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Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2026 Announces Dates and Opens Exhibitor Opportunities for a “World of Different”
Hay-on-Wye, Wales — Hay Festival, the world-renowned celebration of literature, ideas, and creativity, will return to the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 21–31 May 2026, inviting audiences and exhibitors to experience eleven days of talks,...
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Hay Festival Hay-on-Wye 2026 Announces Dates and Opens Exhibitor Opportunities for a “World of Different”
Hay-on-Wye, Wales — Hay Festival, the world-renowned celebration of literature, ideas, and creativity, will return to the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park from 21–31 May 2026, inviting audiences and exhibitors to experience eleven days of talks,...
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Do you want to be a Trustee?
Many of you will know of St George’s Hall as a successful community Hall, café, cinema, and music venue in Bewdley. We are now looking to recruit new trustees to add to our team to help shape the Hall’s future direction. It’s a voluntary role needing enthusiasm,...
Celebrate Maman
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the woman who deserves it all – with classic French dishes, flowing Champagne, and special moments to savour together. Whether she’s an early riser or a slow-Sunday spécialiste, celebrate her this Mother’s Day with all-day dining at Côte....
Patron & Strategic News
Solicitor warns residential flat owners to check how many years are left on their leases
A leading Worcestershire property litigation lawyer is urging flat owners to consider extending the term of their lease to protect their financial interests. People who own the leasehold interest of a flat do so for a defined number of years, meaning its value reduces...
Growing Pains of a Business
Simeon Chapman, Director of Hazelton Mountford Chartered Insurance Brokers, talks candidly about his, sometimes painful, experience of growing a business. “When my son was a teenager he developed Osgood Schlatter’s disease. This condition is where there is significant...
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‘Halt the Hackers’ Cyber-Security Seminar
Herefordshire Voluntary Organisations Support Services invite you to their Cyber-Security Seminar “Halt the Hackers’. The event is for staff, volunteers, and trustees of community sector organisations including voluntary and community groups, registered...
UK set to ditch exit talks in June if no progress is made
The UK has warned the EU it will walk away from trade talks in June unless there is progress and a ‘broad outline’ of a deal. If the government cannot see clear progress being made in the negotiations with the EU over the future relationship, by June, with the aim of...
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BCC comments on flexible rail fares trials
Commenting on the Government’s announcement of flexible rail fares trials and fares trials funds, Co-Executive Director, Hannah Essex, said: “Businesses will welcome flexible fare trials that support changing patterns of work. With 65% of companies offering flexible...
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BCC comments on flexible rail fares trials
Commenting on the Government’s announcement of flexible rail fares trials and fares trials funds, Co-Executive Director, Hannah Essex, said: “Businesses will welcome flexible fare trials that support changing patterns of work. With 65% of companies offering flexible...
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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: Be-Safe Technologies (www.be-safetechnologies.com) Business over Breakfast (Herefordshire and Worcestershire) (www.bobclubs.com/wm) Caroline Waddams...
Parallel Lines achieve ISO 45001 certification
After months of hard work Parallel Lines (Marking) Ltd have received the ISO 45001 accreditation and certificate. ISO 45001 is an international standard for health and safety at work, helping to provide a structured framework for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace....
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ETL Systems Strengthens Leadership with New CEO as Growth Continues
ETL Systems, a global supplier of RF equipment and solutions for satellite ground stations, has strengthened its senior management team by appointing Kevin Dunne as its new CEO and Joanna Gower as HR Director. Kevin brings with him over 20 years’ experience in RF...
Strategic Professionals become an Institute of Sales Professionals approved training provider
Strategic professionals have spent the last 10 years focusing on management and leadership training, delivering short courses and Chartered Management Institute qualifications (CMI). 2023 has seen them add to their portfolio by becoming an ISP approved training...
Lifesaving charity Arrive Alive teams up with Sky Blue Adventures for 2023
Two unique organisations based within the heart of England have teamed up for 2023 to raise vital funds for voluntary operated lifesaving vehicles for West Midlands Ambulance Service Community First Responders. Arrive Alive is Britains only registered charity of its...
Growing Pains of a Business
Simeon Chapman, Director of Hazelton Mountford Chartered Insurance Brokers, talks candidly about his, sometimes painful, experience of growing a business. “When my son was a teenager he developed Osgood Schlatter’s disease. This condition is where there is significant...
Are you an employer based in Herefordshire or Worcestershire looking to do more to support your staff?
Support for those caring for others Do you have staff that are working and looking after a family member or friend who needs help because of illness, age, disability, or addiction? Yes – then you have working carers in your workforce! Did you know 1 in 7 employees in...
The SJL Foundation Ball 2023
SJL will be hosting their 3rd black tie Charity Ball at The Bank House Hotel, Worcester on 24th March 2023 to raise vital funds for Acorns Children’s hospice and to also support ethical business start ups. They are seeking raffle and auction prizes so if anyone can...
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