Member Events

Join us on our Free Webinar on Friday 6th June 2025 @ 10am-11am.

We’ll be discussing growing your business through public sector contracting and whether tendering is the right move for your business.

This insightful and practical webinar, is designed to help you answer these very questions and also offers the chance to network with other participants.

We’ll explore the benefits and challenges of tendering for public sector contracts, including:

Steady Revenue Streams
Growth Potential
Increased Visibility­
Addressing Common Misconceptions

Book your place now and we look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.bidessentials.co.uk/

Golf Day 

Live Professional Boxing Show – Birmingham Airport Holiday Inn

Get ready for an unforgettable night of adrenaline-fueled action at one of the Midlands’ top venues! Join us at the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport for a thrilling evening showcasing some of the best up-and-coming boxing talent from across the region.

Whether you’re a hardcore fight fan or just looking for a knockout night out, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Ticket Options:

Ringside Tables of 10 – Enjoy the action up close with premium seating and a delicious 2-course meal included.

Standard Tickets – Great views and an electric atmosphere at excellent value.

Expect an action-packed card featuring rising stars, explosive bouts, and a vibrant crowd, all in a stylish setting just minutes from Birmingham Airport.

Venue: Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport
Date: Saturday 7th June
Doors Open 18:30 Food Served 19:30 First Bell 20:00

Secure your spot now for an unforgettable evening of top-tier professional boxing! 20% of Commission earned on tickets sales by Liam will be donated to the Hereford Veterans Support Centre

Growth, Skills and Grant Support Conference

The Business Worcestershire Conference is back this summer! Join us on Wednesday 11th June 2025, for a morning packed with insights growth, skills and grant support.

Providing valuable information on how to access our business support programmes, finding out more on the routes to upskill your teams, along with a focus on the key elements of making strong grant applications to support your business journey.

You will hear from Worcestershire businesses who have accessed support and grant funding, celebrating and showcasing how the support and grant funding has been of value with moving their businesses forward.

Don’t miss out, register your FREE place today!

Visit our Open Event to find out how you can support young adults with autism by offering work experience opportunities.

Date and time
Wednesday, June 11 · 5:30 – 7:30pm

Doors open 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start.

This is a free event organised by BCS and Worcestershire Business and Intellectual Property Centre and is open to all. Refreshments provided. (Biscuits rumoured!).

What will this presentation cover?

Software, AI, automation of complexity.
HMRC Tax collection made easy.
Security, Blockchain, Anti-money laundering, Sustainability, Crypto.

50% off trade stands for businesses

Does your business have a product or service to sell to the 90,000 people who attend the Royal Three Counties Show?

This year it is the county of Herefordshire’s turn to host this exciting event that celebrates the very best of British food, farming and country living.

Herefordshire Council is the proud sponsor of an exclusive marquee, dedicated to Herefordshire businesses. The marquee will provide space for sixteen Herefordshire businesses, for all three days at this year’s show. The trade stands, which are available in 2m x 2m units, are subsidised by 50%, and priced at only £180 +VAT for qualifying businesses. This is equivalent to just £60 a day!Space is limited to sixteen stands, so don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to expand your customer base and showcase your products and services to over 90,000 people!

Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis but suitability for the show will be taken into account.

Date:  13th -15th June 2025
Venue:  Royal Three Counties Show, The Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW
Discounted price:  2m x 2m trade stand £180 +VAT

How to book:
Online booking form HERE
Trade stand enquiries HERE

Worcester Snoezelen are thrilled to be the chosen charity for this year’s Droitwich ‘Soccer Aid’; an annual event that brings together Droitwich Footballers Young and Old to raise money for local causes close to the players hearts.

The day includes football matches, live music, fete games, a raffle, BBQ, bar, as well as children’s activities, emergency service visits and much more!

All proceeds from the event go towards supporting provisions for people of all ages with disabilities and additional needs. Head over to Droitwich Rugby Club on 14th June to join the fun!

For more information about the event or to help support us, contact Beth on [email protected] !

Take on the Challenge and Climb Scafell Pike with us in 2025!
An inspirational view awaits if you choose to take on our Scafell Pike Challenge.
Climb the famous Scafell Pike under the moonlight and reach the summit as the sun rises.

• Register here: www.kemphospice.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/events-challenges/scafell-pike-
sunrise-challenge/
• Date: Sunday 15th June 2025
• Location: Wasdale Head – Starting from the National Trust Car Park at Wastwater.
• Distance: 6 miles in total, 3,244 feet.

The adventure begins with a moonlit ascent of Scafell Pike, led by an expert mountain guide from Sky Blue Adventures.

After reaching the summit of this epic walking challenge, take a moment to admire the breathtaking sunrise over the stunning Lake District, having conquered the highest mountain in England.

