Member Event

Our HR Essentials session provides a high-level overview of the key people management responsibilities every leader needs to understand. It’s ideal for:

those who are relatively new to managing people;
managers who want to build their confidence;
or seasoned leaders looking for a useful refresher.

Covering the full employee journey (from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, conduct, wellbeing and absence), the session also introduces workforce planning, helping leaders think ahead about the skills and capacity their teams will need.

Delivered in plain language with real-world examples, it offers a practical foundation for managing people well.

This workshop is being delivered by Lorna Simpson & Louisa Hogan of Marches HR on behalf of the Herefordshire Growth Hub.

The workshop is fully funded by Herefordshire Growth Hub and is open to Herefordshire based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs

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

This support is fully funded by Herefordshire Growth Hub and is open to Herefordshire based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs

Discover how AI can boost productivity and competitiveness for small businesses. This workshop will explain AI in simple terms, show practical examples, and help you identify real opportunities for your business. You’ll leave with clear next steps and confidence to use AI responsibly.

Framing the Conversation
– Introductions: “Where are you seeing AI come up in your business?”
– Why AI matters now for SMEs: productivity, competitiveness, resilience
– What the session will and won’t cover (realistic, jargon-free, practical)

Demystifying AI for Business
How organisations can cut through the hype and explain AI in relatable terms to develop clear understanding of what AI can realistically do for small businesses.

What AI actually is.
– Common misconceptions.
– Short demonstration.
– How could something like this apply in your context?

Workshop – Practical Use Cases for SMEs
– How to translate AI from theory into real-terms business impact so participants leave with a tangible use case to explore internally.
– Walkthrough of high-payback, low-complexity use cases:
– Marketing and content creation (blogs, job ads, emails).
– Productivity (meeting notes, report summaries, process automation).
– Customer communication and service improvement.

Participants work in small groups: identify one process in their business that could be improved with AI.

Risks, Ethics and Responsible Adoption
– How to address legitimate fears, show leadership responsibility and gain confidence that AI can be used safely and responsibly.
– GDPR, data privacy and ethical considerations in using AI tools.
– How to manage human oversight and data security.
– Simple do’s and don’ts checklist for leaders.
– The potential requirement for an AI policy.

Workshop – Where to Start and How to Take it Further
– Participants develop a personal action plan and a clear route to deeper engagement.
– Quick “AI Readiness Pulse” activity (self-assessment across leadership, tech, people, governance).
-How to take first steps: small experiments, internal champions, building awareness.

Introduction to next-step support from Augmented Instincts (AI strategy and capability building) and Elston HR (change, culture, and leadership enablement).

Mayor of Worcester’s Charity Banquet for Acorns Children’s Hospice – Fine dining, entertainment, raffle & auction prizes. 6.30pm to 11pm

All donations from the night will go to Acorns Children’s Hospice.

Dress Code: Dinner Suit / Lounge Suit / Evening Dress / Cocktail Dress

Tickets available via eventbrite. For any enquiries contact [email protected]

In an age where digital threats are evolving faster than ever, resilience is no longer just an IT issue – it’s a business imperative.

We’re bringing together decision-makers from across the region to explore how organisations can prepare for, respond to, and recover from cyber incidents. With expert insights on crisis response, communications, and risk management, we’ll unpack what it really means to be cyber resilient, before, during, and after the moment it hits.

Whether you’re leading operations, managing risk, or shaping strategy, join us to understand the real-world impact of cyber threats, and how to build a culture of resilience that protects your business, your people and your reputation.

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 an 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
● And much more!

Not only will I share my many years of experience in helping small business owners to build successful businesses, but 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 information you will leave this meeting with will enable you to go back to work and literally out-market, out-sell, and out-position your competition

There’s absolutely no charge to attend my workshops, and I’m providing breakfast.

Start your morning with good coffee, great pastries and even better conversations at our Wychavon Business Breakfast

We’ll be covering:

• What’s new in our towns – the latest updates shaping our local economy
• Business development priorities – including social media strategies to boost your visibility and attract new customers
• Funding and grants – support available to help you expand, upskill and innovate
• Business Rates changes – what’s changing and what it means for you

You’ll also have time to network with senior councillors, and other local businesses, and council officers – including a dedicated area to discuss your own Business Rates circumstances.

