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Andrea Palmer

Andrea Palmer, is the Head of HR Services at the Aspire Business Partnership LLP  who are  based in Bromsgrove, providing Human Resources/Personnel support to businesses Nationally and across The Midlands, Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Aspire HR can support your business with employment law advice, personnel correspondence, contractual documentation, staff handbooks, people policies and procedures, redundancy and restructures together with recruitment advice and guidance.

For further information or perhaps a chat over a cup of coffee to discuss your company’s needs or people issues, please contact Andrea at the office on 0121 445 6178 or on her mobile on 07786 437189 or alternatively by e-mail at andrea.palmer@aspirepartnership.co.uk

Seneca House
Buntsford Park Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 3DX

Angela Bushaway

Worcester Acupuncture is run by Angela Bushaway, a caring and professional acupuncturist. My aim is to help you to achieve your own unique, balanced and healthy life. I am especially passionate about women’s health and well being. I specialise in helping and supporting women on their fertility journey. I also work with women during pregnancy. My busy practice is situated in the centre of Worcester.

2nd Floor, Anbrian House
1 The Tything
Worcester
WR1 1HD

Angela Lea

I make bespoke curtains, blinds and soft furnishings. I can supply tracks, poles and everything needed to make up your requirements. I also have a quantity of books containing fabric and coordinating wallpaper samples for perusal in your home.

1 Lilac Close
Upton Upon Severn
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR80TA

Anja Potze

Anja Potze Fine Jewellery was founded in 1994 by Anja Potze. Anja moved to the UK from her native Netherlands when she was just 21, after perfecting her craft at Amsterdam’s respected Vak School of Edelsmeden. She’s been designing jewellery from the age of nine and counts a number of well known faces amongst her clientele. During her career Anja has designed pieces for the late Baroness Thatcher and spent five years with London based Asprey & Garrard Group, who hold a Royal Warrant from the Prince of Wales.

In 2012 Anja Potze Fine Jewellery was named the Innovative Jeweller of the year by FOPE, an exclusive hand made Italian brand of Jewellery Anja stocks.
 
 In 2013 Anja Potze Fine Jewellery moved to a new larger shop just six doors down from the original shop on Friar street. This has enabled the business to expand with new lines of jewellery and create a more relaxed shopping experience for clients.

Anja Potze Fine Jewellery
10 Friar Street
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LZ

Christine Perks

Christine qualified as a chartered certified accountant in 2007 at a local accountancy firm in Worcester and joined Kendall Wadley in 2010 and became Client Services Manager in the small business and audit department.

Since Christine has been in practice she has dealt with both corporate clients and individuals across a wide range of industries. As well as small business accounting and taxation, she has worked in specialist areas such as estate agents, charities, preparation of cash flow forecasts and due diligence.

Granta Lodge
71 Graham Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 2JS

Dawn Harford – Cecily’s Beauty

Set in the heart of Malvern Wells, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find Cecily’s. The high ceilings and warm hues of brown, copper and gold, with a seating area around a fire, provide a cosy atmosphere in which to relax. You can be sure of a calming and cosy ambience whilst one of our fully qualified therapists ensures you are given the ultimate beauty experience. Whether it is a quick treatment you need or are able to indulge yourself in some well-deserved ‘me time’, our aim is to leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.

Cecily’s is the only beauty salon in Herefordshire & Worcestershire to offer La Sultane de Saba rituals, an amazing body and facial treatment experience which is used in prestigious Spas throughout the world. We are pleased to be able to offer these high-class products which are made in Paris, using the finest natural ingredients sourced at origin.

We are here for you, private pamper sessions with groups of friends, bespoke bridal packages, combination package treatments, call or visit to discuss your requirements and create a tailor-made plan to suit you.

Situated between Great Malvern and Ledbury, you can avoid the hustle and bustle of the town centre and enjoy your treatment in private surroundings.

Cecily’s would love to welcome you.

Cecily’s
215 Wells Road
Malvern Wells
Worcestershire
WR14 4HF

Dawn Phillips – Radfield Home Care Bromsgrove

Radfield Home Care Bromsgrove and Redditch is a  home care specialist for elderly people across Bromsgrove, Redditch and Alcester.

