County Council launches new funding round to help communities
Published on Monday, 1st February 2021Worcestershire County Council has launched a new round of funding for charities and organisations to make a real difference in their communities. www.spacehive.com/movement/worcs/news
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Most borrowed books of 2020 revealed
Published on Monday, 4th January 2021If your New Year’s resolution for 2021 is to read more, the most borrowed books of 2020 may give you some inspiration on where to start.
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Support available for county's veterans this Christmas
Published on Monday, 21st December 2020Support will still be available for the veterans living in Worcestershire, if they or their families need to reach out over the festive season.
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Hundreds of residents supported by Here2Help during second lockdown
Published on Friday, 4th December 2020Worcestershire County Council’s Here2Help service supported more than 600 residents through the second period of national lockdown.
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Come together and thank Worcestershire’s veterans this Winter
Published on Friday, 27th November 2020Worcestershire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership are proudly supporting a campaign to ensure that every last surviving veteran of World War II receives an extra present this Christmas.
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County Council signs Armed Forces Covenant
Published on Tuesday, 10th November 2020Worcestershire County Council has once again reaffirmed its support to the Armed Forces Community, this time as a forces-friendly employer.
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Worcestershire will still remember them
Published on Wednesday, 21st October 2020Worcestershire will remember those who have who lost their lives in the two World Wars this November.
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Alvechurch Mop fair to go ahead with enhanced Covid-19 safety controls
Published on Tuesday, 6th October 2020The annual Alvechurch Mop fair can go ahead this year, with extra Covid-19 controls in place.
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Here2Help remains available to support those in need
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020Coronavirus cases across Worcestershire are rising, and for some of the county’s residents that could result in the need for extra support.
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Worcestershire Produce Recipe Competition now accepting entries
Published on Monday, 5th October 2020A new competition to find the finest food recipes made from Worcestershire produce has been launched.
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Here 2 Help You! Find out more about Crowdfund Worcestershire at latest online event
Published on Tuesday, 1st September 2020Has lockdown given you an idea of how you could improve things for your local community? If so, the County Council wants to hear from you.
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Taekwondo World Champion in Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 20th August 2020What we did during Lockdown is now a popular topic of conversation.
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New crowdfunding initiative set to boost funding for local projects
Published on Thursday, 30th July 2020Charities and local organisations in Worcestershire are to get a helping hand with new projects thanks to an exciting funding scheme being launched by the County Council
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County Council launches Outbreak Control Plan
Published on Wednesday, 1st July 2020From dealing with local outbreaks of Covid-19 to supporting vulnerable people through the pandemic.
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HM Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire's tribute ahead of Armed Forces Day 2020
Published on Thursday, 25th June 2020HM Lord-Lieutenant of Worcestershire has released the below tribute ahead of Armed Forces Day, on Saturday 27 June.
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Charities come together to support veteran community during Coronavirus
Published on Wednesday, 24th June 2020National, regional and local military charities and veteran services have joined forces across Worcestershire, ensuring the county’s veterans receive the help they need during the Coronavirus pandemic
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Flag raised at County Hall to mark the start of Armed Forces Week
Published on Monday, 22nd June 2020The Armed Forces flag is now flying proudly above County Hall, as Worcestershire marked the beginning of this year’s Armed Forces Week.
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Bromsgrove refugee volunteers for the community
Published on Thursday, 18th June 2020Shopping, collecting prescriptions and present a listening ear to the elderly. These are just some of the ways a Syrian refugee is helping the people of Worcestershire.
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Celebrating refugee support this Refugee Week
Published on Thursday, 18th June 2020This week (15th June) is Refugee Week. Since 2016, 100 Syrian refugees have been placed in Worcestershire through the County Council’s Resettlement Programme.
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St George's Hall receives highest voluntary honour
Published on Tuesday, 2nd June 2020Sometimes the biggest compliment you can receive is someone simply saying thank you for the work you do and the contribution you make to others.
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We’re celebrating our Here2Help volunteers during Volunteers’ Week 2020
Published on Friday, 29th May 2020Volunteers’ Week may be different this year, but Worcestershire County Council will still be celebrating those who have made a difference during the coronavirus crisis
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Takeaway food available from Monday at Worcester Woods
Published on Thursday, 28th May 2020The Orchard café at Worcester Woods Country Park will reopen for takeaway food and drink from 1st of June.
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Coincidence during Coronavirus reunites two old Polish Friends
Published on Friday, 15th May 2020Even a pandemic can’t stop the fate of true friendship finding its way into people’s lives.
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Thousands of Easter eggs to be delivered as a thank you
Published on Thursday, 7th May 2020A special thank you gift will be making its way to key workers across the county next week.
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VE Day Tribute from the Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire
Published on Thursday, 7th May 2020The Lord Lieutenant of Worcestershire has released this tribute to mark VE Day 75
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Over 2,000 people in Worcestershire are Here2Help
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020More than 2,000 people in Worcestershire have volunteered with the Council’s Here2Help community action campaign.
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Thank you for stepping in to pick fresh produce this summer
Published on Wednesday, 6th May 2020Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Pollock, has welcomed the local response to ‘pick for Britain’.
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The Nation's Toast to the Heroes of WWII
Published on Friday, 1st May 2020“For those that gave so much, we thank you.” – Never has a sentiment rung truer both then and now, thanking those who put their lives on the line to save ours.
