Two local women who have helped transform community life in Warminster have been recognised with a major regional honour.
Dr Charity Chenga and Lydia Moore, co-founders of the Wellbeing Hub Warminster, were recently voted Swindon and Wiltshire’s Most Inspiring Women in the Business Exchange (TBE) awards.
The award celebrates their dedication to creating a welcoming town centre hub, which hosts a range of community events.
“We are so grateful for the nominations, it means so much to receive the recognition when we are simply doing what we love,” said Lydia, who has lived in Warminster for over 20 years and worked at Princecroft Primary School for 16 years.
“Our shared vision is to create an inclusive environment where wellbeing is approached in a holistic way, supporting mental health, cultural identity, learning, creativity and social connection.”
The hub hosts a range of cultural events, including African dance sessions led by Lydia, meditation, Pilates, yoga, music to arts sessions for all ages, the swap shop, discussion groups, Chatty Girls group and Dungeons and Dragons.
Charity, who has a background in mental health research and an honours degree in human migration, has also led educational seminars at the Hub, including her talk From Warminster to Africa: A Showcase of Sustainability and Conservation Projects, connecting local audiences with global environmental work.
The space has also hosted internationally respected musicians, including celebrated kora player Sura Susso and the Congolese rumba band Kasai Masai.
Upcoming events include Zimbabwean mbira workshops and performances on 11th April and a special concert on 29th May by a renowned Nigerian singer who formerly played keyboard for Fela Kuti.
The Wellbeing Hub is located at 36 High Street.
For more information, visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/profile.61567758459083
