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Charity Day at Saint Andrews Square

A day of community fun

On Saturday 11 July 2026, Saint Andrews Square came together to support an incredible local charity, Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge, at our annual Charity Day.

The event was the result of a fantastic partnership between the Square, our retailers and the charity, with the aim of raising funds while bringing the local community together for a fun-filled day.

There was plenty happening throughout the day, with live music, face painting, a sweet stall and toy tombola providing entertainment for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights was our charity raffle, made possible thanks to the incredible generosity of almost 20 Saint Andrews Square retailers, who donated prizes to support the cause. The raffle alone raised £400 for Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge.

The charity’s dedicated volunteers were also on hand throughout the day, helping visitors learn more about the vital work they do across the local community.

Despite exceptionally warm weather on the day, the event raised approximately £700 for Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge.

The fantastic support from our retailers, visitors and the charity’s volunteers helped create a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the Square, with people stopping to enjoy the entertainment, take part in the activities and support a cause that makes a real difference to local people.

Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge works to reduce food waste while helping people access good-quality, affordable food. Their dedicated volunteers support hundreds of local people and organisations every week, making them a hugely valued part of the Droitwich community.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported the day — from the retailers who donated raffle prizes, to the volunteers who gave up their time, and everyone who came along, bought raffle tickets or made a donation.

The event demonstrated the fantastic community spirit at Saint Andrews Square and the difference that can be made when local businesses, charities and residents come together.

Following the success of this year’s event and the positive feedback from everyone involved, we’re already looking forward to building on Charity Day next year. We hope to make the event even bigger and combine it with a larger programme of activity to bring even more people into the Square and raise further funds for Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge.

Thank you for helping us make a difference in our community. 💚

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Introducing Our Charity Partner: Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge

Our Charity Partner

At Saint Andrews Square, we’re proud to support the community around us — and this year, we’re delighted to be partnering with a charity that makes a real difference to local people every single week.

Following a social media call-out asking the Droitwich community to nominate a local charity, we were overwhelmed by the response. After putting the nominations to a community vote, Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge was chosen as our charity partner for 2026.

The Pantry does incredible work across Droitwich, rescuing around 12 tonnes of good-quality, in-date food every week that might otherwise go to waste. This food is then distributed to people and organisations who need it, supporting local families while helping to reduce food waste.

The charity provides around 250 food parcels every week, alongside supporting schools, youth centres, hostels and other local organisations. What makes their work even more special is that it is powered by a dedicated team of around 40 volunteers, who give their time each week to help make a difference in the community. The Pantry also offers affordable food through its £5 food box scheme and community pantry, helping local people access good-quality groceries at a lower cost.

We’re incredibly proud to be supporting such an important local organisation and to have chosen our charity partner with the help of the Droitwich community itself. Our Charity Fun Day will take place on Saturday 11 July, with plenty of opportunities to get involved, have fun and support the fantastic work of Droitwich Community Pantry & Fridge.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate, vote and share their suggestions with us. We can’t wait to come together as a community and support a charity that does so much for Droitwich. 💛

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Welcome to Saint Andrews Square, Iceland! 🎉

Iceland Officially Opens!

We’re delighted to welcome Iceland to Saint Andrews Square, with its new Droitwich store now open!

The new store has already made an exciting entrance, with a special opening celebration featuring giveaways, competitions and plenty of treats for local shoppers.

Located right here at Saint Andrews Square, Iceland brings even more choice and convenience to the centre, giving local shoppers another reason to visit and making the Square an even more useful destination for the weekly shop.

The opening was also a fantastic opportunity for the local community to come together and celebrate a new addition to the Square. We’re thrilled to see the store open its doors and look forward to welcoming Iceland customers to Saint Andrews Square.

A very warm welcome to the Iceland team — we’re delighted to have you as part of the Saint Andrews Square community! 💙❄️

Pop in and discover the new store for yourself!

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The Great Easter Egg Hunt

Could you crack the code?

Over the Easter holidays, Saint Andrews Square was transformed into a family-friendly adventure as we hosted The Great Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday 2 and Friday 3 April.

Designed as a fun, self-led trail, the event encouraged families to explore the Square, discover participating retailers and take on an Easter-themed challenge together.

The Easter Bunny was getting ready for a big Easter party when he realised that six special golden eggs had gone missing! The eggs had been lost while shopping at Saint Andrews Square and were hiding in shop windows across the centre.

