In an innovative and unusual approach to promoting health and wellbeing, St Joseph’s Primary School in Malvern has transformed its outdoor space with a brand-new all year sledging slope and picnic area. Thanks to a Public Health Community Grant this unique project is giving pupils a fresh way to stay active, build confidence, and enjoy … Continue reading “Pupils slide into wellbeing!”
Young people at Vale of Evesham School are experiencing new opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive thanks to a Worcestershire County Council Public Health Community Grant. The school, which supports children and young people aged 4–19 with a wide range of learning difficulties, used the grant to purchase adapted balance bikes and expand their sessions, … Continue reading “Balance bikes improve skills and safety”
Women on Wheels (WOW), a women’s cycling club, has recently been awarded a Public Health Community Grant to help expand its reach and impact. With around 100 members, from 20 years old to 73, WOW is dedicated to encouraging even more women to enjoy cycling in a safe, supportive, and social environment. The grant has … Continue reading “Women’s cycle club pedals positivity!”
An empty building in one of Kidderminster’s old carpet factories will soon become the new home of a much-loved local charity, Simply Limitless. A Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant is supporting Simply Limitless to refurbish the building and transform it into a community space offering vital health and wellbeing services for residents. Simply Limitless … Continue reading “New building opens up limitless opportunities for charity”
A new wellbeing enrichment project is now underway at Tudor Grange Academy in Redditch thanks to funding provided by a Public Health community wellbeing grant. Run every Thursday after school, the project offers pupils a choice of clubs designed to boost wellbeing, encourage positive behaviours, and help young people discover new passions. So far, 54 … Continue reading “After-school clubs inspire healthier futures”
In the heart of Droitwich Spa, a local mum named Sara is making a big difference to parents and the environment. With the help of a small public health grant for advertising and venue costs, Sara launched Mama’s Market, a monthly event where families can buy, sell, and repurpose children’s clothing and accessories. We all … Continue reading “Mama’s Market is building sustainable community”
One hundred trauma kits are now in community spaces across the county thanks to funding from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team. This initiative began in November 2024 as part of actions to support the introduction of the Protection of Premises Bill and is designed to ensure that communities are prepared for emergency situations. … Continue reading “100 trauma kits now in place”
Local Voices, Creative Choices, has launched with the Bridges of Light festival and Cygnet Swan, supported by Public Health, on Worcester Bridge. Cygnet Song, the breathtaking light installation that lit up Worcester’s main bridge across the River Severn as part of the Bridges of Light festival, has launched the new programme of art, creativity and … Continue reading “Bridges of Light festival sparks joy”
A once unused outdoor space at Riversides RAP has been transformed into a thriving sensory garden, thanks to a Public Health Community Wellbeing Grant. RAP (Riversides School Alternative Provision) supports a small number of pupils who require a more tailored learning environment in Worcester. Before the transformation the outside space was dark and uninviting and … Continue reading “Sensory garden helps students connect”
What started as one mother’s search for connection has grown into a thriving community of support for families across Redditch. Laura Jordan, founded SEND Support Redditch based at Holly Trees Family Hub, to create a welcoming space where parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can come together, share their … Continue reading “Redditch SEND support group is thriving in Family Hub”
