Walk Leaders from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire were honoured at a celebratory event for National Walking Month. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council came together to host the Walk Leader Celebration Event on Friday 30th May, which saw over 80 walk leaders in attendance. The event, held at the Worcestershire County … Continue reading “Celebrating Walking for Health”
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!”
This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week, and we’re taking the chance to share real stories from our community partners. These are stories of people who have found connection, healing, and joy through creativity. A recent project in Redditch called ‘Planting Healthy Minds’ shows just how powerful artistic collaboration can be in opening up discussions … Continue reading “Planting healthy minds in Redditch”
Evesham is set to become a hub of inclusive cycling opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages, thanks to a new initiative by PAL Fitness & Education CIC, also known as “Purposeful, Active, Living,”. The sessions are taking place at the newly established cycling facility at Evesham Football Club, utilising a range of adapted … Continue reading “Evesham embraces inclusive cycling”
The Worcester Slipper Swap is an innovative community project aimed at reducing the risk of falls among older adults, particularly those who are frail or vulnerable. The event was hosted by the Worcester City Primary Care Network (PCN) in partnership with Worcester District Collaborative and Worcester City Council, funded by a Worcestershire County Council community … Continue reading “Worcester slipper swap prevents falls”
Theatre company, Strange Futures, have been running free ‘Theatre in the Making’ workshops at Malvern Cube with the support of a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant. The sessions ran for nine weeks and were aimed at a variety of local residents including refugees, asylum seekers and those living with neurodiversity, or a physical or … Continue reading “Theatre workshops boost creativity and connection”
A free activity which aids both physical and mental health is coming to Worcester this summer. Park Yoga will take place every Sunday morning at KGV Hub Community Centre (WR4 9TL) in the Brickfields area of Worcester. Sessions will run from 9.30am to 10.30am, starting on 4 May and continuing until 14 September. Park Yoga … Continue reading “Park Yoga is coming to Worcester”
Worcestershire’s free health improvement programme, Healthy Worcestershire, is already making a positive impact on residents’ physical and mental health while helping to ease winter pressures on the NHS. Recent data reveals that seven in ten participants have experienced improvements in their strength, balance, and flexibility. A similar proportion report that the programme is helping them … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire makes its mark on residents’ health and wellbeing”
Park Yoga has become a popular fitness trend at Brinton Park in Kidderminster, drawing residents from all walks of life. Starting as a simple initiative to encourage outdoor activity, it has evolved into a community movement offering both physical and mental benefits. Participants come together to practice yoga, enjoy the fresh air and the opportunity … Continue reading “Community Finds Balance with Park Yoga”
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty visited Worcestershire earlier this month (4th October) to look at the great work being carried out by the county’s Public Health Team. He was invited by Professor Mike Wade, Regional Director of Public Health, to see firsthand how Worcestershire is delivering public health interventions across the county. … Continue reading “Chief Medical Officer Visits Worcestershire”
