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”
A brand new outdoor gym has officially opened outside the Sergeants’ Mess Community Hub in Norton and it’s already making a difference. This free-to-use facility is designed to bring people together to move, chat, and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to boost your physical health, improve your mental wellbeing, or simply connect with others … Continue reading “New outdoor gym opens in Norton”
Worcestershire’s ageing population is growing and so is the need to help older adults stay physically active, socially engaged and healthy. That’s where the Worcestershire County Council’s Healthy Worcestershire sessions come in. Our free community-based programme is making a real difference! Every week, hundreds of older residents take part in friendly, fun, local sessions designed … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Creating a Healthier Worcestershire”
