Drop-Ins and Networking Events
HCBID will be holding regular drop-in sessions across the county these will be geographically based, allowing us to get to know and work closely with as many members as possible. Drop-In sessions held across the county will be your opportunity to meet with your local BID CEO and BID Business Liaison Manager to discuss local projects. Keep an eye on this page and the newsletter for dates, times and locations of the Drop-Ins. Business Support Surgeries are also held by the Marches Growth Hub. Dates for both the Drop-In sessions and Support Surgeries are below. Join us at these meetings, networking events and communication opportunities.
BID Ballot Roadshows
- Ross on Wye 25 August:
- Business Meeting with the Ross Business Association: 6pm – 7:30pm The Kings Head Hotel (The Corn Exchange), 8 High St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HL
- Ledbury 26 August:
- Business Meeting with Ledbury Traders: 6pm to 7:30pm – The Old Grammar School, Ledbury
- Leominster 27 August:
- Business Meeting with Leominster Business Group: 6:00pm – 7:30pm – The Lion Ballroom, 17 Broad St, Leominster HR6 8DB
- Kington 1 September:
- Joint Chamber of Commerce and TIC Meeting: 6pm – 7:30pm The Swan Hotel, Church Street, Kington, HR5 3AZ
- Hereford 2 September:
- Day time Roadshow – 1pm – 2 The Courtyard Cafe, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR
- Golden Valley 2 September:
- Business Meeting with Golden Valley Traders: 6pm – 7:30pm The Hub St Peter’s Church, Church Road, Peterchurch, HR2 0RT
- Bromyard 3 September:
- Business Meeting with the Bromyard Chamber of Commerce: 6:00pm – 7:30pm – The Falcon Hotel (The Mews), 4 Broad St, Bromyard, HR7 4BT
Leominster Drop In
Flying Dutchman, 9-13 Corn Square, Leominster, HR6 8LX
10.30 until 2
5 February 2026
26 February 2026
19 March 2026
2 July 2026
23 July 2026
27 August 2026
24 September 2026
15 October 2026
5 November 2026
26 November 2026
17 December 2026
Ross-On-Wye Drop In
Truffles Cafe 46 High St, Ross-on-Wye HR9 5HG
10.30 until 2
11 February 2026
25 March 2026
17 June 2026
8 July 2026
29 July 2026 (Temporarily in Baobab Tree Kitchen)
9 September 2026
30 September 2026
21 October 2026
11 November 2026
2 December 2026
Bromyard Drop In
Brew, 17 High Street, Bromyard, HR7 4AA
10.30 until 2
19 February 2026
12 March 2026
2 April 2026
25 June 2026 – Cancelled
16 July 2026
3 September 2026
17 September 2026
8 October 2026
29 October 2026
19 November 2026
10 December 2026
Herefordshire Growth Hub Business Support Surgeries
The Herefordshire Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.
Our team offers free impartial business support, information, advice and guidance to help your business succeed.
We are offering 45 minute slots where you can meet with an adviser to discuss your business needs and help you discover and access support for you and your business.
The areas we can help you with include:
- Finance and Funding
- Advice and Support
- Employment and Skills
- Networking and Events
Please note that the council are not able to give legal or specialist advice but will be able to refer you to relevant partners and organisations as appropriate
Further information about events and workshops delivered by the Herefordshire Growth Hub available HERE
Leominster Business Hub, Leominster Library
Monday, 27 July 2026 09:45
Business Support Surgery (in Leominster) Tickets, Monday 27 July • 9:45 AM – 3 PM | Eventbrite
Plough Lane, Hereford
Wednesday 5 August 2026 09:00
Business Support Surgery (Plough Lane, Hereford) Tickets, Wednesday 5 August • 9 AM – 4 PM | Eventbrite
Ross on Wye Library, Ross on Wye
Thursday, 6 August 2026 09:30
Business Support Surgery in Ross on Wye Tickets, Thursday 6 August • 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM | Eventbrite
The Hope Centre, Bromyard
Tuesday, 11 August 2026 09:00
Business Support Surgery (The Hope Centre, Bromyard) Tickets, Tuesday 11 August • 9 AM – 4 PM | Eventbrite
Visit Herefordshire Tourism Conference
Significant networking events in Herefordshire’s business calendar.
23 April 2026 – Herefordshire County BID/ Visit Herefordshire Tourism Conference
8.45am until 5pm – Hereford Racecourse
Ledbury Drop In
Talbot Hotel 14 New St, Ledbury HR8 2DX
10.30 until 2
18 February 2026
11 March 2026
1 April 2026
24 June 2026 – Cancelled
15 July 2026
26 August 2026
16 September 2026
7 October 2026
28 October 2026
18 November 2026
9 December 2026
Kington Drop In
The Burton Hotel, Mill Street, Kington, HR5 3BQ
10.30 until 2
12 February 2026
5 March 2026
26 March 2026
9 July 2026
30 July 2026
10 September 2026
1 October 2026
22 October 2026
12 November 2026
3 December 2026
Hereford Drop In
The Courtyard Cafe, The Courtyard, Edgar St, Hereford HR4 9JR
10.30 until 2
25 February 2026
18 March 2026
10 June 2026
1 July 2026
22 July 2026
2 September 2026
23 September 2026
14 October 2026
4 November 2026
25 November 2026
16 December 2026
Golden Valley Drop In
The Globe at Hay, Newport St, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford HR3 5BG
10.30 until 2
10 March 2026
14 April 2026
14 July 2026
8 September 2026
13 October 2026
3 November 2026
8 December 2026
Shell Store, Hereford
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 09:00
Business Support Surgery (Shell Store, Hereford) Tickets, Tuesday, May 5 from 9 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite
Cyber Centre, Hereford
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 09:00
Business Support Surgery (Cyber Centre, Hereford) Tickets, Tuesday 8 September • 9 AM – 4 PM | Eventbrite
