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Today we couldn’t help but notice some "rogue" shopping trolleys in the canal alongside Weavers Wharf… and that’s definitely an understatement. After pulling them out, we ended up recovering over 15 trolleys, with a full mix from M&S, Tesco, Morrisons, and even The Range, so they’d clearly travelled a fair way! 😅 One of them had definitely seen better days too… Alongside the trolleys, we also found a couple of sandbags, an umbrella (not the best place for it), and even some computer boards. As part of our ongoing efforts to keep the town safer and cleaner, we couldn’t wait until the weekly update to share this one with you. You really never know what you’re going to find! #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #support #community #local #town #love #litter #cleaning
5 February
It’s been a busy one for our team this week They’ve been out across town litter picking, tidying up pathways, and helping make our streets cleaner, safer and more welcoming. 💙 Over at the Horsefair, they tackled overgrown greenery, supported businesses in the area and even came across a bit of a "secret stash" of buckets hidden away 😅 Behind the scenes, it’s been a big effort too with over 140,000 steps clocked and 11+ bags of litter collected. The team also supported local businesses including Asda, A1 Jeans and Dunelm, helping to freshen up frontages and give key areas a much-needed tidy. It’s been a really positive and impactful month, and we’re excited to carry this momentum into February with even more improvements across the town. 🌿 #Kidderminster #community #local #support #Cleaning #Events #town #love #litter #worcestershire
1 February
Another week into the year and our BID team have been busy supporting local businesses and tidying up pathways across town, helping make our streets cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for everyone. It’s been a cold start to the year, but that hasn’t slowed Chris and Ricky down. 💙 This week they came across one of the most surprising finds yet, you won’t believe the photo above… and honestly, we didn’t believe it at first either! A hidden “goldmine” of litter tucked away near the old Wilko site. Alongside that, they collected 11 bags of litter and supported local businesses including Dunelm and B&Q with clean-ups. 🫣 We’re excited to keep the momentum going and crack on with more projects as the year moves forward. As always, if there’s an area you think needs some attention, let us know, and thank you for all your continued support. It really means a lot. 💙 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #family #love #events #litter #cleaning #local #support #town #community
18 January
It’s been a cold and icy start to the year, but our outreach team have still been out and about supporting local businesses and the local community. This week we’ve been working alongside businesses like Co-op Funeral Care and KDYT, helping with de-weeding, litter picking, cleaning business frontages and giving a bit of extra support where it’s needed. ❄️ The weather hasn’t slowed us down (even if it’s made us a bit chilly 😅) and we’re carrying on with our efforts to make the town cleaner, safer and more welcoming for everyone. We’ve got some exciting plans coming up this year and we can’t wait to share them with you. Thank you for all the support, it really does mean a lot. 💙 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #love #support #community #events #town #local #cleaning #litter
11 January
What a year. Honestly, when we stop and look back, there’s been a lot going on across Kidderminster. From new businesses opening all over town to fresh ideas popping up in leisure, retail and hospitality, it’s been great to see the place buzzing and changing throughout the year. 🌟 For us, the real highlight has been YOU. The support at our events this year has been unreal whether you came along to Love Kidderminster Fundays, the Canal & Food Fest, Music Fest or the Christmas Light Switch On, you turned up, got involved and made them what they were. Way better than we ever expected. And judging by the messages and ideas you keep sending us, you’re already thinking ahead too, so yes, planning for 2026 is already underway. 😉 We’ve worked with some brilliant partners this year, welcomed new faces to the BID team, and been backed by an amazing local community and businesses. We genuinely couldn’t do this without you. Next year’s already shaping up nicely (with a few surprises we can’t share just yet), and we can’t wait to show you what’s coming. 💙 Thank you. #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #local #support #community #family #fun #events #town #love
31 December