Cllr Richard Morris, Executive Board Member for Economic Growth and Tourism, said: “We’re committed to supporting our business community through change and opportunity. This breakfast is a great chance for us to connect, listen and work together to help Wychavon businesses thrive.”

Click the link to book!

An opportunity for Worcestershire’s most successful businesses to hear directly from our alumni just how transformational winning can be.

If you believe you meet the criteria for one of the categories ..or would like to work towards entering one of the King’s Awards for Enterprise awards in the near future… Worcestershire Lieutenancy Invites you to attend.

Learn more about making your application and the game changing impact winning the UK’s most prestigious business awards will have on your business.

Hear from our past winners how achieving this Royal seal of approval has opened doors to new business growth and so much more …..

Understand what the judges are looking for….all your questions answered.

Entry STRICTLY by prior registration here..

We look forward to welcoming you!

Maybe you’ve been thinking about starting a podcast for yourself or your business. What’s stopping you? Don’t know what you need? Or perhaps you don’t know what you’d talk about? These are minor details that should not be getting in your way.

Or maybe you haven’t thought about it yet, but would like to know how you can turn your voice into a real business asset and see if it feels right for you.

It’s time you shared your expertise, so that people love you and your business before they’ve even reached out. Before you know it you have warm leads, conversations with new potential clients and customers, and you’re selling without even trying.

Sounds good right? So tell me, why haven’t you started that podcast yet?

We’ll be covering:
How a podcast can support your business and increase your visibility
How to overcome those barriers that are stopping you getting started.
What’s actually involved in starting a podcast (without over complicating it)
Equipment options and what you need to get started
Podcast naming, format, and structure
Hosting platforms and recording software
Planning episodes and releasing content consistently
And we’ll create a huge list of topics for your personal business, so that you come away with loads of ideas to get started with

You’ll leave with clarity on whether a podcast is right for you, how to approach it confidently, and what your next steps would be if you went ahead.

Plus, we’ll be brainstorming topic and episode ideas so that when you leave at the end of the day you’ll have a list of things to talk about, and be excited to start recording (and if you don’t leave with that list, I’ll give you your money back!).

Also, If you have a charity, or charitable organisation, please message me. I have a special link for you that will allow you to pay what you can for your place. I think so many charities could benefit from sharing their expertise and raising awareness, and I’d love to support you in that.

Welcome to the Women In Business Redditch!

Come and join us for lunch and become part of our great community. An inspiring, intelligent and creative way to network with welcoming business owners and professional from a wide range of industries.
A seasoned networker or taking your first steps in networking, connect with like minded women in various professions, share experiences and build valuable relationships in a trusted environment.

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Step into a world of wonder as you join us for our annual children’s story festival. Since April 2024, Bewdley Festival has been sharing the joy of stories with families across the Wyre Forest and beyond, as we bring a host of children’s authors, poets, storytellers, illustrators and more to the town of Bewdley for one day of all out celebration.

Taking place in a variety of venues across Bewdley, including a special Severn Valley Railway event, this festival brings a real sense of fun and community to our town each April.

Accessibility for our whole community is one of our key aims, so we host a mixture of paid and free events, with something for all ages – even the young at heart! In 2025, we also began our schools programme which allows us to get our inspiring authors in front of as many children as possible.

YOU could play on the hallowed Aggborough turf this May, in our Corporate Six-A-Side tournament!

Join us on Monday 4^th May for some Bank Holiday fun at Aggborough, where we’ll host our 2026 Corporate 6-A-Side tournament! Teams of up to ten players will compete against each other on the Aggborough pitch, playing a minimum of four games with rolling subs.

Entry includes: 

– A minimum of four games on the pitch at Aggborough Stadium

– Bacon roll upon arrival

– Post tournament hot meal

– Awards presentation on the pitch

– Company logo in social media announcement

Welcome to the Women In Business Redditch!

Come and join us for lunch and become part of our great community. An inspiring, intelligent and creative way to network with welcoming business owners and professional from a wide range of industries.
A seasoned networker or taking your first steps in networking, connect with like minded women in various professions, share experiences and build valuable relationships in a trusted environment.

Can you believe it?

The Civic Hall officially opened its doors in May 1966, which means 2026 marks our 60th Anniversary!
To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re planning a year-long programme of events featuring some of the favourite acts, artists, and companies we’ve showcased over the last 15 years.
We’re kicking things off with a massive launch night featuring three brilliant local acts:
The Rubix
Katie Tranter
Andy Browning
Expect delicious food, fresh-baked treats, fundraising activities, and a whole lot of nostalgia. Come along and help us get the party started with a bang!

