Member Events

A four week challenge, to kick-start some relief around menopause symptoms.
Week 1 – 27 January is the kick off call, talking mindset, goal setting and setting up the plan for the following three weeks.
Week 1 – an individual call to confirm their lifestyle activity choice, goal and talk through any barriers that may crop up to stop them reaching their goal.
Week 2&3 – the challenge. the individual works on improving their chose lifestyle activity, to increase on what they are already doing. this encourages them to prioritise themselves and have me time, which in turn reduces stress and their symptom intensity.
Week 4 – A final group call and individual call to celebrate all the wins, setting new goals and discuss if any further support is wanted.

Limited to 8 participants only.

An online workshop to define your genuine ambitions, set powerful goals and learn how to grow with confidence.

What you’ll learn:
Your business purpose/ your why
Core values + value action plan
Understanding of traits – Trait action plan
Personal Vision
Personal goals
Clear boundaries and non negotiables
Leadership Vision

If you’re sick and tired of marketing that doesn’t work, lacklustre sales, and inadequate profits, then join us for an exclusive, invitation-only Profit Acceleration Workshop for local Business Owners ONLY!

Imagine gathering with a select group of local business owners and discovering new ways to increase your leads and sales volume EVERY month and leave with a step- by-step process to take your business to the next level.

Imagine gathering with a select group of local business owners and discovering new ways to increase your leads and sales volume EVERY month and leave with a step- by-step process to take your business to the next level.

During this eye-opening workshop, we’re going to show you everything you need to know to accomplish the following:
• Increase your current lead flow every month
• Grow your current sales volume
• Learn simple and easy-to-implement, strategies that can add cash flow
• How to effectively market your business on the internet
• How to get your website more productive than it is right now
• Learn a maths equation to earn the same PROFIT as a £1 million business with just 25% of the revenue
• How to use joint ventures and affiliates to jump-start your sales this year

Not only will we share our many years of experience in helping small business owners build multimillion-pound businesses, but you will be attending with a cross-section of your fellow local business owners, eager to share their real-life experiences and successes so we can all discover what is working and what is NOT working locally. Since only ONE business per industry will be represented at this workshop, no one will have any reservations about revealing what is working well for their specific business. The information you will leave this workshop with will empower you to out-market, out-sell, and out-position your competition.

We don’t want you to rush prior to the workshop, so come hungry because food & beverages are on us! But remember, because the information we will be sharing during this workshop can enable you to dominate your market, we can only allow ONE business owner per industry to attend. We want YOU to represent your industry!

Chatty Cafe: Your next great conversation is just a sip away!
Craving some company and a comforting cup of tea paired with a delicious slice of cake?

Dorset House is a Chatty Cafe venue, where heart-warming conversations flourish, and loneliness takes a backseat.

Nestled in the heart of the community, Dorset House is not just a venue; it’s your inviting home away from home for the older generation. We believe that a simple cup of tea, a delectable piece of cake, and genuine conversation can work wonders.

Join us on the last Thursday of every month between 10:30am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm.

For Further Information
E: [email protected]
T: 01905 772 710
W: www.dorsethouse.care

Are you ready to take your business’s Health & Safety (H&S) beyond compliance?

Accidents don’t just cost time and money; they damage your reputation and limit growth opportunities. Limelite HR’s Health and Safety Consultant, Tom Bradley, will show you how a strong safety strategy can give you a competitive edge in 2025 and beyond.

Join our FREE one-hour webinar and discover how to turn safety into a strategic asset for your business.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:

Your key responsibilities as an employer.

Tools to improve safety provision effectively.

Tips to engage your team on safety issues.

How safety improvements can reduce costs, win profitable work, and set you apart from competitors.

Plus, a Q&A session to address your specific challenges.

Who would this webinar benefit?

This session is ideal for SME business owners and leadership teams looking to strengthen their safety practices and drive business success!

Chatty Cafe: Your next great conversation is just a sip away!
Craving some company and a comforting cup of tea paired with a delicious slice of cake?

Dorset House is a Chatty Cafe venue, where heart-warming conversations flourish, and loneliness takes a backseat.

Nestled in the heart of the community, Dorset House is not just a venue; it’s your inviting home away from home for the older generation. We believe that a simple cup of tea, a delectable piece of cake, and genuine conversation can work wonders.

