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Here’s the first train to stop at Parkway - the 8.29am bound for London Paddington
#worcsparkway
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Following confusion over the pronunciation of our county, we're pleased to announce we'll be changing our name to improve international relations.
We'll now be known as Warchestershire to match previous mis-pronunciations.
New signs will be rolled out over the next few months.
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Well done to Worcestershire's
@PhilipSerrell
winning Celebrity
@Mastermind
and supporting local charity
@StRichardsHosp
@BBCBargainHunt
@MastermindQuiz
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The county’s first new station for over a 100 years will open next Sunday, 23rd Feb. It has 500 parking spaces and direct routes to London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Derby and Nottingham.
Read more
#worcsparkway
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Thank You Worcestershire!
All the hotel rooms we needed to help recovering patients have been found in just 48 hours.
Hotels across the county have answered the call for help from us and offered the extra rooms needed.
Worcestershire has once again proved it is
#Here2Help
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It's important for us to all make sure we're social distancing this weekend, but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the sunshine outdoors.
For more information on the dos and don'ts of social distancing, see the graphic below or go to
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We can today announce work has begun on an intricate carving of
#Worcestershire
's proudest son, Edward Elgar, on his beloved Malvern Hills.
Billed as the county's answer to Mount Rushmore, the sculpture is set to become a major tourist attraction. What do you think of the plans?
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Here's the latest update on flooding in
#Worcestershire
, courtesy of
@WorcsTravel
's Jon Fraser. It appears to be an improving picture, but with conditions liable to change, we're remaining vigilant.
This information is correct as of 1pm on Thursday 27th February.
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We have the first bat highway in the UK here in Worcestershire.
Red LED lights, provide a bat friendly crossing, near to Warndon Wood nature reserve.
Find out more online or listen our Ecology expert Cody Levine on BBCHW
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We’re at the official opening of Worcestershire Parkway this morning. Anticipation is building right now. It’s Worcestershire’s first brand new train station to open for 100 years.
#worcsparkway
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Take a look at the inside of Worcestershire Parkway station which is set to open this Sunday 23 Feb.
#worcsparkway
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👏👏👏
A huge thank you to everyone at the NHS, as well as our own social care teams, who are working tirelessly to help others during the spread of
#coronavirus
.
👏👏👏
#NHSThankyou
#ClapForOurCarers
#ClapforNHS
#ClapOurCarers
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Passengers using Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station can now grab a hot drink or snack before they get on a train. Nomad Coffee Company are operating at the front of Parkway Mon to Fri from around 7am-12pm.
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A petition has been launched with the aim of keeping the Edward Elgar archives right here in
#Worcestershire
rather than moving them to
#London
. Sign it here:
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Worcestershire County Council has officially signed the
@WoodlandTrust
Tree Charter, a campaign that helps people to understand the values of trees and what they can do to help them. 🌳
Read more on what the Tree Charter means for Worcestershire:
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We've got £1.3million to improve the county's environment. Grants of up to £200k are available for tree planting, wildflower meadows and increasing biodiversity along water courses. Find out if your org is eligible sustainability
@worcestershire
.gov.uk
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Now that the flood waters are receding, we'd like to say a big thank you to the people who worked hard to keep everyone safe across Worcestershire.
This includes a big thank you to you, our residents for following safety advice and keeping up the community spirit. 1/2
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The second set of bat friendly red street lights have been switched on🦇🚨
It's been found that white LED street lights may interact negatively with bats. It is hoped that red lights will help reduce WCC's energy & carbon consumption, as well as its impacts on the protected bats
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Congrats to
@WorcsTravel
for winning the Best use of Twitter by the Public Sector category at tonight's awards 🥳🏆
#WorcestershireHour
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Did you know, around 450 University of Worcester students put themselves forward to work on the frontline during the height of the pandemic?
Students clocked-up over 850 volunteer hours helping those who needed it most.
Thank you to you all.
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We're happy to say 5 new bike stands have been installed in front of the City Art Gallery & Museum, addressing demand for cycle parking in this area.
The bike stands, together with new pavement surfacing & other improvement works, will create a more inviting & functional space.
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The beacon has been lit on the top of the Malvern Hills to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. Around 100 people have turned out tonight.
#remembranceday
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Worcestershire is united in fighting those who would seek to exploit our children. Child exploitation comes in many forms, find more information at
#GetSafeWorcs
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Amid a situation that's worrying for many, we're encouraging
#Worcestershire
residents to focus on togetherness and kindness.
That's why we've launched
#Here2Help
, which features top tips to support those around you.
