For many people, trying a new sport as an adult can feel daunting. Since the pandemic, Worcester Canoe Club has seen growing interest from young learners and adult beginners looking for new ways to be active, improve their wellbeing and connect with others in their community. As a volunteer-run, not-for-profit club, it wanted to ensure … Continue reading “Finding Confidence on the Water”
Residents on the Westlands estate are feeling the benefits of a new community project that has seen 6 benches installed across the neighbourhood, helping people stay active, connected and spending time outdoors. The idea came from Tony and Lynn Libetta, a married couple, and long‑standing members of the Westlands Resident’s Association. They noticed how difficult … Continue reading “Loneliness Awareness Week: New benches helping Westlands residents stay active and connected”
Empowering Women Through Music Females About Music CIC is a Black, female-led organisation, for women, run by women. This is led by Javina Greene, Founder and Director, Precious Waite, Co-Founder and Director, and Beyoncé Gowe, Co-Founder and Director. This initiative based in the north of Worcestershire, designed to empower women and girls who have experienced … Continue reading “Empowering women through music”
Connection and community for all ages at Stourport Civic Centre Stourport Civic Centre has long been a place where people come together to feel part of something bigger. It’s a space rooted in community spirit where creativity, friendship and support are always within reach. Volunteers are at the heart of this. They greet visitors, offer … Continue reading “Connection and community at Stourport Civic”
Winyates Community Hub is growing its role as a trusted anchor in the community. Nestled in the heart of the Winyates Housing Estate in Redditch, the Hub is a welcoming space where people come to feel seen, heard, and valued. The Hub offers a wide range of services including wellbeing activities, peer-led support groups, a … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Winyates community hub is an anchor”
In Malvern, a new project funded by a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, is helping dads and male guardians connect with their children, boost their wellbeing and build a supportive community. SaturDads is delivered by Freedom Leisure and Action for Children, with sessions led by qualified coaches from both organisations. Held weekly, the sessions combine … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Making space for male guardians with Saturdads”
It was recognised that some people in Malvern Hills were finding it hard to get the support they needed for their mental health. Many felt alone or unsure where to turn, and some areas and groups weren’t getting the help they deserved. To tackle this, the Being Well project started in January 2023, funded by … Continue reading “Early Support Transforms Malvern Wellbeing”
Nordic Walking Initiative Boosts Health and Wellbeing in Kidderminster A new community-led Nordic walking project is helping older adults and vulnerable residents in Kidderminster improve mobility, reduce isolation, and enhance overall wellbeing. Thanks to a community wellbeing grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team, local charity Simply Limitless has turned a powerful idea into … Continue reading “Nordic Walking Transforms Community Wellbeing”
Worcestershire residents have been enjoying monthly nature connection and therapeutic writing sessions in an urban woodland in Worcester. In a partnership between The Bramblewood Project CIC, and The Word Association CIC, these sessions follow the cycle of the seasons at the Bramblewood site. In the morning sessions, led by forest education expert, Jon Cree, the … Continue reading “A year of woodland writing”
Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team recently provided a small grant to enhance a community-led meet-up and chat group based in Worcester. With modest funding, the group was able to create promotional materials and host a local event to reach new members Originally formed with just five members, the group, known as Happy Time, has … Continue reading “Happy Time: Healthy minds!”
