Chairman's 50th Anniversary Tour
Our Chairman Cllr Robert Raphael has embarked on an ambitious challenge to visit every part of the district to mark Wychavon's 50th anniversary next year.
During the Chairman’s 50th Anniversary Tour, Cllr Raphael will be highlighting the work of local organisations, meeting with volunteers, catching up on projects Wychavon has funded over the years and checking out some of the district’s natural and historic sites.
The tour will end with the Chairman’s Civic Ceremony at Pershore Abbey on 21 April 2024, which will be a celebration of Wychavon’s role in the district, following its formation in 1974.
You can follow his adventures on this page.
Where has the Chairman visited so far?

Featured visits
Below is a selection of the visits Cllr Raphael has already completed. You can hover over the picture for more information and on some articles click to read more about the visit and see more pictures.

Wick Care Farm
Cllr Raphael started his tour at Wick Care Farm which offers therapeutic activities for adults and young people over 12.

Pebworth Play Area
The Chairman visited Pebworth to support the opening of the village's new play area, funded with £70,000 from Wychavon's Community Legacy Grant scheme.

Jinney Ring Craft Centre
The Jinney Ring Craft Centre in Hanbury is a popular visitor destination with a range of unique art and crafts shops, beautiful gardens and a popular restaurant.

Droitwich Transmitter Station
The Chairman visited Dodderhill to go behind the scenes of this iconic landmark.

Hartlebury Castle and Museum
Following a £5 million revamp, this is now one of the district's most fascinating visitor attractions.

Aztec Adventure Upton Warren
The Chairman tested out his head for heights and water skills at this amazing visitor destination.

ZwickRoell
How much pressure does it take to remove a yoghurt lid? Well the staff at this Worcester 6 based company can help you find the answer.

Evesham Dogs Trust
This Wickhamford based charity has already rehomed more than 470 dogs this year but more help is needed.

Bidford Gliding Club
A visit to the parish of Bickmarsh saw the Chairman take to the skies.

The Queen Elizabeth Inn
This venue in Elmley Castle is run by volunteers from the community. It's a pub, tea room, restaurant and village shop.

West Mercia Police HQ
A visit to the home of West Mercia Police at Hindlip Hall saw the Chairman 'arrested'.

Strensham Services (Southbound)
We have all used them but what goes in to running a busy motorway service station? The Chairman visited Strensham to find out.

St John the Baptist, Stock and Bradley
The Chairman visited Stock and Bradley to find out how a £15,000 grant from us had helped transform a community meeting space.