Member Events

FREE business support surgeries with a Growth Hub adviser

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.

Do you feel trapped in a cycle of overthinking and people-pleasing? Are you looking to create the freedom to channel your energy and creativity fully into your life, work, and relationships? In this brief seminar, we’ll explore a common cause behind these challenges and share simple, actionable steps to guide you toward lasting change.

This event is part of our Business Over Breakfast series, offering a relaxed morning of breakfast, networking, and learning. Begin your day with a delicious breakfast, connect with fellow professionals, and gain valuable insights to inspire growth.

The workshop is led by Jonathan Downes, founder of Glassfull and an experienced coach with a distinctive approach to well-being and personal growth. With a background spanning various sectors, Jonathan blends practical strategies with deep insights into self-awareness. He’s passionate about helping professionals overcome burnout, boost their confidence, and find clarity in their goals. Expect engaging discussions, practical exercises, and a supportive atmosphere to inspire both personal and professional development.

Non-members attending the workshop are welcome to extend their stay and work at Vinegar Works, Worcester’s luxury workspace. To arrange a Day Pass, please email [email protected].

We’ve added another huge name to our events programme with the addition of An Evening With Aston Villa legend Lee Hendrie at the Aggborough Suite.

Hendrie starred across 12 Premier League seasons for Villa, featured for England and went on to play for the likes of Stoke City and Sheffield United in the Championship during a stellar career. As Harriers fans will know, he played here at Aggborough, featuring on 15 occasions in 2011-12. He’ll bring stories from those years and more to the Aggborough Suite for a special Evening With event on Friday, 22nd November 2024. Tickets for the event are on sale now at just £30 per person, while VIP tickets featuring a Meet and Greet are on offer for just £10 more.

As ever, the superb Ounce of Worcester will be on hand to spoil guests with a delicious two-course meal on the night.

Book online now via out online ticketing platform. Anyone needing further details or assistance can call in at the Aggborough Ticket Office, or call 01562 823931

To all small business owners and senior managers with P&L responsibility: I’m hosting a Profit Acceleration Workshop. Make sure to attend it on November 26. During this eye-opening 2-hour meeting, 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 instantly add cash flow to your business
– How to effectively market your business on the internet
– How to get your website more productive than it is right now
– Learn a strategy 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
– And much more!
You will be attending with a cross-section of your fellow local business owners here in our local area, eager to share their real-life experiences and successes so we can all discover what is working and what is NOT working locally.
The event is complementary and runs from 7.30 am to 9.30 am and a light breakfast will be served.

FREE business support surgeries with a Growth Hub adviser

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 if appropriate

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

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

It’s back! The Unconventional Convention II… a fun event blending virtual reality and behavioural profiling at Coventry University’s metaverse centre, the Delia Derbyshire Building. This year we are focused on collaboration.

Is your team’s crisis response a mix of quick actions, deep analysis, or something in between? Discover how these diverse styles can drive collaboration and innovation at our upcoming event!

Experience a VR ‘escape room’ in the Metaverse-inspired Delia Derbyshire building. Learn how a unique approach to problem-solving can strengthen your team. Network with other business leaders and gain insights to bring back to your workplace.

The event is free to attend.

Event details:

Location: Delia Derbyshire Building, Cox Street, Coventry CV1 5PH

Date: Friday 29 November 2024, 10:30-13:30 GMT

Cost: free

Join us at Aggborough Stadium as Harriers host Leamington in the Vanarama National League North on Saturday 30th November 2024.

The match action will kick-off at 3pm, but you can come early and enjoy the pre-match atmosphere we have to offer here at Kidderminster Harriers in our Fanzone!

Tickets are available to purchase online 27/7 via harriers.co.uk/tickets until 15 minutes after the match begins. Ticket prices rise by £5 for any ticket purchased in person at the box office on the day of the match. To avoid this, buy online.

Any supporters requiring assistance with purchasing online can contact us before a match day on 01562 823931.

Grow Your Dough
The £40 Challenge

Join our 2024 challenge and make £40 grow in St Richard’s 40th year!

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 Ormerod Rutter.