Families were challenged to find all six eggs, solve the clues and use the answers to crack the code and discover the secret Easter word: SQUARE.

Each golden egg had its own personality, specially designed to link with the retailer where it was hidden:

👗 Cancer Research UK – The Fashion Egg
🍬 Megs Pegs – The Sweet Egg
🥖 Quality Crust Bakery – The Baker Egg
☕ Coffee No.1 – The Coffee Lover Egg
🧸 Smart Ideas – The Cosy Egg
💪 Pure Gym – The Workout Egg

The trail gave families a reason to explore the Square and discover something different at each stop, while creating a fun way for our retailers to get involved in the Easter celebrations.

A sweet reward 🍫

We were delighted to partner with Muffin Break, who provided a free sweet treat for everyone who completed the trail and presented their finished card with the secret word.

Across the two days, 112 prizes were handed out — twice as many as were distributed during our previous Halloween Monster Trail!

It was fantastic to see so many families taking part, exploring the Square and enjoying a little Easter adventure together.

A huge thank you to Muffin Break and all of our participating retailers for helping make The Great Easter Egg Hunt such a success.

We loved seeing Saint Andrews Square filled with families, Easter excitement and plenty of golden egg hunters — and we’re already looking forward to creating more fun experiences for our community throughout the year. 🐰🌷✨

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Celebrating Droitwich This Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day at Saint Andrews Square

This Valentine’s Day, Saint Andrews Square celebrated something very special — Droitwich Spa and the people, stories and history that make our town unique.

We welcomed more than 200 visitors over three hours for a vibrant celebration of local heritage, community and connection.

The Square was brought to life by a fantastic collection of local organisations and community groups, including West Midlands Heritage, The Ravens Building Heartbeat Group CIC, The Bus Archive, Intros Droitwich, Friends of Droitwich Lido, Willow Court Farmhouse Project and The Salvation Army.

Visitors had the opportunity to discover more about the town’s fascinating history, explore displays, share memories and meet the people working to preserve and celebrate Droitwich’s heritage.

The atmosphere throughout the day was fantastic, with community groups enjoying conversations with visitors and plenty of stories being shared. It was wonderful to see people of all ages stopping to explore, ask questions and connect with the organisations taking part.

We were also delighted to welcome local councillors and representatives from the local police authority, adding to the sense of community and civic pride throughout the day.

More than simply an event, the day was a celebration of what makes Droitwich special — its history, its people and its strong community spirit. We loved seeing Saint Andrews Square filled with stories, conversations and community.

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Christmas Wreath Making at Saint Andrews Square

Festive Wreath Workshops

Saint Andrews Square was filled with festive creativity as we welcomed the local community to our Christmas Wreath-Making Workshops.

Held on 6 December 2025, the free workshops proved incredibly popular, with the majority of spaces sold out in advance. Guests enjoyed a relaxed, festive afternoon creating their own beautiful Christmas wreaths to take home and enjoy throughout the festive season.

We were delighted to partner with Muffin Break, who helped make the experience even more special by providing every attendee with a complimentary hot drink and mince pie. ☕🎄

The feedback from those who joined us was fantastic, with attendees describing the workshops as a “wonderful time”, a “fabulous afternoon” and an “amazing workshop”.

One guest told us:

“We loved wreath making, hot chocolate & mince pies. Really hope it runs again next year!”

Another visitor shared:

“My husband & two of our children made some beautiful Christmas wreaths today.”

It was wonderful to see families and friends enjoying time together, getting creative and soaking up the festive atmosphere at Saint Andrews Square.

We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to the team at Muffin Break for helping make the day such a success.

The fantastic response showed just how much our community enjoys getting together at Saint Andrews Square — and we hope to welcome you back for more seasonal events and activities in the future! ✨🎄

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Christmas Light Switch On 2025

Christmas is officially here!

Saint Andrews Square came alive with festive cheer as we welcomed the local community to our 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-On.

The evening was filled with everything you could want from the start of the festive season — live music, dancing, seasonal stalls, fairground rides and plenty of Christmas spirit. Families and friends came together to enjoy the celebrations, with Santa’s Grotto proving a particular highlight for younger visitors. 🎅🎄

As the lights were switched on, Saint Andrews Square was transformed into a bright and welcoming festive destination, creating a memorable start to the Christmas season for visitors of all ages.