Join us on the last Thursday of every month between 10:30am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm.

For Further Information
E: [email protected]
T: 01905 772 710
W: www.dorsethouse.care

You’re invited to our first Foundation and Futures Forum at Kidderminster College’s new Green Technology Centre.

If you’re in the construction or automotive trades, we’d like to invite you to:

-Meet the Head of Department for Construction and Automotive to discuss apprenticeships, curriculum links, skills bootcamps, training programmes and more.

-Meet Sam Elford from CITB to discuss the wide range of business grants of up to £8500 when you hire an apprentice, £500 for hosting a work experience placement and an additional £1000 should that learner become your apprentice.

-Hear from Georgia and Oli at Community Housing on how hiring an apprentice has helped their business.

-Meet the team from Worcestershire Growth Hub to discuss the variety of business support available to your organisation.

-Tour Kidderminster College’s new Green Technology Centre hosting our Autocare, Motor Vehicle, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Property Maintenance and Electrical curricula.

You’ll leave the event with a new understanding of the opportunities available for your organisation and how apprenticeships, skills bootcamps, work experience, curriculum links, business support, funding and grants available to you.

Places are limited so book now to ensure your business doesn’t miss out.

The Herefordshire Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.

Our team offers free impartial business support, information, advice and guidance to help your business succeed.

We are offering 45 minute slots where you can meet with an adviser to discuss your business needs and help you discover and access support for you and your business.

The areas we can help you with include:

Finance and Funding
Advice and Support
Employment and Skills
Networking and Events

Please note that we are not able to give legal or specialist advice but will be able to refer you to relevant partners and organisations as appropriate

Other meetings are available outside of these surgery slots, please contact the team to arrange.

Herefordshire Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.

Our team offers free impartial business support, information, advice and guidance to help your business succeed.

We are offering 45 minute slots where you can meet with an adviser to discuss your business needs and help you discover and access support for you and your business.

The areas we can help you with include:

Finance and Funding
Advice and Support
Employment and Skills
Networking and Events
Please note that we are not able to give legal or specialist advice but will be able to refer you to relevant partners and organisations if appropriate

Other meetings are available outside of these surgery slots, please contact the team to arrange.

Photo credit: Visit Herefordshire / Photographer: Naomi Wilson

Presented by: William Powell, Associate | European and UK Patent Attorney at Forresters IP LLP.

This presentation will cover the key aspects of intellectual property (IP) as it relates to computer-implemented inventions. This session will look at the following topics:

Introduction to IP for Computer-Implemented Inventions

Patentability of Computer-Implemented Inventions

Patenting AI and Machine Learning Inventions

Unlock Your LinkedIn® Potential: Zero to Hero Workshop – 25% OFF FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS WITH THE CODE ‘CHAMBER’

Transform Your Professional Presence

Are you ready to take your LinkedIn® profile from zero to hero? Our intensive workshop is designed to help individuals like you harness the full power of LinkedIn® for career growth and networking success.

What You’ll Learn

Master Your Profile

Create a compelling LinkedIn® profile that stands out from the crowd and attracts the right opportunities.

Networking Strategies

Discover effective techniques to expand your professional network and engage with industry leaders.

Content Creation

Learn how to craft engaging posts and articles that showcase your expertise and increase your visibility.

Advanced Features

Explore LinkedIn®’s advanced tools and features to maximise your profile’s impact and reach.

Why Choose My Workshop?

– Expert-Led Training: Benefit from my knowledge, a seasoned LinkedIn® professional.

– Hands-On Experience: Apply what you learn in real-time with guided exercises.

– Personalised Feedback: Receive individual attention to address your specific goals.

– Proven Results: Join the ranks of successful professionals who have transformed their LinkedIn® presence.

Workshop Details

Duration: One full day of intensive training

Format: Interactive sessions with practical exercises

Bonus: Printed resources to take away

Invest in Your Future

Don’t let opportunities pass you by. Elevate your LinkedIn® game and open doors to new career possibilities. Register now for our Zero to Hero LinkedIn® Workshop and start your journey to professional success!

Limited Spots Available
Secure your place today and take the first step towards LinkedIn® mastery.

