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Active Coffee Morning for Cancer Patients | Community Stories

19 August 2024

Active Coffee Morning supports adults (of any age and all abilities) with cancer to increase their activity levels, socialise with others and improve their symptoms and mental health and wellbeing. The project is delivered by Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Active Always CIC. The group combines physical activity with peer support and all sessions include time … Continue reading “Active Coffee Morning for Cancer Patients | Community Stories”

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Age UK: Charity shop supports community | Community Stories

16 August 2024

Age UK Bromsgrove Redditch & Wyre Forest is a local, independent charity which supports older people, their families and carers across North Worcestershire. The Charity Shop on Mason Road in Headless Cross plays a huge role is supported by a number of local volunteers, who help to increase social interactions among members of the community. … Continue reading “Age UK: Charity shop supports community | Community Stories”

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Graham, Dines Green Community Centre | Community Stories

08 August 2024

“I have only recently moved to the Dines Green area, as my wife sadly passed away and I had to move to a retirement complex which offered more support. I used to be very active but began to find it harder to get around, my mobility changed, and I found I did not know as … Continue reading “Graham, Dines Green Community Centre | Community Stories”

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Volunteers Keep Artrix Theatre Alive

02 August 2024

The Artrix Theatre knows the value of its volunteer network and as a result, the venue is able to live on in Bromsgrove, run on a purely voluntary basis. Its future looks bright, with shows and a Christmas pantomime booked through to 2025, which is fantastic news for the arts and the local community. Helped … Continue reading “Volunteers Keep Artrix Theatre Alive”

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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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Over 650 people trained to support those with suicidal thoughts

25 July 2024

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”

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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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Lifesaving equipment at nearby police stations

22 July 2024

Five new defibrillators have been installed at Police Stations in Worcestershire. Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team has funded the new equipment, with support from West Mercia Police, Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion, and Droitwich AED. The installations came after feedback to Leader of the Council, Simon Geraghty from residents following a real life … Continue reading “Lifesaving equipment at nearby police stations”

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Free drug and alcohol training supports school and youth teams

17 July 2024

School and youth services staff have welcomed new free drug and alcohol training across the county. Having listened to the experience of school and youth teams, Worcester County Council has been working with Hope UK to deliver free sessions to those working with young people. As part of a Safer Worcestershire project with the West … Continue reading “Free drug and alcohol training supports school and youth teams”