Radfield Home Care Bromsgrove and Redditch is a company built on and based on, positive relationships. We are all about ALL of our people, ALL of the time – be it clients, families, health care professionals, staff, their families and so on…. This is why Radfield has developed beyond being simply a care business – Radfield is a community of care.

Services: Personal Care, Companionship, Getting out & about, Medication, Housework & Laundry, Meal Preparation, Assisted shopping, Dementia Care, Respite Care, Rehabilitation Care, Physical Disabilities Care, Palliative Care, Sleeping & Waking Night time Care.

Radfield Home Care
36 Vigornia Avenue
Worcester
WR3 8JX

Debbie Clapham

At mytherapyservices we seek to help and support all those who need advice/support on a range of illnesses including depression, anxiety, grief, phobias and much more via email.

My Therapy Services
Coppercroft
39 Burrish Street
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 8HY

Elizabeth Needham

Welcome to Kendall Wadley LLP, one of the West Midlands’ leading independent chartered accountancy firms. Located across the Three Counties region with offices in Worcester, Malvern and Hereford, our team of dedicated, friendly and enthusiastic professionals has one clear aim in mind – to provide businesses and individuals with a comprehensive range of accountancy, business and tax solutions which will help you or your business to evolve.

Granta Lodge
71 Graham Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 2JS

Elizabeth Poole

The Cotswold Auction Company – The Cotswolds  Leading Specialist Auctioneers.

The Cotswold Auction Company are Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers, holding auctions in Cheltenham, Cirencester and Gloucester. Specialist sales are at the heart of our business and attract bidders from around the world leading to top prices on the open market. We use live, online bidding, making the process easy and maximising return. As RICS professionally qualified valuers we carry out valuations for Probate, Insurance and auction .

Elizabeth I Poole FRICS
Director

The Cotswold Auction Company
Chapel Walk Saleroom
Cheltenham
GL50 3DS

Emma Darling- Prime Mix Marketing Ltd

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Prime Mix Marketing Ltd
PO Box 907
Worcester
WR1 9EE

Fran Coulter – FRC Financial Planning

I help people with their financial goals, establishing their current situation, their desired goals and supporting them on the journey between the two.  I take pride in building long term relationships by offering a personal, face-to-face service with my clients, covering all their financial planning needs such as:

• Protection for individuals, families and businesses against sickness and/or death •Investment planning •Retirement planning •Building and preserving capital •Inheritance tax and estate planning •Mortgage and Remortgage services.

Fran Coulter
DipPFS Certs CII (MP & ER)

FRC Financial Planning
9 Imperial Square
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 1QB

An Associate Partner Practice of St. James’s Place Wealth Management

Helen Astill

People Management for Business Cherington HR helps businesses of all sizes improve their performance through their people. Based in South Worcestershire, it is run by Helen Astill who specialises in delivering impartial, pragmatic advice. Helen helps clients to define key issues affecting their business and agree constructive solutions. She helps businesses recruit, train, motivate and manage their people more effectively through a range of services. These include creating employment contracts/ handbooks and handling performance, disciplinary and grievance issues. For more information contact Helen on 01684 594773/ 07929 084153 or helen@cheringtonhr.com

Helen Astill
Cherington House
Mulberry Drive
Upton upon Severn
Worcestershire
WR8 0ET

Hussingtree Gin.  Inspired in Worcestershire.

Our aim is to create distinctive premium distilled gin, inspired by the array of wonderful produce available in our home county of Worcestershire.

Hussingtree Gin is owned and run by three gin loving family members – husband and wife Richard and Elaine, and Duncan, Elaine’s son.

Our brand takes its name from the village where Elaine and Richard live – Martin Hussingtree, just north of Worcester.  The name reflects both our heritage and one of our core values – the importance of ‘local’.

From the Hussingtree name comes the ‘H’ within the stylised roundel, which is an important part of our visual branding.

