A new mural has been created at Westlands First School & Nursery to celebrate the Westlands estate! Councillor David Ross, Cabinet Member for Health & Wellbeing and Councillor Richard Morris the councillor for Droitwich West were there to see the artwork installed. The work was inspired by pupil’s thoughts around what Westlands meant to them, … Continue reading “School’s Westlands Mural Celebrates Community Spirit”
ARCH (Active Redditch Community Hub) accessed a Worcestershire County Council and West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Youth Innovation Grant to get more young people involved in sports, recognising that sport is a way to connect, develop personal skills, and stay active. Nearly 100 children and young people took part weekly sporting activities including … Continue reading “ARCH Empowers Youth Through Sport”
The Tea Party Project, delivered by Everybody Dance, is making waves in the Malvern community by fostering cross-generational connections through the timeless joy of tea dances. Designed for elders living with dementia and long-term health conditions, alongside their carers and local young people, this participatory project has been bridging generational gaps in a fun, engaging, … Continue reading “Connecting Generations with Tea Dances”
Park Yoga has become a popular fitness trend at Brinton Park in Kidderminster, drawing residents from all walks of life. Starting as a simple initiative to encourage outdoor activity, it has evolved into a community movement offering both physical and mental benefits. Participants come together to practice yoga, enjoy the fresh air and the opportunity … Continue reading “Community Finds Balance with Park Yoga”
The Chantry School recently concluded an innovative project aimed at enhancing student wellbeing and aspirations through theatre and film. Funded by a small grant (jointly from Worcestershire County Council Public Health and the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner), the initiative saw students collaborate with local theatre company, Hold the Door and filmmaker, Tiger Productions … Continue reading “School Arts Project Tackles Social Issues”
In September 2022, Worcestershire’s Health and Wellbeing Board launched its Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022 to 2032, Being Well in Worcestershire. The Strategy sets out a vision and key priorities for our partnership work to help improve the health and wellbeing of our population and reduce inequalities over the next 10 years. Read more … Continue reading “Joint Local Health and Wellbeing Strategy Update: A Community-led Approach”
Bishop Perowne CofE High School in Worcester is doing a great job supporting students’ mental health with one-on-one specialist help. The school has accessed a Public Health Innovation Grant to tackle mental wellbeing issues that could affect students’ education and future careers. By combining this support with their existing SEND and pastoral services, they aim … Continue reading “Supporting Students’ Mental Health Together”
Stay Connected Grants for community-based organisations have made a huge difference to the social wellbeing of residents since the launch of the programme by Worcestershire’s Public Health team in December 2023. Supported by the Tackling Loneliness and Isolation Partnership, these small grants allow not-for-profit organisations including charities, social enterprises, and community groups to create … Continue reading “Stay Connected Grants End Loneliness”
The founder, Esther, set up the group though Facebook after the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage people to walk their dogs together after realising many other people were walking their dogs alone. She wanted to set up a group to help address loneliness and encourage people, particularly retired or those struggling with mental or physical health … Continue reading “Worcester Social Dog Walking Network | Community Stories”
His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire, Mrs Beatrice Grant, had a wonderful morning meeting some inspirational people from the Westlands Estate in Droitwich this week. There is some truly amazing work going on to support the residents’ health and wellbeing, which was evident with such positive community spirit. The Lord-Lieutenant visited the Droitwich Wellbeing Hub, WANDS … Continue reading “Lord-Lieutenant Celebrates Westlands Community Wellbeing”
