Stoptober 2026

Stoptober is back, encouraging smokers across Herefordshire to take the first step towards quitting for good. Research shows that people who stop smoking for 28 days are five times more likely to quit permanently, making October the perfect time to give it another go. The Healthy Lifestyles team offers a […]

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Looking After Your Mental Health This Autumn

With World Mental Health Day taking place on 10 October, now is a good time to focus on wellbeing and find out what support is available for yourself, your family and your community. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has launched a dedicated Campaign for Mental Health webpage, […]

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Free Digital Skills Training for Unpaid Carers

Unpaid carers across Herefordshire are being invited to take part in a series of free digital skills training sessions designed to help build confidence with technology in a supportive and relaxed environment. Whether you’re completely new to using digital devices or would like to develop your existing skills, these sessions […]

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Check Your State Pension Age

People across Herefordshire are being encouraged to take a few minutes to check their State Pension age using the online calculator available on GOV.UK. Changes to the State Pension age over recent years mean that many people may not be able to retire at the age they expect. This is […]

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Join the New Adult Social Care People’s Panel

People with current or previous experience of Adult Social Care services, along with unpaid carers, are being invited to help shape the future of adult social care in Herefordshire by joining a new People’s Panel. Panel members will work alongside council teams and partner organisations to help improve and develop […]

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What’s new on the Talk Community Directory?

The Talk Community Directory is home to hundreds of Herefordshire-based services and events. Some of this month’s newest additions include: Community Day at Holme Lacy Village Hall Remembrance Sunday Service at Holme Lacy Village Hall National Star Health and Social Care Training Courses Herefordshire Wildlife Trust Fun by the Brook […]

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Traffic Calming Works

Some more of the very long-awaited additional ‘traffic calming’ measures (requested for years by the Parish Council) are scheduled to be added tomorrow, Friday 25th September, along the C1261 village centre thru-road. It doesn’t necessitate a road closure, but there will be ‘Stop/Go’ signs to enable traffic to pass through […]

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Notice of Vacancy – PARISH COUNCILLOR

Notice of Vacancy IN THE OFFICE OF PARISH COUNCILLOR for Little Dewchurch Parish NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that acasual vacancy is deemed to have occurred in the office of Councillor for theabove Parish following the Resignation of Joanna Hawthorne. Rule 5 of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and […]

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Crisis and Resilience Fund Summit

Organisations, community groups and partners are invited to attend the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) Summit on Tuesday 13 October, from 9am to 1pm at the Shell Store, Hereford. The event will bring together people working across sectors to share learning, strengthen partnerships and explore how we can better support […]

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