Our first distilled gin is Hussingtree Juneberry Gin which is launching in July 2018, shortly followed by our distilled plum gin that will be launched in August at the Pershore Plum Festival.  Our range of gins will continue to evolve as we move through the seasons of the year.

You can find out more about us on our website and we’ll post plenty of updates about our journey on facebook and instagram.

Find out more at: 

www.hussingtreegin.co.uk

Follow us at:

www.facebook.com/hussingtreegin

www.instagram.com/hussingtree_gin

Hussingtree Gin
Tythe Barn
Church Lane
Martin Hussingtree
Worcestershire
WR3 8TQ

Jane Brook

Colour and style analysis is life changing. I can help you look good anywhere. That transformation extends into your work, home and personal life. Shopping becomes easy – and cheaper. No more money-wasting “bargains” that you never wear. You could even get dressed in the dark. Picking something at random, it will still be guaranteed to look great on you.You’ll discover your best `wow’ colours. You’ll look effortlessly gorgeous every day – for the rest of your life.

Jane Brook
House of Colour
19 Rowntree Gardens
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR4 0SB

Jean Wilson

New Hope works with families who have children with disabilities. We offer daytime respite care for children aged 6 years to 19 years old. The project supports and enables disabled children to access leisure opportunties, parents receive regular meaningful breaks from their caring responsibilities. The project opens every school holiday and every Saturday throughout the year.

New Hope
35 Wells Road
Worcester
WR5 1NN

Jo Menhinick – Honorary Member

Jo Menhinick Design specialise in providing high quality graphic design solutions to a broad spectrum of customers throughout the UK and worldwide. From logos and brochures for new start-ups, to corporate identities, marketing campaigns, training manuals and annual reports for large organisations, JMD offer a wealth of experience and creative skill. We have clients in the engineering, technology, retail and service industries as well as central and local government, and charities. JMD combine creative thinking with frontline technology, working alongside professional photographers, illustrators and writers to provide complete printed and digital solutions.

Jo Menhinick stepped down from the Wednesday Club Committee in 2016 and is one of our Honorary Members.

22 McIntyre Road,
Worcester
WR5 2AW

Jocelyn Anderson

WMRSASC is a free, confidential and non-judgemental support service for survivors who have experienced rape, assault, incest, sexual abuse, sexual harassment or any form of sexual attack, whether physical, verbal or emotional. The trauma caused by sexual abuse may not surface for many years after the event. We treat all calls equally, sensitively and confidentially, appreciating the courage required to break silence, overcome guilt and threats, and share the events of the past whether they happened days or years ago.

Services available are face to face support, a telephone helpline and Independent Sexual Violence Advisors. The Telephone helplines: 01905 724514 (Worcestershire) or 01432 344777 (Herefordshire) are open Monday and Thursday 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Tuesday 1.00pm – 5.00pm and Friday 10.00am – 2.00pm. WMRSASC can also provide training on the specialist area of rape and sexual abuse for both the voluntary and statutory sectors.

PO Box 240
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 2LF

Joy Griffiths

Hi there and thanks for reading my profile… Having a name like Joy gives me plenty of scope to play, although it’s taken me decades to learn how to move from a ‘solutions based business’ to one that is truly focused towards bringing more joy into our world as The Joy Connector. My company Joyous Solutions was founded on the principle that business should be fun and over time – as I moved between freelance projects and corporate roles – it evolved from a marketing services provider into a management consultancy and I continue to work with a couple of preferred clients to ‘keep my hand in’. However my deep love of personal development has led me to combine my corporate skills and experience with a number of coaching tools that I continue to learn and use on my own journey. As The Joy Connector I inspire undervalued and invisible women to find the way back to their own greatness – after all, it’s my story too.

8 Bolton Avenue
Berkeley Heywood
Worcester
WR4 0ST

Judith Mercer

Image is very important – we all make judgements about people based on how they look. A colour and style consultation will give you the tools you need to look and feel fabulous every day, while saving you money with a more workable wardrobe of clothes. Make-up lessons are also available, as well as wardrobe management and personal shopping services. Call me now to book an appointment or visit my website – http://www.ulookgreat.net

Woodcote
Blacksmiths Lane
Dumbleton
Worcs
WR11 7TU

June Mills

June Mills HR Solutions offers hands-on, business focussed HR support to all sectors at competitive rates, charged by the day, hour or fixed price per job. With 30 years experience across private, public and third sectors, we can offer solutions to suit your business need and resources, including Case Management (absence, performance, misconduct, grievance) and Change Management (business integration, restructures, redundancies and redeployment).

