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Summer Heat, Global Reach: HSG Expands Advanced Cooling PPE Across Europe & the Middle East
Heat Stress Global (HSG) is continuing its international expansion this summer as demand grows for advanced workforce cooling adaptation solutions designed to protect workers operating in extreme heat. Specialising in cooling-enabled PPE and workwear systems, HSG...
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Summer Heat, Global Reach: HSG Expands Advanced Cooling PPE Across Europe & the Middle East
Heat Stress Global (HSG) is continuing its international expansion this summer as demand grows for advanced workforce cooling adaptation solutions designed to protect workers operating in extreme heat. Specialising in cooling-enabled PPE and workwear systems, HSG...
Member News
Ride the rails the ‘hard’ way: exclusive brake van trips at the Severn Valley Railway’s Spring Steam Gala
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) is offering visitors a rare and thrilling opportunity to experience railway travel from an unusual perspective, with the chance to ride in a heritage goods train brake van during the 2026 Spring Steam Gala. Available on Thursday 16...
Exciting volunteer opportunities in catering at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is inviting enthusiastic new volunteers to join its catering team and become part of the warm, welcoming community that keeps the much-loved heritage line on track. Stretching across 16 scenic miles, the railway is powered not only by steam...
Patron & Strategic News
Lecturer to Shape Art Education for Millions of Pupils
A University of Worcester lecturer will be involved in shaping how children in England learn art in a redesign of education nationally following an independent review of the national curriculum. Kaytie Holdstock, a Primary Education Lecturer and specialist in Primary...
Worcester Keeps Doors Open for Applicants Beyond UCAS Equal Consideration Date
The University of Worcester has reaffirmed its commitment to consider every application for all courses (except Medicine) made in January, even after the UCAS equal consideration date (ECD) which has just passed at midnight on January 14. This guarantee applies even...
Chamber News
Ever thought of applying for a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise?
Join HM Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, Edward Harley OBE, at the launch of King’s Awards for Enterprise 2024. The event on Thursday 18th May 2023, at the Skylon Park’s Shell Store will start at 5.00 pm for 5.30pm until 7pm, and is free to attend and open to...
ONSIDE Independent Advocacy are offering a Free 6 week Timeout Course
Timeout is an exploration of creative techniques to inspire mindfulness and increase positive mental health. The course is provided by ONSIDE, charity no 1102022. During a free 6 week course, participants are encouraged to learn and practice simple, accessible...
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Introducing Seetec Pluss to the Chamber
Recruit and retain staff with Seetec Pluss. Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of employment services, inspiring thousands of people to find and progress in work each year. Working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), our bespoke...
Introducing Seetec Pluss to the Chamber
Recruit and retain staff with Seetec Pluss. Seetec Pluss is a leading provider of employment services, inspiring thousands of people to find and progress in work each year. Working in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), our bespoke...
Policy News
UK vacancies at record level – but biggest test yet to come for businesses
Recently released data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) suggests the labour market is continuing its strong recovery from the economic shock caused by the pandemic. UK job vacancies have risen to record levels, with 953,000 in the three months to July....
Government extends deadline for CE marking rules
The government has extended the start date for the new post-Brexit certification rules for construction products by 12 months, after being told that sticking with next year’s deadline would have caused chaos across the industry. The current CE markings had been due to...
Skills News
Local students attend WLEP Speed Networking event to promote internship opportunities
Over 30 students from Worcester Sixth Form College and Heart of Worcestershire College attended the Junior Internship Programme Speed Interview session held at Worcester Bosch last month. The Worcestershire Local Enterprise Patnership (WLEP) event took place in...
Hundreds of local business have their say in 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce‘s 2019-20 Salary & Benefits Report, in association with Hewett Recruitment, gives an insight into the issues facing businesses in recruiting and retaining the right staff, barriers to growth and a...
Charity News
Make Second-hand Clothes Your First Choice in Re-loved Revolution with Acorns
Shoppers in Worcestershire are being challenged to look good, do good and feel good and join the re-loved revolution this September to help support local children and families. Acorns Children’s Hospice is calling on supporters to start their journey to sustainable...
Fostering Creativity for a Cause: Real World Consultancy’s Art Competition Yields Heartwarming Greetings Card to Support Local Charity, Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.
Real World Consultancy, (RWC) a Worcestershire-based pioneering business coaching company has a strong commitment to community and positive impact. RWC recently ran a competition to design a ladybird artwork in collaboration with a local charity Grace Kelly Childhood...
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
BCC News
Devolution Plans must Deliver on Local Economic Growth
After the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill was introduced to Parliament today, Jonny Haseldine, Head of Corporate Governance and Business Environment Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Businesses will welcome further devolution to...
Worcestershire News
Unlocking Success: Join Real World Consultancy for a Focus Zone day
Real World Consultancy (RWC), a multi award-winning, forward-thinking business coaching company based in Worcestershire dedicated to driving growth and empowerment within the local business community, is excited to announce its upcoming event aimed at igniting the...
Unveiling the Ultimate Business Festival, BizFest: Join Real World Consultancy at the Royal Porcelain Works
Real World Consultancy (RWC) the Worcestershire-based award-winning business coaching company renowned for its commitment to empowering entrepreneurs and fostering business growth, is thrilled to announce a spectacular event that promises to transform the way you...
Herefordshire News
Act now to get share of business cash pot
Time is running out for businesses to get their hands on £10,000 EU grants to help them pay for vital equipment. More than £670,000 from the Small Equipment Grant pot has already been paid to businesses in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Herefordshire, helping to...
With cyber crime on the rise in Hereford, how are you protecting your company data? (Cyber Quarter workshop)
Everyone has a duty to maintain data integrity and security. With cyber threats now a board-level issue, it’s important now more than ever to make sure your business is taking the necessary steps to protect their assets against cyber criminals. On the 8th...
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Fully Funded Suicide Prevention Training for Those Supporting Veterans
PAPYRUS has been awarded funding by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to provide fully funded suicide prevention training for those working with or supporting veterans. The aim is to equip participants with skills to identify warning signs, intervene effectively, and...
Empowering Practitioners to Better Support Care Leavers
We have one more Training for Practitioners working with Care Leavers and their families in the community or at work! Wed 17th Dec – Caring for Care Leavers Training – 09.30-2.30pm – see enclosed leaflet for more...
Supporting Care Leavers and Families: Join Our December Zoom Sessions
We have 2 Peer Support Zoom Sessions for Care Leavers and their families of all ages in Dec! This Wed 10th – New Horizons – 1.30-3pm – See enclosed leaflet for more info. Monday 15th – Information on Accessing Records – 10 am -12 midday...
Accountants welcome well-known Worcestershire face as NED
Blackthorns Chartered Accountants is delighted to announce a significant milestone in the firm’s continued growth and evolution, with David Price re-establishing a long standing relationship with the leadership team and coming on board as a Non-Executive Director....
‘Phenomenal’ – Law firm raises more than £118,000 for Acorns vital care
A phenomenal £118,136 has been raised for Acorns Children’s Hospice by a local law firm following ‘an incredible’ three-year partnership with the charity. Award-winning Talbots Law demonstrated the power of the partnership by supporting key events such as Bubble Rush,...
JH LINES POWERING UP PRODUCTION WITH NEW MACHINERY
JH Lines is pleased to announce the addition of 3 new machines enhancing our capabilities to the packaging and point of sale industries. Earlier this year we added a Trotec Laser Q400 with a work area up to 1300 x 900 mm and laser power of up to 120 watts, which can...
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