The Community Marquee is designed, created and delivered by Worcester people, they’re all volunteers and everything inside is gifted and donated.
This year we’ve invited the many different cultural groups in Worcester to share and celebrate their cultures! Find out all about the diverse people who contribute to Worcester, what you can do in Worcester, meet new community groups, try out something different or just chill out and relax!
Timetables TBC
The Big Worcester DoodleSaurus!
Doodling and colouring are more than just pastimes. Being creative not only promotes relaxation but also enhances coping skills, providing participants with a sense of accomplishment and support.
At ONSIDE, our dedicated team of Wellbeing and Emotional Support Practitioners offer art activities as a calming creative outlet for those dealing with anxiety and poor mental health. Through self-expression and connection, we aim to boost mental wellbeing.
This year, we’re excited to partner with the Worcester Show, which takes place on Pitchcroft on Sunday 11th August. We’ll be hosting an Art for Wellbeing activity for children in the Community Marquee.
Ukrainian Cultural Corner
Discover Ukrainian Culture through clothing, food and song! Have a chat to some of the Ukrainians living in Worcester and make some new friends!
Anti Racism Initiative is an apolitical anti-racism group focused on values of inclusivity, equality and community. The group is composed of several members who have lived or live in Worcester. Our aim is to help make Worcester a more safe and happy place for everyone!
We will be showcasing North African culture by sharing traditional Arabic desserts and making bracelets, come and say hi!
Ever wondered what local groups are doing in Worcester? Come and find out more here!
Grab a drink and join The Dice Box for a board game! The Dice Box are bringing their games to the Worcester Show, take some time out and put down those screens!
Chill Out Area!
Relax and enjoy! Somewhere to stop off and get out of the hustle and bustle! Includes a small toddler area.
Worcester England Filipino Association is a community of Filipinos and their families who live in and around Worcestershire. The main purpose of our organisation is to promote the vibrant culture of the Philippines in the heart of England. We also aim to provide emotional and moral support to Filipinos who live here, especially for those who are new to Worcestershire. Our ardent desire is to help them settle comfortably and acculturate into the local community and make it their home away from home.
Look out for us at the Worcester Show, try on some traditional Filipino clothes, enjoy our band and watch our dancers at the main stage!
We are a network of people, organisations and community groups who have been appalled by the impact on fellow human beings by war, totalitarianism and religious intolerance. We want to support those people who have been displaced from their country of origin to be able to live a meaningful and prosperous life in Worcester.
Check out our display in the marquee this year!
Mix Café will be serving refreshments, cakes and sandwiches in the marquee, and are as passionate about tasty food and drink as they about transforming the lives of vulnerable people.
The cafe provides training opportunities for people with learning disabilities and mental health challenges to gain skills and experience within a nurturing and safe environment whilst serving our local community with homecooked and lovingly prepared food and drinks, from breakfast through to lunch, and lots of cake in between!
Worcestershire Black Cultural Association
Worcestershire Black Cultural Association is a brand new group celebrating and promoting education of Black culture and cultural awareness in Worcestershire. Strengthening Worcestershire communities by bringing people together to feel valued, included and respected for their unique cultures and nationalities. Encourage diversity of thoughts and inspiring other Black people and nationalities to foster creativity and innovation. Recognising the struggles, contributions, efforts and triumphs and honouring the courage, resilience and achievements of Black people who advocate for community development now and throughout history.
We will be providing craft activities, teaching you how to play a traditional game from Zimbabwe and sharing traditional Nigerian street food!
We are a community group focussed on promoting Palestinian civil society and culture and will be sharing food, a display or books, craft and art, henna tattos and craft activity.