This interactive workshop is designed to help businesses create an effective social media marketing strategy that drives growth. The aim is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to develop a simple, actionable plan aligned with your business goals, attract the right audience, and achieve measurable results.

What You’ll Learn:

Setting Aims and Objectives: Define clear, measurable goals to guide your social media efforts.
Choosing the Right Platforms: Identify the platforms that best suit your business and audience.
Target Audience & Competitor Research: Understand your audience’s needs and gain insights from competitors.
Content Strategy & Ideas: Develop engaging content that aligns with your brand and resonates with your audience.
Content Creation & Calendars: Plan and organise your content for consistency and impact.
Measuring Success: Learn how to track and analyse performance to refine your strategy.

This workshop is perfect for businesses’ who are wanting to explore social medial for the first time or looking to review and refresh your online presence, connect with their ideal customers and achieve meaningful growth through social media marketing.

Thinking of attending?

This workshop is intended for any entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and organisational leaders in Herefordshire

Join us for a fantastic business networking opportunity on Wednesday 19th February 2025 at Holiday Inn Birmingham Bromsgrove.

We will be hosting our annual Business Breakfast, giving you the opportunity to start your day with a delicious breakfast whilst networking with local businesses. Our Business Breakfast is ideal for business owners and staff of larger businesses who want to make connections with new business prospects.

As well as networking, there will be a great opportunity to find out about partnering with Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre, and how you will reap the benefits for your business and staff through supporting an impactful, local charity.

We are pleased that we will be joined by Nigel Watson, local motivational speaker and endurance athlete, who will speak about his endurance challenges. Nigel is chair of Redditch STARS running club and raised more than £5,000 for charities (including Primrose Hospice) when he completed the Marathon des Sables race across the Sahara Desert in 2023 – a gruelling 250km race through intense running conditions of up to 58 degrees Celsius.

Cost: £10 per person (includes breakfast, tea and coffee).

There will also be a raffle prize draw for an exquisite hamper!

All funds raised from our Business Breakfast will support work caring for patients with life-limiting illnesses and families, providing them with the care and support they need during difficult times.

Itinerary:

9.00am – Arrival, breakfast and networking

10.00am – Welcome

10.15am – Q&A with Nigel Watson

11.00am – Hamper prize draw

11.05am – Networking

12.15pm – Departures

Location: Holiday Inn Birmingham Bromsgrove, Kidderminster Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire B61 9AB

For further information regarding our Business Breakfast or on how to partner with Primrose, please contact our Fundraising Team at 01527 889796 or by emailing at [email protected]

Discover Funding, Innovation and Growth Opportunities

This event is being organised and sponsored by Innovate UK and Herefordshire Growth Hub

Join us for an insightful and interactive event designed to help Herefordshire businesses unlock their growth potential. Connect directly with Innovate UK Business Growth experts, explore funding options, and discover resources to support your innovation journey.

This event offers actionable advice and guidance, whether you’re seeking innovation, financing, equity investment, or strategies to scale your business

What You’ll Gain:
Expert advice on Innovate UK’s latest services and R&D support.
Insights into funding programs, including Start Up Loans and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II, presented by the British Business Bank.
Guidance on equity investment readiness and scaling your business with Mercia Ventures.

Who Should Attend:
This event is ideal for Herefordshire-based business owners, innovators, and entrepreneurs looking to scale their ventures with the help of Innovate UK Business Growth and other regional funding respurces.

Secure Your Spot
Seats are limited! Register now to secure your place and receive updates as the event approaches.

Morning HUDDLE with Peter Roper February 2025
These sessions in 2025 are in aid of St Richards Hospice and supported by our key sponsors, yourselves and the Family Business Practice. All profits are in aid of the Hospice.
Thank you for your support on their behalf.
All are welcome…

Working Morning Huddle Session with Peter Roper

A unique combination of Business Development, Learning, and Networking.

Great food, easy parking, lovely ambiance, and, most of all great people in a relaxed, informal, and positive setting.

Arrive at 10.00am for refreshments and pastries
Welcome 10.20am
Formal Presentations 10.30am – 11.25am
Comfort Break
Three networking 121’s 11.35am – 12.35 pm
Final thoughts and AOB
Close 12.45 pm

Please allow for the full time in your diary as sessions are interactive and leaving early will be a disappointment for both you and your fellow attendees.

