In October 2026, intrepid fundraisers for Worcester’s St Richard’s Hospice will take on a five-day hike along a remote section of the ancient wall from Gubeikou to Jinshanling and Simatai.
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If you would like to join this band of local heroes then we would love to hear from you. We are flexible and happy for people to volunteer on a regular or occasional basis.
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St Richard’s Hospice Hassle-free collection of your real Christmas tree!
No wrestling the tree into the car, no hoovering needles up for days afterwards, just pop it outside your home or organisation for our volunteers to collect and recycle on 10 and 11 January 2025.
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We are thrilled to announce that the Woo Fest team are returning on Sunday, 22 December with an incredible night of live music at the Marrs Bar, Worcester, with a line up that includes:
Kringo, Fair Weather Riders, Mubba Hubba (Marrs Bar House Band), Split Second, Terry Walls and Vintage Strings.
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ISO Quality Services Ltd, based in Worcester, donated four days to the hospice: working to revamp the children’s area in its grounds, clearing weeds and repainting garden furniture.
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Now seen by over 350,000 fans live and watched by millions on TV Europe’s No.1 multi award winning show " The Legends of American Country “returns for another fantastic night of toe tapping Country nostalgia. The 2024 tour will showcase highly acclaimed tributes to Dolly Parton , Johnny Cash , Don Williams , Patsy Cline,Charley Pride,Tammy Wynette and Kenny Rogers and new tributes to icons Hank Williams , Alan Jackson, Glen Campbell, Billie Joe-Spears , Garth Brooks and Jim Reeves with countless other well-known singalong hit songs in this must see musical extravaganza.
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Malvern Theatres’ Three Counties Talent Hub (3CTH) identifies, fosters, and gives a professional platform to creatives working in the three counties.
In its first iteration, Malvern Theatres is teaming with the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to launch an inaugural stage writing competition, with the chosen play being workshopped in Malvern, before being performed in both Malvern and Cheltenham in spring 2025.
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eams from businesses, community groups, schools and more can sign-up for the Grow Your Dough challenge organised by St Richard’s Hospice, based in Worcester.
The campaign will see teams use their creativity, skills and networks to grow £40 into a much bigger donation, helping the hospice fund its services for patients, loved ones and bereaved people.
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The St Richard’s Hospice Golf Day is set to take place on Friday, May 17, from 9.30am, at The Vale Golf Club in Evesham.
Teams of four will play 18 holes, followed by a two-course dinner, prize giving ceremony, auction and raffle.
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They did it! Finally, after 40 days 16 hours and 20 minutes of rowing their small boat Pegasus, the Worcester Buoys made it to the far side of The Atlantic. They arrived in Antigua in the early hours of last Tuesday morning on 23rd January and were met by a large group of family and friends amidst much celebration and no small amount of relief!
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I am thrilled to report that last Thursday at 1600 hours the Worcester Buoys passed the half way point in their quest to row The Atlantic and raise £100,000 for Acorns Children’s Hospice.
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Slightly off the wall, maybe! However, in the spirit of seasonal goodwill I want to let you know of a local good news story this Christmas.
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Neighbours in Stourport who run a food share project, crowned as the UK’s friendliest community in the Coronation Communities competition, will receive their prize this week - a specially designed garden by expert horticulturalists from the Eden Project.
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Women’s confidence and courage at work should be a key focus for organisations in 2024, say experienced consultants.
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More than 800 households were at risk of homelessness in the past year across Worcestershire - a number which is only set to rise.
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With the huge rise in DNA testing (it’s the second most Googled subject), we are now able to ask questions previously impossible to answer about our families, ancestry and health. We can discover our lost heritage, track down missing relatives and find details of our family trees.
Read More"A lovely and highly respected lady inside and outside of the Club, Ray, her late husband, would be very proud of her in achieving this honour.
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Doug’s photographic awards include eight Emmys, five BAFTAs and five Wildscreen Pandas. He has twice won the underwater category in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. He has three Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his camerawork and is an Honorary Fellow of the prestigious Royal Photographic Society and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographic Society. In 2018 he was awarded the RSGS Mungo Park Medal for his contribution to geographical knowledge in hazardous environments.
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