LINK-The Community HUB

17/08/2026

🎖 Women Veterans – You’re Invited! 🎖

📍 The LINK Community Hub, Hospital Lane, Powick WR2 4NH
📅 Thursday 20th August
⏰ 12-3pm

Coffee on, cake at the ready, and a room full of women who get it.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of proper brew-based therapy and chat. No pressure, no parade ground nonsense- just good company, shared laughs, and a chance to switch off for a bit.

Turn up late, leave early, sit quietly, or hold court- all ranks and moods welcome.
£5 per session

Shoulders back, kettle on. You’ve earned it☕️🫖

13/08/2026

⚠️ Important Notice – Temporary Closure from 12pm today due to Extreme Weather ⚠️

Following the Met Office's extreme heat warning, with temperatures forecast to reach up to 36°C, Stepway and the LINK-The Community HUB have taken the decision to temporarily close our site from 12pm for the rest of today.

This decision has been made to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers and those who use our services. High temperatures can pose significant risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals, and we feel it is important to act responsibly during this period.

Although our premises will be closed, support will continue remotely, and our team will be working from home to ensure that people can still access advice and support.

📞 STEPWAY CIO For all enquiries and support, please contact our central telephone line: 0300 030 1231

📞 The LINK Community Hub For enquiries relating to the Hub, please contact: Paul Taylor – Hub Manager 07522 965645

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding. The safety and wellbeing of our community remains our priority, and we will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates regarding reopening.

Please take care during the hot weather, stay hydrated, avoid unnecessary exposure to the sun, and check in on family, friends and neighbours who may need additional support.

Thank you for your continued support.
STEPWAY CIO & The LINK Community Hub

08/08/2026

🧡 EVERY MILE MATTERS – PLEASE GET BEHIND BREN! 🧡
We are incredibly proud to share that Bren, one of our wonderful STEPWAY volunteers and the son of a veteran, is taking on the Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon on 10th October to raise vital funds for STEPWAY.

This is Bren’s first ever fundraising run, and apparently he thought starting with something sensible would be far too easy! 😂

This challenge also carries a very personal meaning. Bren was Rob’s stepbrother. Rob served for ten years with the Royal Horse Artillery and sadly died in August 2025, aged just 35. Rob should be here to watch Bren cross that finish line, probably taking the mickey out of him every step of the way, but we know he will be very much in our hearts on the day.

Bren is putting himself through one huge challenge to help us continue supporting veterans and their families, so let’s show him just how many people are standing behind him.
Every donation, however small, matters. And if you cannot donate, please share. It costs absolutely nothing and could help this fundraiser reach so many more people.

Bren will do the hard miles. Let’s help make every single one of them count. 🧡

👉 Donate and support Bren here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/brens-ultra-for-stepway
Come on Bren! The whole STEPWAY family is behind you. 🧡💚

Bren, son of a veteran and STEPWAY volunteer, is taking on the Forest of Dean Ultra Marathon. With a deeply personal connection to our Armed Forces Community, every mile he runs will help STEPWAY support veterans and their families.

07/08/2026

🎨 Can You Help Our Veterans Keep Creating? 🎨

At STEPWAY, we are proud to work alongside Op COURAGE NHS by providing a free room so they can deliver one-to-one Art Therapy sessions for veterans.

We are seeing first-hand how art can help people process trauma, reduce anxiety, improve wellbeing and provide a healthy outlet for emotions. Many of those attending would love to continue their creative journey at home, but simply cannot afford the materials.

We are therefore asking for your help.

If you have any unwanted or unused art supplies tucked away, we would be incredibly grateful for your donation. We are hoping to create Art Therapy Gift Boxes for veterans so they can continue their therapeutic work between sessions.

We would be delighted to receive items such as:
🎨 Paints (acrylic, watercolour or oil)
🖌️ Brushes
📒 Sketchbooks
🖼️ Canvases
✏️ Pencils, charcoal and pastels
🖍️ Colouring pencils and pens
🎭 Craft materials and anything else that could inspire creativity.

Every donation, no matter how small, will make a real difference to someone who is rebuilding their wellbeing through creativity.

If you are local, we are happy to collect donations, or they can be dropped off at:

The LINK Community Hub
Off Hospital Lane
Powick
Worcester
WR2 4NH

Please feel free to share this post with your friends, family, local schools, artists and community groups. Together, we can help ensure no veteran has to stop their healing journey because they lack the tools to continue creating.

