Marches Family Network will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of our incorporation as a company this year. We are planning a ‘birthday’ event/family fun day on Monday 6th April to celebrate! We have booked Withington Village Hall & the event will be running from 10:00am – 2:00pm. We would like to invite other charities, organisations, […]
Community News
Sharing events, news, articles and items of interest from other businesses that share our vision “To enable people affected by disabilities to exercise choice and control, to live independent lives and to actively participate in society”.
This area of our website focuses on where you can meet peers, make new friends, get support, join groups, get more information about disabilities, gain awareness or see all the work that goes on in the greater community.
If you are looking for more frequent support or regular groups check out the meeting places and support listings from the menu on the left.
Courtyard’s Spectacular Tea Dance – dementia friendly event
21st January 2020
The Courtyard’s Spectacular Tea Dances offer a nostalgic dementia friendly event offering dancing, music, tea and cakes with the chance to meet new people and socialise in a safe and supported environment. As the UK’s first Dementia Friendly arts venue, The Courtyard, Hereford, is committed to providing regular workshops, performances and screenings for those living […]
ECHO Whats on in January
19th December 2019
ECHO has a full schedule of great events and meet ups planned for January 2020. Check out the Poster below for more details
Rejuvenate!
10th December 2019
Creative Group for Carers’ at the Courtyard. On Thursday 9th January they welcome students from HCA who will introduce participants to Printmaking.
Thrifty Torfaen – Christmas Fayre
27th November 2019
General Election 2019 – Hustings Meeting
20th November 2019
Who will you vote for? Monday 2nd December 2pm-3.30pm at the GW Railway Club Hereford (opp Sainsburys petrol station) Herefordshire Carers Support is holding a Hustings meeting for General Election candidates in Herefordshire at its Members’ request, on issues affecting unpaid Carers. HCS Patron Baroness Jill Pitkeathly, a Deputy Speaker in the House of Lords, […]
Encore Theatre Academy presents Beauty and the Beast – dementia friendly
20th November 2019
Encore Theatre Academy presents Beauty and the Beast at the Met, Abertillery with a Dementia Friendly Relaxed Performance Tickets £5 01495 355945 www.the-met.co.uk
Dementia friendly performance – Patrick Sheen Singers Concert
20th November 2019
An afternoon concert of the Patrick Sheen Singers at the Met Tickets £5
Carer’s Rights Event – Age connects Torfaen
19th November 2019
First Aid demonstrations from the Welsh Ambulance Service Legal Advice from Ruben Lewis & O’Brien Age Connects Torfaen Information & Advice Dementia Life Coach Wiltshire Farm Foods Assistive Technology Displays Carers Rights Day – Age Connects Torfaen
Megan Baker House Festive Quiz Night
19th November 2019
May – by Wyldwood Arts
21st October 2019
“May” – 8th November 2019, The Courtyard, Hereford A play about the life of the disabled suffragette, May Billinghurst, known at the time as the ‘cripple suffragette’. Written by and starring Phoebe Kemp, ‘May’ explores the life of a woman who was central to the suffrage movement, but whom history books have widely ignored, perhaps […]
Ambito Care – Service Open Day
18th October 2019
Ambito Care and support are holding a service open day on the 3rd of December. See poster below for full details.
The Rendevous – ECHO
17th October 2019
The Rendezvous Monday 18th November, 7.00 – 9.00pm Young person’s get together for 16 – 30s The Shed (Shooters Bar). £4.00 entry and bring money for drinks and snacks… Anything can happen at the Rendezvous but we don’t do bored…
Boogie Nights ( Echo Club night)
17th October 2019
Boogie Nights (ECHO Club Night) Thursday 7th November, 7.30 – 9.45pm The ultimate party music for the ultimate party people The Shed, Burgess Street Leominster, HR6 8DE £5.00 and bring money for drinks from the bar Boogie night – music, music…
Wednesday LifeLinks Coffee Morning
17th October 2019
Wednesday Lifelinks Coffee Morning Wednesday Lifelinks are holding a Coffee Morning on the 13th November 10.00 – 12.00pm. It will be at St Martins Church in Hereford. There will be coffee, tea, homemake cakes and Christmas gifts, cards and crafts for sale. There will also be a tombola and other competitions, and stalls from other […]
Torfaen Play sessions
10th October 2019
Torfaen County Borough are hosting a play service this Half-term with Play sessions, Activity sessions and much more. For full details on locations and sessions available please see the poster below. Booking is required.
What Makes Us Special!
9th October 2019
Herefordshire Disability United are Hosting a live presentation from the innovator behind a mental health facility in Shropshire. For more details see the poster below
Annual General Meeting
3rd September 2019
We cordially invite you to our 2019 Annual General Meeting and ILH awards. As well the usual business we are welcoming our Charity of the Year, Yeleni Cancer Therapy and Support to be part of the event. Please RSVP to reception@s4il.co.uk if you would like to join us.
Echo AGM
19th August 2019
ECHO – Annual General Meeting When: Thursday 19th September 2019 Where: Leominster Sports & Social Club, South Street, Leominster, HR6 9JQ. ECHO’s AGM is always an informative, entertaining and fun evening. Doors will open at 6.30pm and the meeting will start at 7.00pm and finish at 9.30pm. There will be a light buffet at the […]
Cwmbran, Hard of Hearing Support group
15th August 2019
Free Health and Well-being course
15th August 2019