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Join rail leaders at the Severn Valley Railway as they shape the legacy of the Greatest Gathering
A unique and thought-provoking evening exploring the future of the rail industry will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley on Thursday 14 May, as part of its Spring Diesel Festival. Bringing together an exceptionally well-connected panel...
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Join rail leaders at the Severn Valley Railway as they shape the legacy of the Greatest Gathering
A unique and thought-provoking evening exploring the future of the rail industry will take place at the Severn Valley Railway’s Engine House at Highley on Thursday 14 May, as part of its Spring Diesel Festival. Bringing together an exceptionally well-connected panel...
Member News
Kidderminster College Students Celebrate Success at NCG Skills 2026
Kidderminster College students have been celebrating success after taking part in – and proudly hosting – the sixth annual NCG Skills competition, held at Kidderminster College during National Apprenticeship Week. NCG Skills is a unique, national competition that...
Mental Health Charity supported by The Signature Awards, Birmingham.
The Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG), a local charity who have been championing Mental Health for over 50 years, were the nominated charity for The Signature Awards, which took place at The Vox on Friday 6th February. KPG adopt a proactive approach to raising awareness...
Patron & Strategic News
Worcester Ready for Clearing
As A-Level Results Day approaches, the University of Worcester is expecting to be inundated with calls as people look for places on courses through Clearing. Clearing at universities is the process where students are matched with available places on courses. Last year...
DJH welcomes historic Midlands practice Nicklin to Group
DJH is excited to announce the addition of a historic accountancy practice to its rapidly expanding group, as it takes another step towards becoming one of the top 20 UK firms in this sector. The group, which now employs more than 600 people across thirteen offices in...
Chamber News
£30,000 for local charities raised at Amros Events
Despite a reduced schedule of events in 2021 local event management experts Amros Promotions have still managed to raise in excess of £30,000 for local charities – with functions ranging from their series of Luncheon Clubs, Sporting Dinners, through to the H&W...
Would you like to join our Area Council?
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce are currently recruiting for a business to join the Herefordshire Area Council. We currently have one vacancy and are ideally looking for a business from the following sectors that are currently underrepresented...
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Learning Steps
Maria Williams is a Russian native speaker , Russian translator,interpreter, tutor and examiner, UK citizen since 2007. In 1993 Maria went to the USA a part of exchange with Voorheesville High School in Voorheesville, NY. and soon she got 98 in Art and 97 in English...
Learning Steps
Maria Williams is a Russian native speaker , Russian translator,interpreter, tutor and examiner, UK citizen since 2007. In 1993 Maria went to the USA a part of exchange with Voorheesville High School in Voorheesville, NY. and soon she got 98 in Art and 97 in English...
Policy News
Job Retention Bonus Scheme
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, presented his ‘Plan for Jobs’ to Parliament on Wednesday 8 July 2020 outlining how the government will support the UK’s economic recovery while continuing to prioritise people’s health. As part of this, the government is...
Annual Bank of England Briefing 2020
Businesses from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire are invited to attend the Chamber’s Annual Bank of England Briefing to hear from Graeme Chaplin, the Bank of England’s Agent for the West Midlands and Oxfordshire. The event will take place between 8.00 and...
Skills News
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Charity News
Black-Tie Dinner and Silent Auction Raises Incredible £60,485 for Local Children and Families
Fundraisers were on fine form at a black-tie dinner and silent auction which raised a staggering £60,485 for local children and families. The event at Teme Valley was held in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice and its care for life limited and life threatened children...
Local Fire Protection Firm Digs Deep For New Garden
Aico Ltd is supporting the memorial gardens for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new airbase and headquarters, currently being constructed on the Shropshire / Staffordshire border. Building work on Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s new airbase and headquarters facility...
Businesses Eager for Clarity
Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “If businesses succeed, our communities prosper, the economy grows, and the wealth needed to support our public services is created....
BCC News
Businesses Eager for Clarity
Responding to today’s statement by the Chancellor, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “If businesses succeed, our communities prosper, the economy grows, and the wealth needed to support our public services is created....
Worcestershire News
Celebrate the NHS 75th birthday by taking part in the Big Tea this July with Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Charity
Can you hear the faint clatter of teacups across the nation? Water on the boil? That’s because it’s time for the NHS Big Tea 2023! The NHS Big Tea is a tea-fuelled fundraiser raising money to help the NHS be the best it can be. We’d absolutely love you to be...
Air Quality Debate Concludes Week of Sustainability Activities
A debate on the issue of air quality in Worcester rounded up a week of activities dedicated to sustainability held at the University of Worcester. The debate, held as part of the University’s longstanding Go Green Week and open to the community, featured...
Herefordshire News
Improve your employee’s active travel facilities with a Travelfund Grant
Businesses across Herefordshire can now support employees to walk, cycle or work from home with a business TravelFund grant. Grants of up to £3,000 are available to fund facilities such as workplace lockers, pool bikes, cycle parking and homeworking equipment. The...
New grant to support festivals and events
Thousands of people enjoy attending festivals and events each year in the county, however over the past two years measures to minimise the spread of Covid-19 has meant that many have been unable to go ahead. Recognising the substantial social and economic role...
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SVR confirms 35006 P&O S N Co and overnight running for its Autumn Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed the first guest for its Autumn Steam Gala will be 35006 Peninsular & Oriental S N Co, which will make its first-ever appearance at the heritage line during the four-day event from 18 to 21 September. And, in a special move...
Graduate Offers Free Physiotherapy in Worcester Thanks to Community Funding
A University of Worcester graduate is giving back to the community by offering free physiotherapy sessions in Warndon, thanks to support from a local housing association. Oliver Nightingale, who graduated in Physiotherapy at the University of Worcester last year, now...
Peace of Mind for Local Businesses: Commercial Pest Control You Can Trust
Why Local Businesses Trust PGM & SON Pest Control Services Protect your business and reputation with PGM & SON, the leading commercial pest control specialists serving Herefordshire and Worcestershire. As the region’s largest provider, PGM & SON delivers...
First stop: Severn Valley Railway, for the Railway 200 exhibition train
Railway 200’s travelling exhibition train arrived in style at the Severn Valley Railway today [Friday 27 June] for the very first leg of its UK-wide tour. The specially commissioned Inspiration train arrived at Kidderminster Town station, sporting its one-off livery,...
Activities to Show Public How to Help at-Risk Bird Species
A series of free activities taking place in the City next month will raise awareness of a bird species at risk and show the public what they can do to help. Talks and walks have been organised by the Worcester Swift Recovery Group as part of its summer activities to...
Bespoke Advice Recognised Among UK’s Best Places to Work
Worcester-based Chartered financial planning firm and certified B Corp, Bespoke Advice Ltd, has been named one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in 2025 by The Sunday Times. This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the company’s unwavering commitment to its...
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