Worcester Snoezelen is helping people with disabilities get moving and feel better, physically and mentally, through dance! A Public Health Grant is supporting the introduction of dance and movement sessions as part of the charity’s established ‘Activity Wednesday’ programme. These weekly sessions will run for 50 weeks a year and welcome around 25 participants each … Continue reading “Snoezelen sessions support active living”
Worcestershire charity, Becoming Families, is expanding its support services to be even more inclusive thanks to a Public Health grant from Worcestershire County Council. Focused on boosting wellbeing in the vital days from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, the grant funding is enabling the charity to respond directly to gaps identified within the community. … Continue reading “New service for lesbian mothers”
Bellbroughton Primary School in Bromsgrove has opened a brand-new sensory room, designed to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of its pupils. This calming, inclusive space is the result of a collaborative effort between the school council, staff, and a Worcestershire Public Health Grant. The sensory room is filled with carefully chosen items that … Continue reading “Peaceful space promotes pupil wellbeing”
In an innovative move to encourage physical activity among students, Hanley Castle High School and Sixth Form in Worcester has launched a new Archery Tag program! The new after-school club aims to inspire young people to engage in a fresh and dynamic form of exercise that blends teamwork, strategy, and agility. Archery Tag is a … Continue reading “Archery Tag is a real winner!”
This Alcohol Awareness Week, Cranstoun Worcestershire held a drop in event to raise awareness of the dangers of alcohol and connect people with support services. The event, held at Hope Church in Worcester, was a huge success with over 20 meaningful conversations had with attendees – four of which resulted in successful referrals to services … Continue reading “Cranstoun awareness event has real impact”
This Summer the School Games events are back across Worcestershire, supporting young people who may be struggling in traditional school environments to come together and try new types of physical activity they wouldn’t usually have access to. The most recent event was held at Abbey Stadium in Redditch for boys from Years 9 to 11 … Continue reading “School games back for another year!”
Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team is celebrating a major achievement after the ‘We Are Westlands’ project won its category at the prestigious local government awards. The team was announced as the winner at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in June 2025. Worcestershire’s entry, the groundbreaking We Are Westlands project, was delivered in Droitwich … Continue reading “Public Health wins LGC Award”
Our Healthy Worcestershire programme, run by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team, marked its first anniversary last week with celebrations taking place at venues throughout the county. In the last year, the programme has expanded to 30 venues across Worcestershire. Today, approximately 700 people take part in a Healthy Worcestershire session each week. Launched in … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire is one year old!”
Pershore High School Promotes Active Breaktimes with Outdoor Table Tennis Tables Pershore High School is delighted to announce the installation of new outdoor table tennis tables, made possible through funding from the Public Health Wellbeing Grant for Educational Settings, provided by Worcestershire County Council. The tables are already proving to be a popular addition to … Continue reading “Paddles Up at Pershore High”
More than 750 runners and their families gathered at Wythall Park last weekend for the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run and some international GB athletes turned up to cheer everyone on. People of all ages took part in a 5K or 10K race, or team up with friends and family for the Families on Track … Continue reading “PICTURE SPECIAL: Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run 2025!”
