A brand new outdoor gym has officially opened outside the Sergeants’ Mess Community Hub in Norton and it’s already making a difference. This free-to-use facility is designed to bring people together to move, chat, and enjoy the outdoors. Whether you’re looking to boost your physical health, improve your mental wellbeing, or simply connect with others … Continue reading “New outdoor gym opens in Norton”
Worcestershire’s ageing population is growing and so is the need to help older adults stay physically active, socially engaged and healthy. That’s where the Worcestershire County Council’s Healthy Worcestershire sessions come in. Our free community-based programme is making a real difference! Every week, hundreds of older residents take part in friendly, fun, local sessions designed … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Creating a Healthier Worcestershire”
Winyates Community Hub is growing its role as a trusted anchor in the community. Nestled in the heart of the Winyates Housing Estate in Redditch, the Hub is a welcoming space where people come to feel seen, heard, and valued. The Hub offers a wide range of services including wellbeing activities, peer-led support groups, a … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Winyates community hub is an anchor”
In the heart of Powick, LINK Community Hub (part of Stepway) has become a lifeline for families seeking connection, support, and hope. Thanks to a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, the Hub has created a brand-new Outdoor Therapy Zone. A vibrant, inclusive space where children and families can reconnect with nature, animals, and each other. … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Stepway helps kids turn it around”
In Worcester, Sensory Matters is helping visually impaired people get active, build confidence and access inclusive physical activities thanks to a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant. The funding enabled the organisation to launch a dedicated physical activity project, offering accessible sessions like Couch to 5K and healthy walks, and working with local leisure providers to … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Sensory Matters breaks down barriers”
In Malvern, a new project funded by a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, is helping dads and male guardians connect with their children, boost their wellbeing and build a supportive community. SaturDads is delivered by Freedom Leisure and Action for Children, with sessions led by qualified coaches from both organisations. Held weekly, the sessions combine … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Making space for male guardians with Saturdads”
This season marks the launch of a brand-new women’s football team at Nunnery Wood Football Club, with a clear goal: to create a full pathway from childhood to adulthood. With support from a Public Health Community Wellbeing grant, the Worcester club has been able to open an under-18 team, helping bridge the gap between youth … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Kicking off new women’s football pathways”
Pete Martin, director of Redditch Self Defence Association, is working with young people to improve their lives, prevent them from engaging in crime and harness the power of physical activity for their self-esteem and mental health. After opening its doors just twelve months ago the boxing club was overwhelmed with people wanting to sign up. … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Knockout success at boxing club”
A group of men in Stourport are walking and talking their way to better mental health, and helping others do the same, with support from a Public Health Community Grant. Men Walking and Talking brings men together every Monday evening for a one-hour walk focused on connection, wellbeing, and ending the stigma around men’s mental … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Men’s walking group is changing lives”
Thanks to a Public Health Community Grant, adults with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD) are now enjoying weekly cycling sessions at Evesham Velo; an experience that’s improving physical health, boosting confidence, and creating lasting connections. The initiative was led by the Myriad Centre, a specialist day service in Worcester that supports adults with complex … Continue reading “Community Stories 2025 | Inclusive cycling at Evesham Velodrome”
