A group of year 8 students have completed a six week Pilates course to build their self-esteem and develop coping mechanisms for when they feel anxious or stressed. Wolverley CE Secondary School applied for a grant from Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health Team and the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner to provide the sessions … Continue reading “Pilates Power: Stronger bodies and sharper minds!”
A free activity which aids both physical and mental health is coming to Worcester this summer. Park Yoga will take place every Sunday morning at KGV Hub Community Centre (WR4 9TL) in the Brickfields area of Worcester. Sessions will run from 9.30am to 10.30am, starting on 4 May and continuing until 14 September. Park Yoga … Continue reading “Park Yoga is coming to Worcester”
Our Healthy Worcestershire grant has contributed to a valuable community space in Rous Lench that bring people together, involves all ages, strengthens community connections, gets people out in nature and supports healthy eating. The former unused allotments have been transformed to include natural play equipment and a slide. An existing cider orchard has been added to, … Continue reading “Community garden blossoms in Rous Lench”
Himbleton CofE Primary School and Nursery open their new adventure playground and trim trail to help keep pupils active. Adventure fitness play areas and trim trails are a great way to get children moving, to help develop balance, hand-eye coordination, and physical strength. This new play area at Himbleton CoE Primary School and Nursery will be … Continue reading “New Trim Trail get kids active at Himbleton School”
Directors of Public Health have a statutory requirement to write an independent annual report on the health of their population and the Local Authority is required to publish it. This year’s Director of Public Health annual report continues from last year in celebrating the power of community for good health and wellbeing, and shares stories … Continue reading “Director of Public Health Annual Report: A Community-led Approach is published”
We were delighted to visit one of the Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest Move More sessions this week. These fun and impactful seated exercise classes are bringing major health and social benefits to all those who attend. Move More not only empowers and supports older adults to keep physically active and stay independent … Continue reading “Fitness, fun & connection at Move More!”
Children at Noah’s Ark Nursery in Redditch are loving their new ‘music and move’ sessions thanks to a wellbeing grant from the Worcestershire County Council Public Health Team and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. The funding has allowed the nursery to invest in a qualified music teacher to run weekly sessions and also provide … Continue reading “Music and move class shakes things up!”
Fishing is proving to be a fantastic way to get young people outdoors, away from screens, and immersed in nature! Worcester Warriors Foundation is using fishing with young people to support with life skills such as patience, focus, and resilience. Beyond the excitement of catching fish, this offers a peaceful escape and a chance to … Continue reading “Fishing Boosts Youth Wellbeing”
We were delighted to go and visit a brand new bikeability session in action at Bayton CofE Primary School this week. This is the result of a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant enabling the school to purchase new balance bikes for the children. Laura Paske, head teacher at Bayton CofE Primary School, noticed an … Continue reading “Balance Bikes Boost Kids’ Confidence”
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”
