Worcestershire County Council’s Public Health team is celebrating a major achievement after the ‘We Are Westlands’ project won its category at the prestigious local government awards. The team was announced as the winner at the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) Awards in June 2025. Worcestershire’s entry, the groundbreaking We Are Westlands project, was delivered in Droitwich … Continue reading “Public Health wins LGC Award”
Pershore High School Promotes Active Breaktimes with Outdoor Table Tennis Tables Pershore High School is delighted to announce the installation of new outdoor table tennis tables, made possible through funding from the Public Health Wellbeing Grant for Educational Settings, provided by Worcestershire County Council. The tables are already proving to be a popular addition to … Continue reading “Paddles Up at Pershore High”
You Turn, a youth support centre based in Evesham, is taking an innovative approach to addressing young people’s mental health concerns through creativity. Following discussions with participants in its enterprise and life skills programs, the centre have launched a multi-media arts project designed to promote positive mental health messaging through clothing! The project gives young … Continue reading “Youngsters create clothing brand for mental health!”
Evesham is set to become a hub of inclusive cycling opportunities for people with disabilities of all ages, thanks to a new initiative by PAL Fitness & Education CIC, also known as “Purposeful, Active, Living,”. The sessions are taking place at the newly established cycling facility at Evesham Football Club, utilising a range of adapted … Continue reading “Evesham embraces inclusive cycling”
The Vale of Evesham School has unveiled a new, inclusive gardening area, affectionately named ‘Steven’s Space’. This wonderful addition, made possible by a wellbeing grant from Worcestershire County Council and the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, is now open for all students to enjoy. ‘Steven’s Space’ features custom-designed raised planting beds, ensuring accessibility for … Continue reading “Steven’s Space: ‘A wish come true’”
St Peter’s Droitwich CofE Academy felt that pupils could be supported to better engage through animal care, bringing a sense of calm to the school day for all – so adopted Munchy and Crunchy from a local rescue centre with the help of a Public Health wellbeing grant from Worcestershire County Council and West Mercia … Continue reading “Therapy Pets Bring Joy to School”
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”
Our Asset Based Community Development work with the Westlands housing estate has been shortlisted for the LGC Public Health Award. It all started with a film made with local residents called “We Are Westlands!” (see link below). From there we devolved resources down to a committee of residents and local agencies (such as the school … Continue reading “Westlands Project Shortlisted for Award”
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”