16 Princes Avenue
DROITWICH
Worcestershire
WR9 7DE

Karen Brady – The Grooming Shack

The Grooming Shack was established at the end of 2016 when it opened its doors to all fur babies. As a rapidly growing business we are open to all breeds of dogs and use RESTRAINT FREE techniques with lots of love and affection to make it as much of an enjoyable experience as possible for our four legged friends.

We offer: Restraint free dog grooming; doggy day care including helping dogs integrate with other dogs; pet sitting both small and large pets; dog walking and animal psychology.

For further information please visit our facebook page @yourgroomingshack or our website at www.yourgroomingshack.co.uk.

11 Kentmere Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 2RZ

Karen Tomalin

Curvy and Shapely Lingerie is lead by Karen Tomalin, better known as The Big Bra Lady. With over 9 years bra fitting experience, Karen is highly qualified to provide the best practices and advice. As an independent lingerie retailer, having gained respect and recognition from some of the leading lingerie companies, Karen has really earned her stripes and is proud to be an ambassador for leading stockists Elomi and Goddess Lingerie.

Karen knows first-hand the problems encountered with a plus size figure, big boobs and an ample bosom, therefore knows best how to accommodate your assets.  Who better to advise on your lingerie requirements than The Big Bra Lady herself.

Curvy & Shapely Lingerie
Saxon Way
Wychbold
Droitwich
WR9 7TB

Kathy Scott

Hands on at Work specialise in providing massage treatments to both private individuals and to the corporate market in Worcestershire and the West Midlands. Treatments on offer are: Mobile Massage Therapist Relaxation Massage Deep Tissue Massage Pregnancy Massage Indian Head Massage Acupressure Massage Seated Chair Massage Event Massage Charity Massage Trade Shows and Exhibitions (other website www.bringingmassage2u.co.uk)

Unit 2
Wildwood Drive
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 2QX

Kelly Lyons

I have over 15 years’ experience of marketing ‘in the real world’ and studied Marketing at Masters level at the prestigious Cranfield University. I have been employed as part of the marketing and brand teams at both Orange and Vodafone both in their UK and overseas operations. Over the past 8 years I have worked for owner-managed, professional service businesses in Worcester, including 5 years at a local accounting practice and 3 years in legal services. I have an excellent local network and brilliant understanding of how professional services should be marketed. I live in Worcester with my husband and two wonderful little girls.

http://www.gordonlutton.co.uk

Gordon Lutton Solicitors
Wyevale Business Park
Wyevale Way
Kingsacre
Hereford
Herefordshire
HR4 7BS

Kelly Perks

Higgs & Sons is an award-winning Midlands law firm, employing over 220 people. Bringing together specialists in disciplines covering all aspects of corporate and private client work, the firm provides genuine value by striving to constantly think from a client’s point of view, understanding their issues and responding to their particular needs. In this way, Higgs & Sons is able to make a real difference. Proud of its heritage and reputation for consistently delivering exceptional standards of service, Higgs & Sons’ team of legal experts takes the time to understand the needs of individuals and businesses in order to provide practical solutions, support and guidance.

Higgs & Sons
3 Waterfront Business Park
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 1LX

Laura Gurney

Our first fixture of the year is on Wednesday 11th May, and our final fixture on Wednesday 19th October. Hosting two Family Fun Days in 2016. Both Family Fun Days feature free children’s entertainment and for the first time ever at the racecourse on a raceday, free pony rides! The day to dress to impress, Ladies Day 2016 is on Saturday 4 June. Worcester Racecourse also offers an exceptional venue for all events with an excellent reputation for catering and service.