We are delighted to announce that we have our annual Worcestershire Cricket Foundation Charity Golf Day at Gaudet Luce Golf Club on the Tuesday 19th May 2026.

£60 individual entry
£200 4-ball entry

The day will include breakfast rolls on arrive, shotgun start and a BBQ after golf.

8.30am Bacon Rolls/Tea Coffee on Arrival
9.30am Briefing
10am Shotgun Start
3pm BBQ

Max Handicap – 28

Please use the below form to register your interest for the golf day. Payment will be taken via invoice, sent to the lead name for the booking.

https://forms.monday.com/forms/2ef085214bba3acb42ae7467904c83f7?r=euc1

Sponsorship opportunities

To help make this event a success we are seeking sponsorship for the day.

Below is a list of sponsorship opportunities, with the benefits of sponsorship:

Headline sponsor with team entry – £1000
Hole sponsor with team entry (4 players) – £400
Hole sponsorship – £150
Nearest the pin sponsorship – £100

Benefits of sponsoring the event:

Branding and logo at sponsored hole
Branding and logo in event guide issues to each team
WCF social media and website exposure
Special mentions with the opportunity to advertise your business on the event day

There will be a raffle on the day of the event. If you are unable to sponsor a hole but would still like to support in some way them please consider donating a prize.

The funds raised from this event, including the raffle will directly support Worcestershire Cricket Foundation’s ambition to make #CricketForAll

If you would like to join us and become a sponsor or support the raffle or auction please contact our Head of Community Programmes – Elsa-Marie Evans by Friday 1st May.

[email protected]

07392 085764

Join Us For The 4th Materials Testing Forum

From Wednesday 20th – Thursday 21st May 2026, our Xperience Centre in Worcester will be your hub for materials and component testing. During the Materials Testing Forum you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest trends, technology and developments in the field of materials testing whilst also being able to see live demonstrations delivered by our in-house experts.

This year we will host 12 seminars across the two days of the Materials Testing Forum with special guest speakers from industry sharing research, case studies, knowledge and expertise on materials testing.

Experience materials and component testing up close

Discover the latest measurement and testing technology applications
Learn more about trends in quality assurance with 14 feature presentations from industry experts
Network with other attendees from the UK and Ireland in a relaxed environment

Welcome to the Women In Business Redditch!

Come and join us for lunch and become part of our great community. An inspiring, intelligent and creative way to network with welcoming business owners and professional from a wide range of industries.
A seasoned networker or taking your first steps in networking, connect with like minded women in various professions, share experiences and build valuable relationships in a trusted environment.

Go Yellow this June for Primrose Hospice and help brighten lives.

Two Weeks. One Community. One BIG Impact.

Monday 8th June to Monday 22nd June 2026

This summer, we are calling on individuals, schools, community groups and businesses across our community to Go Yellow and support the invaluable services provided by Primrose Hospice.

Our Go Yellow campaign is simple; get involved, have fun, and raise money for Primrose by embracing the colour yellow! Whether it’s hosting your own, yellow-themed fundraising event in aid of us, taking on a challenge or donating directly to the Go Yellow campaign, you will help brighten lives and ensure that our hospice remains a place of comfort and hope.

How to participate:
– Come to our own Tea Party on Saturday 13th June at Tardebigge Community Hall.
– Community Groups, Nurseries and Businesses – can you host your very own, yellow-themed Tea Party for your family, friends and work colleagues? – – Download our Host your own Tea Party pack from our website– to get hosting, baking and fund raising!
– Schools – can you hold a Dress Yellow day for your staff and pupils to enjoy?
– Can you organise your own, yellow-themed fundraising event, like a fancy-dress day, quiz night or danceathon – the list of possibilities is endless!
– Take on a yellow-themed challenge such as running 5K each day for the fortnight wearing yellow, challenge yourself, your friends, and family to wear yellow for the duration, or even take a custard-filled bath!

Together, let’s make a difference and make a lasting impact.

Join us for a delightful Primrose Tea Party!

Enjoy delicious homemade treats, and great company whilst supporting Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre. You’ll be able to browse a fantastic range of items for sale from our very own charity shops.

Plus, you’ll have the chance to win prizes on our tombola and raffle.

The Primrose Tea Party is part of our Go Yellow Campaign dedicated to raising awareness and vital funds for Primrose Hospice.