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 30 September 2024 and you have until 30 November 2024 to raise as much as you can for St Richard’s.

This allows all teams a minimum of two months to complete the challenge.

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

What is our goal and why should you take part?
We’re hoping to raise £40,000 in our 40th year of providing hospice care!

The money raised will allow St Richard’s Hospice to fund two months of specialist care provided to patients in our In-patient Unit.

On 1 May 1984 we accepted our first patient and our service to our communities in Worcestershire has continued unbroken since. Since then St Richard’s has received more than 73,000 referrals for people to access its service for patients, their loved ones, carers and bereaved people.

With your fundraising and dedicated support, we can continue to provide free care so that St Richard’s can always be here for those who need us.

How do I get involved?
Simply fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch with more information.

If you would like to find out more before signing up, please email Ria Simons, Corporate Fundraising Lead by clicking here.

Can’t commit to the campaign, but would still like to show your support? Please click here to donate to St Richard’s Hospice.

Grow Your Dough

Funded by the UK Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the WorkSmart HUB offers Herefordshire employers a unique opportunity to train and upskill their employees—at no cost to you.

Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College’s project aims to support around 20 adult employees, delivering tailored learning pathways alongside skills development, personal coaching, and life coaching.

We offer three targeted pathways to meet a variety of business needs:
• Grow-Well: For those in agriculture, forestry, and land-based sectors, this pathway provides industry-specific training, such as tractor operations, to enhance skills directly relevant to their roles.
• Bold-Beginnings: For individuals aiming to launch their own business, this pathway offers entrepreneurial skills and personal support for self-employment success.
• Learn-Lift: Designed for business professionals, this pathway focuses on strategic planning, business growth, and industry-relevant upskilling.

Whether you are an employer seeking strategic development for your team, a professional looking to advance, or someone in agriculture needing sector-specific qualifications, the WorkSmart HUB provides everything you need.

The project includes:
• Fully funded courses for Herefordshire, tailored to industry needs, covering digital skills, coaching, and life skills.
• Flexible delivery modes (e.g., online, face-to-face, part-time, and evening options).
• Personalised, wrap-around support to enhance aspirations and development.

By participating, your Herefordshire employees will gain qualifications that support promotional opportunities and personal growth, all while receiving individualised coaching and career development.

Next steps
Herefordshire businesses/employees can express their interest here to get started: WorkSmart HUB
If you have any questions, just get in touch with Julia Edmunds, Head of Projects and Business Development at Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01432 365313

Sign up to our Santa Fun Run today and get festive with Primrose Hospice!
Our Santa Fun Run is making it’s return on Sunday, 1st December 2024, at Arrow Valley Country Park in Redditch. Whether you dash, jog, or stroll, choose between a 1km or 5km route and enjoy the holiday spirit at your own pace.

Gather your friends and family for a merry morning of Christmas cheer while supporting your local hospice. You’ll get a FREE Santa suit to wear on the day, and when you cross the finish line, you’ll be awarded a Santa-themed medal and treated to a delicious mince pie!

Our routes are family-friendly and accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs. Just keep in mind the start and finish line are on a field that may get muddy – depending on the weather. Dogs on leads are more than welcome to join in on the fun too, and there’s even a prize for the best-dressed festive furry friend!

Don’t miss out—sign up today and let’s make December one to remember!

DISCOUNTED EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW!
ADULTS (16yrs and above)

£15.00

£13.00 early bird price

CHILDREN (Ages 5 -15)

£8.00

£6.00 early bird price

DISCOUNTED GROUP TICKET (10x adults)

£120.00

£100.00 early bird price

DISCOUNTED GROUP TICKET (5x adults)

£60.00

£50 early bird price

*Under 4yrs free* please note we will not be able to provide children under 4 with a Santa Suit.

*Please note any child under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult*

Our early bird discounted price tickets will end at midnight 3rd November so don’t delay and get your ticket today!
If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please do not hesitate to contact our Fundraising Team on 01527 889796 email [email protected]

Our 2024 Santa Fun Run is sponsored by John Truslove and kindly supported by Redditch Round Table and Redditch STARS

Celebrate Your Star with us!
Why not join us for one of our FREE Celebrate Your Star events? Dedicate a star to the memory of someone special to you, while supporting Acorns Children’s Hospice and receive a star to hang on your tree at home. You are also welcome to join our FREE event at Henry Sandon Hall on Sunday 8th December at 3pm.

