FREE Family Friendly Community Wellbeing Event in Bromyard
Join Talk Community and partners, this Saturday, 1st March at the Bromyard Community Wellbeing Event. The family-friendly event will take place at Halo Bromyard Centre between 10am – 1pm.
The event is free to attend and will include free healthy snacks, children’s activities, wellbeing taster sessions and expert advice from local services.
No booking needed—just drop in on the day! Come along, connect with your community, and discover new ways to support your wellbeing!
Find out more on the Talk Community Directory.
An Invitation to discover what’s on offer at Ross Library
Next Thursday is World Book Day and to celebrate, Ross Library is opening its doors for a free welcome event. The event aims to encourage new adult users to the library, and staff will be on hand to help anyone wishing to become a library member to sign up and get their own library card.
The open day will showcase the services and media available at the library, from audiobooks to e-books and beyond. The event is suitable for all reading abilities and everyone is welcome. Pop in for a free cuppa and meet one of the friendly team (we’ll get the kettle on)!
Find out more information on the Talk Community Directory.
Grant for Social Opportunities for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
Local organisations can now apply for grant funding to help them deliver social opportunities for children and young people (aged 0 – 25) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Organisations can apply for up to £15,000 to either expand and develop an existing offer, or to develop a new opportunity. This grant is a chance to make a meaningful impact; to support children and young people with SEND to do something fun, with their peers, in their local community.
You can read more about the grant and how to apply on the Talk Community Directory. The deadline for applications is 11th March 2025.
Private Fostering Arrangements
Do you know of a child under 16 living with someone who is not a close relative for 28 days or more? It’s perfectly legal, but you have a legal duty to tell us about it so that we can ensure the child/ren are safe and support everyone involved.
These are often informal arrangements between the child’s parents and private foster carers. Examples include:
- Children living with host families while studying abroad or at boarding school
- Family friends looking after children to support the child’s family
Whether you are supporting a child, or know of a private fostering arrangement, we want to hear from you so that we can provide the appropriate support to all parties.
Call 01432 260800, email CYPD@herefordshire.gov.uk, or visit the Herefordshire Council website to notify us or find out more information.
Community Spaces Capital Grant Scheme
The Community Spaces Capital Grant Scheme is currently open for expressions of interest.
Grants between £15,000 and £250,000 are available to fund renovations, new facilities, and essential improvements that enhance community connections and services. Projects must support inclusivity, accessibility, and local needs.
If your organisation is looking to create a welcoming space for your community, submit your Expression of Interest by 6th March 2025!
You can find out more on the Talk Community Directory.
Talk Community has a new Web Address – Update your Bookmarks!
We have some exciting news! Talk Community has a new online home – our website has changed from .org to .co.uk.
You can now find us at: www.talkcommunity.co.uk
Everything you love about Talk Community remains the same – from local events and wellbeing support to useful resources for individuals, businesses, and community groups. The only difference? A fresh new web address!
Please update your bookmarks and help us spread the word. We’re still here to connect, support, and inspire communities across Herefordshire.
Share Your Experience with Adult Social Care
Herefordshire Council is committed to improving Adult Social Care Services, and they want to hear from you. If you’ve been in contact with any of the council’s adult social care teams, your feedback is invaluable in helping to understand what’s working well and where improvements can be made.
To help shape the future of adult social care services and to share your thoughts, please email: coproduction@herefordshire.gov.uk
Free Support for Herefordshire VCSE Sector!
Herefordshire Council is offering fully funded strategic and marketing support to help your organisation grow and thrive.
From 1:1 mentoring to workshops on funding, procurement, marketing, and more, there’s a wealth of support available throughout March.
Visit the Talk Community Directory to find out more and see what’s on.
What's new on the directory?
Looking for something new to get involved in? Whether you're after a gentle wellbeing walk, an engaging early years session, or a free online parenting course, there’s something for everyone!
Here’s what’s new this week:
Kingstone weekly wellbeing walk
NCLP Play and Learn Early Years Sessions – Widemarsh (Hereford), Ross, Riverside (Hereford), Ledbury
Ledbury weekly wellbeing walk
FREE 4 week online course: Calm Mum, Connected Child
Move it or Lose it exercise class
Our socials are a great way to keep in touch with what’s on too, whether you’re
Have you heard of Shared Lives?
Our Lives get better when they’re shared
Herefordshire Shared Lives is a Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered service provided by Herefordshire Council. Shared Lives is a highly personalised form of care that supports people with a wide range of needs to live and stay safely and comfortably in a home and community of their choice. Care and support are provided by assessed and approved Shared Lives carers - who may be individuals, couples, or families - in their homes and as part of their friends, family and local community networks.
For more information and stories visit the Shared Lives webpage.
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