Please be prompt or you will miss out on the food! – Just sayin’…

Venue:

St Richards Hospice
Wildwood Dr, Worcester WR5 2QT

Parking is Free to attend – simply press the button at the barrier and mention the Family Business Practice event.

Any challenges contact Peter Roper on: 0777 55 26387

Chatty Cafe: Your next great conversation is just a sip away!
Craving some company and a comforting cup of tea paired with a delicious slice of cake?

Dorset House is a Chatty Cafe venue, where heart-warming conversations flourish, and loneliness takes a backseat.

Nestled in the heart of the community, Dorset House is not just a venue; it’s your inviting home away from home for the older generation. We believe that a simple cup of tea, a delectable piece of cake, and genuine conversation can work wonders.

Join us on the last Thursday of every month between 10:30am-12:00pm or 2:00pm-4:00pm.

For Further Information
E: [email protected]
T: 01905 772 710
W: www.dorsethouse.care

We are excited to share that tickets and sponsorship packages are now available.

Mark your calendar for this much-anticipated event, taking place on Saturday, March 1st, 2025, in the Gold Cup Suite at Cheltenham Racecourse. This special evening will bring together guests, business leaders, and local supporters for a memorable night of community, entertainment, and generosity. All funds raised will go to Maggie’s, an incredible charity that provides vital support to individuals and families affected by cancer.

The Black Tie Charity Ball promises to be an extraordinary experience. Guests will enjoy a three-course dinner, lively entertainment, and the chance to participate in an exciting live and silent auction. It’s more than just a night out – it’s an opportunity to make a difference while enjoying the company of others who care about this meaningful cause.

What’s Available:
• Tickets: For individuals, small groups or whole tables of 10
• Sponsorship Opportunities: Showcase your support for Maggie’s while gaining valuable exposure.
• One-off donations: If you can’t join us on the night or sponsor a package you can still make a donation to show your support.

Secure your place now or learn more by clicking HERE>
Seats are limited, so don’t wait – book today to ensure you don’t miss out on this unforgettable event.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to welcoming you on March 1st, 2025, for an evening of heartfelt giving and community spirit!

This is a joint event for business in the Marches (Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin) being organised by Department for Business and Trade.

This webinar will provide you with an overview of the cyber security threat landscape, including the most common threats facing business

This webinar will provide a starting point for organisations looking to increase their resilience and signpost to free cyber security advice and services from the National Cyber Security Centre.

Topics we’ll cover

Learn about the most prevalent cyber risks facing businesses today and how to recognise potential vulnerabilities
Discover actionable strategies to enhance your businesses cyber readiness, helping to protect your data and systems from attack
Get guidance on accessing free tools, advice and services from the National Cyber Security Centre to support your cyber security efforts
Key takeaways:

You will

Understand the most common cyber risks, Gain tips for getting cyber ready
Understand how the government can help your business become more resilient to cyber attacks
Who should attend

Business owners and managers seeking to enhance their resilience against cyber threats.

Discover the Prestigious King’s Awards for Enterprise

🗓 Date: Wednesday, 13th March 2025

🕒 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

📍 Location: DRPG, Ikon Estate, Droitwich Rd, Hartlebury, DY10 4EU

Event Overview

We invite Worcestershire’s most successful businesses – those genuinely interested in entering the King’s Awards for Enterprise and who believe they meet the criteria – to join us for this exclusive and inspirational event.

Learn more about the criteria here:

https://www.gov.uk/kings-awards-for-enterprise/eligibility

What to Expect

🌟 Hear from Past Winners: Gain invaluable insights as previous recipients share their success stories and winning formulas.

🌟 Discover the Benefits: Learn about the many advantages of winning the UK’s highest honour for business excellence.

🌟 Ask Your Questions: Get answers from our panel to help you navigate your application journey.

Agenda to follow.

Reserve Your Place

Spaces are limited. Register now if you feel your business meets the criteria and is ready to take the next step towards national recognition.

This event is proudly hosted by DRPG and the Deputy Lieutenant to the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire, dedicated to raising awareness of the King’s Awards and recognising the county’s exceptional businesses.

Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and take the first step towards recognition.