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‘We Will Remember Them’ takes on a whole new meaning during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Published on Tuesday, 21st April 2020A Remember Veterans key worker, who on a day to day basis, supports veterans in the criminal justice system, has been also working hard as a volunteer to ensuring that no-one is forgotten in Worcester
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County's community spirit continues to shine through
Published on Wednesday, 15th April 2020The Leader of Worcestershire County Council has thanked the county’s residents for coming together and helping us to ensure people stay safe and well during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Stay Home and Save Lives this Easter
Published on Thursday, 9th April 2020The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is often a time for family getaways, get-togethers and fun!
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Worcestershire schools and colleges answer the urgent NHS appeal
Published on Thursday, 9th April 2020Last week, Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust launched an urgent appeal for any available eye protection equipment in schools or colleges to be donated to the hospital.
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Could you join those who have already applied to make a real difference?
Published on Thursday, 2nd April 2020Our bid to find people across Worcestershire to help us make a real difference has got off to a great start.
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Over 100 emergency food parcels delivered to the most vulnerable
Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020Some of the most vulnerable people in Worcestershire are being provided with emergency food supplies, delivered by staff from the County Council.
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Hotel rooms all booked up to help recovering patients
Published on Wednesday, 1st April 2020Hotels across the county have answered the call for help from Worcestershire County Council, and offered the extra rooms needed.
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The most vulnerable in Worcestershire are still being targeted by scams
Published on Tuesday, 31st March 2020We’re aware that people are still targeting vulnerable people who are self-isolating to make fraudulent offers of help.
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150 hotel rooms urgently needed for recovering patients
Published on Monday, 30th March 2020Hotel rooms across the county are urgently needed to help patients recovering during the Coronavirus pandemic. Worcestershire County Council needs a total of 300 rooms and 150 have already been found.
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Help us to make a real difference and continue vital care and support
Published on Friday, 27th March 2020The county continues to pull together against Coronavirus, and we’re always looking out for people to help us make a real difference.
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Show you are Here2Help with help from your little one
Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020Worcestershire County Council are encouraging children to colour-in posters and display them in their windows to promote togetherness.
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Stay home, Save Lives
Published on Monday, 23rd March 2020Staying at home will save lives.
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Worcestershire’s dementia centres lead the way in supporting sufferers
Published on Tuesday, 7th January 2020Worcestershire is to become the first county in the UK to offer access to specialist dementia Meeting Centres to all its residents.
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More to enjoy for children at Moule Close following fundraising event
Published on Thursday, 2nd January 2020A sunken sandpit, nature area and a music zone are just some of the wonderful new activities children at a short break unit in Kidderminster can now enjoy.
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Christmas time, Mistletoe and Wine – start your Christmas celebrations early across Worcestershire
Published on Friday, 29th November 2019The most wonderful time of year is fast approaching and there are lots of festive events taking place across the county, each sprinkling a little extra Christmas magic.
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Park and Ride service available this weekend as Worcester's Victorian Christmas Fayre returns
Published on Thursday, 28th November 2019Today marks the start of Worcester’s Victorian Christmas Fayre for 2019.
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Shop smart to save money this Black Friday
Published on Tuesday, 19th November 2019Black Friday is returning at the end of the month to brighten up your November blues.
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Worcestershire Will Remember Them
Published on Sunday, 10th November 2019Towns and villages across Worcestershire will be marking remembrance Sunday and Armistice day this weekend.
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Armed Forces champion for Redditch named
Published on Tuesday, 29th October 2019Councillor Julian Grubb has been named as Armed Forces Champion for Redditch.
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Share your memories of market gardening in Evesham
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019Did you know? Over 1300 market gardening 'hovels' were once built in and around Evesham.
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Walking for health group celebrates six months
Published on Thursday, 27th June 2019A popular Redditch walk is celebrating its six-month anniversary next week.
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Chairman County Curios launches today
Published on Friday, 21st June 2019Did you know that the world-famous Liver Birds situated on top of the Royal Liver Building were actually constructed in Worcestershire?
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Signs to go up at country park ahead of bluebell season
Published on Friday, 22nd March 2019An awareness campaign is being launched at Worcester Woods Country Park to encourage visitors to do their bit to help protect the woodland and wildlife.
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Ofsted rate further education and skills programme as good
Published on Wednesday, 13th March 2019Worcestershire County Council's further education and skills programme has been rated good by Ofsted following a formal inspection.
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Help shape the way Worcestershire supports the Armed Forces Community
Published on Monday, 11th March 2019A new survey has been launched to help influence the way that veterans are supported in Worcestershire.
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Raid nets haul of illicit tobacco
Published on Tuesday, 19th February 2019More than 5,000 illegal cigarettes and 70 packets of hand-rolling tobacco have been seized by Trading Standards officers in Worcestershire because they were either counterfeit or illicit.
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Have your say on the future of libraries
Published on Thursday, 10th January 2019People are being reminded to have their say on the future of libraries as part of the County Council's public consultation running at the moment.
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RespectAbility awards on display at County Hall
Published on Friday, 30th November 2018A new display dedicated to the seven winners of the RespectAbility awards is now available to the public.
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The Hive marks the end of World War One
Published on Thursday, 8th November 2018The Centenary of the end of World War One is being marked at The Hive with a series of special events.
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The Hive chosen to represent England for national launch
Published on Wednesday, 7th November 2018The Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service based at The Hive has been chosen to host the English launch of this year's Explore Your Archive campaign.
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Beacons to be lit to mark the end of World War One
Published on Wednesday, 7th November 2018Beacons will be lit across Worcestershire this Sunday to mark 100 years since the end of World War One.
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