Handle the HR fundamentals with confidence.

As employment law becomes ever more complex, and the risks to the business ever greater, HR knowledge is fundamental to running a business.

Even if you’re not ready for a full HR function, having HR skills within the business can create the right foundations for growth in small businesses.

Our HR Basics for Better Business course is designed to empower you with the skills and knowledge to navigate HR with confidence and reduce risk to the business.

From understanding the key elements of employment law and statutory requirements to managing employee records and dealing with basic HR queries, this course will give you practical guidance and tools to tackle real-world challenges and make a positive impact on your role and the business.

Business Introduction to The Courtyard

Thursday 19 June, 9am – 11am

The Courtyard is cordially inviting you to our first ever Business Introduction session. Learn about how we partner with businesses in Herefordshire to boost their brand and visibility, and the exciting staff discounts and benefits on offer as part of the Club.

This event is free of charge, and includes parking, breakfast, a creative workshop session and short tour of our wonderful facilities!

Contact Melanie Denning, Head of Fundraising & Business Development, to book your spot. Please respond by Thursday 5th June if you would like to attend.

A free one day event, delivered by the West Midlands Army Reserve logistics regiment, 159 Regiment Royal Logistic Corps. Exercise FUTURE LEADER is a leadership training event with the aim to brief and demonstrate how the Army does leadership in both theory and practice. This training is aimed for those in both first-line and mid-level management and for those looking at stepping into a leadership role. Participants will receive some leadership theory, apply the leadership theory to a series of command tasks and then take part in a final fun team activity. Lunch will also be available.

The workshop will explore:

· What is neurodiversity?

· What does a neurodiversity affirming workplace look like?

· Strategies to implement in your workplace that promote neurodiversity affirming practice.

The workshop is followed by a drop in clinic. Come along and chat all things neurodiversity related. Bring along questions or just come along to find out more about:

· Dyslexia

· Autism

· ADHD

· Dyscalculia

· Dyspraxia

· Access to Work

· Specialist assessment

· Training needs in your business

Building Open Day: 10.00am – 12.00 (Mid Day).

Free tour of ALTO60 – a brand new 60,000 sq ft Industrial/warehouse building offering the latest in sustainable features and modern logistics space.

No obligation tour.

If you are considering relocating or expanding your business then come and see what modern industrial/warehouse accommodation looks like and discuss your own business needs.

No need to pre-book just turn up on the day.

For more information contact John Sambrooks at Garrison Real Estate: Tel 0121 401 1604

Enjoy a drink and nibbles in the beautiful surroundings of our community garden in the centre of Ross-on-Wye. Network with other businesses and find out more about our charity.

Transform your brand with professional food photography that brings your artisan creations to life. In just 2 hours, you’ll walk away with stunning, high-quality images that perfectly capture the premium nature of your products—images that help you charge more for your makes and bakes, and ultimately sell more.

Want to see your bakes socked in an Artisan Farm shop and high end café? You need premium visuals to attract premium prices- and a Pop Up Food shoot will give you the mouth-watering images to make it happen.

What do you get?

Pre shoot zoom to see what you need.

Mood Board to check the mood and feel of your shoot.

2 hours Food Photography and Styling session at a Lovely Worcestershire location ( Wr2 Postcode)

Set of Professional High end images

Images retouched and delivered within 7 days ready for you to use

Only £295

Link here to book https://www.helenyandellphotography.com/now-page-copy/

Our Annual Charity Ball is a very special event, giving us an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful people who support our charity, whilst raising money and awareness, so that we can continue to support families who are experiencing the loss of a child.

The ball brings together an incredible community of people, treating them to a night of fun and frivolity. Taking place at Worcestershire County Cricket Ground in Worcester, the evening will kick off with welcome drinks, games and mingling, followed by a delicious dinner, awards presentation and live entertainment.

Our live and silent auctions and premium raffle help to raise vital funds which enable us to provide funding to families who have lost children, so that they can access beautiful, bespoke, memorial headstones and ensure that they always have a place to remember their child.

The perfect opportunity for a summer social, come along and network with other local businesses and people of influence, whilst enjoying a night your team will want to repeat year after year!

The Redditch group brings together businesswomen from Redditch and surrounding areas with a wide range of professional experience, so there is plenty of opportunity to gain support and share expertise and business contacts.

WIBN group members build strong business relationships through our regular monthly meetings, 1:1 catch ups and informal monthly coffee mornings.

WIBN groups thrive when new businesses visit, so please join our next meeting and tell us about your business!

We are excited to announce the return of Street Sixes this summer! We will be running the event in Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, and it promises to be an exciting and exceptional experience for all involved.

