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Healthy Ageing

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    Healthy Ageing

    Healthy Worcestershire: Staying active, connected and well

    05 August 2025

    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 Healthy Worcestershire comes in. Our free community-based programme is making a real difference! Every week, hundreds of older residents take part in friendly, local sessions designed to boost physical health, reduce isolation, … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire: Staying active, connected and well”

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    Keeping over 60s healthy and connected

    11 June 2025

    The Over/Nearly 60s Social Group in St. John’s in Worcester is having a huge impact on its members. The group is run by its members and caters to adults (nearly and) over the age of 60 in Worcester and surrounding areas, providing opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, meet new people and increase social connections. … Continue reading “Keeping over 60s healthy and connected”

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    Tai Chi in the park is boosting mobility and balance!

    23 May 2025

    A new Tai Chi class in Gheluvelt Park in Worcester is improving mobility, balance and reducing the risk of falls for its participants. Wild Chi Cic is a gentle and inclusive class, run by Charlotte Burbidge, that focuses on using the principles of tai chi to improve balance, mood and social connections – all whilst … Continue reading “Tai Chi in the park is boosting mobility and balance!”

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    Crafting connections and building community

    12 May 2025

    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”

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    Fitness, fun & connection at Move More!

    14 March 2025

    We were delighted to visit one of the Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest Move More sessions this week. These fun and impactful seated exercise classes are bringing major health and social benefits to all those who attend. Move More not only empowers and supports older adults to keep physically active and stay independent … Continue reading “Fitness, fun & connection at Move More!”

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    Healthy Ageing

    Healthy Worcestershire Increases Community Sessions

    01 October 2024

    Healthy Worcestershire continues its roll out of venues across the county, with more planned for early October 2024. The free sessions encourage adults to be more active and connect with others in their community, supporting healthy lifestyles. The reasons people have shared for joining the groups include ‘getting out to meet new people’ and ‘to … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire Increases Community Sessions”

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    Resistance Bands Boost Strength & Balance

    26 September 2024

    Meet Mo, Mary, Christine, and Sue from the Corn Dollies Womens Institute (WI), talking in this video about their experiences with resistance bands. Mo found out about resistance bands through walking netball, and realised they would be helpful for the WI to improve their strength and balance. Resistance bands are easy to use either seated … Continue reading “Resistance Bands Boost Strength & Balance”

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    Worcester Community Garden: A Great Place to Grow | Community Stories

    23 August 2024

    Since it launched in April 2022, the Worcester Community Garden has welcomed 150 volunteers and over 5,000 visitors. It is part of Transition Worcester and has established links with environmental groups, the NHS, and other voluntary sector organisations across the city.  The garden started with the aim of providing a safe, green space for visitors … Continue reading “Worcester Community Garden: A Great Place to Grow | Community Stories”

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    Active Coffee Morning for Cancer Patients | Community Stories

    19 August 2024

    Active Coffee Morning supports adults (of any age and all abilities) with cancer to increase their activity levels, socialise with others and improve their symptoms and mental health and wellbeing. The project is delivered by Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Active Always CIC. The group combines physical activity with peer support and all sessions include time … Continue reading “Active Coffee Morning for Cancer Patients | Community Stories”

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    Age UK: Charity shop supports community | Community Stories

    16 August 2024

    Age UK Bromsgrove Redditch & Wyre Forest is a local, independent charity which supports older people, their families and carers across North Worcestershire. The Charity Shop on Mason Road in Headless Cross plays a huge role is supported by a number of local volunteers, who help to increase social interactions among members of the community. … Continue reading “Age UK: Charity shop supports community | Community Stories”

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