AROUND THE COUNTI E S COUNT Y NEWS APRI L 2 0 2 5
HEREFORD CATHEDRAL JUNIOR SCHOOL WINS AT THE BARNARDO’S NATIONAL CHOIR COMPETITION
Hereford Cathedral Junior School Choir has won the Traditional Category at the 2025 Barnardo’s National Choir Competition, held on 4 March at Birmingham Symphony Hall. Competing against top UK youth choirs, the HCJS choir impressed judges with performances of KUSIMAMA (Stand Tall) and Humpty Dumpty.
Headteacher Mrs Hoffmann said, “I was absolutely delighted to see the HCJS Year 5 & 6 Choir receive a trophy as finalists in the Barnardo’s competition. Miss Toolan and the children worked brilliantly together to deliver a performance that received raptur- ous applause. After so many months of hard work, everyone is really delighted with the outcome.”
Now in its 17th year, the competition is the UK’s largest for school and community choirs, offering young singers a platform to showcase their talent. HCJS’s victory highlights the school’s dedication to the performing arts, inspiring young musicians and fostering a love for music.
Visit
herefordcs.com/news to see a video of their experience. 114 CLIENT BECOMES PARTNER IN NEW SOUTH WARWICKSHIRE BUSINESS VENTURE
A PR and her client have launched a business collaboration after just one year of working together – bringing a combined 50 years of experience in a new marketing agency in south Warwickshire.
Amanda Chalmers of Chalmers News PR, in Warwick, has joined professional forces with Bianca Rodrigues-Perry, from Leamington, to launch Bia’s Marketing Production & PR this week.
Brazilian-born Bianca – of Bia’s Kitchen Show – is reprising her career after enjoying huge success as the co-owner of a marketing agency in her native Rio de Janeiro before moving to the UK.
After enjoying success for her own brand through Amanda’s PR agency, Bianca quickly recognised the potential for collaboration and the women, who hail from countries 5,500 miles apart, have now come together to benefit businesses in Warwickshire and beyond.
Bia has over 20 years of experience in marketing and production, working with a portfolio of international brands including McDonalds, Gillette and M&Ms. She possesses the magic touch when it comes to elevating businesses or products to new heights, from essential marketing advice and support through to curating showcase events and productions which not only highlight - but celebrate - the brands.
Last year, just a few months into launching her show, she was crowned Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year at the Ladies First Network Business and Inspirational Awards.
Amanda Chalmers is a trained journalist with over three decades of experience who now boasts a portfolio of successful PR campaigns through her multi-award-winning agency. Her news desk experience and bulging contacts book combine with her boundless enthusiasm, integrity and tenacity to bring the best results for her clients.
Both women have also been nominated for the Ladies First Professional Development Business Awards, Bianca for Business- woman of the Year and Influencer of the Year and Amanda for Professional Services Excellence.
Bia’s Marketing Production & PR offers the full range of marketing and PR services including marketing strategies, branding, website design, social media ads, events planning, content creation and social media management.
www.biasmarketing.co.uk
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