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Wyevale Nurseries offers expert advice for retail customers on plants that can tolerant climate change
WYEVALE Nurseries is providing free expert advice this year on plants garden centres can offer customers that will both survive very wet and drought conditions (February 2026). As one of the UK’s longest established commercial horticultural businesses, the...
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Wyevale Nurseries offers expert advice for retail customers on plants that can tolerant climate change
WYEVALE Nurseries is providing free expert advice this year on plants garden centres can offer customers that will both survive very wet and drought conditions (February 2026). As one of the UK’s longest established commercial horticultural businesses, the...
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Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children
Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why...
Policing Students Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls with Poster Campaign
Aspiring police officers at the University of Worcester have created a powerful public messaging campaign aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. Students on the Professional Policing degree produced posters inspired by their studies, focused on educating...
Patron & Strategic News
Regional Employers Eager to Snap Up University Talent
Dozens of regional employers gathered at the University of Worcester’s Careers Fair to connect with students and scout future graduate talent. Held on campus by the University’s Business School, hundreds of students were able to meet representatives from companies...
West Midlands employers honoured with top Defence award for Armed Forces support
Nineteen organisations from across the West Midlands region have been recognised with the Ministry of Defence’s highest Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) honour – the Gold Award – for their outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The...
Chamber News
Business Expo Returns!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is back. This highly anticipated bi-annual event returns for its 14th year on the 12th October 2023, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. In partnership with Hewett Recruitment the Expo is...
arrangeMY Escape are hosting their second holiday show at the prestigious Guildhall in Worcester
The award-winning independent travel agency arrangeMY Escape are hosting their second holiday show. This is to be held in the historic city centre of Worcester at the prestigious Guildhall on Sunday 1st October from 11am – 3pm. Travel experts from both arrangeMY...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Herefordshire Calming Connections Ltd – Developing a positive mental health environment for the benefit of everyone Eight Three Eight – Search Engine Optimisation Packages, WordPress Training...
Policy News
New Prime Minister Must Listen to Businesses After a Period of Damaging Uncertainty
Reacting to the news of Rishi Sunak being announced as the new Leader of the Conservative Party, and new Prime Minister, Sam Merrett, Policy Executive at Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, said: “I would like to congratulate Rishi Sunak on his...
40-year high inflation figures place further pressure on businesses
After a revised mini budget was announced on Monday by newly appointed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, stability is the key message the government are portraying following the economic turmoil in the last few weeks, which has included the sacking of former Chancellor Kwasi...
Skills News
Apprenticeship funding announced for Worcestershire
A further £250,000 funding has been made available to help young people gain employment in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council is working alongside Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to release its apprenticeship levy to provide training funds...
Department for Education launches new Skills Toolkit
Following the Prime Minister’s speech about retraining and adult skills, the UK government has launched a new Skills Toolkit with additional courses that target employers, prospective learners and employees among others. One in three people have used online learning...
Charity News
St Michael’s Hospice Calls on Local Businesses and Volunteers to Help Transform New Shop
This year marks a significant milestone for St Michael’s Hospice as we celebrate our 40th anniversary, and we are thrilled to announce the opening of not one but two extraordinary new shops, including our largest site yet at Whitestone Business Park. The 50,000...
Funky hair fun
A Hereford charity has the perfect idea for any business looking to support a great cause in a fun and engaging way this year. The Little Princess Trust launched its Funky Hair Funday campaign to support its work for children with cancer. The simple event sees people...
Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved. “Today we have seen signs...
BCC News
Spending Review Must Be A Catalyst For Growth
Responding to the Comprehensive Spending Review, Alex Veitch, Director of Policy at the BCC, said: “Business has been waiting for Government to show it understands the deep-rooted problems holding back our economy and how they can be solved. “Today we have seen signs...
Worcestershire News
County’s only Specialist Marketing Recruitment Agency Opens in Worcester
A Worcestershire businesswoman has launched the county’s first, and only, specialist marketing, business development and customer care recruitment business. As we head into the new year thoughts turn to the ‘new start’ that the 1st January brings and ‘new year...
Memories of ‘Miracle’ Baby Grayson as Vital Acorns Care Meant Parents Never Felt Alone
The parents of a ‘miracle’ baby boy have told how their happiness turned into heartbreak when he died aged just six months old – but how vital care from Acorns Children’s Hospice meant they never felt alone. Becky and George smile through tears as they remember...
Herefordshire News
Here For Games Con: Free Inclusive Charity Games Convention
The Herefordshire Board Gamers are back for their 9th Annual Event – but with a brand new name. People from across the two counties are invited to “Here for Games Con”, a free inclusive charity games convention raising money for Herefordshire Mind. The event is taking...
Meet Your Future Apprentice – Tuesday 25th April 2023
If you’re looking for apprentices in the Construction trades (Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Brickwork, Property Maintenance) or Engineering & Motor Vehicle, Herefordshire & Ludlow College invites you to meet the students on their related courses at...
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Heritage headboards for the Severn Valley Railway’s brand-new Christmas experiences
Things have taken on an early festive flavour at the Severn Valley Railway’s paint shop in Bridgnorth, where production is underway on specially commissioned headboards for two brand-new Christmas experiences at the popular heritage attraction. Volunteer Bernard Green...
Graduate’s Debut Novel Shines Light on Care Sector
A novel written by a University of Worcester graduate has gone on sale through a national book retailer. Best Before: The Short Shelf Life, is the first novel published by Trudi Holland, who writes under the pen name DD Holland. It is a social comedy exploring life...
From Hereford to Mongolia
From Hereford to Mongolia: An Extraordinary Journey of Healing, Nature, and Adventure From the heart of Hereford to the wild rivers of Mongolia, my journey has been anything but ordinary. As part of the first British group to navigate the remote Delgermörön River, I...
Team Building Through Board Games: A Different Kind of Collaboration
Having a team that works well together is key to a successful business. A team needs to be able to communicate clearly, overcome obstacles, plan for the future, and react to unexpected obstacles. These are all skills that board games can teach. Many modern board games...
We’re delighted to welcome Jason Chaplin as the new Head of Commercial at DRG
With over three decades of industry experience, Jason brings exceptional depth in commercial strategy, quantity surveying, and client delivery across a broad range of sectors. Jason’s career is a masterclass in progression through skill, leadership, and hands-on...
Business Direction launches bold new look
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has unveiled the brand-new, fully revamped Business Direction magazine — alongside the launch of its first dedicated website, marking a new era for the region’s leading business publication. The relaunch comes...
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