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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...
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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...
Member News
ATWELL TO ATTEND INTERLIFT AS CONTENDER FOR TWO AWARDS
Atwell International Ltd are delighted to announce they will be exhibiting at Interlift 2025 in Nurnberg, Germany from the 14th to 17th October and are a contender for two prestigious awards. The new VG AiO Speed Watcher will be showcased on their stand with live...
OCM achieves successful external audit for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 27001
OCM is pleased to announce the successful completion of its September 2025 external audit for ISO 9001 (quality management), ISO 14001 (environmental management) and ISO 27001 (information security management), conducted by Approachable. This milestone highlights...
Patron & Strategic News
DRPG Team Completes 200 Mile Source To Sea Challenge
A team from creative communications agency DRPG has completed a 200-mile charity challenge tracing the River Severn from its Welsh source to the Severn Bridge. The four-day Source to Sea Challenge, held this week, marked the company’s 45th anniversary and aimed to...
University Historian Features in School’s Inaugural Annual Lecture
A University of Worcester historian will explore 17th century beliefs in the supernatural as part of a school’s inaugural annual lecture. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will give a lecture at the event at The King’s School, in Worcester, on May...
Chamber News
Chairs Report March 23
Planning for the future Following the challenges of recovering from the pandemic, inflation is now becoming the largest threat to business. We face continued challenges around labour shortages, supply chains, raw material availability and energy costs will drive price...
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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Advantage Storage and Handling Limited join the Chamber
Advantage Storage and Handling Ltd is a leading, Worcestershire based mezzanine floor and industrial space fit out supplier and installer for over 25 years. Working with businesses of all sizes to expand, adapt or transform their workspaces to support growth, combat...
Advantage Storage and Handling Limited join the Chamber
Advantage Storage and Handling Ltd is a leading, Worcestershire based mezzanine floor and industrial space fit out supplier and installer for over 25 years. Working with businesses of all sizes to expand, adapt or transform their workspaces to support growth, combat...
Policy News
Powerful new digital hub launches to underpin policy making and investment in the Midlands
Launching today [21 July], the Intelligence Hub from the Midlands Engine Observatory provides a single, interactive portal for a wealth of up-to-the-minute pan regional data, research and expert insights – a unique tool to inform decision making around key...
BCC calls for negotiated settlement following latest Northern Ireland Protocol announcement
In a joint statement, Brandon Lewis MP and Lord Frost have set out the government’s intentions regarding the Northern Ireland Protocol. They have advised that the current situation can’t continue as it currently stands citing “considerable – and ongoing –...
Skills News
Are you claiming what you are entitled to?
Each year, construction businesses write-off thousands of pounds because of bad debt caused by late and non-payment. So, how do you mitigate the risks associated with bad debt and are you claiming everything you are entitled to? Emma Miller, Company Director for Top...
The Future Workforce is a Skilled One for SME Broker Services
SME Broker Services is addressing the lack of ‘work ready’ young people in the workplace, by actively participating in the Apprenticeship scheme run by The Heart of Worcester College (HoW). Apprenticeships are a highly successful mixture of ‘earn while you learn’ and...
Charity News
Wildgoose Rural Training Open Day Event
An opportunity to see what Wildgoose Rural Training is all about – Sunday 21st May 2023 10.00am-3.00pm FREE Entry. Lots of exciting things happening on the day including: Craft market, Animal Talks, Nature Reserve Tours, Refreshments & Bar, BBQ, Sweet...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Receives £65,000 From Global’s Make Some Noise To Fund Life Changing Services
Global’s Make Some Noise, the official charity of the Media & Entertainment group Global, has distributed grants totalling £2.5 million to small charities and projects across the UK following its determined fundraising efforts in 2022. Thanks to the incredible...
Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just...
BCC News
Vacancies Still Falling As Wages Rise
Reacting to the latest labour market data, published by the ONS, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “There are clear signs of a further loosening in the labour market with fewer vacancies, although they remain just...
Worcestershire News
Finalists, Celebrity Host and Sponsors confirmed for Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards
The Worcestershire Apprenticeships Hub has confirmed exciting news for their 2023 annual awards evening, taking place later this year on 16 November. Comedian, performer and TV and radio star, Lucy Porter, has been confirmed as the host for this year’s Worcestershire...
Gardeners can now Buy Bare Root Hedging Direct from Growers Online
A TOP British nursery has launched a new website selling bare root hedging to gardeners while also allowing them to access the business’ decades of horticultural expertise in one hit (September 2023). Wyevale Nurseries’ new website www.wyevalehedges.co.uk was born out...
Herefordshire News
Marches LEP continues to deliver for region
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership continued to deliver real results for the region throughout 2022 – despite a challenging background. And the LEP – and its business support arm The Marches Growth Hub – says it will work alongside the whole business community...
ETL Systems Strengthens Leadership with New CEO as Growth Continues
ETL Systems, a global supplier of RF equipment and solutions for satellite ground stations, has strengthened its senior management team by appointing Kevin Dunne as its new CEO and Joanna Gower as HR Director. Kevin brings with him over 20 years’ experience in RF...
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University Historian Features in School’s Inaugural Annual Lecture
A University of Worcester historian will explore 17th century beliefs in the supernatural as part of a school’s inaugural annual lecture. Professor of Early Modern History, Darren Oldridge, will give a lecture at the event at The King’s School, in Worcester, on May...
Kudos Blends Celebrates 25 Years of Baking Innovation
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire – April 2025 Kudos Blends, a global leader in science-driven leavening systems, proudly celebrates its 25th anniversary. Founded in 1999 by entrepreneur Dinnie Jordan, the company has revolutionised baking powder technology with its...
Worcester Recruitment Firm Launches Recruitment Academy
In the image left to right: Lucy Taylor – Recruitment Associate, Ciara Heffernan – Recruitment Associate, Emma Richardson – Managing Director, Lizzie Round – Recruitment Associate Worcestershire based Four Squared Recruitment has proudly...
Positive Q1 Growth But Challenges Ahead
Responding to the latest GDP data, published by the ONS this morning, Stuart Morrison, Research Manager at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Better than expected Q1 growth of 0.7%, is evidence that the UK economy held up well at the start of the year, despite...
Brand-new mobile hoist installed at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is thrilled to announce the installation of a brand-new mobility hoist. The hoist is available for trained carers and PAs to use with their clients when accessing classes, workshops and activities at The Courtyard and can be used in all areas of the...
Appointment expands law firm’s Property Litigation team
Law firm mfg Solicitors has added to its respected Property Litigation department with the appointment of a new specialist solicitor. Litigation expert Claire Liddy has bolstered the firm’s Property Litigation team, joining as a solicitor. Based at mfg’s Bromsgrove...
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