Creative clay workshop boosts wellbeing in Redditch A new arts project run by Bangladeshi Community of Redditch CIC is helping improve health, confidence and connection among local residents. Supported by a Public Health Worcestershire microgrant, the group hosted an air‑dry clay workshop on 28 January at Batchley Community Centre. The session drew on Bangladeshi cultural … Continue reading “Creative clay workshop boosts wellbeing in Redditch”
Creativity bringing people together in Clent Clent Village Artists have shown how powerful creativity can be when it comes to improving wellbeing and helping people feel less alone. When the group spoke to residents in Clent they found people wanted more chances to meet other, stronger social connections and better support for their mental wellbeing. … Continue reading “Creativity bringing people together in Clent”
Hope UK’s successful Worcestershire drug education programme Teachers and youth workers across Worcestershire are enthusiastically putting their hands up to say they feel much better equipped with knowledge and skills to protect children and young people from drug-related harms. Over 21 months more than 700 professionals in the county participated in a training programme that … Continue reading “Hope UK’s successful Worcestershire drug education programme”
New Younity Youth and Family Hub officially opens in Stourport on Severn A new community space supporting children, young people and families in Stourport‑on‑Severn has officially opened its doors The Younity Youth and Family Hub, based in The Walshes, held a celebratory opening event on Friday, (20 February) attended by partners, families, youth workers and … Continue reading “New Younity Youth and Family Hub officially opens in Stourport on Severn”
Cleaning teeth together keeps children smiling in Worcestershire Nursery children at St Mary’s Primary School in Kidderminster enjoy a daily routine that is helping to build healthy habits for life. Each afternoon they brush their teeth together before going home. St Mary’s Primary School are just one of 35 nurseries and … Continue reading “Cleaning teeth together keeps children smiling in Worcestershire”
Young people transform Evesham Youth Centre with new community mural A youth charity in Evesham has transformed its community centre with a vibrant new mural created by the young people who use it. Working with local artists, the group at Ourside Youth Centre took part in creative workshops exploring what the centre means to them. … Continue reading “Young people transform Ourside with new mural”
A growing success story: Healthy Worcestershire secures new funding Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet has approved a further £147,000 investment to continue the Healthy Worcestershire programme for a minimum of three more years, reflecting its position as one of the county’s most successful and nationally recognised public health initiatives. Since its launch in 2024, Healthy Worcestershire … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire secures new funding”
Helping Callum take his first steps into employment Having a disability shouldn’t stand in the way of finding meaningful work, and Worcestershire County Council’s Supported Employment Service is helping to make sure it doesn’t. The service supports people who are neurodiverse, have a Learning Disability, or live with a long‑term health condition. By focusing on … Continue reading “Helping Callum take his first steps into employment”
Connection and community for all ages at Stourport Civic Centre Stourport Civic Centre has long been a place where people come together to feel part of something bigger. It’s a space rooted in community spirit where creativity, friendship and support are always within reach. Volunteers are at the heart of this. They greet visitors, offer … Continue reading “Connection and community at Stourport Civic”
A haven for reading at Hanbury First School Hanbury CofE First School in Bromsgrove, used its Public Health community grant to turn an overlooked part of the playground into a dedicated quiet reading area and nurture space. The school wanted a place where children could step away from the noise of busy playtimes and enjoy … Continue reading “Hanbury’s haven for reading”
