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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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Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
Bespoke Advice Recognised Among UK’s Best Places to Work
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the company’s unwavering commitment to its...
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Graduation Celebrations Mark the Achievements of More Than 3,000 Students
The University of Worcester will be celebrating the achievements of more than 3,000 students during a series of graduation ceremonies next month. The annual autumn graduations will see 12 ceremonies taking place in the beautiful, historic Worcester Cathedral from...
University of Worcester to Evaluate the 2023 Düsseldorf Invictus Games
A team of researchers from the University of Worcester has been commissioned by the Royal British Legion to undertake a comprehensive evaluation the 2023 Invictus Games. The project aims to provide the Royal British Legion with wide-ranging insights into the extent to...
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An open letter to Chamber members from BCC Director General Adam Marshall
Dear friends, I wanted to write directly to you, as Chamber members across the UK and around the world. Every business – no matter its size, sector, age, nation or region – is currently facing unprecedented challenges. We can only overcome those challenges by sticking...
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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Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest ever rates in its 325-year history
Following its cuts to interest rates recently, The Bank of England have again slashed interests rates to the lowest ever rate in the Bank’s 325-year history. In an emergency move to support the UK economy, it is the second cut in interest rates in just over a week,...
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to lowest ever rates in its 325-year history
Following its cuts to interest rates recently, The Bank of England have again slashed interests rates to the lowest ever rate in the Bank’s 325-year history. In an emergency move to support the UK economy, it is the second cut in interest rates in just over a week,...
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Funding Boost for Worcester Based Menopause Retreat Company
A Worcester-based company that hosts menopause retreats across the UK has secured a £75,000 funding boost from BCRS Business Loans. This follows a period of substantial growth for Menopause Retreats, which is the largest company of its kind in the world. Additional...
Realising equality on International Women’s Day 2020
To embrace International Women’s Day 2020, You Do Better PR has asked leading Worcestershire businesswomen about what inspires them and how they’re fighting for equality in their organisation. The International Women’s Day 2020 campaign theme of: “I am...
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Josh wins top award at RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Wyevale Nurseries’ Business Support team member Josh Pascoe has been presented with the Midland Regional Growers Apprentice of the Year 2022/2023 award at the recent RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) Malvern Spring Festival (May 2023). Josh joined the Hereford-based...
Meet The Team – D & G Security Systems
At D&G Security Systems Ltd we are dedicated to offering a personal service to domestic and commercial clients, both locally and nationally. We are insurance approved, SSAIB registered and police compliant. All our staff are DBS inspected. We install and maintain...
Wildgoose Rural Training have been shortlisted to receive funding from the People’s Project
Wildgoose Rural Training are delighted to have been shortlisted to receive funding from the People’s Project. Five projects in the west midlands have been shortlisted and a short film will be shown about each project on ITV Central news between Monday 15th and...
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey now open
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
Mental Health Awareness Week focuses on anxiety
Mental Health Awareness Week which runs from 15th to 21st May will this year focus on the rising issue of anxiety. Organised by the Mental Health Foundation, this week we explore anxiety which can lead to more serious mental problems if left and get out of control....
WCG prepares for packed schedule of events for Mental Health Awareness Week
A leading college group is hosting a series of workshops, presentations and fundraising activities as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. WCG is set to welcome more than 50 organisations across its site as part of the national awareness week to speak with staff and...
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