrictions could be eased.He hoped the next step “at the earliest by 1 June” would be for some primary pupils to return to school in England. In an address to the nation, Mr Johnson said this stage would also involve reopening shops – but he cautioned this would only happen if the science supported it.
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More support for further education to provide work ready employees
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson promised to improve the nations Further Education offering and vowed to scrap the target of 50% of young people attending university. More focus should be on further education in the coming years as the country looks to recover...
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More support for further education to provide work ready employees
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson promised to improve the nations Further Education offering and vowed to scrap the target of 50% of young people attending university. More focus should be on further education in the coming years as the country looks to recover...
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You Do Better enjoy success with ‘word of the week’ communications initiative
The local pay-as-you-go PR and communications agency went back to basics with a new initiative aiming to share interesting language and unlock the wordsmiths within us all. Each week, Chamber member You Do Better shine a spotlight on a new word while inviting others...
Music Continues Throughout Lockdown at Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre
The music department at Holy Trinity School and Sixth Form Centre in Kidderminster has continued to nurture its students by delivering online, fun interactive weekly music lessons, whilst also supporting weekly recorder players with lessons to ensure they’ve continued...
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St Michael’s Hospice to open shop in Monmouth
St Michael’s Hospice will open its first-ever shop in Monmouth in the coming days. The Bartestree-based charity, which recently opened a new store in Ross-on-Wye, will move into a unit on Agincourt Square. The charity is inviting supporters to attend the official...
RTX 2023 Haulage Insurance Experts
Who said insurance was boring? The experts from Hazelton Mountford exhibited at the Road Transport EXPO at NAEC Stoneleigh this week – and had a lot of fun! RTX is the industry’s biggest and best show dedicated to all things trucks. The one-stop industry...
Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
Opportunities to upskill at leading college group
Adults are being offered new opportunities to upskill or change careers with a string of new courses being launched as part of a series of adult learning events across the Midlands. College group WCG, which has colleges across Warwickshire and Worcestershire, is...
Introducing Grange Court
Grange Court is a Grade II* listed timber-framed market hall built by John Abel in 1633. It is just off the centre of the ancient town of Leominster in parkland which was once part of the Leominster Priory farm. Following extensive renovation ten years ago, it is now...
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment Unite to Support Worcester Foodbank with Triathlon Fundraiser
Worcestershire-based accountancy firm Ballards LLP, along with their partner company Four Squared Recruitment, are once again joining forces to raise funds for the Worcester Foodbank. Members from both Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment will be participating in...
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