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National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive
The Hive, Worcester’s iconic library, was the subject of discussion on a national podcast examining the importance of libraries and librarians. Campus, the podcast from Times Higher Education, explores the most pressing issues in global high education. In this...
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National Podcast Explores the Story Behind the Hive
The Hive, Worcester’s iconic library, was the subject of discussion on a national podcast examining the importance of libraries and librarians. Campus, the podcast from Times Higher Education, explores the most pressing issues in global high education. In this...
Member News
Progress is ‘impressive’ on repairs to the Severn Valley Railway’s embankment failure
The Severn Valley Railway reports that significant progress has been made with repairs to its failed embankment at Mor Brook bridge since specialist engineering contractors CML took possession of the site at the beginning of the month. CML has already excavated more...
More attractions added to SVR’s Railway 200: Trains Through the Ages event
Two narrow-gauge locomotives will join the line-up for the Severn Valley Railway’s Railway 200: Trains through the Ages event, which takes place on 5 and 6 July. ‘Chaloner’ from the Leighton Buzzard Railway will appear alongside ‘Holy War’ from the Bala Lake Railway....
Patron & Strategic News
EBC Group Launches THEMIS: The Future of Legacy Evidence Management for UK Policing
Revolutionising how law enforcement preserves and accesses historical evidence EBC Group, a trusted managed service provider celebrating over 35 years of IT and cybersecurity expertise, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking THEMIS capability and...
ISO QSL Welcomes Adam Morse as Business Development Specialist
ISO Quality Services is delighted to announce the expansion of its team with the appointment of Adam Morse as Business Development Specialist. A familiar face across the Herefordshire and Worcestershire business community, Adam brings a wealth of experience and an...
Chamber 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...
New ‘Rail Trails’ Design Project Begins
A new collaboration to help develop a set of ‘Rail Trails’ in the region has begun between the Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership, the Worcester Ramblers and a University of Worcester academic. The trails are walking routes that link railway...
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Welcome New Members Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Britannic Place was formed in 2006, from our founder’s spare bedroom. Fast forward to today and we are a growing business that currently has five staff, all of who offer first-class support. Our founder and principal, Steve Perera, is a Chartered Financial Planner...
Welcome New Members Britannic Place Financial Management Limited
Britannic Place was formed in 2006, from our founder’s spare bedroom. Fast forward to today and we are a growing business that currently has five staff, all of who offer first-class support. Our founder and principal, Steve Perera, is a Chartered Financial Planner...
Policy News
Institute for Fiscal Studies release report investigating employment patterns for over 50’s
The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) have released a new report entitled “Changing patterns of work at older ages”. In the report, they provide fresh evidence on the nature of paid work at older ages, how employment patterns differ for people in different...
British food and drink exports to EU fall by 47% in first quarter of 2021
The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) have released their Trade Snapshot for Q1 2021. The report shows there has been a 28% fall in UK food and drink exports in Q1 2021 when compared to 2020. Exports to the EU fell by 47% compared to Q1 2020, whereas sales to non-EU...
Skills News
Digital Transformation: Are you ready for the roaring 20’s?
According to the World Skills Economic Forum, more than half of the current workforce will require new skills by 2022 in order to maintain relevance in the workplace. That’s more than half of all employed people in the developed World, requiring training or reskilling...
What do businesses want and need from our colleges in ten years’ time?
The Independent Commission on the College of the Future is asking the simple question – “what do we want and need from our colleges in ten years’ time?” The Independent Commission recognises that seismic shifts are taking place across the UK – from demographic...
Charity News
Help spread wonder through Worcestershire hospitals this season
You can help spread cheer and wonder to patients and families this Christmas and New Year through the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity. As part of the charities ‘Wonders of Worcestershire’ appeal, your donations of £5, £10 or £25, will pay for extras that help...
Santa numbers on the rise ahead of festive St Michael’s Hospice run
Shoppers in Hereford this Christmas will be greeted by a sea of Santas as a popular festive run returns. A flurry of bookings for the St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run on Sunday 18th December means just a handful of places remain. The annual run is organised by St...
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
BCC News
Business Manifesto Outlines 5-point Action Plan
A five-point plan for immediate action by the new government is at heart of the British Chambers of Commerce Election Manifesto published today. The BCC wants to see: An Industrial Strategy with green innovation at its heart. Better skills planning,...
Worcestershire News
Unveiling the Ultimate Business Festival, BizFest: Join Real World Consultancy at the Royal Porcelain Works
Real World Consultancy (RWC) the Worcestershire-based award-winning business coaching company renowned for its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering business growth, is thrilled to announce a spectacular event that promises to transform the way you...
Strategies to help you overcome the impact of shorter nights
As the seasons shift and the sun starts to set earlier, many of us find ourselves grappling with the challenges of shorter nights. The decreased amount of darkness can have various effects on our physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, however by adopting certain...
Herefordshire News
Cost-of-Living Bulletin: Supplementary Monthly Monitoring Report November 2022
The November 2022 Monthly Monitoring Report has just been published. The monthly monitoring report is a supplementary report to the quarterly Cost-of-Living Bulletin and provides the latest data from the limited number of datasets that are updated on a monthly...
Beauty and the Beast Dementia Friendly Performance
This Christmas, audiences living with Dementia can enjoy a beast of a show in The Courtyard’s Dementia Friendly Performance of annual pantomime, Beauty and the Beast. After Beauty finds herself imprisoned by a mysterious beast in an enchanted castle, there is little...
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BCC In Trade Reset Push With EU Ambassadors
The BCC has met with Ambassadors from across the EU to make the case for a trade relations reset that benefits businesses on both sides. Director General, Shevaun Haviland, and Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, were hosted, this afternoon, at the German Embassy by...
Ormerod Rutter Announced as Community Partner for Rik Mayall Comedy Festival
Ormerod Rutter has been confirmed as a community partner for the inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, taking place in Droitwich Spa from 31 May to 7 June 2025. As one of Worcestershire’s leading independent accountancy firms, Ormerod Rutter will support the...
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce can help you earn CPD Points.
Working towards Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a great way to gain new skills, knowledge, and expertise to support career progression. CPD encourages proactive and conscious learning, helping individuals stay ahead in their field. Earning CPD points...
Liverpool Legends
Thursday 10 April, 7.30pm Tickets £33, VIP meet & greet £78 01432 340555 Football fans can enjoy Liverpool Legends, an evening with Phil Thompson and Bruce Grobbelaar. Audiences will relive the highs and lows of the team that dominated the 80s – starring European...
HELLER Welcomes H.I.G. Capital as a Strategic Partner
Nürtingen, 3 February 2025 – H.I.G. Capital is taking a significant stake in the HELLER Group. This partnership will ensure the success of the transformation and open up many new opportunities for HELLER in the areas of investment, efficiency improvement, product...
24-hour CPR Marathon to Return to University
The annual 24-hour CPR marathon challenge is returning to the University of Worcester next month. Starting at 9am on March 10, students, staff and visitors will maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a training mannequin until 9am the following morning. The event...
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