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”
Over 650 people are now trained to support people who are having suicidal thoughts and wear the Orange Button across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Orange Button is worn by people who have relevant training in suicide prevention. They are there to listen, signpost to local support, and help reduce stigma by talking openly about suicide. Keen … Continue reading “Over 650 people trained to support those with suicidal thoughts”
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”
Malvern’s very own ‘Mr Pebbles’, Brian Graham has been reflecting on the success of the Take Heart Stones programme, which has received funding support from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team. The team awarded Brian with a micro grant to help him continue with the work that he has been able to achieve in his … Continue reading “‘Mr Pebbles’ lifts community spirit with Take Heart Stones!”
Residents at The Mews Care Home in Droitwich have been enjoying visits by pupils from nearby St Peters Primary School to get active together. The school has purchased equipment, such as hoops and beanbags, to share with the care home and help keep both pupils and residents moving. The project aims to support the social … Continue reading “Kids and care home residents get active”
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”
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”
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”
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”
Founded in 2016, Mental Health Mates is a nationwide network of volunteer-led peer support groups that encourage people to get walking and talking for their mental health. The Mental Health Mates Malven group was set up in 2020 to support members of the local community to connect with others. The group has created opportunities to create … Continue reading “Mental Health Mates Malvern | Community Stories”