Worcester Racecourse
Granstand Road
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 3EJ

Linda Hartley

PURE : HONEST : EFFECTIVE These are the three principles that lie at the heart of Tropic Pure Plant Skin Care. Our products are derived from 100% PURE plant extracts, HONESTLY priced and naturally EFFECTIVE on all skin types. The brain child behind this range is The Apprentice 2011 finalist – Susan Ma. Although she didn’t win, Lord Sugar was so impressed with her that he became a 50/50 partner in 2012. 2013 saw the launch of Tropic Social Sales and the unveiling of our revolutionary Active Botanical Makeup range so why not host a Pamper Experience evening or join our Team of Ambassadors?

2 St Marys
33 Woodshears Road
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 3DZ

Lucy Brown

Lucy is the newest member of the Wednesday Club Committee and works as a Digital Designer for 5874.

Lucy brings a youthful, innovative and creative mix to the 5874 team, she has worked across a number of design environments, covering a broad range of print and web based creative solutions.

Lucy manages the Wednesday Club Website we launched in September 2016.

5874
5 Newhall Place
16 – 17 Newhall Hill
Birmingham
B1 3JH

Lynn Dance

About me I am a professionally qualified Hypnotherapist, Psychotherapist and able to offer a new method of Hypnotherapy combined with proven Neuroscience, Solution Focused Therapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). My past experience in HR, Training, Coaching and Counselling has given me the opportunity to encourage and support others, so that they are able to meet their own goals and aspirations. My life changed dramatically a few years ago, when someone recommended a course that they thought I was suited, and I have never looked back. This was Psychotherapy, Hypnotherapy at the Clifton Practice, in Bristol. I am now qualified and able to combine my existing skills with Solution Focused Therapy plus Hypnotic Relaxation. My therapy Stress and anxiety can manifest itself in various ways; this may include panic attacks, depression, fears and phobias. Anxiety may display itself indirectly through obsessive compulsive disorder, skin and eating disorders, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia, etc.

West Hill House
17 West Hill
Bromyard
Herefordshire
HR7 4EU

Lynn Darling

Welcome to the Bank House, a unique vision of a classic Worcester hotel where traditional meets modern for a unique and memorable experience. Nestled in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, our expansive hotel combines luxurious style and comfort with the meticulous attention to detail that only a family business can achieve. Come for dinner or stay for a week; every one of our guests can experience the warmest of welcomes and the best of customer service here in our stunning hotel. We’re proud to be one of the finest hotels in Worcester.

Situated between Great Malvern and Worcester, the Bank House is ideally located for both business and pleasure. With major cities such as Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff all within striking distance, not to mention the glorious Malvern Hills and Cotswold countryside, you’re never far away from where you need to be. For business meetings, relaxing holidays, weddings and more, Bank House is your ideal choice when looking for hotels in Worcester.

Our rooms are perfectly appointed to assure you of a relaxing, comfortable stay. Every room comes complete with luxury bedding, Wi-Fi and enough space to relax and unwind. We offer a range of room sizes to suit every need, from great value classic bedrooms through to luxurious suites and family bedrooms to sleep up to five. The ensuite bathrooms are appointed with gorgeously soft towels and complementary toiletries to make your stay with us perfect.

If you’re looking for more than just a place to rest your head, our new Malvern View Spa takes relaxation and rejuvenation to the next level. Lounge by the indoor swimming pool, relax in our state of the art Thermal Suite or pamper yourself with one of our award-winning Temple Spa treatments. The Malvern View Spa really is a haven of relaxation. We’re sure you won’t find a finer spa hotel in Worcester.

As a family run business, we have built our success on our ability to add that personal touch, as well as our decades of experience in the hospitality trade. As one of the leading hotels in Worcester, we are equipped to make your stay a memorable experience, whatever your reason for visiting.