Can you conquer the coals and help raise funds for NCW?

On March 14th, we invite you to face your fears and take on our exhilarating fire walk.

A fire walk is one of the most empowering challenges you’ll ever experience. As the name suggests, it involves walking barefoot across a bed of red-hot embers heated to around 800 degrees. No gimmicks, no special effects—just you and the fire.

Fear plays a central role in this journey. As you approach the embers, your instincts will urge you to turn back. But once you push through that fear, nothing seems impossible. After all, if you can walk safely across burning coals, what else could you achieve?

Join us at Norton Parish Hall (Wadborough Rd, Norton, Littleworth, Worcester WR5 2QB) on Friday, March 14th, and take part in this inspiring event. Registration begins at 6.30pm. Friends and family are welcome to come along and cheer you on. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase throughout the evening.

The registration fee is £30 per person, which covers the fire walk experience and a one-hour preparation session. We ask that participants raise at least £70 to support our work with our students who are blind or vision impaired.

Your support truly makes a difference. Every step you take helps us continue our vital work, empowering students and creating a positive impact at NCW.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we can achieve great things

PEGS is a non-profit social enterprise that is committed to offering support to all parental figures experiencing Child to Parent Abuse, completely free of charge. To date we have supported in excess of 8,000 parental figures since PEGS began.

In March 2025, PEGS turns 5 so we want to celebrate 5 years of our service by hosting a fundraising ball so that we can raise much needed funds to continue to provide free support to parental figures who are experiencing abusive behaviour from their child.

With a ‘Purple Tie ‘ Dress code – think Black tie with a purple twist!, a two course dinner, music from the fabulous Hot Jazz Biscuits ,dancing and much more, we are looking forward to celebrating with you.

One ticket purchased will help us to provide at least one 1:1 support session for a high risk victim of CPA; two tickets purchased will help us to facilitate five practitioner-led sessions; a table of 10 tickets purchased will help us to deliver our 6-week empowerment programme for 15 parental figures!

Early bird tickets are until the end of January 2025

Join us as British Police take on the Navy for thrilling game of rugby at Sixways
Tickets are priced at just £10 and on site car parking is free!

Gates open: 6.00pm
Kick off: 7.30pm

Want to support British Police Rugby? Why not join us for the other services game: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sixwaysstadium

The Herefordshire Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.

Our team offers free impartial business support, information, advice and guidance to help your business succeed.

We are offering 45 minute slots where you can meet with an adviser to discuss your business needs and help you discover and access support for you and your business.

The areas we can help you with include:

Finance and Funding
Advice and Support
Employment and Skills
Networking and Events

Please note that we are not able to give legal or specialist advice but will be able to refer you to relevant partners and organisations as appropriate

Other meetings are available outside of these surgery slots, please contact the team to arrange.

The Mayor of Worcester, Councillor Mel Allcott invites you to –
A glamourous themed evening in the stunning Assembly Room at the Guildhall, Worcester.
6.45pm Welcome drinks
8.00pm Dinner
Live music and entertainment
Fundraising silent auction/live auction/raffle
Dress code: Black tie/evening or cocktail dress/period costume optional
All proceeds to support the Mayor’s Charity
Perdiswell Young People’s Leisure Club

Join us for the dinner event of the year which combines fine food and classic comedy action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel do their very best to look after you the only way they no how. Chaos and mayhem are served in large portions and very likely to interrupt the proceedings, but all should end well, as the of hotel and catering management do everything they can to keep the evening on course!
The Germans have booked the Function Suite Basil is not Happy!!
The Health Inspector is going to pay a visit, and Manuel’s Hamster (Rat) is nowhere to be found.
Expect a big fun night out in a friendly party atmosphere with some of the finest comedy actors in the land, professionally produced to the highest standards and with your enjoyment always at the top of the menu.  A faultless show that guarantees to reach chuckle muscles you never knew you had!

Hereford river Carnival 2025. 16th & 17th May

Hereford River Carnival is Hereford’s largest free community event and since 2014 has brought thousands of people together in celebration around the River Wye.

The event has regularly seen over 10,000+ attenders across the street carnival, river procession and the main event site on Bishops Meadow. It is a platform which provides opportunities for local groups, organisations, local independent businesses, artists, musicians & performers to shine.