Five Worcester parks and green spaces have received a prestigious environmental award. Gheluvelt Park, Fort Royal Park, Cripplegate Park, Riverside Park and Astwood Cemetery and Crematorium have all maintained their internationally-recognised Green Flag status. The accolade is given in recognition of the high quality and environmental management of the public parks and green spaces. Chair […]
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CROWDS of more than a thousand gathered to watch a national tug-of-war competition as the hosts continue to pull together to find a new home after they were forced to leave their old one. Large crowds gathered to watch the All UK tug-of-war tournament at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex in Spetchley Road, Worcester hosted by Worcester […]
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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 […]
Worcester’s Green Party is celebrating its highest ever number of Green Party councillors, increased from 11 to 12. Greens say this is a “vote of confidence” in the work of Green councillors and candidates in the city. City-wide, the Green Party won the largest vote share in the city (the so called popular vote) but the […]
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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 […]
