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What is Fat Activism? University Talk Explores the Movement Behind Body Positivity
A public talk exploring the movement behind messages on body positivity will be taking place at The Hive next week. Robyn Platt, Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Worcester, will be speaking on the topic ‘Fat Activism: The Grassroots Activism Behind Body...
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What is Fat Activism? University Talk Explores the Movement Behind Body Positivity
A public talk exploring the movement behind messages on body positivity will be taking place at The Hive next week. Robyn Platt, Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Worcester, will be speaking on the topic ‘Fat Activism: The Grassroots Activism Behind Body...
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The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees to join the Board. We are one of the leading grant makers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the...
Hereford Military History Festival
The Hereford Military History Festival has announced the next 10 events for its debut festival, which will take place from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Featuring internationally renowned writers and thinkers, including Philippe Sands, Clare...
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Worcestershire’s Farmers Given Expert Advice to Benefit From Future Land Sales
Farmers and landowners across Worcestershire could be in for a significant financial windfall if the value of their land increases in the future – even after they have sold it on. Rural affairs experts at county law firm mfg Solicitors say they are dealing with...
Why are motor insurance premiums at a record high?
Analysis by The Association of British Insurers (ABI), which looks at 28 million motor insurance policies, suggests that the average price paid for motor insurance in the second quarter of 2023 continued to increase. The average premium paid for private comprehensive...
Chamber News
Martin Lewis persuades the government to allow firms to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that fell through
Firms will be able to rehire and furlough staff who left for jobs that fell through due to the coronavirus after a campaign by Martin Lewis. Under the coronavirus job retention scheme, employers can put staff on furlough and the government will then pay 80 per cent of...
£20 million for ambitious technologies to build UK resilience following Coronavirus outbreak
Businesses to help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of Coronavirus and similar future situations as a result of £20 million government funding. Businesses could help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of the Coronavirus outbreak and...
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Webinar: Building Supply Chain Resilience and Diversity
Join an exclusive Chambers and Members-only webinar as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Director General Dr. Adam Marshall speaks with the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP. This will be a fascinating opportunity to explore and...
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Webinar: Building Supply Chain Resilience and Diversity
Join an exclusive Chambers and Members-only webinar as the British Chamber of Commerce’s Director General Dr. Adam Marshall speaks with the Secretary of State for International Trade, Rt Hon Liz Truss MP. This will be a fascinating opportunity to explore and...
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DRPG to host online event discussing power of virtual meetings
In an environment when businesses are being forced to adapt the way they operate, creative communications agency, DRPG are broadcasting live from their studios in Worcestershire where CEO, Dale Parmenter and the DRPG team will discuss the possibilities and how to...
Chamber will continue to support businesses during unprecedented times
The Chamber is the representative voice of business for the two counties and as such, we are here to support you through these challenging and unprecedented times in any way we can. We would like to reassure our Members, Non-members and all businesses across the two...
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Grant applications now open for festivals and events from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
Grants of up to £15,000 are now available to support the development or growth of festivals and events via UK Shared Prosperity Funding. Herefordshire Council have been allocated £7.3m to help improve pride in place and increase life chances, investing in communities...
Law firm expands commercial property team with new appointment
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has again expanded its respected commercial property department with the appointment of a new senior associate. Based at the firm’s Kidderminster headquarters, commercial property expert Lauren Powers has joined mfg and will work...
Trio of promotions announced at law firm mfg Solicitors
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has announced three internal promotions at senior associate and associate level. In the firm’s widely respected Private Client department, experienced wills, assets and estate planning expert Melinda Rice, is promoted to a senior...
Dave the Coach invited to Speak on Mental Health and Wellbeing at the Foot and Ankle Show in 2024.
Mental health and wellbeing is suffering in healthcare, so it’s absolutely amazing to get the chance to speak to a group of podiatrists and foot health professionals at a conference in 2024 about ways to change this. Dave and Josie will be talking about pillars...
Shevaun Haviland: a critical time for business to be heard
Director General of the BCC, Shevaun Haviland, is to urge the Government to reconnect with business as firms see no progress on the barriers to growth. She will speak out at the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Global Annual Conference 2023 on Wednesday May 17. In...
Local Training Provider Encourages Businesses to Utilise Skills Bootcamp Funding
The Development Manager (TDM), a West Midlands training provider, specialising in Tech and Digital skills development, is calling on local employers to recruit quality candidates available from Digital Skills Bootcamp programmes. Skills Bootcamps, which are a...
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