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Gemma and Paul: BURT and Keep on Moving Group | Community Stories

20 September 2024

BURT, or Bromsgrove Urban & Rural Transport, has been running since 2009. The bus helps residents of Bromsgrove District who are unable to make essential journeys by conventional transport, either because of personal mobility/disability difficulties or because suitable services are not available. The minibus is adapted for wheelchair users. Since May 2017 the service has … Continue reading “Gemma and Paul: BURT and Keep on Moving Group | Community Stories”

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Record Turnout at Worcester City Runs

16 September 2024

This year’s Worcester City Runs event was a souring success, with over 5,000 runners, an increase on last year’s numbers. Legendary three-time London Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe MBE officially started the junior runs, Worcester 10k, and the half marathon. Runners commented on the fantastic atmosphere and many Worcestershire residents stood on the side-lines in support. Running … Continue reading “Record Turnout at Worcester City Runs”

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Winyates Multicultural Festival Brings Community Together

Last month brought sunshine, smiles and delicious dishes at Winyates Craft Centre’s Multicultural Community Food and Arts Festival. From Malaysian noodles to Jamaican dumplings, there were plenty of foods to tickle the taste buds! Redditch Loves and Inspire came together, with support from Worcestershire County Council Public Health and the Holiday Activities and Food programme, … Continue reading “Winyates Multicultural Festival Brings Community Together”

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New wellbeing hub welcomes families in Evesham

30 July 2024

Located in the Riverside Shopping Centre, the the new family space has opened as part of the Riverside Health and Wellbeing Hub. The hub is run by Onside Advocacy and acts as a one-stop shop where community members can access health and wellbeing services, signposting, information and support. The hub is also an inclusive space for … Continue reading “New wellbeing hub welcomes families in Evesham”

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Getting creative at Jacks Place | Community Stories

26 July 2024

Jacks Place is a community-based day centre for older adults, adults with disabilities and adults with mental health issues and is situated in a rural location on a working farm in Berrow, near Malvern. Jack’s Place worked with Sarah Edwards from Spare Room Arts on collaborative visual arts project. Spare Room Arts deliver inclusive, … Continue reading “Getting creative at Jacks Place | Community Stories”

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Kids getting active on the Bike Bus

23 July 2024

Bike Worcester reflects on a year of its ‘Bike Bus’, encouraging families to get active and come together cycling to and from school. The Bike Bus provides a fun and exciting start to the day for children, parents, and volunteers. The initiatives are set up and led by parents and families, with support from Bike … Continue reading “Kids getting active on the Bike Bus”

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Tree-mendous news for parkrun

12 July 2024

A popular Worcester green space, used by thousands of people every month, is to have an improved footpath footpath though the woods. Work is set to begin this summer to refurbish 600 metres of pathway. It will be widened to three metres and reinforced to ensure it remains usable for years to come. The project … Continue reading “Tree-mendous news for parkrun”

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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”