The event was also a fantastic example of the community coming together. We were delighted to work alongside local businesses, performers and volunteers, whose enthusiasm and support helped bring the Square to life. From the entertainment and festive activities to the excitement of seeing the lights illuminate the Square, the evening created a wonderful atmosphere and gave local families another reason to visit, explore and enjoy Saint Andrews Square.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, and to all of the businesses, performers and volunteers who helped make our 2025 Christmas Lights Switch-On such a success.

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Halloween Monster Trail

The Saint Andrews Square Halloween Monster Trail

Last Halloween, Saint Andrews Square transformed into a spooky trail of mischievous monsters, bringing families into the centre to explore, shop and discover something a little different.

The Saint Andrews Square Halloween Monster Trail invited visitors to find eight specially designed monsters, each hidden in a different shop window. Children could pick up a trail card, hunt down all eight creatures and, once completed, enjoy a free hot drink from Café Morso.

But these weren’t just any monsters. Each character was created specifically for the retailer it was hiding in, with the trail also drawing inspiration from Droitwich’s unique history and heritage.

From the Sole Snatcher lurking in Humphries Shoes to the other colourful creatures hidden throughout the Square, every stop offered a new surprise and encouraged families to explore the centre from one end to the other.

The trail was made possible through collaboration with a fantastic group of Saint Andrews Square retailers:

Pure Gym
Humphries Shoes
Boots Opticians
Peacocks
Muffin Break
Smart Ideas
Acorns
Poplar Carpets

A big thank you to everyone who took part and to all of our participating retailers for helping make the Monster Trail such a success! 🎃👻

We’re looking forward to creating more family-friendly events and experiences at Saint Andrews Square in the future.

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Introducing the New Community Banking Hub in Droitwich

Droitwich Spa Town Council and the Droitwich Place Board are excited to introduce the Community Banking Hub – a brand-new initiative designed to provide essential banking services to the local community.

Join us on Friday, 11th April 2025, at St Richard’s House, WR9 8DS, to learn more about how this hub will support both personal and business banking needs.

This flexible, drop-in event will take place alongside the Friday Charter Market in Victoria Square, offering multiple opportunities throughout the day to engage, ask questions, and understand what the Banking Hub has to offer.

Schedule for the Day:
– 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Presentation & Q&A (Council Chamber)
– 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Market Stall – Drop in & meet
– 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Presentation & Q&A (Council Chamber)
– 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | Market Stall – Drop in & meet
– 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Presentation & Q&A (Council Chamber)

Whether you’re a personal or business bank user, this event is open to everyone. Can’t attend in person? A live stream will be available on YouTube—just search for Droitwich Spa Town Council.

Find out more at: www.droitwichspa.gov.uk

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Blue Cross: Debunking Common Myths About Adopting A Pet

BLUE CROSS: DEBUNKING COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ADOPTING A PET

“All pets in rehoming centres are broken.”

Many people think rescue pets come home with a whole host of problems or behaviour issues. Actually, the most common reason for pets needing our help is that their previous owner no longer had the time to care for a pet.

“You don’t know what you’re getting with a rescue pet.”

In fact, it’s the opposite! You’ll know more about an adult pet in a rehoming centre compared to a young animal as their personalities are already formed.

“I won’t be able to adopt a pet as I don’t have a garden.”

We don’t have any fixed rules because we know every pet and their needs are different. Dogs will need an outside area to toilet, as will the vast majority cats, but this doesn’t necessarily need to be your own garden.

“I can’t adopt a pet if I work full-time.”

Our tailor made rehoming looks at each case individually and we’ll work hard to find a pet that’s the right match for you and your lifestyle. Working full-time will not prevent you from rehoming a pet, provided that their needs are met.

“Rescue dogs will always be a crossbreed.”

Pets at Blue Cross rehoming centres come in all shapes, sizes and ages; some are crossbreeds, and others aren’t. But choosing the right pet goes much deeper than appearances.

“Rescue pets and children don’t go together.”

It’s actually quite the contrary! Our teams assess all pets to find out if they’re suitable for a family with young children, so we can find you the right match.

“I won’t find a puppy or kitten at a rehoming centre.”

We often have puppies and kittens looking for homes at Blue Cross, and we regularly need to rehome them.