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16 February 2023
Worcester’s Victorian Fayre postponed until 2021
Worcester City Council has taken the decision to cancel this year's Victorian Christmas Fayre, which was scheduled to take place from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 December 2020. The Fayre normally attracts an estimated 150,000 visitors to the city over the four-day period and contributes an additional ...
16 February 2023
Explore Worcester’s treasures on National Heritage Days
The Mayor of Worcester, Cllr Jo Hodges, is encouraging people to visit Worcester's numerous historic attractions during the national Heritage Open Day festival (www.heritageopendays.org.uk) from 11 – 20 September.The Grade 1 listed Guildhall (www.worcesterguildhall.co.uk) on Worcester's High Stre...
16 February 2023
Volunteering champion scoops prize on Worcester Community Lottery
A local resident who has devoted her life to encouraging more people to volunteer has scooped £250 in the city's Community Lottery.The Worcester Community Lottery (www.worcesterlottery.org) gives players the chance to sign up for entry into a weekly draw, and to choose which local causes th...
16 February 2023
Support to apply for EU Settlement Scheme, as deadline looms
Worcester City Council is offering face-to-face and phone appointments to support EU citizens who wish to secure permanent rights to stay in the UK.On 31 January 2020 the United Kingdom left the European Union and entered a 'transition period'. This means that all qualifying people who wish to re...
16 February 2023
Memorial bench honours popular Worcester councillor
A memorial bench has been installed on the banks of the River Severn in Worcester, in honour of Councillor Stuart Denlegh-Maxwell. The popular local councillor sadly passed away on 10 June 2019, at the age of 60.The bench, located on Kleve Walk opposite the west door of Worcester Cathedral, was u...