As this year comes to a close, we want to hear from you. Which event this year did you love the most and would want to see again next year? There’s a lot to choose from, and every single one meant a lot to us. 💙 This year has honestly been overwhelming in the best way. The support, energy, and love you showed up with at each event did not go unnoticed, and it’s because of you that every experience was so special. 🌟 As we plan for next year, we want to make things even betted, and maybe even add something new. Let us know your favourite events below and feel free to share any ideas you’d love to see come to life next year. 👇 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #community #support #local #events #family #town #love #fun
26 December
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our amazing local community 🎄 We wish everyone a wonderful day and a fantastic year ahead. We can’t wait for next year, and the surprises we have coming. 💙 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #Christmas #love #family #local #town #fun #support #community
25 December
In case you missed it, Cafe O & D has officially opened inside the Swan Centre ☕️ Formerly known as Café Pacifico, the team have had a full revamp and rebrand and have now moved from the Rowland Hill Centre into the former Tilly café unit. We’re genuinely impressed by how quickly they’ve turned the space around and the quality, time, and effort that’s gone into it, it looks amazing. They’ve kept everything you already know and love them for, with the same great team behind it, and we’ve no doubt the business will continue to grow. Make sure to pop in, show your support, and support local 💙 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #local #cafe #town #support #community #love #family #food #team
15 December
There’s plenty to unpack in this week’s clean-up update.💙 Chris and Ricky have been busy right across the town centre, from Green Street through to the High Street, rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in. They’ve been clearing moss, tidying up brickwork, raking away fallen leaves, picking litter, and freshening up business fronts, all while supporting local businesses along the way, including stops on New Road and at Corner Café. 🌿 With Christmas shopping still well underway, we’re doing our best to keep the town clean, safe, and welcoming so everyone can enjoy their time in town. This week alone, the pair clocked up over 75,000 steps and collected over 11 bags of litter, not bad going at all.👣 As always, we’re incredibly grateful for the encouragement and support from our local businesses and community.🌟 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #support #town #love #Christmas #local #shopping #cleaning #litter #community #proud
14 December
Our Late Night Christmas Shopping at Vintage Dolly has been such a lovely evening, a really relaxed festive atmosphere, lots of laughs, and so many wonderful locals popping in. 💙 The treats went down a storm, and as always, there were loads of fun and unusual vintage finds to look through. A big thank you to everyone who came along, and to all the businesses inside, including Ellie from The Vanity Case, for making it such an enjoyable night. 🌟 With Christmas round the corner, evenings like this feel extra special, and if you haven’t been to Vintage Dolly yet, you really should pop down and see what it’s all about. 👀 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #local #events #town #love #support #family #fun #community #festive #Christmas
12 December
Today we held our first free women’s and girls’ self-defence class at Russell Perks Martial Arts Academy and we couldn’t be happier with the amazing turnout. 💙 It was incredible to see the support, the energy, and just how much this kind of space is needed. 🌟 Thank you to everyone who came along. We’re already looking forward to our second free session this Saturday. For more info and free limited tickets click here: https://shorturl.at/bOoFs #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #local #support #community #town #safety #love #family #events
11 December
Another week, another update from our BID team 💙 This week Ricky and Chris clocked over 55,000 steps and cleared 6 bags of litter, all while continuing their mission to make our town centre cleaner, safer, and more welcoming for everyone. They’ve been out across the town de-weeding, litter-picking, and freshening up key areas. Over in the Horsefair, the greenery around the Horseshoe has been given a stunning makeover, now looking far more cared for and inviting as you walk by. Meanwhile on Green Street, they’ve hoed, swept, and cut back the overgrowth along the old factory, making the footpaths noticeably cleaner and much more inviting. 🌟 We’re seeing real improvements each week as the team ramp up efforts to finish the year on a strong note. And as always, we’re genuinely overwhelmed by the kindness, support, and encouraging words from both local businesses and our amazing community. It keeps us going every single day, and that's why we love what we do. 🌱 #Kidderminster #Worcestershire #local #town #love #support #community #nature #business #family #cleaning #safety
7 December