Street Sixess will see teams of 6 players (squads of up to 10) from local businesses go head-to-head for bragging rights and to be named the 2025 Worcester champions!

We would like to extend a special invitation to you and your colleagues to attend and take part in this exciting event. The registration is now open, and all key details are below:

Key event details:

Date: Tuesday 15th July
Team sign in time: 12:30pm
Game play time: 13:00-17:00
Cost: £500 per team
Squad size: Up to 10 players per team
Sign up deadline is 18th June

All funds raised this event will directly support Worcestershire Cricket Foundation’s ambition to make #CricketForAll. You can find out more about the work we do here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHLZoJ7JXl3-R2Cq8KWh2LA

Or visit our website:
https://worcestershirecricketfoundation.co.uk/

If you run a small business or charity then our in-person HR Clinics are the perfect opportunity to get FREE expert advice and guidance on all things HR.

Based in Hereford, our Director Lorna has extensive experience covering a broad range of strategic and operational HR issues, so is well-placed to offer practical HR solutions for your organisation. Whether you just need a safe space to talk through your people plans or you have a burning HR question, we’ll be pleased to help you.

Here’s just a flavour of topics we can help with:

– Recruitment and selection
– Employment contracts
– Sickness absence
– Disciplinary and grievance
– Managing change
– HR policies and procedures
– Disability and reasonable adjustments

You can’t beat that personal, human touch so book your 30 minute slot now, mark your calendar, and we’ll look forward to meeting you!

Join Acorns for the return of our most foam-tastic event, Acorns Bubble Rush!

Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference – it’s not a race! Bubble Rush events are not timed, so you’re not racing against anyone. No matter how you choose to take on the bubbles, the most important thing is that you finish with a smile on your face!

At Bubble Rush you start in a sea of foam and around the course you’ll encounter four bubble stations filled with masses of colourful bubbles! Plus, it’s a 2-lap course, so you go through each bubble station twice for double the incredi-bubble fun!

Everyone’s welcome at Bubble Rush – there’s no minimum or maximum age limit! Tots and teens, grown-ups and grandparents can all enjoy the pushchair and wheelchair-friendly course together.

Wave times
There are two wave times for you to choose from. We ask you to arrive one hour prior to your wave time to get checked in and warmed up before your wave starts.
– 11:00am wave
– 12:00pm wave

Curious about WIBN?

Join us for our joint summer social event and find out more!

Bringing together women in business in the South Birmingham area. Join us for a vibrant Women’s Networking Summer Social – a relaxed, feel-good event to connect, celebrate and unwind with like-minded women in business.
Whether you’re building your brand, growing your network, or just craving good conversation and summer vibes, this event is your perfect mix of professional and fun. Think chilled drinks, inspiring chats, and new connections that last well beyond the season!

There is no professional exclusivity for this event.

Skydive for charity in 2025!

Take on an exhilarating challenge and feel the rush as you take the leap in our charity skydive!

On Sunday 17th August 2025 you can take part in a tandem skydive as you jump with others to help raise vital funds for KEMP Hospice.

Book Your Skydive Here: www.kemphospice.org.uk/support-us/fundraising/events-challenges/charity-skydive/

See the world from a new perspective, feel the adrenaline rush as you free fall, then take in the peace and tranquility as you float back down to earth, all while raising vital funds for KEMP Hospice through sponsorship.

Can’t make it on Sunday 17th August? No problem! If you’d like to take on a Skydive and fundraise for KEMP Hospice, you can always choose your own date to complete the jump. We can work with you to find a date that will suit you. Perhaps you’ve got a special occasion like a big birthday coming up, fancy a Christmas cracker of a challenge and want to do a Santa Skydive, or maybe make the leap in memory of someone special.

If you have any further questions please get in touch with the team on 01562 756066 or email our Fundraising Team for more information.

Grow Your Dough
The £40 Challenge
Join our 2025 challenge and make £40 grow for St Richard’s!
What is it?
Grow Your Dough is a challenge where teams will receive a starter donation of £40 to invest and grow, thanks to our generous campaign sponsors Westbridge Foods.

Teams should use their creativity, knowledge, and networks to grow their £40 during the challenge. This could be buying ingredients for a bake sale, buying a prize for a raffle, purchasing treats for an office tuck shop or organising your own event.

As long as it’s legal and ethical, the possibilities for this challenge are endless!

When is the challenge running?
The deadline to sign up and take part is 31 August 2025 and you have until 31 December 2025 to raise as much as you can for St Richard’s.

The earlier you sign up, the more time you have to grow your dough!

