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Introducing Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation (HRRO)
Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation (HRRO) is a local charity working to reduce waste, support households in need, and keep reusable goods and materials in circulation across the county. We joined the Herefordshire Chamber of Commerce with a clear purpose:...
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Introducing Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation (HRRO)
Herefordshire Reuse and Recycling Organisation (HRRO) is a local charity working to reduce waste, support households in need, and keep reusable goods and materials in circulation across the county. We joined the Herefordshire Chamber of Commerce with a clear purpose:...
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Exhibition at Medical School to Explore Sustainability in PPE
Sustainable personal protective equipment (PPE) in the health service will be the focus of a public lecture and exhibition at Worcester’s new medical school. The exhibition is a showcase of Arts and Humanities Research Council funded research into the development of a...
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close
The Great Waddle of Worcester 2024 has officially come to a close. This unique art trail, organised by St. Richard’s Hospice, transformed Worcester into an open-air gallery for eight unforgettable weeks. Britannia Dynamic Logistics (BDL) was proud to be chosen as the...
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University Staff Member Bids for London Marathon World Record Attempt Dressed as Lumberjack
A member of staff at the University of Worcester will be attempting to break the world record for the fastest London Marathon time dressed as a lumberjack. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer, said he was looking for a fun way to raise money for the...
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...
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£20 million for ambitious technologies to build UK resilience following Coronavirus outbreak
Businesses to help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of Coronavirus and similar future situations as a result of £20 million government funding. Businesses could help boost the UK’s resilience to the long-term impact of the Coronavirus outbreak and...
Worcestershire County Council’s urgent appeal for essential PPE
Worcestershire County Council urgently need access to immediately available PPE. A full list of technical specifications for medical examination gloves can be found here and for gowns, surgical face masks, respirator masks, eye protection and protective overalls here....
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Bank of England announces support package for UK businesses in response to Coronavirus
Today the Bank of England has announced an emergency cut in interest rates in a hope to stabilise the economy amid the Coronavirus outbreak after businesses have been affected by a combination of slumping demand, trade difficulties and staff absence. Rates have been...
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Bank of England announces support package for UK businesses in response to Coronavirus
Today the Bank of England has announced an emergency cut in interest rates in a hope to stabilise the economy amid the Coronavirus outbreak after businesses have been affected by a combination of slumping demand, trade difficulties and staff absence. Rates have been...
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OLPRO launch new environmentally-friendly rental initiative ready for Spring
OLPRO, one of the UK’s leading retailers in tents and camping equipment, is encouraging holiday goers to use its environmentally-friendly ‘Loan & Go’ rental service and avoid plastic wastage. The technology empowering this rental proposition was made...
The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Ladybird Ball
Local Worcester-based Childhood Cancer Charity, The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, works hard to support children diagnosed with Cancer and their families locally and nationally and also educates on the signs and symptoms of all childhood cancers helping to aid...
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Agility is delighted to join a wider team of safety professionals
Agility Risk & Compliance are thrilled to announce they have been acquired by Opus Safety Ltd, growing their team and services so they can now support clients across a range of new areas. The team at Opus Safety Ltd brings decades of specialist expertise,...
University CPR Challenge Raises Awareness of Lifesaving Skill
A gruelling charity challenge at the University of Worcester saw students and staff undertake 24 hours of continuous CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The student-run CPR Training Marathon was designed to both raise money for charity and highlight the importance of...
University CPR Challenge Raises Awareness of Lifesaving Skill
A gruelling charity challenge at the University of Worcester saw students and staff undertake 24 hours of continuous CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation). The student-run CPR Training Marathon was designed to both raise money for charity and highlight the importance of...
Worcestershire Community Foundation Seeks New Board Members!
Worcestershire Community Foundation is a local charitable body and one of the leading grantmakers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the county. We are an accredited member of...
Why stay interviews are the perfect antidote to exit interviews.
Recruitment is still a significant challenge for many businesses and, with the average cost of replacing just one leaver at £30K, now’s the time to think about stay interviews. By incorporating light touch stay questions into your regular one to one conversations,...
Spring Budget 2023
Spring Budget 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget to Parliament yesterday (15 March). In the 2023 Budget, the Chancellor made it a priority to tackle inflation, attributing it to ongoing economic challenges. The highlight of the budget for...
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