This year’s Worcester City Runs event was a souring success, with over 5,000 runners, an increase on last year’s numbers. Legendary three-time London Marathon winner Paula Radcliffe MBE officially started the junior runs, Worcester 10k, and the half marathon. Runners commented on the fantastic atmosphere and many Worcestershire residents stood on the side-lines in support. Running … Continue reading “Record Turnout at Worcester City Runs”
Last month brought sunshine, smiles and delicious dishes at Winyates Craft Centre’s Multicultural Community Food and Arts Festival. From Malaysian noodles to Jamaican dumplings, there were plenty of foods to tickle the taste buds! Redditch Loves and Inspire came together, with support from Worcestershire County Council Public Health and the Holiday Activities and Food programme, … Continue reading “Winyates Multicultural Festival Brings Community Together”
Holy Innocents’ Church is an inclusive, welcoming church in Kidderminster. As well as a weekly Sunday congregation, the church has opened its doors to monthly coffee mornings, seated exercise classes, children’s play sessions and music concerts to help build community connections and overcome social isolation and loneliness. “We recently moved to the area and my … Continue reading “Holy Innocents’ Church | Community Stories”
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”
The Granary Community Café – Hope Church The Granary Community café is “a friendly community space for all who need it”, run by a group of volunteers at the Hope Church, Worcester. The café works in partnership with a range of organisations including Emerging futures, YMCA, Cranstoun and Good Soil, to offer signposting to services … Continue reading “The Granary Community Café – Hope Church | Community Stories”
Since it launched in April 2022, the Worcester Community Garden has welcomed 150 volunteers and over 5,000 visitors. It is part of Transition Worcester and has established links with environmental groups, the NHS, and other voluntary sector organisations across the city. The garden started with the aim of providing a safe, green space for visitors … Continue reading “Worcester Community Garden: A Great Place to Grow | Community Stories”
Active Coffee Morning supports adults (of any age and all abilities) with cancer to increase their activity levels, socialise with others and improve their symptoms and mental health and wellbeing. The project is delivered by Active Herefordshire and Worcestershire and Active Always CIC. The group combines physical activity with peer support and all sessions include time … Continue reading “Active Coffee Morning for Cancer Patients | Community Stories”
Toddler Tales is a free, regular storytelling and craft session that was set up to provide opportunities for families to socialise and develop children’s early literacy skills. Toddler Tales in funded by The Outreach Project at Malvern Book Cooperative. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns has been significant for preschool children and their families, … Continue reading “Toddler Tales for literacy and social skills | Community Stories”
Age UK Bromsgrove Redditch & Wyre Forest is a local, independent charity which supports older people, their families and carers across North Worcestershire. The Charity Shop on Mason Road in Headless Cross plays a huge role is supported by a number of local volunteers, who help to increase social interactions among members of the community. … Continue reading “Age UK: Charity shop supports community | Community Stories”
“I have only recently moved to the Dines Green area, as my wife sadly passed away and I had to move to a retirement complex which offered more support. I used to be very active but began to find it harder to get around, my mobility changed, and I found I did not know as … Continue reading “Graham, Dines Green Community Centre | Community Stories”