Everyone who walks through our doors will feel the warmth and friendliness that keeps guest coming back time and time again. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

Bank House Hotel, Spa & Golf Club
Bransford
Worcester
WR6 5JD

Mary Nyameyke

Just Scrummy was founded in 2009 by Mary Nyamekye to provide you with high quality catering, using healthy ingerdients, without unnecessary flavourings, colour or additives. Mary trained as a Nouvelle Cuisine Chef, and has over 20 years experience as a chef and in Event Management. She has worked both for large corporations and smaller more intimate restaurants and cafes. Just Scrummy has recently launched 3 flavours(Conefence Pear, Cox and Bramley Apple and Apple and Blackcurrant) of locally sourced and pressed Pure Fruit Juice Ice Lollies.

56 Battenhall Road
Worcester
WORCS
WR5 2BQ

Michelle McCracken

It is not widely known that Midlands Air Ambulance receives no Government or National Lottery funding. Each Midlands Air Ambulance mission costs £2,500 and in excess of £6.5 million is needed each year to keep its three air ambulances operational, which is donated entirely by the public and local businesses, with four in ten of those we help funded by Gifts in Wills.

Michelle McCracken
Worcestershire Fundraising Manager
Midlands Air Ambulance
Hawthorn House
Dudley Road
Stourbridge
DY9 8BQ

Nicola Bryant – The Pear Tree Inn

I am currently the Sales Manager at The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel in Smite Nr Worcester. I am originally for Kent where I worked as a Wedding & Events Coordinator for 5 years. I moved up here in April and am loving the country life style.

Here at The Pear Tree Inn I book in and organise conference, events and weddings along with my wedding coordinator. We have 26 bedrooms and 5 function rooms. The outside space here is lovely and really sells the venue for all events.

The Pear Tree Inn & Country Hotel
Smite
Worcester
WR3 8SY

Nicole Andrews – Churchill Taxation

Our clients tell us that they feel they are at the heart of everything we do at Churchill Taxation. They tell us that we always take the time to identify and understand their needs and find solutions that ‘fit them’ by being creative and innovative. Our clients say that we give our tax advice in plain English and that implementation of their planning is followed through to the end. Above all our clients tell us that we care.

For more information about how we can help your business, contact Nicole Andrews.

Unit 2, The Triangle
Wildwood Drive
Worcester
WR5 2QX

Patricia Beeching

I have been a Solicitor in Worcester specialising in Family work since 1992, originally as a Partner with John Stallard & Co, then Stallard March & Edwards (SME) and, since, July 2014, as a Consultant with HallmarkHulme LLP. My focus is on financial negotiation, often for high net worth individuals with international and/or commercial interests. I am a Collaborative Practitioner and all-issues Family Mediator.

Hallmark Hulme Solicitors
3, 4 & 5 Sansome Place
Worcester
WR1 1UQ

Patricia Venables

HallmarkHulme are proud to be different. As the oldest law firm in Worcester, our refreshing approach combines traditional values with a modern outlook to get results.

Hallmark Hulme
3-5 Sansome Place
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1UQ

Penny Andrew – Honorary Member

See link for more details about Penny Andrew our Founder http://five874multi.wpengine.com/wednesdayclub/honorable-members/

Rebecca Leask

Rebecca is a Senior Associate and Notary Public and works in the corporate team at Harrison Clark Rickerbys. Harrison Clark Rickerbys is a leading law firm of 350 staff with one mission: for our solicitors to provide exceptional legal services and client care. Harrison Clark Rickerbys is the merger of long established law firms, Harrison Clark and Rickerbys. Both firms are listed as First Tier in the prestigious legal directories Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners and both are Lexcel accredited, the Law Society’s rating for excellence in client care and practice management. A warm welcome awaits at our offices in Worcester, Cheltenham, Thames Valley, Hereford and Ross-on-Wye, as well as our serviced offices in London and Birmingham. To find out more about the services Harrison Clark Rickerbys can offer, please take a look around our website www.hcrlaw.com; we’d be delighted to assist you in your personal and business affairs. Please get in touch.

Rebecca is also part of the Wednesday Club Committee.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys
5 Deansway
Worcester
WR1 2JG

Ruby Edwards – You Do Better

Public Relations Agency – communications, content and media management.
PR is a cost-effective way to raise your profile and get your message across.
We’ll shape your story and share it for you. When you know better – you do better.

