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Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces
Community Power has announced a new partnership with Oakchurch Farm Shop that will help provide fresh produce for thousands of meals at Lee’s Place, the charity’s hot food hub supporting people experiencing homelessness in Herefordshire. Lee’s Place, located in...
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Oakchurch Farm Shop and Community Power Join Forces
Community Power has announced a new partnership with Oakchurch Farm Shop that will help provide fresh produce for thousands of meals at Lee’s Place, the charity’s hot food hub supporting people experiencing homelessness in Herefordshire. Lee’s Place, located in...
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DRPG Experience welcomes new creative talent
Creative communications group DRPG has announced two significant leadership updates within its Live Division continuing its investment in top talent and reaffirming its commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences for clients worldwide. James Khan has joined as...
Kidderminster College Leaders Reconnect with Roots at University of Worcester
Senior Leaders from Kidderminster College have returned to their former university to see the latest developments and discuss future collaboration in education across Worcestershire. During their visit to the University of Worcester, they toured facilities, met with...
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Worcestershire Law Firm Welcomes Latest Cohort of Trainees
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its 2024 trainee cohort as it adds the latest talent to its team. Joining the firm as new trainees from 2 September are Oscar McCracken, Emily Flory, Katie Johnson, Emily Stancer and Lauren Collins. All five have...
Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The Chamber would like to wish a very warm welcome to our newest Members this month: Herefordshire HR1 Strategic LTD – HR1 helps SMEs establish and maintain a strong foundation, providing companies with expertise in HR and business management, governance and...
Gender Pay Gap Reporting Resumes April 2021
The Gender Pay Gap Regulations require businesses with 250 or more members of staff to report their gender pay gap by 4 April 2021. However, this year employers have until 5 October to report before legal action begins. Detail available here together with guidance on...
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Worcester city run places
The Grace Kelly childhood Cancer Trust works tirelessly to raise awareness of the early signs & symptoms of all childhood cancers. Our awareness cards have now reached out nationally and locally to over 500.000 families and aided in the early diagnosis of 7...
Business community lends its support to upcoming charity ball
A glittering Charity Ball in aide of the Oakland Foundation is taking place at the National Motorcycle Museum and Conference Centre, Birmingham on Friday 6 September 2019. Headline sponsors lining up to support the event include SPAR UK, Calderhead Refrigerated...
2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
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2021 cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Boris Johnson carried out a reshuffle of his cabinet on Wednesday 15 September, removing several key ministers including Gavin Williamson. This is the second major reshuffle since Mr Johnson became leader of the Conservative party and took over as prime...
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Help to Grow your business – Digital
Take your business to the next level with the government’s new Help to Grow programme. The programme will help small and medium sized businesses across the UK learn new skills, reach new customers and boost profits.
Chamber Patron LOCALiQ champions local business
One Worcestershire has supported our Love Local Business campaign, which encourages our readers to back traders by spending their money locally. Run by the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, in partnership with Worcestershire County Council,...
Herefordshire News
Supporting careers in construction, engineering and building services
The Construction Leadership Council’s Talent Retention Scheme (CLC TRS) was conceived to help talented individuals showcase their experience and expertise and help businesses find the skills they need.
Hub for advice on Sustainable Living opens at Queenswood Country Park
A new centre, named the Sustainable Future Centre, opened at Queenswood Country Park and Arboretum on 13th March 2020. 30 people attended the evening opening event including Ellie Chowns, Herefordshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Economy and Skills, other...
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Celebrating Community Bonds: Dorset House Care Home and Blue Giraffe Childcare
Dorset House Care Home and Blue Giraffe Nursery and Childcare in Droitwich have forged a remarkable partnership that enriches both organisations and the wider community. Their collaboration is a testament to the vital role both play in supporting one another, with...
Strategic Hire Sees Talbots Law Expand Into Agriculture Market
Worcester-based law firm launches its Agricultural Team with a marquee hire. Leading regional law firm, Talbots Law, has strengthened its ranks with the addition of Sean Spinetto as its new Head of Agriculture and Strategic Land Development. The move will see Sean...
Ledbury-based heating and cooling company, Jaga UK, opens new eco-facility
A Ledbury-based company specialising in innovative, sustainable heating, cooling, and ventilation systems has opened its new low-carbon facility, Kriekels House. Named after the founding family, the state-of-the-art building was inaugurated on 20 June with an open...
Bees Knees Flies in to Support Midlands Air Ambulance
Marketing & PR agency Bees Knees was delighted to support Midlands Air Ambulance (MAAC) at the Three Counties Show earlier this year. Volunteer Fundraiser and Bees Knees Founder Rosie Hamilton oversaw tours of ‘the Pod’ which is a decommissioned...
Too small to make an impact on sustainability…never!
It’s hard not to watch the news and think that only those big businesses make the difference to how we live our lives and the future of the planet. That is so far from the truth, and as a CEO of a SME I am incredibly proud of the impact we are making but I know I am...
Personal Tax Planning Ahead of the Autumn Budget
Personal tax planning ahead of the autumn budget With the date of Labour’s first Autumn Budget set for 30 October 2024, there is intense speculation as to what tax rises may be unveiled by Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor. And whilst she has promised not to...
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