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05 July 2022
Queen’s Baton Relay to cross UK’s longest river by dragon boat in Worcester – with help from Paralympic medallist
As the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay returned to England this week, Worcester is preparing to offer one of the most memorable sights of the 25-day event.When The Queen's Baton arrives in the city on Friday 22 July it will cross the river Severn on a striking dragon boat, propelled by the ci...
04 July 2022
Worcester man prepares to play his part as Batonbearer for the Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay
As The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay travels through the West Midlands on its way to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, one Worcester man is preparing to play his part.Charity stalwart Philip Fowler was nominated by Worcester City Council and Worcester Community Trust to carry the Bato...
04 July 2022
As The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay travels through the West Midlands on its way to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, one Worcester man is preparing to play his part.Charity stalwart Philip Fowler was nominated by Worcester City Council and Worcester Community Trust to carry the Bato...
29 June 2022
South Worcestershire showcase their Safer Streets project at partnership event
A number of partner organisations from across South Worcestershire have today formally launched a new campaign to encourage everyone in the county to play their part in ending male violence against women and girls. The West Mercia Wide partnership event was hosted at Sixways on Thursday 23rd June...
28 June 2022
Fun for all as Birmingham 2022 Queen’s Baton Relay visits Worcester
Fun for all the family is promised on Friday 22 July when the Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay visits Worcester during its final journey through England ahead of the start of the Commonwealth Games.Thousands of people are expected to line the city's streets to watch local Batonbearers carry Th...