Talk Community Newsletter 26.6.25
Eat well, play more, feel good – book soon!
The Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme will offer fully funded activities to eligible families during the school summer holidays (28 July – 22 August). The programme is open to school aged children and young people (reception to year 11) who receive benefits-related free school meals.
Each child can enjoy up to 16 free activity sessions throughout the programme. This summer there’s a wide range of exciting activities on offer, from gym sessions, cheerleading, farm visits, bushcraft, coding, sports, dance, ceramics and much more! There will be a free, healthy meal on offer at each session.
The Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme, which is funded by the Department for Education, aims to get young people involved with new, fun activities, keeping them active and connected with others.
Eligible families can book their places on the Talk Community Directory. Families can check their eligibility for the programme directly with schools, or on the Herefordshire Council website. For more information on the programme contact HAF@herefordshire.gov.uk
Bookings will open at midday on 1 July.
Wellbeing picnic and marketplace (WOW sounds good)
The WOW events are back, and the first event to take place in Ledbury next week is a wellbeing walk and picnic. Anyone interested can join the weekly wellbeing walk at Ledbury Rugby club on Wednesday 2nd July at 10.30am for a gentle stroll around the club grounds.
There will be a free picnic lunch, and a community marketplace where people can access information and advice to support with the cost of living. Visit the Talk Community Directory for more information.
To find out more about WOW activities, visit the Talk Community Directory.
Microgrants to boost community connections and wellbeing
Do you have a community project that needs some funding to get off the ground? Maybe the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Microgrants scheme is for you!
Public Health is supporting resident led activities across the counties, offering up to £250 for projects which boost community connections and improve mental health and wellbeing. The funding is available for residents as well as community groups and all you need to do is complete a simple form. Complete the form online via Microsoft forms.
For more information please contact your local Talk Community Development officer, by emailing talkcommunityenquiries@herefordshire.gov.uk
Tell us about your events and activity sessions!
Are you planning child friendly events and activities during the summer holidays? If so, we would love to hear from you! We have begun compiling a family friendly list of activities that we plan to share with our communities and the more the merrier, so please do get in touch by emailing talkcommunityengagement@herefordshire.gov.uk with the details.
Alternatively you can upload activities directly onto the Talk Community Directory, by heading to the What’s on page, clicking on the ‘add an event’ button and completing a short form.
