Every Friday morning, a local park in Romsley comes alive with gentle movement, fresh air and a growing Tai Chi community. Thanks to support from a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, the Friends of Romsley & Hunnington were able to offer free Tai Chi sessions in the local park. Led by instructor Steve Taylor … Continue reading “Finding balance and community with Tai Chi in Romsley Park”
Sole mates – Walking group for men and dads Paul Hall from Redditch is bringing men together, one step at a time, through a new male walking group designed to bring connection, wellbeing and conversation. Paul is a foster carer with Worcestershire Fostering and has also launched Sole Mates, a monthly walking group for all … Continue reading “Walking group for men and dads”
New emergency vehicle will double life saving capacity A new emergency response vehicle funded through a Public Health Community Grant has been officially unveiled at Bromsgrove Ambulance Hub. The vehicle will support the North East Worcestershire First Responders (NEWFR), a volunteer led charity whose trained responders attend 999 calls on behalf of West Midlands Ambulance … Continue reading “New emergency vehicle will double life saving capacity”
On June 22nd, 16 young people from Woodrush Youth and Community Centre took part in the Fun Run at Wythall Park. Fourteen completed the 5k run, while two took on the important role of filming the event. Thanks to funding from a Public Health grant the centre was able to run a filmmaking workshop before … Continue reading “Finessing filming skills at fun run!”
Bellbroughton Primary School in Bromsgrove has opened a brand-new sensory room, designed to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of its pupils. This calming, inclusive space is the result of a collaborative effort between the school council, staff, and a Worcestershire Public Health Grant. The sensory room is filled with carefully chosen items that … Continue reading “Peaceful space promotes pupil wellbeing”
This Summer the School Games events are back across Worcestershire, supporting young people who may be struggling in traditional school environments to come together and try new types of physical activity they wouldn’t usually have access to. The most recent event was held at Abbey Stadium in Redditch for boys from Years 9 to 11 … Continue reading “School games back for another year!”
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”
Chadsgrove School is a special school situated in Catshill, north Bromsgrove which caters for pupils aged 2–19 years whose special educational needs arise from their physical disability or a complex health need. The school recently applied for a grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team to support with after school and holiday wellbeing clubs and play schemes. The … Continue reading “Wellbeing Project will have lasting impact on students”
Home-Start North East Worcestershire is a charity that offers support to families across Redditch and Bromsgrove who are struggling to cope since 1989. Volunteers provide non-judgmental, practical and emotional support to help build the family’s confidence and prevent family breakdown. They offer a range of support services delivered by qualified professionals and they train and … Continue reading “HomeStart North East Worcestershire | Community Stories”
BURT, or Bromsgrove Urban & Rural Transport, has been running since 2009. The bus helps residents of Bromsgrove District who are unable to make essential journeys by conventional transport, either because of personal mobility/disability difficulties or because suitable services are not available. The minibus is adapted for wheelchair users. Since May 2017 the service has … Continue reading “Gemma and Paul: BURT and Keep on Moving Group | Community Stories”