Communications – managing your internal and external messages to ensure your story is told in an interesting and engaging way. We get your message across by drawing upon many years of experience and then tell it to those in the know.

Content management – keeping your message up-to-date through press releases, copy-writing and blogs, we ensure that your content is relevant, regular and right for you. The team at You Do Better will work with you to create content you’ll love and then share it with people who want to hear all about it.

Media management – sharing your story with the local press, radio, television and taking care of all the usual social media channels. We use our local connections to help spread the word about you and your business. Not only do we share your story on Twitter – check out details of our Partnership with the phenomena that is #WorcestershireHour – we also send your message out on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Pinterest. So you don’t have to.

If you’re interested in business support from You Do Better youdobetter.co.uk – or would like to support Funny Blood funnyblood.co.uk – please call Ruby on 07891 777464 for a chat!

Sarah Cornick

Higgs & Sons is an award-winning Midlands law firm, employing over 220 people. Bringing together specialists in disciplines covering all aspects of corporate and private client work, the firm provides genuine value by striving to constantly think from a client’s point of view, understanding their issues and responding to their particular needs.

Sarah is the Events Co-ordinator at Higgs & Sons and has experience in event organisation including seminars, corporate hospitality, exhibitions, conferences and sporting events, she joined the Higgs & Son during the summer of 2013.

Sarah’s responsibilities include overseeing and organising internal and external events, managing client data and supporting the firm’s social media initiatives.

Higgs & Son
3 Waterfront Business Park
Brierley Hill
West Midlands
DY5 1LX

Sarah Hindley

Imagine waking up in the morning and being unable to hear the birds singing. Imagine being unable to hear your child’s first words, or your child being unable to hear you. Imagine not being able to hear your smoke alarm or doorbell – where would you turn to for help?

Deaf Direct is here to support people living locally with hearing loss. Whether it’s helping a child, a young person or an adult with hearing loss, we are here to provide support and information. Perhaps you’ve never been able to hear– or perhaps suddenly you’ve found it more difficult to hear people. Maybe you can’t hear the TV or radio as well as you used to, because you’ve lost your hearing through working in a noisy industrial environment. 1 in 6 people in the UK are living with hearing loss right now.

Whether it’s interpreting at a GP appointment, helping people to choose which equipment they need to combat deafness, tinnitus and hearing loss, or providing information to those newly diagnosed with hearing loss, we are here to help break down communication barriers and change lives. We also run summer camps to support young people with hearing loss and their families. Our services include:

• Communication Assistance .
• Community Outreach and Support
• Social and Support Groups
• Training
• Equipment Youth Services
• Information and Advice
• Advocacy
• Volunteering

However, we can’t do this alone and we rely on donations to help fund our activities. We already support over 6,000 people across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Oxfordshire per year, and we expect at least 900 more to need our support annually. By 2030, hearing loss will be one of the world’s most prevalent disabilities – far above conditions such as diabetes.

Deaf Direct can also support your business by providing Deaf Awareness training to improve communication between employees and customers. This is  particularly useful for businesses who have older customers who are hard of hearing or staff who need to protect their ears.

For more information about our training, or how we can work together to fulfil your business’ CSR Policy, please email fundraising@deafdirect.org.uk

Vesta Tilley House
Lowesmoor
Worcester
WR1 2RS

Sarah Lloyd-Rumens – Sub Studio Photography

I am the owner, along with my husband, of Sub Studio Photography, a boutique portrait studio based in Worcester city centre and we specialise in family portrait experiences.  We also offer corporate portrait photography, ideal for marketing, websites and social media.

Sub Studio Photography
5 Copenhagen Street
Worcester
WR1 2HB

Sarah Mayo-Evans

Workforce incorporating Peach Recruitment is a local independent agency specialising in the provision of temporary and permanent staff throughout the West Midlands in the following areas: · Office & Commercial jobs · NHS contract – admin and clerical staff · Specialist Legal jobs · Sales & Marketing jobs · Accountancy · IT/Technical · Education

57 Foregate Street
Worcester
WR1 1DZ

Sarah Shirley – Hogarths Stone Manor Hotel

Discover a home from home as you unwind in the quirky Tudor-style setting of Hogarths Stone Manor…

Olde worlde architecture meets stunning modern furnishings in our luxury hotel, a blissful retreat for weddings, conferences and ‘just the two of us’ escapes. A short drive from Kidderminster, and only 18 miles from Birmingham, it’s right on the doorstep of the picture-perfect rolling hills of rural Worcestershire.

