Member Events

Join Us for a Social Singles Walk at Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex!

Date: Sunday, 29th December 2024
Time: 9:00 AM to 11.30AM
Looking for a refreshing way to connect with others while enjoying the great outdoors? Our Social Singles Walk at Gaudet Luce Golf & Leisure Complex in Droitwich is the perfect mix of wellbeing and socialising. Meet like-minded singles in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere while strolling through beautiful surroundings.

After the walk, join us for a hot drink and a bacon bun (vegetarian available) to warm up and continue the conversations. It’s the perfect way to meet new people or catch up with familiar faces.

Why Join Us?
Enjoy a gentle, easy walk suitable for all fitness levels.
Meet other singles in a welcoming, no-pressure environment.
Share great conversations and fresh air while building genuine connections.
Whether you’re here to make new friendships or explore something more, this event offers a relaxed and enjoyable morning to start your day right.

Book your spot now and step into a morning of fresh air, friendly faces, and fantastic conversations!

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.

Our fifth Christmas Treecycle campaign is back in January 2025!

The festive season is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends, and the Christmas tree is often the centerpiece of our celebrations. But once the festivities end, disposing of your real Christmas tree can be quite the hassle, especially with those pesky needles. Instead of dealing with the mess in your car, let us handle it for you!

All you need to do is click the link below to register for a collection, and we will pick up your tree between the 9th – 12th January 2025. It is as simple as that! Please do note the days for specific areas.

By opting for our treecycling service, you support the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust, a charity that relies entirely on fundraisers and donors to continue its vital work.

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.

Do you have a real Christmas tree this year?

Let us take away the hassle of your first big job of 2025 by recycling your Christmas tree in return for a small donation to Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre.

Santa has partnered up with Primrose Hospice to help us recycle as many Christmas trees in your local area. His band of merry elves will be out and about from Saturday 11th to Monday 13th January to collect your Christmas trees and will environmentally recycle them at Primrose Hospice.

We will be collecting trees in Bromsgrove, Redditch and the below postal areas:

B60, B61, B80, B96, B97, B98, B45, WR9, Alvechurch, Feckenham and Inkberrow.

The collections will take place between Saturday 11th and Monday 13th January.

Please ensure that you have registered your tree by 11pm on Friday 10th January.

All you need to do is leave your Christmas tree outside your home in your designated location by 11pm on Friday 10th January. Please also ensure that you have removed any lights and decorations from the Christmas tree.

Alternatively, please contact our Fundraising Team to book your collection:
T: 01527 889796
E: [email protected]

If your tree has not been collected by 6pm on Monday 13th January, please contact our Fundraising Team on 01527 889796 on Tuesday 14th January.

Could you support Santa and his elves this year with our Treecycle?

If you would like to join in all the fun of our 2025 Treecycle by volunteering your time or transport, please contact Adam Siviter (Fundraising Manager) at [email protected] or on 01527 889796.

Primrose Hospice supports patients with life-limiting illnesses and families, providing them with the care and support they need during difficult times. We must raise over £1.95 million each year to continue to provide free care. We fully rely on the valued generosity of our supporters and if it wasn’t for you, we would not be here for our patients and families.

If we are not collecting in your area, please contact your local hospice who may be running their own Treecycle campaign.

Board Games & Connections: Social Singles Afternoon at The Dice Box

Date: 12th January 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Price: £20.00 (Includes a free drink on arrival)

Looking for a fun, relaxed way to meet other singles? Join us at The Dice Box in Worcester for an afternoon of games, laughter, and connection. With access to a library of nearly 700 board games, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re a strategy enthusiast or just love a light-hearted game!

What to Expect:

Free Drink on Arrival: Start the event with a complimentary drink as you mingle with other attendees.
Guided Board Games: A dedicated staff member from The Dice Box will help you pick the perfect games and even explain the rules to get you started.
Exclusive Upstairs Room: This event is private, ensuring everyone in the room is single and here to meet new people.
Mingle Time: We’ve set aside 30 minutes for you to chat and get to know everyone better.
Food and additional drinks are available for purchase, so you can enjoy a meal while you play and relax.

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

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 presentation by Matthew Punter: University of Bath, will explore the critical issues around neurodiversity in the workplace and will focus on:

The employment trends for neurodivergent individuals and the talent scarcity challenges faced by employers.

The key barriers preventing neuro-inclusion in the workforce.

How technology can be redefined as a person-centred tool to support neurodiverse employees.

The session will provide valuable insights into improving workplace inclusion and addressing the needs of neurodivergent talent.

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

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]

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.

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

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.