Date: Saturday 13th June 2026

Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Venue: Tardebigge Community Hall, High House Lane, Tardebigge, Bromsgrove, B60 3AH ///picture.eased.forwarded

Entry: £6 per Adult, £2 per Child (includes a hot drink and your choice of a delicious cake)

No need to book—just turn up and enjoy! We accept both cash and card payments.

Car parking: There is plenty of parking outside the community hall – just off high house lane as well as road side parking.

Bring along your family and friends for a sociable afternoon, whilst making a difference in your local community. We can’t wait to see you there!

Primrose Baking Competition!
New for 2026! Show off your baking skills by creating a Primrose themed cake, which will be judged by our panel on taste and how well the design reflects the Primrose Hospice Logo. – Creativity is encouraged!
All cake entries will then be shared for Tea Party guests to enjoy.

Entry requires a £6 donation, which also covers your admission to the Tea Party, a hot drink and cake of your choice
Judging takes place at 11:45am, with the winner announced at 12 noon and receiving a baking themed prize.
Maximum of 6 entries available.

Are you a keen baker?
To help us raise as much as we can, could you volunteer to bake a cake for our tea party? If so, please contact our fundraising team below.

E [email protected]
T: 01527 889 796

Our Primrose Tea Party is being proudly sponsored by GT Access Ltd

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Live Music Fest

From 4pm to midnight.

We’re delighted to announce the return of Street Sixes for 2026 and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever!

Street Sixes is a fast-paced, inclusive and action-packed cricket event that brings teams together for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, competition and community spirit.

Whether you’re entering a team of colleagues, friends or local supporters, Street Sixes is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the excitement of cricket in a vibrant and social setting.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Team Sign-In: 12:30pm

Match Play: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Team Entry Cost: £500 per team

Squad Size: Up to 10 players per team

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday 29th May 2026

Booking link – https://forms.office.com/e/43yxQnBkX4

Street Sixes is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all abilities, making it ideal for corporate teams and community groups alike. With high-energy games, plenty of six-hitting action and a fantastic atmosphere, it’s always one of the highlights of the summer calendar.

Places are limited, so we encourage teams to secure their spot early to avoid missing out.

For full event details and to register your team, visit the Street Sixes page on our website or contact Elsa-Marie Evans

We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday 15th July for another brilliant day of cricket!

Join Team Ladybird at the Worcester City Runs 2026!

Team Ladybird is heading back to the streets of Worcester — and we would love you to be part of it! Whether you’re chasing a personal best, taking on your first ever race, or walking with friends and family, this is your moment to challenge yourself while making a real difference.

By joining Team Ladybird, every step you take will help support children and families facing childhood cancer. The funds you raise will provide practical and emotional support when it’s needed most, while also helping to fund vital research for brighter futures.

Race options available:
• 1-mile Junior Race (under 11s)
• 3k Junior Race (under 15s)
• 10k (15+)
• Half Marathon (17+)

Each distance has a fundraising pledge, and as a thank you for reaching your target, you’ll receive a free charity place and a Team Ladybird running T-shirt to wear with pride on race day.

Expect a fantastic atmosphere, scenic traffic-free routes, official race timing, medals, goody bags, music, water stations and plenty of Team Ladybird encouragement every step of the way!

Ready to run and make a difference? Click the link for more information on the fundraising pledge, or to sign up and join us on the start line.

Let’s make 2026 our biggest year yet!

Street Sixes is a fast-paced, inclusive and action-packed cricket event that brings teams together for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, competition and community spirit.

Whether you’re entering a team of colleagues, friends or local supporters, Street Sixes is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the excitement of cricket in a vibrant and social setting.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 15th July 2026

Team Sign-In: 12:30pm

Match Play: 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Team Entry Cost: £500 per team

Squad Size: Up to 10 players per team

Sign-Up Deadline: Friday 29th May 2026

Booking link – https://forms.office.com/e/43yxQnBkX4

Street Sixes is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all abilities, making it ideal for corporate teams and community groups alike. With high-energy games, plenty of six-hitting action and a fantastic atmosphere, it’s always one of the highlights of the summer calendar.

Places are limited, so we encourage teams to secure their spot early to avoid missing out.

For full event details and to register your team, visit the Street Sixes page on our website or contact Elsa-Marie Evans

We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday 15th July for another brilliant day of cricket!