by Aaron | Mar 23, 2020 | News
Local builders’ merchants Thompson & Parkes have donated a range of building materials to Far Forest Primary School to help them build their new pop-up shop which will benefit the whole school community. Thompson & Parkes General Manager, Gary Watts, said:...
by Aaron | Mar 23, 2020 | News
In response to the impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on local communities, Free Radio Cash for Kids is today launching an urgent new appeal to help those families in the Midlands who need it most. Relying on donations from listeners and locals, the Cash for Kids Appeal...
by Aaron | Mar 18, 2020 | News
A Rugby fan and hospice patient who was having difficulty attending matches was given the VIP treatment thanks to Primrose and Worcester Warriors. Neil Leddington, from Bromsgrove, has been a Warriors fan and season ticket holder for over a decade. He and wife Val...
by Aaron | Mar 16, 2020 | Local Events
The city of Worcester’s most famous son – internationally-renowned composer, Sir Edward Elgar – is recognised annually during a four-day musical celebration, ‘The Elgar Festival’, headlined by Orchestra-in-Residence, the English Symphony Orchestra under their...
by Aaron | Mar 16, 2020 | Local Events
As one of the highpoints of the city’s commemorations to mark the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower’s pioneering voyage to the New World in 1620 and Worcestershire’s strong connection to this momentous and far-reaching event, the Gala Concert will take place in...
by Aaron | Mar 13, 2020 | News
A Generous donation of recliner chairs and sofas from Willowbrook Mobility Direct will raise vital funds for Primrose Hospice. Staff from the mobility company contacted the hospice to kindly offer them the surplus stock from their Hampton Lovett-based warehouse. The...
by Aaron | Mar 13, 2020 | News
In view of health concerns and the uncertainty around bringing groups of people together in the weeks ahead, the Worcestershire LEP(WLEP) has taken the difficult decision to postpone the 2020 conference planned for 31st March until a later date in Autumn. However, the...
by Aaron | Mar 12, 2020 | News
Worcester co-working space The Kiln has raised over £500 for ten charities since it was launched in August 2019. Through monthly initiatives such as ‘Treat Tuesday’ and several one-off events, £543.89 has been raised for worthy causes. Every month, members...
by Aaron | Mar 10, 2020 | News
At the Federation of Small Business (FSB) Awards on Friday 6th March, Jackson Family Funeral Directors were the proud winners of the ‘Highly Commended’ award in the ‘Start-Up Business of the Year’ West Midlands category. A great achievement in itself, to be announced...
by Aaron | Mar 6, 2020 | News
Brave people looking to take on the ultimate challenge can sign up to take part in Parachute for Primrose. Places are available for people to take on what has been described as a ‘totally exhilarating and absolutely incredible’ experience. Teams of thrill-seekers will...
by Aaron | Mar 6, 2020 | Local Events
DIY shop Thompson & Parkes Stourport will be holding a charity car wash on Saturday 14th March at their Minster Road premises from 12 noon to 4pm in aid of Wyre Forest homeless charity HELP. Joining Thompson & Parkes on the day for their charity car wash...
by Aaron | Mar 3, 2020 | News
JMDA’s campaign to tackle the global environmental problem of recycling car seats, takes another step forward in raising awareness, with a BBC One Show film crew visiting their head office in Pershore, Worcestershire. With the BBC presenter and record-breaking athlete...
by Aaron | Feb 29, 2020 | News
Catshill Cobras are a girls U11s football team from Bromsgrove, who are delighted to launch their new Cobras’ team website. This community based site, is an information hub to bring everyone together, and inform all those connected with the team. It will keep users...
by Aaron | Feb 21, 2020 | Local Events
A free coffee morning most Tuesdays (during term time) for the over 50’s from 10am to noon. Held at Medway Community Centre, Medway Road, Ronkswood WR5 1LN It’s a opportunity to meet up with old friends and new neighbours, have a drink, a cake and a chat-...
by Aaron | Feb 19, 2020 | News
The Fleece Inn at Bretforton is continuing its winning tradition which the announcement of two recent awards. The Good Pub Guide have named Bretforton’s 600 year old National Trust pub in its Top Ten Country Pubs, selected for a venue’s friendly welcome after a walk,...
by Aaron | Feb 17, 2020 | News
Darren Wilkins from City Signs turned into Dotty the Ladybird last week to raise the profile of the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust and over £230 for the charity so far. Local MD Darren Wilkins visited companies on the local industrial estate, Mill Top Business...
by Aaron | Feb 14, 2020 | Local Events
A free community event, the Mayflower 400 Community Day, commemorating the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower and Pilgrim Edward Winslow will take place on 4 July 2020 from 11am – 5pm across Droitwich Spa Town Centre and Lido Park. Born in 1595 in the town and...
by Aaron | Feb 10, 2020 | News
Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership and Worcestershire County Council have announced that entries are now open for the popular Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2020. Local apprentices, apprenticeship employers, schools, careers leads and training...
by Aaron | Feb 4, 2020 | News
A centre created to provide support to small businesses and new start-ups has proved so successful it is expanding with help from Malvern Hills District Council. BLOOM.SPACE first leased the ground floor of The Grange in Malvern from the council for a two year period...
by Aaron | Feb 3, 2020 | News
Hundreds of people holding beautiful lanterns helped to light up the night sky over Ragley Hall in memory of loved ones. Over 200 people attended Primrose Hospice’s second Lantern Walk on Saturday evening raising over £2,500 for the hospice in St Godwalds Road,...
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