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World-class! A landmark moment as Acorns new Chair of Trustees announced
It was a landmark moment at Birmingham’s most iconic store when a high-profile appointment at Acorns Children’s Hospice was officially announced – with a spectacular bang. Samantha Watson, Store Director at Selfridges Birmingham, was revealed as the charity’s new...
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World-class! A landmark moment as Acorns new Chair of Trustees announced
It was a landmark moment at Birmingham’s most iconic store when a high-profile appointment at Acorns Children’s Hospice was officially announced – with a spectacular bang. Samantha Watson, Store Director at Selfridges Birmingham, was revealed as the charity’s new...
Member News
Our New Website Has Officially Gone Live !!
After years of struggling to create a website that was as accessible as possible for our candidates, today we can officially announce our brand-new website has gone live!! We wanted to give a huge thank you to Chris and Neil from VOiD Applications for building the...
Paddling Beyond Limits: A Journey of Adventure and Healing in Mongolia
Rosemary Sales – Wye Knot Community This year I embarked on what would become the most extraordinary adventure of my life: leading the first British group to canoe the uncharted Delgermörön River in Mongolia. Over 300 kilometres of remote waterways, our team...
Patron & Strategic News
Historian Explores Centuries-Old City Tale in Halloween Talk on Belief in the Devil
A University of Worcester lecturer will explore the tale of a supposed spooky encounter in a Worcester wood more than 350 years ago as part of a talk on Halloween night. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge’s free talk Diabolical Old Books, at The Hive...
Leading commercial nursery offers free expert advice on to how to plant a bareroot hedge
WYEVALE Nurseries is offering free expert advice on how to successfully plant a bareroot hedge in its bid this autumn to raise awareness about how environmentally friendly bareroot hedging is (September 2025). The leading British commercial grower has put together...
Chamber News
Wye Valley NHS Trust Launches Fundraising Initiative for New Education Centre at Herefordshire Hospital
The Wye Valley NHS Trust announced the launch of a new initiative to build an education centre at the Herefordshire Hospital site. This state-of-the-art facility will significantly boost the trust’s commitment to learning, recruitment, and retention of NHS staff,...
Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Biggest Business Exhibition Draws a Record Crowd
On Thursday 10th October 2024, the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Hewett Recruitment, hosted their annual Business Expo at the University of Worcester Arena. This was the Chamber’s first Business Expo at the...
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Hands On At Work are back!
We have just rejoined the Chamber. Initially, we joined in 2010 as a new business needing support and advice. 14 years later we have grown from 2 people to a team of 200+ therapists delivering workplace massage and wellbeing services across the UK. The Chamber gave us...
Hands On At Work are back!
We have just rejoined the Chamber. Initially, we joined in 2010 as a new business needing support and advice. 14 years later we have grown from 2 people to a team of 200+ therapists delivering workplace massage and wellbeing services across the UK. The Chamber gave us...
Policy News
BCC Director General calls for ‘new settlement with our closest neighbours’
• Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British businesses to expand and drive growth. • More than 400 businesses are expected at the British Chambers of Commerce’s 2025 Driving International...
Labour Pressures Continue for Businesses
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS this morning, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “The labour market remains a significant challenge for employers who are struggling with skills...
Skills News
Funded Training to Help Local Hospitality Businesses Grow
Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW) supports small and medium businesses in Worcestershire to upskill their employees with training courses and qualifications to help their business grow and boost the local economy. We can work with you to develop a bespoke...
Three Major FE Colleges “connect” to deliver the Government’s Skills Accelerator Programme
The three major FE Colleges in Worcestershire, Heart of Worcestershire College, Warwickshire College Group and Kidderminster College, have been successful in securing government funding to work collaboratively as part of the government’s Skills Accelerator Programme....
Charity News
The Courtyard launches Actors Academy
The Courtyard is delighted to be launching Actors Academy, a series of workshops and classes for ages 11 – 19. The Actors Academy will offer students the opportunity to develop advanced techniques in all aspects of theatre and performance as well as creative writing...
Kaleidoscope Plus Group to Host Unique Corporate Event – ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Warwick Castle
Leading mental health and wellbeing charity, Kaleidoscope Plus Group (KPG) is thrilled to announce its first-ever corporate event, ‘It’s a Knockout® Ultimate Team Challenge.’ This exhilarating event will take place on Wednesday 11th June at the stunning Pageant Field...
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
BCC News
Fragile Growth as Business Confidence Struggles
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, David Bharier, Head of Research at the BCC, said: “Today’s GDP figures, showing growth of 0.5% in the three months to May, but a fall of 0.1% in the month, reinforce the view that UK growth remains...
Worcestershire News
It’s a Super Saturday at the Severn Valley Railway
On the final day of August, the Severn Valley Railway is putting on a mini enthusiast event to mark the fact that has a particularly superb line-up of locomotives in service. On Saturday 31 August, two visiting steam locomotives, 45596 ‘Bahamas’ and 2999 ‘Lady of...
A Foodie Delight at the Severn Valley Railway
Those who love good food won’t want to miss the Severn Valley Railway’s Foot & Craft Fayre, which takes place at The Engine House at Highley on 24 and 25 August. ‘Dozens of suppliers will be offering treats to tempt the palate,’ said Nadia Attwell, the SVR’s...
Herefordshire News
Teacher Encounters to help boost careers education
Teachers are being given the chance to get hands-on experience at workplaces across the region as part of a new scheme to boost links between education and the world of work. The Marches Careers Hub’s Teacher Encounters programme gives teachers the chance to get out...
Herefordshire County BID Launches Exciting New Projects to Support Businesses in 2024
Two new projects have been launched in the first week of 2024 by Herefordshire County BID, as they continue to take action to support businesses, reduce business costs and upskill staff across Herefordshire’s visitor economy. The first is an innovative learning hub in...
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Upper Teme Business Park officially launches, boosting local business opportunities in Tenbury Wells
Tenbury Wells celebrated a significant milestone in its economic regeneration as Upper Teme Business Park officially opened its doors on Friday 19th October 2025. Stuart Anderson MP cut the ceremonial red tape, marking the launch of this state-of-the-art commercial...
Birmingham Businesswoman Wins Prestigious National Networking Award
Rachael Jackson, owner of the Birmingham branch of WIBN (the Women in Business Network), has been crowned ‘Networker of the Year’ at the Business Success Network (BSN) Recognition Awards 2025. The awards, held at a glittering black-tie ceremony on Saturday 13th...
Property expert marks Chartered Legal landmark
A Worcestershire-based property specialist is celebrating after becoming a newly qualified Chartered Legal Executive. Jacob King, a residential property expert at county law firm mfg Solicitors, has achieved the qualification after six years studying alongside his day...
Trailblazing Supreme Court President Launches Book in Worcester
A new book exploring the rich and sometimes surprising history of the British Constitution has been launched in Worcester, with distinguished guest speaker Baroness Hale of Richmond DBE delivering a keynote lecture to mark the occasion. Edited by Dr Chris Monaghan,...
TSR’s James Clarke Shortlisted for Global Smart Home Award
Redditch-based smart home specialist TSR Group is proud to announce that team member James Clarke has been named a finalist in the Best Newcomer category at the CEDIA Smart Home Awards 2025, an internationally recognised celebration of excellence in smart home design....
University Students’ Support for Ledbury Poetry Festival Leads to New Role for Graduate
A University of Worcester graduate is embarking on an exciting new role inspired by an internship at this year’s Ledbury Poetry Festival. Jacob Briscombe was one of three students who volunteered as artist management interns at the poetry festival, now in its 28th...
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