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Worcestershire Residents Encouraged to Access Energy Support Through Crisis and Resilience Fund
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (274+ words) Residents across Worcestershire who are struggling with rising energy costs are being encouraged to seek support through the county's Crisis and Resilience Fund, which offers practical assistance to help households stay warm, safe and financially resilient. The fund is already…...
Hampton Bridge project inspires future engineers during school visit
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (295+ words) Pupils from Blackminster Middle School got a behind the scenes look at one of Worcestershire's major infrastructure projects this week when they visited the Hampton Bridge construction site near Evesham. The visit, organised as part of the Modern Work Experience…...
Generation STEM inspires schoolgirls to explore tech and creative careers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (429+ words) A new Generation STEM event has been added to Worcestershire's school calendar, giving schoolgirls the opportunity to hear from inspiring women working across technology, digital and creative industries. Hosted by Early Careers Worcestershire, part of Worcestershire County Council's Skills & Employability…...
Join in the fun as Healthy Worcestershire hosts sports week
2+ week, 1+ day ago (95+ words) Healthy Worcestershire is inviting people to get active during sports week, starting 22 June. There will be simple and fun games to help people move more, whatever their fitness level. There is no need to wear your sports kit!" Team up…...
I'm fitter now than before my diagnosis: Local cancer group helps survivors to rebuild lives
2+ week, 1+ day ago (683+ words) In Stourport, a weekly cancer rehabilitation coffee group led by Always Active and supported by a Worcestershire County Council Public Health grant, is helping residents to rebuild their lives in a supportive, welcoming environment. Each 90minute session combines 45 minutes of gentle,…...
Worcester v Worcester: the forgotten football story hidden in our archives
2+ week, 3+ day ago (400+ words) A remarkable piece of forgotten football history linking Worcestershire and the United States has been uncovered in the county archives ahead of England's first game of the World Cup. The story was pieced together by local sports historian Dilwyn Porter,…...
Baroness Morgan leads Worcestershire careers conference
2+ week, 3+ day ago (532+ words) Giving young people more opportunities to meet employers and explore the world of work was the focus of a major Worcestershire conference on Friday (12 June). Schools, colleges and businesses from across the county came together at Sixways Stadium to hear…...
Healthy Worcestershire shares tips on smart snacking
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (100+ words) Healthy Worcestershire is helping people make healthier snack choices during the week of 15 June. Sessions will show how to choose balanced snacks to keep energy and mood steady. People will also learn how to stay focused and avoid eating too…...
Careers Worcestershire kicks off Summer of Support
3+ week, 2+ day ago (437+ words) Young people across Worcestershire are being encouraged to use the summer holidays to access free careers, education and skills support from Careers Worcestershire (Careers Worcs). The careers service from Worcestershire County Council's Skills & Employability Service is launching a 10-week Summer…...
Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run proves to be a winning event yet again
3+ week, 2+ day ago (515+ words) Hundreds of runners and their families gathered at Wythall Park last weekend for the Wythall and Hollywood Fun Run. The event was such a success, bookings are already open for next year's race on Sunday 13 June! People of all ages…...