To celebrate World Autism Acceptance Week, we asked Cllr Neil Laurenson to share his thoughts on his own autistic experience and his hopes for the future. What does World Autism Acceptance Week mean to you personally, and why do you think it’s important to highlight the diversity of autistic experiences?My opinion about World Autism Acceptance Week […]
My time as Mayor is rapidly coming to an end. I’ve met with dozens of community groups and attended several major events in Worcester which simply could not function without the support of volunteers. People who volunteer tell me that they do it because they want to make a difference. However, what has also really […]
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During my year as Mayor I have met so many interesting organisations and this week was no exception when I came across Worcester Language Exchange. Frances Burton, who set it up, told me: “It was an accident really. That’s the truth to how Worcester Language Exchange began.” Fran had moved to Worcester from Lincoln and […]
The Green Party has announced it will celebrate international women’s day with a free event in Worcester on Friday (March 8). The walk, organised by Worcester Green Party, will be led by Leisa Taylor, community campaigner for Cathedral Ward. Starting from Vesta Tilley’s statue at 11.30am, there will be a 90-minute walk, where attendees will […]
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THE wild beauty of the natural world was the spellbinding theme of a spectacular window light show which brought magic and a touch of theatre to the dark winter terraces of the Arboretum. This year’s Love the Arbo saw some wild and wonderful window light displays bring a little enchantment and a kaleidoscope of rich colours to brighten dark February […]
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Join activists, councillors and friends for a re-launch of Pack it in -Zero Waste Living. Owner Phillipa Gilfillan is hosting an evening that will include: Food and drink tasting in her new cafe – a chance to sample vegan food at its best. A short practical talk on going plastic free at home and a […]
Join activists and members for fun and games at The Dice Box. Bring along family and friends for an hour or two of board games and catch up with other Green-minded people. Light bites, burgers and sweet treats are available as well as kids meals. Some vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Swap tables and meet […]
Join us on Thursday 6th of July from 7pm for a drink and a chat. We will be at The Wheatsheaf Inn on Henwick Road. They have great local beer and lots of indoor and outdoor space. […]
The Great British Spring Clean is back, and this year Worcester Green Party is leading the initiative. Hannah Cooper, Cllr Karen Lewing and Cllr Matt Jenkins have teamed up to coordinate a community clean-up event to remove litter from the streets of the Arboretum. The event takes place on Sunday 2nd April from 14:30-16:00, meeting at […]
Tuesday, March 21, from 7:30 pm, St Swithun’s Church. Come and join Tor Pingree and friends for a night of acoustic live music in support of our local Green Party. More information is here. […]
