At Gloucestershire Deaf Association, connection is at the heart of everything we do. Our Looped In Lunch Club offers something simple yet powerful: a place where people who are hard of hearing can come together, share experiences, and feel understood without explanation. For many, hearing loss can gradually shrink the world. Conversations become tiring, social
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At this year’s hugely successful Sterling Networking Awards, the spotlight wasn’t only on business success — it was on generosity. Thanks to the funds raised during the ceremony, a Worcester based charity, Stevie Stones, who were awarded Charity of the year has been able to provide two grieving families with something truly priceless: a permanent
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Sterling Networks member and Group Leader of the Birmingham Brunch group, Ronaldo recently achieved an extraordinary personal milestone by reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and one of the world’s most iconic climbs. As a valued leader within the Sterling community, Ronaldo took on this challenge not only as a personal test
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect excuse to show off that very specific knowledge you’ve been hoarding—like the capital of Uzbekistan or the chemical symbol for tungsten—your moment has arrived. On 19 March 2026, the Hardwicke Royal British Legion transforms into the showdown arena for the ultimate battle of wits: Quiz Night! But this
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HR leaders sit at the crossroads of performance, well-being and commercial reality. The to-do list on an HR professional’s desk is never-ending, keeping the operation running and your team protected. No small task. Private medical insurance can be a strategic tool that strengthens everything HR is already achieving. Here is how HR and PMI can
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In claims handling, timing is rarely a background detail. It is the quiet force that determines whether a file remains manageable or gathers momentum in all the wrong directions. The difference between a controlled claim and an expensive one often sits in the first 24 to 48 hours, when evidence is fresh, and positions have
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The first time I saw British Sign Language, I was in secondary school. A close friend showed me a few signs between lessons, fingers moving with a rhythm and confidence that caught my attention. I thought it was beautiful, but I did not yet see where it belonged in my life. I grew up speaking
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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire Members of the Sterling Networking Bromsgrove branch are coming together to host a free educational seminar aimed at helping business owners and families protect their wealth, businesses and future generations. The event, titled “Protect Your Wealth, Your Business and Your Family”, will take place on Thursday 23rd April, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, at
February is the month of love, and while Valentine’s Day usually puts the spotlight on flowers and chocolates, it’s also the perfect time to show some appreciation for something that quietly supports your business every day: your IT. When IT is working well, it often goes unnoticed. Emails flow, systems run smoothly, and teams stay
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Lipreading in detective dramas is often portrayed as a magical ability to decode a suspect’s every word from grainy CCTV at 100 yards. In reality, lipreading is a challenging skill that requires far more clues, but when perfected through practice, it can become a quiet superpower in everyone’s life. Anyone who has ever decoded a
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