Discover fresh produce in the walled garden, treat yourself to a themed afternoon tea, let the kids roam free around the lawns, and tuck into fine British fare in the AA Rosette restaurant. Think of our hotel as your very own country manor.

From intimate weddings to show-stopping conferences and events, Hogarths Stone Manor welcomes all of our guests like lifelong friends – many of them are!

Sarah Shirley
Group Office Sales Manager
Hogarths Stone Manor Group
Stone
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 4PJ

Mobile – 07817 953679

Sharon Chance

QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright Solicitors is one of the largest and most respected firms in South Worcestershire. We were established in 1962 to deal primarily with residential conveyancing. Today, we have an excellent reputation not just for conveyancing but also Commercial, Family Law, Litigation (dispute resolution), Personal Injury, Employment, Wills, Probate and Trusts. We are also the only Solicitor Estate Agents in Worcester. We give professional, expert and cost effective advice. QualitySolicitors Parkinson Wright will achieve the best possible result for you by combining specialist individuals with a considerate attitude. We stand alone in our approach to achieving value for money with a first class service Our Solicitors act with honesty and integrity Your case will be handled with the utmost discretion You can have complete confidence in us.

Haswell House
St Nicholas Street
Worcester
WR1 1UN

Shelley Wijnands – Outline Clinic

Award-winning Outline Clinic was founded in 2001 and is based in the impressive St Peters Manor, a building that dates back to 1618 and is set in the heart of Droitwich. Outline Clinic provides a full portfolio of aesthetic and laser treatments, ranging from injectable products, thread lifts, skin peels and collagen stimulators, to laser treatments such as tattoo and hair removal, pigmentation removal and thread vein removal. We are proud to boast the latest state-of-the-art lasers and other aesthetic equipment, which means we can safely and effectively treat all patients holistically for various conditions. Outline Clinic is a CQC registered Clinic; our top priorities are patient care, comfort, safety and satisfaction.

Outline Clinic
St Peters Manor
St Peters Church Lane
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 7AN

Shirley Rabbetts

Private client solicitor with Harrison Clark Rickerbys advising individuals and families to ensure the protection of their assets on death or incapacity. Advising on minimising of taxes and preparation of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Preparation of trusts.

Harrison Clark Rickerbys
5 Deansway
Worcester
Worcestershire

Stacey Humm

At SME Solicitors we are a refreshingly different, well established and forward thinking legal firm based in Worcester. We have an enviable history dating back to 1840. We believe in offering a dedicated and personal service to resolve your individual requirements. We do that through a solid foundation of traditional methods with modern practices. Our prime objective is to build a relationship with you whereby we not only address your current requirements, but we are able to anticipate for the future too. When you appoint us to look after your affairs you can be assured that the solicitor you appoint will be looking after you personally, from the start to finish. Contact us today on 01905 723561 or by email at info@smesolicitors.co.uk and experience our friendly approach.

SME Solicitors
8 Sansome Walk
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR1 1QP

Susan Crowdy

Financial Adviser in General Practice specialising in the following:

Pensions
Investments/Wealth Management
Protection for both individuals and companies
Mortgages
Equity Release
Long Term Care
Mitigation of Inheritance Tax

Women in general are the greatest offenders of not taking care of themselves financially. Both as individuals we don’t make sufficient contributions to our pensions and in business we don’t provide enough of protection for our company or ourselves. I would like to make women more aware.

For more information about how I can help, please contact me.

Susan Crowdy Dip PFS, Cert CII (MP) Ce RER Ce LTCI
Professional Financial Adviser
LIGHTHOUSE FINANCIAL ADVICE
Barleycove Cottage
110, Berrow Green Road
Martley
Worcestershire
WR6 6PQ