SPORTS AND RETAIL COMPANY APPOINTED TO SELL BIRMINGHAM

2020 Game Merchandise

A sports and retail company based in Ledbury has been appointed to design, license and retail the official Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games merchandise, with the first products due to go on sale online in the next couple of months.

Birmingham 2022 and Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Partnerships have appointed Cube International, which has offices in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, as master licensee responsible for designing, sourcing, delivering and retailing licensed products at official Birmingham 2022 Games shops, other local and national retail outlets and online.

Around 1,500 products will be developed and sold, featuring Birmingham 2022, Commonwealth

Sport and Home Nations branding. A first phase of merchandise will include hoodies and t-shirts, mugs, water bottles and pin badges.

Cube International, which works with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including England Rugby and Aston Martin, will also create exclusive ranges for the Birmingham 2022 official mascot, to be unveiled later this year.

Run by Worcestershire County Council, The WINN Show explores the wonderful innovations and jaw-dropping knowledge that can be found right here in Worcestershire. Over the last few months, the show has highlighted some of the incredible work of local businesses and organisations, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 West Midland Safari Park

West Midland Safari Park is home to a ‘crash’ of southern white rhinos which are part of a European Endangered Species Programme, and as part of this collaboration with hundreds of other European zoos, the team have been busy trying to make an impact on the conservation of rhinos. www.wmsp.co.uk

2 Harms Way Studio

Harms Way Studio is an award-winning film studio which is currently running the Worcester Film Festival. This is a city-wide event to boost local businesses as well as bringing international talent. www.harmswaystudios.com

3 Penline Engineering

Handle Smart is a self-cleaning door handle which uses rotation technology to evenly distribute anti-microbial gel to door handles after every use, providing protection from 99% of viruses. www.penlineengineering.co.uk

4 Gtech

Working initially from his Worcestershire home, Nick Grey developed the world’s first cordless power sweeper. Today, they have sold over 22 million products in 19 countries and employ staff across the world, making them the front runners in the field of cordless technology. www.gtech.co.uk

5 Aspire Academy www.theaspireacademy.org.uk

First opened in September 2014, The Aspire Academy is committed to providing a safe, caring, good humoured and well-disciplined school where strong nurturing relationships are at the heart of everything.

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Worcester Bosch

Originally founded in 1962, Worcester became part of the Worldwide Bosch Group in 1996, which is currently the UK market leader in domestic boilers. www.bosch.co.uk

7 The Museum of Carpet www.museumofcarpet.org

As the only one of its kind in the UK, The Museum of Carpet in Kidderminster is home to an unrivalled archive and collection of objects which tell the story of the Worcestershire town went on to become the ‘Carpet Capital of the World’.

8 Coomber

Coomber & Son was a family business founded in the early 1900s, offering equipment and advice to educational establishments. In 1962, Coomber Electronic Equipment was established and quickly became known as a leading British manufacturer and supplier of specialist audio equipment to the educational market. www.coomberaudio.com

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The Cosy Chocolate Company

This local family-run business was created from a passion for making delicious hot chocolate in a range of tasty flavours, with an aim to create the perfect cosy moment through very sip. www.cosychocolate.co.uk

The WINN show also includes exclusive interviews with:

Episode 1: Keeping us together whilst we are apart

Michael Lamb SYENTIUM.COM

Scott Thornton WMAHSN.ORG

Episode 2: Being creative never looked so good

Phillipe Ingles WAKSTER.COM

Manda Graham EQUALVISIONCIC.CO.UK

The Arches Project THEARCHESWORCESTER.CO.UK

Alison Evans INFLUENTIALDESIGN.CO.UK

Episode 3: The people behind the name

Sean Harris ROTAHUB.CO.UK

Andy Flack/Dave Morris ZENTANOGROUP.COM

Episode 4: Food for thought

Iain Courage THEOLDDOUGHHOOK.CO.UK

Sam Barriscale MABAKER.NET

Mike Newnham QUANTUMTAX.CO.UK

Roy Kennedy WCG.AC.UK

Episode 5: Making a difference

Jon Downes GLASSFULL.ORG

William Tooby THEFOLD.ORG.UK

Dale Parmenter DRPGROUP.COM

Episode 6: Being digital smart

Ian Woodley BRANDSTILO.CO.UK

Nicola Whiting TITANIA.COM

Stephen Ashton WLEP.CO.UK

10 County Enterprises www.worcestershire.gov.uk/countyenterprises

Originating in Worcester the 1970s, County Enterprises has a long history of providing an efficient packing and assembly service with a proven reputation for quality and reliability.

11 Droitwich Salt www.droitwichsalt.com

Droitwich Salt is sourced from one of the oldest and purest brine springs in the world and is part of Worcestershire’s rich history.

12 pixl-latr

Local inventor Hamish Gill has taken his photography developing tool creation from Kickstarter to production right here in Worcestershire. www.pixl-latr.com

13 Lea & Perrins

Although the sauce has been sold for over 180 years, the recipe remains a closely guarded secret to this day, with only a few people in the world knowing the exact ingredients and proportions. www.leaperrins.com

14 Little Soap Company

Based in Broadway, all the Little Soap Company’s cosmetic products are vegan and cruelty free with the international gold standard for products free from animal testing. www.littlesoapcompany.co.uk

15 Morgan Motor Company

Morgan Motor Company has been based in Malvern for more than 110 years, providing a fitting antidote to mass-produced car manufacturing whilst offering an exceptional mix of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. www.morgan-motor.com

16 Pershore College

Situated on 60-hectare site near Evesham, Pershore College offers the very best in land-based learning as a national centre for horticulture. www.wcg.ac.uk/page/96/pershore-college

17 QinetiQ

QinetiQ is a world-centre of excellence in research and development, acting as a catalyst for fast-track innovation, offering outstanding experimentation facilities, technical, engineering and scientific expertise. www.qinetiq.com

18 Rob Draper

Rob is a Worcestershire-based artist and designer who specialises in hand lettering. He has worked with a range of worldwide clients including The Golden Globes, Nike and Samsung as well as local businesses like Piston Gin & The Kiln. www.robdraper.co.uk

19 The Hive

Worcestershire County Council and the University of Worcester worked alongside other government bodies to create a new multi-million-pound city centre library. www.thehiveworcester.org

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University of Worcester

Having been shortlisted for University of the Year for the second year running, University of Worcester has been instrumental in inspiring and nurturing new talent as they break into the county’s creative tech sector. www.worcester.ac.uk

21 Worcester Warriors

First established in 1871 as Worcester Rugby Football Club, Worcester Warriors are highly regarded across the county, having built connections with supporters both close to home and further afield. www.warriors.co.uk