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The Spire Appeal Project at St John’s Church, Bromsgrove: Restoration Works Begin
Friends of St John’s is excited to announce that the much-anticipated restoration works to the church’s iconic spire have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery...
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The Spire Appeal Project at St John’s Church, Bromsgrove: Restoration Works Begin
Friends of St John’s is excited to announce that the much-anticipated restoration works to the church’s iconic spire have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery...
Member News
New faces and new roles at SME Solicitors
SME Solicitors has welcomed two new starters for 2025: Eoin Murphy and Aimée Batsford. Aimée joins the Reception & Document Management team, providing a friendly welcome to clients at our Sansome Walk office. Eoin, a solicitor with over 15 years’ experience,...
Prime Mix Launches New Content Creation Package ‘Pounce’
Worcester based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, launches Pounce, a new cutting-edge creative content hub designed to elevate marketing strategies with dynamic video content, high-impact photography, and strategic written content – all integrated into one...
Patron & Strategic News
Calls for More Men to Work in Early Years Settings
University of Worcester graduates are joining calls for more men to enter careers working with children in early years settings. Currently, it’s estimated men only make up around 2-3 percent of the workforce when it comes to caring for children from birth to five...
Hackathon Returns to Worcester’s Cyber Lab
Preparations are underway for the next Hackathon event at the University of Worcester’s Cyber Lab. The event, which is held in conjunction with the British Computer Society and local cyber security firm IASME, sees students compete in teams to hack into a fake web...
Chamber News
Enigma & Spring Lane Sustainability Forum
Enigma & Spring Lane are pleased to invite you to their 3rd FREE sustainability forum. Wednesday 19th April 15:00-17:00 Tea and Coffee Provided Eden Church, Grovewood Road, Malvern, WR14 1GD The forum aims to: raise awareness amongst local businesses and their...
The Chamber Business Manifesto 2023/24 is here!
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce have released their Business Manifesto 2023/24. The publication outlines our plans for the next financial year detailing the priorities for local and national government, as identified by local businesses during...
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Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Welcome SEO Social to the Chamber
Are you ready to become your own marketing expert? SEO Social will provide you with all the tools and expertise you need. They work one-to-one, teaching you how to put digital marketing concepts into practice on your own website and social media. The one-day course...
Policy News
EU grant data adequacy to UK but add sunset clause
Flows of personal data from the EU to the UK will continue, after the European Commission adopted two “data adequacy” decisions. The news came as the temporary bridging period for the free flow of personal data from the EU to the UK came to an end on 30...
MPs launch inquiry into bodies managing the UK-EU trade deal
A cross-party group of MPs have set up an inquiry into powerful new bodies set up to manage the UK-EU trade deal. The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) bodies, including the Partnership Council and Specialised Committees, are talk shops designed to iron out...
Skills News
Top Marks From Akademik !
When the exam results became known I found out that 3 of my students from April – May got top marks. Two got an A* and one got an A. These were the students I helped to prepare for A level exams. And usually I also conduct Russian GCSE and A level exams but it...
Employer guidance on apprenticeships
A new employer guide has been developed for employers who want to get their apprenticeships up and running again with advice and support to help organisations where apprentices have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Further guidance is available on:...
Charity News
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...
Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
BCC News
Recent UK Export Gains Reversed In August Downturn
Reacting to the latest Office for National Statistics data on Trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “August was not a good month for UK goods exports. There were falls in both EU and rest of the world trade – where after removing the...
Worcestershire News
Learning on-the-go: EG People Development launches new eLearning offering
Malvern-based business EG People Development, led by Liz Gait, unveiled their new online learning platform at the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce’s recent Business Expo. EG People Development officially launched their eLearning programme at the...
Hewett Recruitment Certifies as a B Corporation
Local Recruitment Business, Hewet Recruitment, has announced its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining group of less than 50 companies across the Three Counties who are reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit. Hewett Recruitment has...
Herefordshire News
Protecting Your Business Lunch hosted by Castle Green Financial Planning and Harrison Clark Rickerbys
The death or critical illness of an owner or key employee inevitably creates significant turbulence within a business. If you are a business owner or key employee, this informative talk will help you to understand how to protect your business should anything happen to...
NMITE Open Day – Saturday 25 March
Explore the NMITE Campus this weekend! We’ll be showcasing NMITE’s stand-out differences, as a UK breakthrough in university education, at our Blackfriars Campus in Hereford on Saturday 25th March 2023, 10.30am till 2pm and booking is open to all. Come and explore our...
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Do you dare to ride the SVR’s Ghost Train?
The Severn Valley Railway’s famous Ghost and Scream Trains will be setting forth into the night towards the end of the half-term holiday, when it will be time to celebrate Halloween. Thrills and spills await those who are brave enough to ride the special services on...
The Severn Valley Railway’s Christmas Fayre is Coming
For a spot of early Christmas shopping, the Severn Valley Railway has plenty to offer during the weekend of 26 and 27 October. The heritage line’s Engine House at Highley is holding its annual Christmas Gift Fayre, and dozens of suppliers will offer a wide range of...
Community Events Explore our Relationship with Historic Spaces
University of Worcester lecturers are running a series of workshops in historic settings to inspire residents’ creative side. Dr Lucy Arnold, Senior Lecturer in English Literature, and Dr Jack McGowan, Principal Lecturer in Creative Writing, have teamed up to provide...
Financial Advice Centre Celebrates 25 Years
Worcester, 4th October 2024 – Financial Advice Centre Limited (FAC), Worcestershire’s leading Independent Financial Adviser and Mortgage Broker firm, is celebrating 25 years of success with a series of planned events and strong growth plans for the future....
Rotherwood Care Homes Celebrate Harvest Festival with Charity and Donations
Herefordshire-based nursing homes, Kington Court, Lynhales Hall and Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford recently celebrated their Harvest Festival event, showcasing the spirit community, charity, and gratitude. Each home hosted a MacMillan Coffee Morning, raising vital...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
IT A further continuation to the positive growth since the start of the year with a steady number of new logos added to the business taking Managed IT solutions and cyber security-protection. Interesting feedback from funders and some of the supply vendors, suggesting...
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