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What Does Your Accent Say About You? Free Talk at The Hive
Experts in language and learning will explore how our accents tell the story of where we come from and who we’ve connected with in a free talk at The Hive in Worcester. The talk, on Wednesday 6 May, from 6-7pm, will explore how we relate to our own accents, and why...
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What Does Your Accent Say About You? Free Talk at The Hive
Experts in language and learning will explore how our accents tell the story of where we come from and who we’ve connected with in a free talk at The Hive in Worcester. The talk, on Wednesday 6 May, from 6-7pm, will explore how we relate to our own accents, and why...
Member News
The Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala promises a ‘Pug and Judy’ show
The Severn Valley Railway has unveiled two more visiting locomotives for its Spring Steam Gala, taking place from 16 to 19 April. The railway has confirmed that diminutive industrial favourite Port of Par Judy and Lancashire stalwart LMS ‘Pug’ 11243 will be joining...
Domestic Abuse legislation put under the spotlight by Family law experts
A leading Family lawyer has questioned the effectiveness of new government legislation which is meant to further protect domestic abuse victims. The government recently announced its “Plan for Change” with an ambition to halve violence against women and girls over the...
Patron & Strategic News
Event marks milestones at law firm
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors held its latest ‘Law and Order’ networking event for professionals across the region. The event, held at Worcester’s Piston Distillery, celebrated partner and chairman Iain Morrison who has marked 30 years at the firm, whilst...
Hunger doesn’t wait until Christmas – ISO Quality Services Launches 8th Bingo Box Challenge
ISO Quality Services has launched its eighth annual Christmas Bingo Box Challenge, calling on local people and businesses across Worcestershire to support families facing hunger this winter. Demand for food banks remains at record levels, with the Trussell Trust...
Chamber News
Welcome New Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Worcestershire Alliance Payroll Services Limited – Payroll Bureau Atticus Insurance Brokers – Insurance Broker Be The Change Hospitality – Hospitality Group Highfields...
Local businesses are invited to explore the Motor Vehicle facilities at Evesham College
Evesham College as part of WCG are offering a free event on Wednesday 29 June from 6:30-8:00pm encouraging local businesses to explore their Motor Vehicle facilities and learn more about their apprenticeship training. This free event will begin with a short...
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Introducing Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect. A leading care provider over the last 25 years, Barchester services include residential care, expert dementia care and nursing...
Introducing Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect. A leading care provider over the last 25 years, Barchester services include residential care, expert dementia care and nursing...
Policy News
BCC responds to ONS GDP figures for October
Commenting on GDP figures for October 2020 published today by the ONS, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said:
“The sharp slowdown in economic output in October reflected the squeeze on activity from the re-introduction of tighter coronavirus restrictions, including the tier system in England. Firms in hospitality, who are most acutely exposed to the renewed restrictions, suffering particularly badly in the month.
Aviation and tourism businesses encouraged to contribute to Covid-19 inquiry
The All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Future of Aviation has launched its first inquiry since being formally set up on October 6. The inquiry will investigate the impact of coronavirus on the aviation, travel and tourism sectors and what the consequential impacts...
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Charity News
An Evening with Gordan Giltrap, supported by Ray Mytton and Paul White
Legendary guitarist and composer Gordon Giltrap will be performing his beautiful music and entertain with his Inciteful and informative observations from his lifestory. The evening will take place at Henry Sandon Hall, Royal Porcelain Works, Severn St, Worcester WR1...
Hospice shop thanks shoppers and donors for decade-long support
Staff at the St Richard’s Hospice shop in Stourport-on-Severn have been celebrating the shop’s 10th birthday and thanking everyone who has supported it over last decade. Having opened in May 2012, the High Street charity shop is one of 18 across the county which raise...
Talks Relaunch on India Trade Deal to Boost UK’s Growth Agenda
UK-India trade talks kick off in New Delhi today with Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Deal aims to deliver economic growth and bring Indian economy – world’s third largest by 2028 – within reach for more UK...
BCC News
Talks Relaunch on India Trade Deal to Boost UK’s Growth Agenda
UK-India trade talks kick off in New Delhi today with Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds meeting with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Deal aims to deliver economic growth and bring Indian economy – world’s third largest by 2028 – within reach for more UK...
Worcestershire News
Staff celebrating 235 years’ experience at Midlands training experts PTP
Eighteen staff at Midland training experts Performance Through People (PTP) have clocked up an impressive 235 years between them. The colleagues celebrated with a special lunch at the company’s Walsall offices where Kevin Davis, PTP board member and chair of the...
Dementia Researchers Present Project Findings at House of Lords
A group of researchers presented their findings on the benefits and challenges of Extra Care Housing (ECH) for people living with dementia to a special audience at the House of Lords. Staff from the University of Worcester’s Association for Dementia Studies have been...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP investment driving ‘new era’ for town centres
A multi-million pound investment in town and city centres across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin is helping to herald a new era for the region, the partnership’s deputy chair said today. Sonia Roberts says the Marches LEP has been a key champion of...
Walking in Herefordshire
Walking is a great way to become more active. It’s a free activity, you don’t need any special equipment and there is no need to drive to a destination first – get to know your local area and explore the world straight from your doorstep. If...
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How to conduct a stocktake
In the previous article we looked at the importance of accurate stock levels. Without it, it is difficult to have visibility of your operations or plan your purchase levels into the future. That is why, in theory, having a computerised...
What is the importance of stock take.
Whatever inventory system you use, it should be trusted to give accurate quantities per product line, and a stock value. This has a number of uses, one is to maintain adequate levels of available units to meet current sales orders and anticipated demand into the...
Acorn’s Children’s Hospice will benefit from successful charity challenge
Professionals from the Worcester office of a leading property consultancy have helped raise more than £25,000 for charity as part of an epic fundraising relay – with 11 weeks of the challenge still to go. Fisher German is marking its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big25’...
Severn Valley Railway is finalist in Visit Worcestershire Awards
Staff and volunteers at the Severn Valley Railway have a lot to smile about right now, as the leading heritage line has been selected as a finalist in the 2025/2026 Visit Worcestershire Awards. The railway is in the running to scoop the Large Visitor Attraction award....
Severn Valley Railway Members back One Railway Restructure
Members of the Severn Valley Railway Company Limited have voted to support the next stage of the SVR’s ambitious restructure plans, known as the One Railway project. At the Company’s Annual General Meeting at Kidderminster Railway Museum on Saturday 9 August, members...
Government-backed Help to Grow Programme Helps Spark 50% Retail Growth for Local Business
The University of Worcester has announced it will be delivering the Help to Grow Management Course for a further 3 years. The part-government-funded initiative is designed for senior leaders to boost business performance and leadership skills. Run by Worcester...
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