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New Healthy Worcestershire sessions launch across the County

11 July 2024

A new programme encouraging adults to be more active and connect with others in their community has launched in recent weeks. Healthy Worcestershire sessions have begun at venues in Evesham, Upton-Upon-Severn, Blackwell in Bromsgrove, Abberley in Redditch and Perdiswell in Worcester, marking the first of many free groups being set up for residents. The groups … Continue reading “New Healthy Worcestershire sessions launch across the County”

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Perdi’s Poppets Walking Netball | Community Stories

19 June 2024

Walking Netball is a weekly session held at Perdiswell Leisure Centre and has up to 25 attendees per week. The session is fully inclusive and adaptable through activity variations and is followed by tea and cake in the cafe. Find more information on the group here: www.freedom-leisure.co.uk/healthy-communities This video was created as part of the … Continue reading “Perdi’s Poppets Walking Netball | Community Stories”

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Our Community Can | Community Stories

With support from the local Community Builder and Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire’s Our Community Can project, the parish of Hampton Lovett and Westwood now hold afternoon tea and activity sessions that bring local community members together every week. This video was created as part of the Celebrating Community Stories Project 2023 – 2024. Public Health … Continue reading “Our Community Can | Community Stories”

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Sing For Health | Community Stories

Sing for health is a free weekly group that focuses on whole body breathing through singing. Sessions have many different benefits for breathing, low mood or anxiety, confidence building and postural alignment. Find out more here: www.paulaevansvoice.com/singforhealth This video was created as part of the Celebrating Community Stories Project 2023 – 2024. Public Health at … Continue reading “Sing For Health | Community Stories”

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Dance Fit | Community Stories

Dance Fit is a weekly group for over 55s in Kempsey. Set up after the COVID-19 pandemic, attendees enjoy keeping fit, socialising and learning a dances to a wide range of music. Participants have reported that the classes have improved their physical and mental wellbeing and importantly, helped reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation through … Continue reading “Dance Fit | Community Stories”

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Bromsgrove women’s group – a place to grow

12 June 2024

Gather & Grow, a women’s walking and wellness group based in Bromsgrove, is thriving, hitting 1,000 followers on social media this week as it continues to support people to make new friends and connections. The group brings women together to walk, talk and make friends. They also practice mindfulness in the form of meditation and … Continue reading “Bromsgrove women’s group – a place to grow”

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Reducing falls across Worcestershire

31 May 2024

Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team has been running a programme since 2020 which encourages older residents to look after their strength, balance and mobility by using resistance bands. Recent data shows hospital admissions due to falls among those aged 65 and over have reduced in Worcestershire. Twenty per cent fewer people are going to … Continue reading “Reducing falls across Worcestershire”

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Free fitness programme, increasing physical activity for women in Worcester

16 May 2024

Worcestershire Public Health is supporting community initiatives for health improvement with small grants supporting different segments of its communities, including women and girls. This sees Public Health collaborating more closely with its residents and the voluntary community sector, investing in local communities. People living in more deprived areas and those from Black, Asian and minority … Continue reading “Free fitness programme, increasing physical activity for women in Worcester”

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Park Yoga summer success in Kidderminster

14 May 2024

Brinton Park in Kidderminster has seen the introduction of a new Park Yoga scheme, encouraging people to enjoy the outdoor space and get active within their community. Attendance has been really positive, with over 70 people attending the first session and more than 50 on the second week – come rain or shine! Everyone is … Continue reading “Park Yoga summer success in Kidderminster”

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Top tips for staying active and ageing well

29 April 2024

Physical activity is especially important as we get older. Staying active can help us to prevent injuries, stay independent, improve our mood and our ability to think, learn and make decisions. The Chief Medical Officer recommends adults aim for least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, in bouts of 10 minutes or more per week, … Continue reading “Top tips for staying active and ageing well”