In Stourport, there is a growing need for accessible cooking skills and healthy eating habits. Stepping in to address this issue, Food Share Wyre Forest and Community Cafe, based at the Walshes Community Centre, have launched an inspiring initiative. Enabled by a Community Wellbeing Grant from Worcestershire County Council Public Health, they have been able … Continue reading “Healthy Cooking Initiative Thrives in Stourport”
Across Worcestershire, there’s a growing need for opportunities that help people stay socially and physically active—especially those who face barriers to participation due to age, ability, or isolation. Communities are seeking ways to come together, move more, and support one another in leading healthier, happier lives. A local Worcester organisation, Freedom Activities CIC, dedicated to … Continue reading “Empowering Communities Through Inclusive Sport”
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!”
Worcestershire’s ageing population is growing and so is the need to help older adults stay physically active, socially engaged and healthy. That’s where Healthy Worcestershire comes in. Our free community-based programme is making a real difference! Every week, hundreds of older residents take part in friendly, local sessions designed to boost physical health, reduce isolation, … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire: Staying active, connected and well”
A grassroots community initiative supporting men’s mental wellbeing across Worcestershire is making a powerful impact, thanks to a successful grant award that helped bring a bold vision to life. What began as a single idea in a village hall in Rock has grown into a thriving community organisation delivering sessions in 23 localities across the … Continue reading “Men’s mental health group turns vision into reality”
Worcester Snoezelen is helping people with disabilities get moving and feel better, physically and mentally, through dance! A Public Health Grant is supporting the introduction of dance and movement sessions as part of the charity’s established ‘Activity Wednesday’ programme. These weekly sessions will run for 50 weeks a year and welcome around 25 participants each … Continue reading “Snoezelen sessions support active living”
Worcestershire charity, Becoming Families, is expanding its support services to be even more inclusive thanks to a Public Health grant from Worcestershire County Council. Focused on boosting wellbeing in the vital days from pregnancy to a child’s second birthday, the grant funding is enabling the charity to respond directly to gaps identified within the community. … Continue reading “New service for lesbian mothers”