Thank you for your kindness and support. ❤️🇬🇧

03/08/2026

📢STEPWAY Friday Forums

We're excited to launch our new twice-monthly Friday Forums at the LINK Community Hub, Powick, bringing together staff, volunteers and trustees to learn, share ideas and help shape the future of STEPWAY.

🗓️ First Friday of Every Month

Our Welcome to STEPWAY induction is ideal for new volunteers, trustees and staff, as well as anyone who would like a refresher.

The afternoon includes:
✅ Introduction to STEPWAY Services
✅ Safeguarding Awareness
✅ Health & Safety
✅ Basic IT Skills

Everyone receives an induction pack, including workbooks, with refreshments and lunch provided.

🗓️ Second Friday of Every Month

Join our Fundraising & Events Group and help us make a difference.

We'll work together on:
💙 STEPWAY Updates
🧡 Fundraising & Event Planning
💙 Business & Community Partnerships
🧡 Fundraising Ideas & Opportunities
💙 Planning Upcoming Events
🧡 Building the STEPWAY Fundraising Team

Whether you have lots of experience or simply want to get involved, everyone is welcome.

📍 LINK Community Hub, Hospital Lane, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4NH

🕧 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

🍽️ Refreshments and lunch provided

To book your place:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fccaA14Q8P

Together, we can continue making a difference to the Armed Forces Community.

28/07/2026

📣 STEPWAY FRIDAY Forum – Week 5

Our final FRIDAY Forum session for July will take place on:

📅 Friday 31 July 2026
⏰ 12.30pm to 3.30pm
📍 The LINK Community Hub, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4NH

This week’s session will include:

✅ STEPWAY updates, project developments, funding news and Q&A
✅ Open discussion and feedback
✅ Fundraising and events
✅ Social media

We are particularly keen to build a strong STEPWAY Fundraising Working Group. We need people who can bring ideas, enthusiasm, local contacts and practical support to help us plan fundraising activities and events.

You do not need previous fundraising experience. Whether you can help organise an event, approach local businesses, find raffle prizes, promote activities or simply contribute ideas, we would love you to be involved.

The Forum is open to STEPWAY staff, volunteers and trustees, and refreshments will be provided.

🎟️ Attendance is free, but booking is required:

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/fccaA14Q8P

Please bring a notebook, your ideas and a willingness to get involved!

28/07/2026

🐄 BIG news at the LINK-The Community HUB… we’ve officially been udderly upgraded!🥛

Whole Moo World has arrived, bringing fresh dairy products straight from their 24/7 vending machines. That means milkshakes, fresh milk and tasty treats are now available whenever you fancy them.

Come and check it out at the LINK Community Hub and support another fantastic local business. Warning: visits may result in serious milkshake addiction! 🐮

Fresh products, local produce and no need to chase cows around field!

27/07/2026

🌿 Something exciting is growing at LINK-The Community HUB 🌿

Discover the Well Bean Gardening Club- a welcoming space where you can grow plants, learn new skills, improve your wellbeing, and make new friends. 🌱💚

Take a look at our new poster below and come along to see what it’s all about.
Everyone is welcome. 🌼🍓🌿

20/07/2026

⭐️⭐️Catering Assistant Opportunity – Volunteer / Work Placement⭐️⭐️

Looking to gain valuable experience, boost your CV, learn new skills, or give something back to your local community?

LINK-The Community HUB Stepway Café is looking for enthusiastic volunteers and trainees aged 16+ to join our friendly team. No previous experience is needed, just a willingness to learn.

📍 LINK – The Community Hub
Hamilton Close, Powick, Worcester, WR2 4NH

🕙 Monday to Friday | 10:00am – 4:00pm

What you’ll gain:

✅ FREE Level 2 Food Safety & Hygiene Certificate
✅ Hands-on experience preparing fresh food from scratch
✅ Customer service, till operation & cash handling skills
✅ Sales and active upselling experience
✅ A friendly, supportive team and great experience for your CV

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, gain work experience, or take your first step into catering and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

📩 Send us a message on Facebook for an informal chat, or contact:

Paul Taylor (Project Lead Manager) – 📞 07522 965645
Daz (Deputy Manager) – 📞 01905 831881

☕ You’re also very welcome to pop into the café during opening hours for an informal chat.

Please like, share and tag anyone who may be interested- your share could help someone take their next step 😁

17/07/2026

Whether you’re hosting a meeting, party, community group or special event, let LINK-The Community HUB take care of the buffet.

• A great choice of freshly prepared, delicious food
• Friendly, reliable service
• Exceptional value while supporting our local community

Get in touch with LINK – The Community HUB today to discuss your buffet requirements.