Herefordshire Wildlife Trust is developing a new project to harness community action for the restoration of our waterways and wetlands. The project will create communities who are knowledgeable and passionate about freshwater habitats and species, and who have the skills and confidence to take action to make their local waterways […]

Join thousands of other smokers committing to quit this October. There’s no need to go it alone. It’s much easier to stop smoking when you get the right support, and there are lots of options to choose from. Herefordshire’s Healthy Lifestyle Service will be popping up across the county throughout […]

As Stoptober continues, our Healthy Lifestyles team are out and about across the county. There’s also plenty more happening across Herefordshire this week, from community meet-ups to laughter-filled evenings! New additions include: Men in Agriculture Comedy Night Stoptober Drop in Queenswood Stoptober Drop in High Town, Hereford Stoptober Drop in […]

Thursday 10 October marks World Mental Health Day, a global reminder that we all have mental health, and that reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Whether you’re feeling anxious, lonely, or low, or supporting someone else who is struggling, there are many local services and […]

The Baton of Hope is a national suicide prevention initiative. The Baton has been touring the UK since 1st September and on Thursday 2nd October the Baton of Hope will arrive in Herefordshire. You can read more about it’s journey so far on the Baton of Hope website.

On Thursday the Baton of Hope will make its journey through Hereford, carried by 64 baton bearers all with a personal connection to suicide and, or mental health. Please come along and support the baton bearers on the day if you can! The day will officially start at Hereford Livestock […]

Along the route, children aged 5 and under are invited to take part in our ‘Hunt for Hope’ trail. Volunteers have been knitting and crocheting small ‘animals of hope’, for young children to find on the day. Each toy has a ‘message of hope’ attached that have been provided by […]

Throughout the county community organisations are running activities to support the Baton of Hope. These are free events, open to the whole community. Baton of Hope Coffee Morning at The Forbury Chapel, Leominster Thursday 2nd October, 10am-12pm Coffee Morning in support of The Baton of HopeSaturday 4 October @ Holme Lacy […]

Individuals and organisations can print and display a personal message of hope by printing and downloading a template from the Baton of Hope Herefordshire toolkit. Businesses and organisations can help eradicate the stigma around mental health in the workplace and make suicide awareness, support and prevention a priority by signing the Baton […]

Visit the Talk Community Directory to read the Baton of Hope Mythbusters. Familiarise yourself with mental health support and suicide prevention support in Herefordshire. Read more about becoming an Orange button wearer and suicide prevention training in the local area.