Find out more by visiting .
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From today all disposable packaging used in the Lakeview Cafe at County Hall will be compostable.
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Our teams have been out and about in Worcester cleaning road signs to ensure they are visible to drivers.
Check out how they do it.
If you spot a grubby sign that needs cleaning, let us know at:
@WorcsTravel
@Ringway_Worcs
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⚠️We've just heard that 85 cars are currently in Worcester City Car parks with less than 30 minutes before they flood and are unable to get out.
Cattle Market and Croft Road car parks impacted.
@WorcsTravel
@WMerciaPolice
@bbchw
@freeradionews
@worcesternews
@myworcester
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The Malvern Beacon has officially been lit for HM The Queen's Platinum Jubilee!👑
Our specially designed beacon has been set alight from the Worcestershire Beacon on top of the Malvern Hills and is one of more than 1,500 lit this evening🔥
#HM70
#PlatinumJubilee
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If you're looking for something a bit 'shorter', where you can see the stunning views, we highly recommend visiting The Malvern Hills. 🙌🌄
A rather harsh review of Ben Nevis.
“Very steep and too high��
“No facilities at the top”
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Jon Fraser from our Highways Team is bringing us the latest update on the flooding situation and road closures from around the county this Saturday afternoon.
Regular highways updates can be found on
@WorcsTravel
For emergency road closures, visit
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Have a watch of this 20 second time-lapse video of the bridge extension installation at Battenhall Bridge over the Southern Link Road.
The bridge was moved into place on Sunday and it took six hours. For more information visit
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We are aware of a leaked, unofficial email from an NHS Clinical Director in Worcestershire. The email is inaccurate. Worcester is not on red alert. There were not 6 cases in 24hours. There is no cause for alarm. Covid-19 has not gone away & it remains important that we stay alert
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Cases of the new South African variant of Covid-19 have been found in the WR3 area of Worcestershire.
Residents in the area are encouraged to get a test at the Mobile Testing Unit at The White Hart pub, Fernhill Heath.
Find out more here:
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Local routes and motorways in Worcestershire will display this message this evening to show our huge gratitude to key workers across the county for all they are doing to keep us safe.
#ClapForKeyWorkers
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How many of you have taken a trip along the
@svrofficialsite
this summer?
It's a firm favourite for visitors from across Worcestershire and beyond.
Here's a brilliant capture for today's
#MyWorcestershire
view by
@byronbizzle
taken in Bewdley
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Huge congratulations to all the winners at tonight's
@worcesternews
Health & Social Care Awards. We're very proud that Jackie Edwards was posthumously awarded the Domiciliary Care Worker Award. Care worker Jackie, a much-loved colleague
@worcscc
sadly died of Covid-19 this year.
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Work is now complete on the new path between Diglis Bridge and Duck Brook in Worcester.
The new stone surfaced path, also linking into St Mark’s Close, offers a more direct route on the Severn Way between the bridge, Ketch Roundabout and beyond.
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The proclamation of the accession of His Majesty King Charles III was read at The Guildhall today.
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire was joined by the Lord-Lieutenant and District Mayors & Chairmen who received their copy of the Proclamation to read in their communities.
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Today we’ve launched our new
#Here2Help
web page to help our communities come together to tackle
#coronavirus
. To find out more and to get involved, go to
#COVID19
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Choir and crowds sing God Save the King following Worcestershire's proclamation event at The Guildhall, Worcester.
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According to
@TheHiveWorcs
archivist Adrian Gegson, Elgar was born, died and buried in Worcestershire. Don't his archives belong here too?
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Interested in how work is progressing on widening Carrington Bridge, at the Southern Link Road in Worcester?
@WorcsTravel
's Jon Fraser explains how 70-ton girders are being lifted over the River Severn in the coming days.
Watch below. Subtitles here:
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The Ketch Viewpoint has been fully refurbished and has now reopened!
Later this year, improved information panels will be installed at the viewpoint, providing more information about the landscape, wildlife and historical features on view.
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And here it is! The latest drone footage of
#WorcsParkway
. Works on the station will be coming to an end soon and the station will be tested and commissioned by
@GWRHelp
,
@networkrail
and CrossCountry Trains.
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Worcestershire will enter Tier 2 on 2 December.
We wanted to breakdown in more detail what that means.
This is worth checking out as it gives you all the latest advice on what businesses can open, those with restrictions and who you can meet in order to keep your community safe.
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Construction of the new Worcestershire Parkway station is progressing well, here you can see the back of the building and where the two lines cross. The build of the first 3 platforms is underway/ More about the station coming later today, keep your eyes peeled!
