Talk Community Newsletter 31.7.25
Hello from Hector at Here For Herefordshire Holidays!
Hector, our Talk Community Mascot has been out and about this week. Hector popped along to visit some of the activities taking place on the Here for Herefordshire Holidays programme. The programme launched on Monday and will offer fully funded activities to eligible children and young people, until 22nd August.
If you, or someone you know is eligible, we are encouraging you to browse activities, check availability and get booking! Each activity includes a free, healthy meal so no need to bring a packed lunch.
If you have already booked and your child can no longer attend activities, please do be sure to cancel your booking in advance. For more information, bookings and cancellations, please visit the Talk Community Directory.
Help shape the regeneration of Merton Meadow
Herefordshire Council is asking for your views on the future of Merton Meadow – a key gateway to Hereford and an important space for the city’s growth and development.
The council is developing proposals to transform the area into a vibrant, accessible, and sustainable space, and your feedback will help shape these plans. Whether you live, work, visit, or run a business in Hereford, your input is vital to ensure the regeneration meets the needs of the whole community.
To take part in the consultation, please visit the Herefordshire Council website
Free Online Sessions: Talking About Suicide in the Media
Herefordshire and Worcestershire’s Suicide Prevention Programme has funded a series of free online advice sessions delivered by Samaritans, designed for anyone who might communicate publicly about suicide.
The sessions will explore how to talk about suicide responsibly, including how to use positive storytelling to help change the conversation around mental health and suicide prevention.
You don’t have to be a media or communications professional to take part – these sessions are ideal for anyone working in the voluntary sector, planning suicide prevention campaigns, or helping to share messages about the Baton of Hope Tour coming to Herefordshire on 2nd October.
Upcoming sessions take place on Tuesday 12th August from 1:30pm to 2:30pm and Tuesday 9th September from 10am to 11am.
There’s no limit on places, so if in doubt, sign up! Secure your place using this form.
‘Families Prepared’ Online Emergency Awareness Session
Families are invited to join an informative online session about community resilience this coming Friday, 1st August.
The session is part of a wider programme of work aiming to build stronger, more resilient communities across Herefordshire. The Families Prepared session is designed to engage children aged 6-10 years old. Children should be joined by their responsible adult (unaccompanied children will not be admitted).
The session will help participants understand how to stay safe during emergencies, covering topics such as flooding, heatwaves and power outages. As well as exploring what community means and how young people can contribute.
The session will take place on Friday 1st August, 11am-12pm. To register your interest please visit the Communities Prepared website.
New Warm Home, Healthy Futures Project in Herefordshire!
Severn Wye are thrilled to announce a brand-new project funded by National Energy Action aimed at helping people in Herefordshire with health conditions stay warm, safe, and in control of their energy bills this winter.
As many of you know, cold and damp homes can seriously worsen existing health conditions — and extreme temperatures of any kind pose real risks. That’s why the Severn Wye team is now offering free home visits to support vulnerable residents and get them ready for winter.
During the visit, the expert energy advisers can offer personalised energy saving tips and advice, register clients on the Priority Services Register and much more!
To be eligible, the client simply needs to have a health condition – please ensure this is stated clearly on the referral form. To make a referral please visit the the online form.
The Midlands Air Ambulance Community Hub
The Midlands Air Ambulance Charity are committed to fostering connection, creativity and collaboration in the local community. The charity host a community hub in the centre of Hereford that’s perfect for hosting meetings, holding interviews, workshops or creative projects.
The good news is the hub can be hired free of charge to local people, groups and businesses (however donations to the charity are welcomed!).
To find out more, or to make a booking please visit The Midlands Air Ambulance website.
What’s new on the directory?
This week we’ve added some great new opportunities to get involved, including a free community health check at Holme Lacy Village Hall and details for National Playday in Ross-on-Wye. Don’t forget that our Summer Holiday Activities list is packed with family-friendly events, and there are plenty of WOW activities to explore too.
Hereford Say Aphasia Support Group
Free Community Health Check @Holme Lacy Village Hall
National Playday in Ross on Wye
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
