CITY residents who are keen to find out more about their family history are being invited to two workshops.
The workshops will take place on Wednesday, October 4 and Wednesday, October 11 from 2pm until 4.30pm at The Hive.
Experts will be on hand to explain how to get started, what sources to look at, and where to look for those who want to begin tracing their family history.
Paul Hudson, Outreach manager, said: “Family history is fascinating, but often people don’t know where to start. These workshops will help explain what to do and how to get started here in The Hive, where we have the expertise and resources to help”.
Places are £15 and need to be booked in advance.
Visit www.thehiveworcester.org.uk/events for more information.
A WORCESTER school is hosting a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
It is taking place in the main hall at Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College on Friday from 10.30am until midday.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the cakes made by GCSE Food Technology students whilst listening to live music from the school’s GCSE music group.
There will also be a number of activities on offer, including games and a raffle.
A FAMILY-OWNED Worcester beauty brand opened its doors to local suppliers, beauty therapists, family and friends for an open day to remember.
Sienna X, run by city business woman Nicola Matthews, came to life in 2004 under the guise of the Spray Tan Cublicle Company when Nicola took inspiration from her children’s Thomas the Tank Engine pop-up play tent.
She developed and patented the first mobile spray tan cubicle and began her business from her Worcester home.
Over the past 13 years, Sienna X has grown to be the UK’s leading professional spray tan brand, winning multiple awards and featuring regularly in consumer and trade press.
Guests also heard the success of the company had resulted in the set up and support of more than 23,000 mobile spray tanning businesses nationwide.
WORCESTER residents are being urged to take a fresh look at what they throw in their bins during national Recycling Week.
The national campaign, which aims to get more people to recycle, runs until Sunday and Worcester City Council is backing the efforts.
Approximately 37 per cent of all household waste in Worcester is now being recycled – a 21 per cent increase since green bins were first introduced in the city in 2003.
Coun Joy Squires, chair of the City Council’s Environment Committee, said: “Higher recycling rates are good news for future generations living in Worcester because the less waste we send to landfill, the fewer harmful gasses are produced which impact on our air quality.
“Recycled items can also be turned into new products, saving the world’s valuable natural resources.”
Visit www.worcester.gov.uk/recycling for a list of recyclable and non-recyclable items.
