Organisers are inviting people to “to take a nostalgic trip down memory lane” during the event at Pitchcroft on Sunday.

More than 14 sections and 170 categories of community competitions will take place, from flowers and photography to handicrafts and culinary creations.

Katie Collier, vice chair of Worcester City Council’s communities committee said the event would be the “highlight of the summer” for the city.

Activities take place on the show site from 10:00 until 17:00 BST, with a community procession at 10:30.

The day will also feature colourful displays and traditional food from the Ukrainian Community Group while the Worcestershire England Filipino Association will be among other organisations sharing their culture and community pride on the day.

The BBC will also have two stages at the event, with the BBC Hereford & Worcester Main Stage offering a variety of musical styles to get the crowd dancing.

A second stage – the BBC Upload and BBC Introducing Stage – will have a more laid-back atmosphere, showcasing up-and-coming artists.

Ms Collier said: “The Worcester Show is always a highlight of the summer — a celebration of our city’s culture, creativity and community spirit.

“With the support of partners like BBC Hereford & Worcester and the return of the fantastic Worcester Mela, we’re proud to offer a day that truly has something for everyone.”

(BBC News 09/08/25)

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We will be showing Ocean, David Attenborough’s latest film in which he takes viewers on a breathtaking journey showing there is nowhere more vital for our survival, more full of life, wonder, or surprise, than the ocean.

Tickets must be purchased in advance as we expect high demand

There is a paid bar available and some excellent raffle prizes.
Ice creams available at some point in proceedings.

The screening will be on the 9th June 2025 – 7pm at Sea Cadet Boat Station – Diglis • Portland Walk, Diglis, Worcester, WR1 2NR GB

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Tor said “I’m really pleased to be leading the walk this year. Although plenty of people know bits and pieces about the history of Worcester, women’s stories have generally been allowed to fade into the background. I want to help change that, as there are lots of fascinating female characters who have lived and worked in our city. I feel that it also links in well with the theme of International Women’s Day this year, which is ‘Accelerate Action’. Hopefully hearing about these women will inspire others to call out inequality and celebrate women’s successes.”

“Given that women’s rights are being rolled back in certain places in the world right now, for example, increasing restrictions on reproductive rights in the USA and extreme rules around women’s lives under the Taliban, it feels particularly important to mark the day this year.”

International Women’s Day was first celebrated in 1911. It aims to highlight women’s achievements and the progress made towards equality, but also to raise awareness of inequality, discrimination and how far there is still to go. The walk will start at 10am and will end at the Guildhall. There attendees will be invited to join further events during the afternoon that are being organised by Worcester Trades Union Council, including music, poetry and readings and workshops. 

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Community Advocacy and Leadership

Hannah is longstanding member of Worcester’s cycling community, helping Bike Worcester to advocate for better infrastructure and encourage more people to take up cycling. Her campaigns focus on addressing common challenges, such as unsafe roads, limited cycle lanes, and a lack of secure bike parking.

Hannah is often spotted on her dutch cargo bike, cycling for every day journeys, as well as with the Bike Bus for her children’s school. By running the bike bus, she not only promotes active travel among young people but also raises awareness about the need for safer routes for cyclists of all ages.

Promoting Change in Worcester

In her role as a councillor, Hannah has consistently highlighted the benefits of cycling as a practical and sustainable mode of transport in Council meetings and other functions. She played a vital role in ensuring Worcester’s first pump track was built in Battenhall Park, championed Bike Worcester’s accessibility campaign leading to removing cycling barriers and ensuring increased bike parking facilities across the city. Voices like Hannah’s are crucial to help improve infrastructure and lead to increased cycling rates in the City.

Recognition and Looking Ahead

Hannah’s inclusion in Cycling UK’s Top 100 Women in Cycling celebrates her dedication and impact. For her, the recognition is a chance to emphasise the importance of prioritising active travel in urban development.

“I’m honored to be part of a community that’s driving change,” she said recently. “Cycling isn’t just a personal passion—it’s a way to improve health, reduce congestion, and create a better city for everyone.”

Looking ahead, Hannah plans to continue campaigning for comprehensive cycling infrastructure improvements. Her work demonstrates how grassroots advocacy and public service can combine to promote positive change in local communities.

