Don’t forget SIL’s annual Christmas Jumper Day will be held on Friday 13th December with food, games, raffle and the prestigious award of Best Christmas Jumper 2019! Please feel free to be as creative as you like with your jumper, in recent years we have seen lights, tinsel and even our Chief Executive dressed up […]
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.
Zest for Life Choir
May – by Wyldwood Arts
“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
Ambito Care and support are holding a service open day on the 3rd of December. See poster below for full details.
The Rendevous – ECHO
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)
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
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
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!
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
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
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
Free Health and Well-being course
Health and Wellbeing with a Long Term Condition
Learn more about managing the effects of a long term condition such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease etc and local support available at this event organised by Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Wye Valley Trust. Over 20 displays by local support services Free lunch and drinks Talks by NHS healthcare and Macmillan professionals about fatigue, […]
Fundraising Golf day – Yeleni/Hereford Rotary club
Talk Health – Your Voice Matters
THE FUTURE OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN COUNTY OF TORFAEN. We are inviting people from the area to attend a local meeting to discuss health services, and hear how they will be developed / changed over the coming years please see the attached link for more details
Moon – outdoor dance circus performance
A free spectacular and accessible outdoor dance circus production by 2Faced Dance Company for disabled children and young people with their friends and family . Follow Jack as he meets the moon and together, they embark on an amazing adventure. Watch Jack’s world come to life with chalk, an aerial hoop and breath taking dancing. […]
‘Have a go’ aerial
An Allinteractive taster session for disabled children and young people 5-18 years, families and friends.
Pride Cymru
Are you a member, friend or supporter of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+) Community? Drop in and join them for a chat and find out about the services on offer. Be true. Be brave. Be proud
Armed Forces Mental Health Awareness Festival
Mad Hatters Tea Party
Fancy dress, garden trail, stalls, lawn games, raffle and plant sales all for £10 (under 16’s £5) including a glass of prosecco/soft drink and lunch. Available from Eaton Barn Community Garden ECHO office or call 0156 620307