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Safari Skies Drone Show!
Look to the Skies This Halloween as Safari Skies Comes to West Midlands Safari Park! This Halloween is set to be bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever at West Midlands Safari Park, as we get ready to take our wildlife experience into the skies with the...
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Safari Skies Drone Show!
Look to the Skies This Halloween as Safari Skies Comes to West Midlands Safari Park! This Halloween is set to be bigger, brighter and more spectacular than ever at West Midlands Safari Park, as we get ready to take our wildlife experience into the skies with the...
Member News
University Named Finalist for Sustainability Work with Students and Community
The University of Worcester has been shortlisted for a national sustainability award, recognising its efforts to embed sustainability across its curriculum, campuses and the wider community. It has been named a finalist in the Creating Impact category of the Green...
Regent Advisory Appointed Central Services Provider for the Celtic Challenge
Regent Advisory has been appointed central services provider for the Celtic Challenge, the leading women’s cross border rugby competition operated by the Welsh Rugby Union, Irish Rugby Football Union and Scottish Rugby. The appointment, made by the Celtic...
Patron & Strategic News
Talbots Law strengthens Corporate & Commercial offering with three key appointments
Talbots Law has strengthened its Corporate & Commercial department with the appointments of Director Fiona Boxwell and Solicitors Kamla Singh and Alicia Di Scenza, reinforcing the firm’s commitment to supporting businesses through its recently relaunched For...
Ormerod Rutter Chartered Accountants appoint new Associate Partner
Ormerod Rutter are delighted to announce the promotion of Marc Jovanovic to Associate Partner. Marc joined the firm in 2015 as a Tax Junior and has gone on to build an outstanding career with us. After qualifying for AAT in 2017, he went on to achieve his CTA...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! Areterra – Areterra’s aim is to support a growing number of people from the semi-rural area of Worcestershire, suffering from a variety of differing medical conditions including those with learning...
Autumn Statement Provides Much Needed Support for Business Growth.
The Chancellor has published the Autumn Statement, and he has certainly listened to the calls for a focus on business investment and growth. The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) had 3 main asks of the Chancellor: Reform the planning system, upgrade the energy grid...
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Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy
IT Managed Consultancy are an IT managed service provider based in Worcestershire and work with businesses across all sectors and sizes around the country. IT Managed Consultancy was created with the purpose of providing outstanding and reliable IT services to every...
Meet our new members – IT Managed Consultancy
IT Managed Consultancy are an IT managed service provider based in Worcestershire and work with businesses across all sectors and sizes around the country. IT Managed Consultancy was created with the purpose of providing outstanding and reliable IT services to every...
Policy News
Weak GDP highlights continued fragility of UK economy
Reacting to the latest ONS GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “The first estimate of GDP for Q1 2023 of 0.1% growth indicates the UK is avoiding a recession and shows the resilience of businesses who are having to weather serious headwinds....
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...
Skills News
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Charity News
DRPG Take on Source to Sea Challenges for Charities
As part of DRPG’s 45th-anniversary celebrations, CEO Dale Parmenter and the groups UK Marketing team are trading their usual workdays for the Source to Sea Challenge, an ambitious adventure designed to reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to giving back....
A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...
Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
BCC News
Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
Worcestershire News
WCWFC’s Rise: A Winning Streak and an FA Cup Challenge
In an unprecedented feat, Worcester City Women FC has secured a spot in the Second Round Proper of the FA Cup, marking a historic moment for the club. The draw pits them against third-tier powerhouse MK Dons, and the clash promises to be a thrilling encounter on...
See Your Lost Loved One Shine as Charity’s Special Festive Celebration Returns
A moving celebration will see the memory of lost loved ones shine this Christmas with the return of a special festive campaign from Acorns Children’s Hospice. Celebrate Your Star invites friends and family members from across Worcestershire to pay tribute to...
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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Mayor of Worcester Congratulates Winning Wolves Side
The Mayor of Worcester has congratulated the Worcester Wolves Basketball team, after being crowned National League One Pool A Champions. The squad, made up of University of Worcester students, paid a special visit to the Mayor’s Parlour at the Guildhall where Mayor of...
University of Worcester Graduate Amasses Record breaking Tomb Raider Collection
A University of Worcester graduate has earned a Guinness World Record after building the biggest collection of Tomb Raider video games in the world. Amy Dyson, from Milton Keynes, has officially been recognised for owning the largest collection of Tomb Raider video...
Menopause Knowledge CIC commissioned for new project shining light on hidden experiences of menopause
Warwickshire Libraries has commissioned Escape Arts, in partnership with Menopause Knowledge CIC, to lead an inspiring new community project shining a light on the often hidden experiences of menopause. ‘Stitching Stories – Threads Through Menopause’ forms part...
Summer Heat, Global Reach: HSG Expands Advanced Cooling PPE Across Europe & the Middle East
Heat Stress Global (HSG) is continuing its international expansion this summer as demand grows for advanced workforce cooling adaptation solutions designed to protect workers operating in extreme heat. Specialising in cooling-enabled PPE and workwear systems, HSG...
The Quarterly Economic Survey (QES 2) is Now Live – Share Your Insights
The second Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) of the year is now open, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses across Herefordshire and Worcestershire to take part. Running from 11 May to 1 June, QES 2 gives businesses the opportunity to share their experiences and...
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026 Herefordshire-based business support specialists CXCS are celebrating after being named Business of the Year at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026. The award was presented during...
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