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University of Worcester Open Day to Welcome Career Changers
People are invited to explore how higher education could reshape their future at the University of Worcester’s Open Day. The event, on Saturday November 29 welcomes anyone curious about university life. From young people preparing to leave school to adults considering...
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University of Worcester Open Day to Welcome Career Changers
People are invited to explore how higher education could reshape their future at the University of Worcester’s Open Day. The event, on Saturday November 29 welcomes anyone curious about university life. From young people preparing to leave school to adults considering...
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Boogie Lights Express Steams into the Severn Valley Railway
There are just days to go until the brand new Boogie Lights Express steams into the Severn Valley Railway. Fortunately, the event is completely unaffected by the recent embankment collapse near Bridgnorth and trains will depart from Kidderminster as planned. Running...
Severn Valley Railway and Bewdley Festival launch children’s poetry competition
As it celebrates its 60th anniversary, the Severn Valley Railway is teaming up with Bewdley Festival’s Step into Stories event, to launch a brand-new children’s poetry competition, with family travel tickets on offer as prizes. The competition is open to children aged...
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Upskill with NMITE’s February 2023 Springboard Programme
Alongside being a significant centre for innovative engineering education, the New Model Institute for Technology & Engineering (NMITE) seeks to have an impact in the region’s wider skills ecosystem, development and economy. Our Springboard early career leadership...
NMITE’s Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership is back for 2023!
NMITE is delighted to announce that the first Masterclass: Lessons in Leadership of 2023 is taking place on Thursday 2nd February from 5pm – 6pm at their Blackfriars campus in Hereford. The first speaker of the year will be Andrew Haines OBE, Chief Executive of...
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Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members from across the two counties this month: 4 Seasons Worx Ltd Bloomery (Broadway) (http://www.bloomery.co.uk) Boutique Recordings (http://www.boutiquerecording.co.uk) Bullet Lift Services Limited...
UK government helps remote workers by removing broadband data caps
The government announced it will remove all broadband data caps to help combat isolation during the COVID-19 outbreak. Self isolation and social distancing due to the current pandemic has created a strain on home broadband services. This is due to working from home...
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of...
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BCC comments on UK’s official departure from the EU
As the UK marks its official departure from the European Union, and the start of an 11-month transition period, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “In our business communities, this historic moment will bring a mixture of...
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One Worcestershire Here to Help campaign
In line with Government guidance, One Worcestershire has taken the decision to suspend all face-to-face interaction with members of the Worcestershire 1000 until further notice. This includes any events for the coming weeks. However, their aims to work together to...
Further support for businesses announced by the government
In an ever changing environment the government announced over the weekend more support measures to support businesses across the UK. It will pay 80% of salary for staff who are kept on by their employer, covering wages of up to £2,500 per employee. It is hoped that...
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Chinese New Year 2023 to be celebrated in Worcester at a new venue with the Museum of Royal Worcester and The Royal Porcelain Works
The Museum of Royal Worcester and The Royal Porcelain Works are delighted to team up with Worcestershire Chinese Association to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in style. On Sunday 29 January, 10am – 3pm, they are hosting Worcester’s Chinese New Year celebrations with...
Elements Training and Assessment Adds Unico System to its Industry Training
Elements Training and Assessment has recently been appointed as an accredited Training Centre for the Unico Small Duct Heating and Ventilation system (sdHV). The training company, which has previously achieved Unico Specialist Partner (Consultant) status, is now...
SME exporters under tightening pressure
A survey of more than 2,300 UK SME exporters has revealed UK overseas trade continues to languish as the global economy heads into another difficult year. More SME exporters are continuing to report falling export sales (27%) than are reporting an increase (26%). ...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ‘Level Up’ with Government Funding Announced
Almost £40 million of funding from the government’s £2.1bn Levelling Up fund will be granted to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today (19 January 2023). Over 100 projects from across the UK have been awarded funding from Round 2 of the...
New Audit Partner Strengthens Bishop Fleming’s Growth Ambition
Leading audit, accounting, tax, and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has recruited a new partner as it seeks to build on record-breaking performance last year. Bishop Fleming has welcomed Gary Woodhall as Audit Partner to its Worcester-based team, taking the firm’s...
Aerial Tower to Be Built at University’s Lakeside Campus
Planners have given the go ahead for a new aerial tower at the University of Worcester’s Lakeside Campus. The 10-metre-high tower, which will incorporate a 100m zip wire, climbing wall and abseil wall and a ‘leap of faith’, will build on the University’s outdoor...
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