Our events give you the chance to kick start your festive season with your star’s memory at the heart of our celebrations. You’ll be able to join other Acorns supporters to:

– Hear from families and staff as they share their Acorns stories
– Join in with fantastic musical entertainment for a festive sing-along and enjoy a few delicious refreshments.
– Find your star hanging on our magnificent Christmas tree
– Find the name of your loved one in our Book of Remembrance

We are delighted to host one of our favourite evenings here at our beautiful venue.

Our Chef team will show off their passion and talent to bring you a delightful culinary experience, focussed only on the best quality, locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.

All six courses will be paired perfectly with delicious wines from around the world. Taittinger Champagne Brut will be served on arrival to welcome you to the evening. We will also have a non-alcoholic wine flight as an alternative option.

MENU

Spring roll of pheasant and chestnut, spiced plum and port jelly

Haggis faggot, creamed mash, red wine jus

Flight: Berri Estate Shiraz

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Black leg chicken and confit duck terrine, piccalilli and Scotch quail egg

Flight: Esporao Bico Amarelo

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Grilled halibut, langoustine ravioli, spinach and creamed bisque

Flight: Da Luca Pinot Grigio

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Venison, truffle hash brown, cauliflower puree, girolle mushrooms, red currant and port

Flight: Brazos Malbec

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Brie de Meaux, fig and pickled walnuts

Flight: Bottega Petalo Moscato

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Dark chocolate, orange and rum tart, raspberry meringue and white chocolate ice cream

Flight: Béres Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos

Christmas at Curradine is all about bringing people together in celebration. Whether you are planning a work Christmas celebration or a get-together with a group of friends, Curradine’s shared Christmas party night, Christmas at Curradine, offers festive cheer in abundance set in a cosy countryside venue.

Picture an evening bursting with seasonal joy: the mulled wine is flowing, the fire is roaring, and the Christmas lights are twinkling. You’ll indulge in a deliciously festive three-course meal expertly prepared by Curradine’s wonderful team of talented chefs. 

Once you’re suitably full, unwind with a cosy tea and coffee station accompanied by delicious mince pies (there’s always room for a mince pie!). Then, our DJ will provide the soundtrack to your evening on the dancefloor.

Menu:

Starter
– Ham and chicken terrine with shallot and caper mayonnaise
– Prawn and crayfish cocktail, cos lettuce and Marie Rose sauce
– Pear and walnut tart with chicory salad and deep fried blue cheese (V)

Main Course
– Roast turkey wrapped in pancetta with a chestnut and cranberry stuffing, creamed savoy cabbage, buttered sprouts with roasted shallots and potatoes
– Grilled fillet of sea bass, garlic and herb crushed new potatoes, beetroot and olive oil vinaigrette
– Brie and cranberry pithivier with roasted root vegetables, buttered sprouts, roasted shallots and potatoes (V)

Dessert
– Panettone bread and butter pudding with apricot sauce and clotted cream
– Plum and pear crumble with gingerbread ice cream
– Chocolate delice with caramel cream and honeycomb shards

Identify your fastest route to grow with a specific plan to improve your sales funnel, and overall strategy.

This interactive workshop is suitable for:

Business owners at all stages, from start-ups to established companies, who are looking to enhance their strategic plan and business growth. You might be an artist, a photographer or a marketing agency or an accountant, whatever sector you are in this workshop is suitable for all entrepreneurs.

It is designed to empower you to:

Assess your current business landscape and identify opportunities for growth.

Refine your current business plan and develop a clear vision and mission for your company

Set measurable and achievable goals for 2024.

Craft a strategic action plan tailored to your specific needs with guidance from our head business coach.

Discover marketing strategies to reach your target audience.

You’ll receive:
Our ultimate business planning workbook including: quarterly planning and review, goal setting with deadlines for added accountability, business analysis including USPs, opportunities and threats, identifying risks, pricing options and predictions along with a structured marketing plan.

