This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week, and we’re taking the chance to share real stories from our community partners. These are stories of people who have found connection, healing, and joy through creativity. A recent project in Redditch called ‘Planting Healthy Minds’ shows just how powerful artistic collaboration can be in opening up discussions … Continue reading “Planting healthy minds in Redditch”
This week is Creativity and Wellbeing Week, a time to celebrate the power of creativity in bringing people together, lifting spirits, and making a real difference in our communities. In Woodrow, a small neighbourhood in Redditch, creativity has done just that. Severn Arts, in partnership with Reimagine Redditch, recently completed a public art project that … Continue reading “Love Woodrow”
The Beacon Pupil Referral Unit in Redditch was looking for ways to help children manage their emotions. They found an intervention helping children identify emotions through play, using Lego. Mood Busters helps primary school children understand and manage their emotions. It builds resilience and encourages them to talk about their feelings. Using bricks and elements, … Continue reading “Building Mood Monsters (and resilience!)”
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!”
In Worcestershire, a local boxing club has been making a significant impact on the lives of young people, thanks to the support of Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health funding. The club’s programs have helped individuals turn their lives around and achieve remarkable outcomes. Pete Martin, owner of Redditch Self Defence Association, is working with young … Continue reading “Knockout success: Transforming young people’s lives”
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”
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”
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”
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”
