Our Healthy Worcestershire programme, run by Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team, marked its first anniversary last week with celebrations taking place at venues throughout the county. In the last year, the programme has expanded to 30 venues across Worcestershire. Today, approximately 700 people take part in a Healthy Worcestershire session each week. Launched in … Continue reading “Healthy Worcestershire is one year old!”
More than 750 runners and their families gathered at Wythall Park last weekend for the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run and some international GB athletes turned up to cheer everyone on. People of all ages took part in a 5K or 10K race, or team up with friends and family for the Families on Track … Continue reading “PICTURE SPECIAL: Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run 2025!”
Worcester BID is thrilled to announce that its Worcester Safe Space initiative has won the national award for ‘Best Social and Community Contribution Scheme’ at the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM) Awards, held last night in Bradford. The award recognises the strength of Worcester’s citywide partnership and celebrates the Worcester Safe Space initiative … Continue reading “A celebration of partnership: Worcester Safe Space wins national award”
Walk Leaders from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire were honoured at a celebratory event for National Walking Month. Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire, Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council came together to host the Walk Leader Celebration Event on Friday 30th May, which saw over 80 walk leaders in attendance. The event, held at the Worcestershire County … Continue reading “Celebrating Walking for Health”
A warm and welcoming space for women affected by breast cancer is now reaching more communities across Worcestershire, thanks to support from a Worcestershire County Council Public Health Grant. Councillor Dr. Satinder Bell, Cabinet Member with Responsibility for Health and Wellbeing at Worcestershire County Council, joined a recent Ladies Fighting Breast Cancer coffee morning to … Continue reading “Breast cancer coffee mornings are a lifeline”
The Over/Nearly 60s Social Group in St. John’s in Worcester is having a huge impact on its members. The group is run by its members and caters to adults (nearly and) over the age of 60 in Worcester and surrounding areas, providing opportunities to engage in meaningful activities, meet new people and increase social connections. … Continue reading “Keeping over 60s healthy and connected”
Redditch Community Shed has expanded their opening hours to enable more residents to take part in practical activities, learn new skills, and meet new people. Thanks to funding from a Public Health Stay Connected Grant, the Shed has been able to increase its opening days from two to three per week, helping even more individuals … Continue reading “Redditch Shed expands community connections”
Cranstoun has been supporting those wanting to make a change to their drug and alcohol use in the county since 2015 with tremendous results; supporting thousands of people to transform their lives and get back on track. Results that Volunteer Co-ordinator and Service User Involvement Lead, Alex Fotheringham, says is hugely influenced by the service’s … Continue reading “Cranstoun is looking for volunteers!”
A new Tai Chi class in Gheluvelt Park in Worcester is improving mobility, balance and reducing the risk of falls for its participants. Wild Chi Cic is a gentle and inclusive class, run by Charlotte Burbidge, that focuses on using the principles of tai chi to improve balance, mood and social connections – all whilst … Continue reading “Tai Chi in the park is boosting mobility and balance!”
New neighbourhood community projects place wellbeing and community connection at the heart of learning. The new projects, based at St. Wulstan’s Church in Warndon, Worcester, and The REDI Centre in Redditch Town Centre, will offer local people the opportunity to design and deliver projects that bring real benefits to their neighbourhoods, while building confidence, skills, … Continue reading “Neighbourhood projects boost connection!”
