St Peter’s Droitwich CofE Academy felt that pupils could be supported to better engage through animal care, bringing a sense of calm to the school day for all – so adopted Munchy and Crunchy from a local rescue centre with the help of a Public Health wellbeing grant from Worcestershire County Council and West Mercia … Continue reading “Therapy Pets Bring Joy to School”
The Worcester Slipper Swap is an innovative community project aimed at reducing the risk of falls among older adults, particularly those who are frail or vulnerable. The event was hosted by the Worcester City Primary Care Network (PCN) in partnership with Worcester District Collaborative and Worcester City Council, funded by a Worcestershire County Council community … Continue reading “Worcester slipper swap prevents falls”
Men’s Shed Worcester, a local charity based in the Crypt of St Clement’s Church, has been successfully combatting social isolation and loneliness through woodworking and crafting for four years. With around 40 active members, the Shed provides a supportive environment where men can work on individual or group projects, build connections and talk about their … Continue reading “Crafting connections and building community”
The Beacon Pupil Referral Unit in Redditch was looking for ways to help children manage their emotions. They found an intervention helping children identify emotions through play, using Lego. Mood Busters helps primary school children understand and manage their emotions. It builds resilience and encourages them to talk about their feelings. Using bricks and elements, … Continue reading “Building Mood Monsters (and resilience!)”
Lickey Hills Primary School and Nursery were keen to get children more active during break times. They utilised a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant to paint shiny new markings on two Early Years playgrounds. The funding enabled ‘Project Playground’ to create a road track and parking bays for bikes and scooters on the reception … Continue reading “Project Playground gets kids moving”
Teachers, youth workers and other professionals working with children and young people across Worcestershire say they are now ‘better equipped to have conversations around substance use’, thanks to ‘eye opening’ training from drug education charity, Hope UK. Hope UK’s drug awareness training includes quizzes, case studies and opportunities for small group discussion. A particular highlight … Continue reading “‘Eye opening’ drug and alcohol training for schools”
Theatre company, Strange Futures, have been running free ‘Theatre in the Making’ workshops at Malvern Cube with the support of a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant. The sessions ran for nine weeks and were aimed at a variety of local residents including refugees, asylum seekers and those living with neurodiversity, or a physical or … Continue reading “Theatre workshops boost creativity and connection”
A group of year 8 students have completed a six week Pilates course to build their self-esteem and develop coping mechanisms for when they feel anxious or stressed. Wolverley CE Secondary School applied for a grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team and the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner to provide the sessions … Continue reading “Pilates Power: Stronger bodies and sharper minds!”
A free activity which aids both physical and mental health is coming to Worcester this summer. Park Yoga will take place every Sunday morning at KGV Hub Community Centre (WR4 9TL) in the Brickfields area of Worcester. Sessions will run from 9.30am to 10.30am, starting on 4 May and continuing until 14 September. Park Yoga … Continue reading “Park Yoga is coming to Worcester”
Our Healthy Worcestershire grant has contributed to a valuable community space in Rous Lench that bring people together, involves all ages, strengthens community connections, gets people out in nature and supports healthy eating. The former unused allotments have been transformed to include natural play equipment and a slide. An existing cider orchard has been added to, … Continue reading “Community garden blossoms in Rous Lench”