Hannah’s efforts, both through Bike Worcester and her council role, highlight the power of community-led action in making cities more sustainable and accessible for all.

(Bike Worcester 13/12/2024)

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There was great music, with a smidgen of Green Politics, curated by our own Councillor Tor Pingree, together with Emma Howett and Tyler Massey.

Thank you to everyone who came and helped support Worcester Green Party.

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On Monday 25th November at 7pm, Worcester Green Party will hold a movie evening at Diglis Basin Film Club

It is an opportunity to meet like minded Green Party supporters and enjoy a discussion during the interval where we will be serving refreshments as well as a chance to buy raffle tickets as this is also a fundraiser to support our County Election campaign due in May.

The picture and sound quality will be excellent as this private film club (Diglis Basin Film Club) was set up and is managed by an experienced sound engineer who is also a Green Party supporter.

Tickets for this event are £10 full price or £5 for unwaged supporters.

Please buy tickets in advance.

Please note this is by arrangement with a private cinema club and so we are not allowed to use the film title or promote the film in any public forum or on social media unless it is a closed user group. Doing so could invalidate the club’s license.

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Great music, with a smidgen of Green Politics curated by our own Councillor Tor Pingree. We are delighted to announce that the line up includes: Emma Howett, Tyler Massey and our own Tor Pingree

A neat micro pub offering cocktails, real ales, specialist lagers and more. No food provided. We will also run a raffle, prizes to be announced.

Transport is easy, come by bike or bus. You can always sneak next door to the chippy or Chinese takeaway if you haven’t eaten.

Join us for a great night out and help us get more Greens elected. We won both St. Peter’s seats at the last city election and we hope to win the County election in May. This will really help us turn Worcester green.

Please come and meet the team and help raise funds too.

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Councillors met at a meeting of the full council on Tuesday (September 17) to agree to sign up to the UK100.

UK100 is a network of local government leaders focused on tackling the climate emergency by promoting rapid action across a spectrum of climate change mitigation and adaptation work.

Joining the network will enable the council to work directly with other council’s facing the same challenges and enable it to have direct access to climate research, campaigns, publications, innovative funding models and private sector expertise.

In order to join the UK100, group leaders need to sign the Net Zero pledge with its associated guidance. The Net Zero pledge entails committing to a 2030 target for council emissions and a target for 2045 for area-wide emissions.

The UK100 Net Zero Membership Pledge states: “We will continue to lead the UK’s response to climate change, acting sooner than the government’s goal by making substantial progress within the next decade to deliver Net Zero. We will use our experience and achievements to advocate to the UK government in order to accelerate the delivery of ambitious local climate action. With greater powers and funding, we would go further.

“We commit to do everything within our power and influence to rapidly reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and work with our residents and businesses to bring our wider communities’ emissions in line with Net Zero as soon as possible.

“We pledge to understand our impact on climate change, prioritise where action needs to be taken and monitor progress towards our goals. We will reduce our emissions at source and limit the use of carbon offsets as part of the global effort to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

“We are closer to the people who live and work in our communities, so we have a better understanding of their needs. This means we can collaborate with them to build consensus for the solutions we need to transition to a Net Zero society that delivers multiple benefits and is fair, just and works for everyone.”

Councillors voted in favour of joining the UK100 and the matter will now be is taken to the environment committee for its consideration and to explore the process involved in proceeding with the application.

More information about opportunities afforded through membership can be found at www.uk100.org

(Worcester Observer 18/09/2024)

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Barbourne residents have concerns about traffic after the A38 and neighbouring roads became gridlocked during last month’s Monster Truck Mayhem event.

However, Worcester City Council is working with traffic experts to ensure the roads run smoothly.

Councillor Karen Lewing said the congestion around the event was dire and there was no adequate traffic management plan or appropriate signage.

It has led Cllr Lewing to raise the issues with Worcestershire County Council ahead of the Worcester Show on Sunday, August 11.

“I do not think the truck event should have been held in the middle of Worcester,” she said.

“The traffic situation was particularly dire, with no adequate traffic management plan or appropriate signage.”

