Public Health Innovation Grants for schools and youth organisations have made a real difference to the health and wellbeing of young people since the launch of the programme in Summer 2023. Supported by Worcestershire Public Health and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, small grants allow schools, colleges, and youth groups to make their ideas … Continue reading “Public Health Grants Boost Young People’s Wellbeing”
The Young Poet Laureate (YPL) is a competition for young people aged 11 – 18 years to showcase their talent in writing poetry. The competition has been running for over 10 years, it is free to enter and supported by workshops and specialist coaching for finalists, 2024 saw a record number of budding poets apply. … Continue reading “Young Poet Laureate | Community Stories”
“My name is Aidan, I am 11 and I am from Worcester, I have lived here all my life. I love cricket and love being outside. I help my Grandad with his allotment on the weekends as well. Before HAF camp I didn’t have much to do, I didn’t like any sport and I was … Continue reading “Aidan’s Story: Cricket Camp | Community Stories”
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”
A school in Worcester has transformed outdoor lunchtime play, winning an OPAL award as one of the ‘best countrywide’. Oasis Academy in Warndon has improved playtime by giving children more opportunities to socialise with more access to school grounds and outdoor activities. The school worked with the local community, which donated tyres, toys and games … Continue reading “Children allowed more freedom at playtime”
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”
St Clements CofE Primary School in Worcester recognised that children are healthier and happier when they are active. They introduced daily movement for the whole school, helping them to learn better and achieve more. By walking the Daily Mile together, every day, children are provided with positive experiences of physical activity that can benefit their … Continue reading “St Clement’s embrace the Daily Mile”
Wychbold First and Nursery School in Droitwich recognised the importance of regular exercise for their pupils, to keep them active and having fun! Children and young people should do a range of different activities across the week. To encourage children to ride their bikes, the school signed up to the Bikeability programme as an annual … Continue reading “Celebrating Bike Week with Wychbold First and Nursery School”
More than 250 young people from secondary schools across the county were given the opportunity to take part and find a passion for sport and physical activity, as part of the recently established Safer Worcestershire project – a collaboration between West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion and Worcestershire County Council Public Health. The … Continue reading “School and Youth Grant sparks positive changes in young people”
Brinton Park in Kidderminster has seen the introduction of a new Park Yoga scheme, encouraging people to enjoy the outdoor space and get active within their community. Attendance has been really positive, with over 70 people attending the first session and more than 50 on the second week – come rain or shine! Everyone is … Continue reading “Park Yoga summer success in Kidderminster”