#WorcsParkway
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Your highways team worked have worked round the clock to keep roads clear.
They clocked 16k miles this weekend gritting routes and clearing snow.
Around 1,330 tonnes of salt were spread on county roads.
Our gritting fleet will be out again from 6pm! Follow
@worcstravel
for more.
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We're pleased to announce that
@TheHiveWorcs
has now safely re-opened this Monday morning! 🐝
#WelcomeBack
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Despite an increase in people testing positive for coronavirus in Birmingham:
▪️ The risk to people in Worcestershire remains low
▪️ Remember to wash your hands
▪️ Wear a face covering where indicated
▪️ Keep your distance from those you don’t live with
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The first emergency food parcels have been delivered to the most vulnerable people in our county. They were put together & distributed by staff from
@worcscc
. All the extremely vulnerable recipients were identified through the Government’s Shielding Communities initiative.
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THREAD 🧵
Update on Old Powick Bridge
The Grade I listed Powick Old Bridge in Worcester will remain closed to pedestrians and cyclists for the foreseeable future whilst investigations into the collapse and repair options continue.
📷
@dharford79
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The multi-million pound Worcester City Centre improvements are about to enter a fifth phase.
Phase 5 will see us upgrade the public space on Foregate St including new natural stone paving and the signalised pedestrian crossing.
Read more here:
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We’re proposing to build a new walking 🚶♀️ and cycling 🚴 bridge across the River Severn in Worcester from Gheluvelt Park to the Kepax site in St Johns.
Ahead of planning, we want to know what you think of the proposals. For more details visit
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Do you have an open space by you and are you a local organisation that would love to develop a wildflower meadow
#NaturalNetworks
could help
@worcswt
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Take a look at this 🦦
A small family of otters have been spotted in the lake at Arrow Valley Country Park over recent days.
This wonderful image was captured by
@rgriffiths_photography
via Instagram.
What a wonderful sight for a Monday😍
#ArrowValley
#Redditch
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The latest update on flooding in
#Worcestershire
, correct as of 3pm, Wednesday 26th February.
For latest updates on an ever-changing situation, follow
@WorcsTravel
.
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Worcestershire remembers all of those who fell this Remembrance Day.
We will never forget.
#RemembranceSunday
#RemembranceDay
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What a difference!
Phase 4 of the Worcester Future High Street Fund work has seen improvements made on Trinity Street, St Nicholas Street and The Foregate.
Visit our website to see more before and after images -
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A wonderful autumnal
#MyWorcestershire
view taken in Worcester by
@coll_ette__
via Instagram.
Thanks very much for letting us share it.
If you've been out and about this weekend, post your images with the hashtag to feature.
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It was a cold start this morning, but it made for some stunning scenery in
#Worcestershire
.
How's it looking where you are?
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A brand new vision for the Shrub Hill Quarter, Worcester has been unveiled. It will evolve as a vibrant new neighbourhood & home to new, high quality employment & enterprise, & a desirable place to live, work & spend time.
Look here for more:
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Areas in and around Worcestershire, such as County Hall, have blossomed into life with wonderful wildflower meadows that are attracting lots of pollinators and supporting local biodiversity.
Read about how we're making Worcestershire bloom 💐🌷
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As efforts continue to prevent the spread of
#CoronaVirus
, it's important to regularly wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds at a time.
Singing 'Happy Birthday' twice can help time things. Bored of that? Here's some songs from
#Worcestershire
artists that may do the trick!
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@WorcCathedral
is opening its door to residents who want to get a free rapid Covid-19 test.
Tests will be available for anyone with no symptoms aged 18 and over.
Appointments must be pre-booked using the online booking system here:
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Where better than
#Worcs
to enjoy the great outdoors during
#NationalWalkingMonth
? See some of the best routes here:
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Nothing compares to Worcestershire in the sunshine...
Who can tell us where this beautiful photo has been taken?
#Worcestershire
#MyWorcestershire
#OneWorcestershire
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‘We are truly overwhelmed by your support and kindness’.
The parents of Tom Jones have thanked the community in Worcester after a plaque was unveiled in his memory on Sabrina Bridge.
Read more on the memorial here:
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👏👏👏👏👏
To those working in the NHS, and to key workers who are doing so much to keep us safe: THANK YOU.
👏👏👏👏👏
#ClapForOurCarers
#ClapForKeyWorkers
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This is fantastic! 💃
Thank you so much for all you are doing. We'll be giving you a BIG round of applause at 8pm.