“Major roads were gridlocked, leading to secondary roads becoming congested.”

“This caused inconvenience for residents but also reduced access to emergency services.”

“One determined resident even took it upon herself to make a sign and try to direct traffic to alleviate the chaos.

“I have already raised these issues with the county council, urging them to ensure that drivers are properly directed away from residential areas to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“It is crucial that lessons are learned and that robust plans are put in place for future events.”

Cllr Lewing confirmed that First Worcester will increase its frequency during the Worcester Show to ensure everyone can regularly use its services on the day.

A Worcester City Council spokesperson said: “The city council is working with an expert event traffic management company and closely with Worcestershire County Council as the responsible Highways Authority to put a traffic management plan in place.

“The Worcester Show is a long-established event for the whole community, which is spread out throughout the day between 10am and 5pm.

“There will be no parking at Pitchcroft on the day of the Worcester Show (Sunday, August 11), and visitors are urged to use car parks available across the city.

“We urge people to consider using alternative travel options and arrive at the Show on foot, by bike, or by bus.

“Beryl Bikes are also offering 15 minutes and unlocking free from any journeys starting or ending at bays closest to Worcester Racecourse.”

The organiser of the Monster Truck Festival, David Bailey, blamed visitors for not listening to their pleas to use other car parks or public transport to get to the venue.

(Worcester News 5th August 2024)

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Gheluvelt Park, Fort Royal Park, Cripplegate Park, Riverside Park and Astwood Cemetery and Crematorium have all maintained their internationally-recognised Green Flag status.

The accolade is given in recognition of the high quality and environmental management of the public parks and green spaces.

Chair of Worcester City Council’s Environment Committee, Councillor Zoe Cookson, said: “We are delighted that five of our parks have been awarded Green Flag status once again.

“This is a tribute to the hard work of the City Council’s parks team.”

The council has been implementing a new national approach to parks and open spaces this year.

This included rewilding some areas of Fort Royal Park to boost biodiversity and allow for more animal habitats.

Furthermore, the team at Astwood Cemetery and Crematorium are using techniques that encourage wildflower growth across the entire site.

Kerry Castle, chair of the Friends of Fort Royal Park and Commandery Gardens, said: “I’m really proud of the work our volunteers are doing to keep this space nice and put on community events for Worcester.”

Vice-chair of the council’s Environment Committee, Councillor Karen Lewing, added: “I’m really pleased that the City Council is investing in our green open spaces.

“It’s recognition of the hard work of lots of people, particularly the community in the area.”

Run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, the award scheme receives its license from the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

The scheme’s manager, Paul Todd MBE, said: “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in achieving the Green Flag Award.

“We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that the spaces maintain the high standards of the Green Flag Award, everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.”

(Source: Worcester News)

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Large crowds gathered to watch the All UK tug-of-war tournament at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex in Spetchley Road, Worcester hosted by Worcester Themmadi on Saturday (July 13).

TRADITION: The All UK tug-of-war put Indian traditions at centre stage at Nunnery Wood Sports Complex (Image: Elias Simon Jacob)

In total 17 times registered, including four women’s teams, and crowds included the new Labour MP for Worcester, Tom Collins, who presided, and city councillors, including the Green Party’s Andrew Cross and Katie Collier and Labour’s Elaine Willmore. The team captain is Shiju Alex and the manager Jose Mathai. 

The winners in the men’s walked away with prize money of £1,301 and the runners up with £801 but organisers and participants said the competition was more about community and family than anything else.  
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Bring along family and friends for an hour or two of board games and catch up with other Green-minded people. Light bites, burgers and sweet treats are available as well as kids meals. Some vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Swap tables and meet new people.

Entry £1 per hour for children under 12

Adults  £2.50 for the first hour and £2 for the second one.

Places are limited so please sign up by clicking the button below so we can cater accordingly.

You might even catch some of our returning or new City Councillors.

Start: Wednesday, May 08, 2024• 6:00 PM
End: Wednesday, May 08, 2024• 8:00 PM
The Dice Box• 9, The Shambles, Worcester, WR1 2RF GB

For more information or to join, please click this link.

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