Personalised advice and support from our award-winning business coaches.

Connect with a community of ambitious entrepreneurs, tapping into the power of collaboration during this group online session.

Winter Woo Fest – Sunday Funday!
Sunday, 22 December 2024
4pm – 8pm
We are thrilled to announce that the Woo Fest team are returning on Sunday, 22 December with an incredible night of live music at the Marrs Bar, Worcester, with a line up that includes:

Kringo, Fair Weather Riders, Mubba Hubba (Marrs Bar House Band), Split Second, Terry Walls and Vintage Strings.

Every single penny from your ticket will go straight to St Richard’s Hospice thanks to the amazing acts that perform for free, The Marrs bar and main sponsor of the evening Lowe’s Garage, Worcester.

Tickets are available at £13 in advance.

This event is likely to be a sell-out based on the last Christmas event, so please get your tickets as quickly as you can.

£15 entry on the day (if not already sold out!).

Teenagers (12-17 years): £10 in advance, £12 on the day, (if not already sold out!).

We know that teenagers who attend Woo Fest with their families love watching the awesome acts that perform for us, so as Winter Woo has an earlier start and finish time this year The Marrs Bar has given permission to also invite younger music lovers from the age of 12-17years.

All under 18’s must strictly be accompanied by their parent or guardian, not someone that’s simply over 18 years of age. If this is in any doubt, the Woo Fest and Marrs bar management team will have the right to refuse entry.

Come and join the Woo Fest team for a night of great music and help raise much needed funds for St Richard’s Hospice. It’s going to be one banging festive party!

Identify your fastest route to grow with a specific plan to improve your sales funnel, and overall strategy.

This interactive workshop is suitable for:

Business owners at all stages, from start-ups to established companies, who are looking to enhance their strategic plan and business growth. You might be an artist, a photographer or a marketing agency or an accountant, whatever sector you are in this workshop is suitable for all entrepreneurs.

It is designed to empower you to:

Assess your current business landscape and identify opportunities for growth.

Refine your current business plan and develop a clear vision and mission for your company

Set measurable and achievable goals for 2024.

Craft a strategic action plan tailored to your specific needs with guidance from our head business coach.

Discover marketing strategies to reach your target audience.

You’ll receive:
Our ultimate business planning workbook including: quarterly planning and review, goal setting with deadlines for added accountability, business analysis including USPs, opportunities and threats, identifying risks, pricing options and predictions along with a structured marketing plan.

Personalised advice and support from our award-winning business coaches.

Connect with a community of ambitious entrepreneurs, tapping into the power of collaboration during this group online session.

Hassle-free collection of your real Christmas tree!
No wrestling the tree into the car, no hoovering needles up for days afterwards, just pop it outside your home or organisation for our volunteers to collect and recycle on 10 and 11 January 2025.

We’re collecting in postcode areas WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5, WR6, WR7, WR8, WR9, WR10, WR11, WR12, WR13, WR14 and WR15.

Registration closes at 10am on Monday, 6 January 2025.

You will also have the opportunity to donate to St Richard’s Hospice when registering.

FREE business support surgeries with a Growth Hub adviser

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.

FREE business support surgeries with a Growth Hub advise

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 if appropriate

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

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

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]

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

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.

Take part in a unique experience in May 2025 and climb 3,560ft of Mount Snowdon to raise vital funds for Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre.

Our participants take part in this event for variety of heartfelt reasons, creating a wonderful community of supporters walking to benefit their local hospice. Whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one, giving back to Primrose, or teaming up with colleagues to achieve a bucket list goal, climbing Snowdon at Sunrise is the perfect challenge.

For those with moderate fitness, climbing Snowdon is well within reach. Despite being one of the highest mountains in the UK and the tallest in Wales, Snowdon is known for being novice-friendly.

Date: 18th May 2025 (meet time approx 2am)

Distance: 9 miles(14.5km) there and back

Ascent: 3,199 feet – 975 metres

Time: It takes around 6 hours (There & back)

Grade: Medium

Path: Llanberis Path

The cost for this event per person is £75.00

This includes a Breakfast Bap & Hot Drink following the walk.