Wyevalleydanceandwellbeing

06/11/2025

Wye Valley Dance and Wellbeing Directory
Updated Weekly
Week 46 💕

From Chepstow to Hereford and Wye Valley borders.

https://wyevalleydanceandwellbeing.com/

31/10/2025

It's coming on! (this is version 2 preview) looking forward to first promo next week 😁🥳💞

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31/10/2025

The Fund is backed by the Business for Good Club, a group of Herefordshire-based businesses committed to giving back to their local area. The initiative was developed in response to business leaders seeking a simple and effective way to make a real, positive difference within the County.

The fund is currently open and offering grants of up to £2,000 to support community-based projects across the county. The deadline for applications is Friday 12th December.

Organisations are encouraged to apply early, as the Fund may close before the deadline if it becomes oversubscribed.

The Community Chest Fund is an open fund for projects and initiatives across Herefordshire. Grants of up to £2,000 available....

30/10/2025

Woodlands, ancient ruins & riverside walks 🌲🪵 This enchanting route through the borderlands is full of natural beauty and hidden corners:
📍 Ross-on-Wye
📍 Symonds Yat
📍 Tintern Abbey
📍 Puzzlewood
📍 Clearwell Caves
📍 Cannop Ponds
📍 Coleford
Save this map or get the full itinerary 👇

29/10/2025

I will be sharing the directory mid November, and have contacted those listed - but local peeps - please let me know if you know of any Dance or Wellbeing business or group in the Wye Valley that needs adding! This includes for pets.

I will be looking to feature a local business person / group leader on the front cover before the first promo - so let me know if you think you or your biz is cover ready! thanx. Jules 💕

http://wvdw.co.uk/

24/10/2025

Super excited to present... the Wye Valley Dance and Wellbeing digital directory! It has been a joy these past few months to gather information on all of the amazing individuals and companies in the Wye Valley, offering services designed to make you look and feel good, inside and out.

I’m also acutely aware of how challenging it can be to wear so many hats as a small business, and the more time concentrated on your craft, instead of PR & Marketing, the better.

Life can be tough for us all at times, and self-care is so important; knowing where to go when you need somebody to talk to, and knowing what groups and activities exist, to bring us together when life can feel so isolating is crucial.

This directory is to help residents and visitors to the stunning Wye Valley know what is available to them, whilst helping our local businesses raise awareness, gain clients and sustain their business long-term.

As a local resident I have witnessed many social media posts crying out for information on where to go for anything from a manicure to a walking group, cleaner or a martial arts class, and have felt compelled to make it easier for those searching, and for those offering. I am also working on a directory for homes (DIY, Construction & Garden), as well as directories for legal, financial, holiday homes, childcare, entertainment and car care; these will be with you imminently, but please contact me to ensure inclusion.

I have included many local businesses in the directory, but please contact me if you are not listed and are in the Wye Valley or immediate catchment area, and I will have you added in no-time, you only pay if you choose to take advertising space in addition to your free listing. Enjoy reading and get something in the diary, you deserve it!

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26/07/2025

Forget the treadmill, if you want to beat depression, just dance. That’s the message from a landmark Australian study analyzing data from 218 trials and over 14,000 people. Researchers found that while any kind of exercise helps, dancing delivered the biggest and most consistent drop in depressive symptoms, outperforming walking, jogging, yoga, tai chi, strength training, and even standard medical treatments like antidepressants or talk therapy.

Why is dancing so powerful? Experts say it’s the perfect combination of movement, music, and emotional expression. Dancing engages the mind as much as the body, releases feel-good neurotransmitters, and often includes a social component, whether you’re sharing a dance floor or just moving at home. This unique blend helps break cycles of negative thinking, boosts mindfulness, and offers an emotional release few other activities can match.

The best part: you don’t have to be a professional or even leave your house to reap the rewards. Whether you dance alone in your living room or join a group class, this joyful movement is one of the most accessible and effective mental health tools science has uncovered. Next time you’re feeling low, turn up the music, your brain and body will thank you.
📚 Source: Noetel M, Sanders T, Gallardo-Gómez D, Taylor P, del Pozo Cruz B, van den Hoek D et al., BMJ 2024