September Golf Day
Thursday, 11 September 2025
We’re excited to invite golfers to join us at Fulford Heath, for a day of friendly competition, fundraising and superb hospitality.
The River Cole, three lakes and mature trees feature throughout this scenic and challenging parkland golf course. There are two practice areas plus a state-of-the-art Swing Studio. Designed by 5 times Open Winner James Braid, this eighteen-hole, par 70 course is just over 6,000 yards in length and presents a challenge to golfers of all standards.

Start your day with bacon rolls (vegetarian option available), tea and coffee on arrival, then head onto the course in teams of four to play an 18-hole competition – Stableford rules with the top two scores to count.

There will be prizes for the first three teams, nearest the pin, longest drive and a 2’s competition. Players to arrive from 12pm with a 1pm Shot gun start.

This brilliant day of golf will be followed by a two-course dinner served from 6.30pm. To complete the day there will be a prize giving, live auction and raffle winners will be announced.

Kindly sponsored by Hallmark Whatley Hulme, Whiting Landscape and AA Salt

Comedy Dining are pleased to bring you Fawlty Towers Revisited. Basil is not happy when the Hotel is booked by Simon Cowell for a number of Tribute acts, due to the Hotel they originally booked having to close due to a boiler failure.

Hear Abba sing like your never had before, be amazed by Tommy Cooper, Ken Dodd will have you tickled pink, Austin Powers is feeling Groovy, Elvis is in the room and Eric Morecombe will Bring you Sunshine.

All the above together with Basil, Sybil and Manuel at their very best, this will exercise chuckle muscles you never knew you had for this dining experience September

Three course dinner & show
Discounted rooms available if wanting to make a night of it [email protected]

Clay Shoot
Saturday, 20 September
Join the team at Crowcroft House Farm, Leigh Sinton on Saturday, 20 September, for a charity clay shoot in support of St Richard’s Hospice.

Teams of 4 can enjoy an unforgettable day in a thrilling clay shoot with 8 Stands, 80 clay targets with a 100 flush finish. Pastries, tea and coffee on arrival and a two course hot lunch.

Registration is from 9:15am with the first gun out at 10am. Allocated times will be provided.

Auction followed by prize giving after lunch.

Prizes awarded to the Top Team, Top Individual (ladies & gents) and top junior (under 18).

Teams of 4 £500 – Each team must supply their own gun/s and license/s.

If you are an individual interested in joining us, please contact Ria Simons on [email protected]

Paddle, Plod & Pedal
Saturday, 27 September 2025
This multi-discipline challenge returns for another year!
This event follows a circular 35 mile route through beautiful Worcestershire countryside along the Rivers Avon and Severn and quiet country lanes.

Challengers will:
Paddle from Pershore to Tewkesbury
Plod from Tewkesbury to Severn Stoke
Pedal back to Pershore
This is an all-day challenge for teams of up to 10 to compete at their own pace – a real test of endurance but it’s not a race.

Teams of up to 10 people will set off in the bell boats from 7am. Each element of the challenge is between 10 and 12 miles, which will be completed as a team at their own pace.

Challengers will then be welcomed back in Pershore at the end of the challenge for well deserved refreshments and a medal to celebrate their success.

Costs
There is no entry fee for this challenge, however we would like you to pledge to raise £200pp or more per team towards our hospice care.

Courtyard Productions Present
Wuthering Heights
By Emily Bronte
Directed by David Durant

Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 October

Love turns savage on the Yorkshire moors.

Passion, obsession, and revenge collide in this fierce new staging of Emily Brontë’s masterpiece. Watch as Heathcliff and Cathy’s devastating love story ignites the stage, brought to life by a unique ensemble of professional actors performing alongside the brightest talents from our local community and Youth Theatre.

When a mysterious orphan boy is taken in by the Earnshaw family, no one could predict how his intense connection with young Cathy would unleash decades of passion, betrayal, and vengeance. Their destructive love affair haunts two generations, poisoning everyone it touches. As storms rage across the moors, dark secrets surface, and long-buried emotions explode into life.

This daring new production cuts straight to the heart of Brontë’s gothic masterpiece, revealing its raw power. Our exceptional cast blends seasoned professionals with fresh local talent to create something truly unique – a Wuthering Heights for today’s audience that captures all the wild spirit of the original.

Some loves burn too hot to survive. Some stories refuse to die.

Join us for a theatrical storm you won’t forget.

Age guidance: Recommended 11+ (some violent moments and scenes of alcohol abuse)

BRING YOUR GROUP TO OUR FESTIVE PARTY
At Hilton Hilton Puckrup Hall, we’ve built up a legendary reputation for being able to throw a great party! Let us take care of everything, from the party preparation to the little things that make it extra special. We’re experts at bringing it all together, so you can simply relax and enjoy.

Various nights throughout Nov & December for joiner parties or private dates available on request

[email protected]