#ClapForOurCarers
🎶We are family🎶
Some of the staff on our delivery suite took a quick moment to celebrate our amazing staff and all their hard work👏
Don’t worry they all stuck to the national guidance by keeping all dance moves 2 metres apart 💃↔️💃
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Presented amazing athletes with Black Pear Tree Award 2016
@AlexGregoryGB
@ClaireCashmore
@beckyredfern99
@RowlesLauren
@BritWheelBBall
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Say hello to Jarvis. He's the latest addition to our office family at County Hall and at just 15 weeks old is always a hit when he pops in for visit.
#BringYourDogToWork
#TakeYourDogToWorkDay
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It’s a question being asked by children across Worcestershire, and we’re happy to confirm that the Easter Bunny has been given ‘Key Worker’ status and will be allowed to make deliveries this weekend!
Wishing you all a very happy Easter!
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Fantastic news from the Environment Agency today!
£4.9million will go towards a scheme to help alleviate flooding in Tenbury.
For more info:
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It was a big Worcestershire welcome for HRH The Prince of Wales tonight at
@3Choirs
, with
@ChairmanWorcscc
on hand to greet the royal guest.
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Here's a reminder of our social distancing guidelines.
Remember - you can go outside to take part in activities such as walking, running or cycling, but this is on the provision that you remain at least two metres away from other people.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#Here2Help
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Welcome back to Worcestershire.
Explore the beautiful Severn Valley Railway as they get things 'back on track' this Summer. Spanning from Kidderminster to Bridgenorth, it truly is fun for all the family.
Follow the link for tickets
#MyWorcestershire
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Spare a thought for our social work teams and support officers who are working today.
If you need to speak to a social worker call
01905 768053
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Public Health Worcestershire is asking residents to
#keepitlocal
limit your contacts with others and help keep the county at
#TierOne
.
Please stay local, reduce who you meet up with and mix with and help keep Worcestershire in tier one measures.
More:
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#WorcestershireHour
, have you seen a more beautiful sight? This shot was taken by
@anna
.lamb83 (Instagram) and is simply stunning. Truly shows the beauty of our County.
#Worcestershire
#Countryside
#Sunset
#Walks
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"Our staff are working long hours, seven days a week to keep providing much needed services for the people of Worcestershire."
Simon Geraghty, Leader of Worcestershire County Council, recognises the time, effort and dedication of our staff.
#clapforkeyworkers
#doingourbit
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River levels across Worcestershire are continuing to rise.
Here’s Jon Fraser from our Highways Team giving an update on traffic arrangements in Worcester City Centre over the next 24 hours.
For a county-wide update, please visit:
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It's been a beautiful day on the Malvern Hills. What was it like where you are?
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You’ve clapped for our carers, kept your face covered while shopping and set an example to your children as they returned to school.
Worcestershire has come together to keep coronavirus at bay for so long.
The time is now to stay strong and
#KeepItLocal
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Welcome to
#NextGenWorcs
! We're starting our day from Chateau Impney at
#WorcsSkillsShow
2019
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Great news for library lovers – The Hive, Redditch, Kidderminster, Malvern, Bromsgrove, and Evesham Libraries will be welcoming back visitors from 4 July.
More info
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How lovely 😊 What a nice surprise for young Izzy from
@WorcsAcuteNHS
Watch the video below 🩰
When Ballet-mad Izzy came into our Children's Clinic for her cancer treatment, two of the team surprised her with a very special routine...
Huge thanks to Baylon & Emma for the lovely surprise, and well done Izzy for *literally* keeping them on their toes!
#PuttingPatientsFirst
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Worcestershire has put an exciting bid in to bring the GBR headquarters to the county. The historic Shrub Hill Quarter, Worcester, which is undergoing a multi-million pound transformation, is the proposed spot for the rail hub. For more:
#DestinationGBR
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Remember,
@TheHiveWorcs
is looking for people to knit, crochet, sew 10,000 poppies to create a weeping wall of poppies in the entrance of The Hive. You can find a knitting pattern here: but please feel free to create your own design
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Oct 2004, Worcestershire County Council and
@worcester_uni
held a meeting to discuss the merits of a joint library for the students and community.
Fast forward to nearly sixteen years later,
@TheHiveWorcs
is one of the most iconic landmarks in the county. 🐝
@WorcsLibraries
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The first steps have been taken in creating new woodland in Worcestershire. 🌲
This is the beginning of the council’s project to plant 150,000 trees over the next 5 years.
Find out more about the project here:
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