WORK: (from left to right) mayor of Worcester, Cllr Jo Hodges, University of Worcester vice chancellor Professor David Green, Elaine Knight, arts director for Severn Arts and project manager for the Arches project, Matthew Bailey, small works manager at MAJOR work to transform the city’s historic railway arches into a new cultural quarter has started. Five railway arches located between Worcester Foregate Street and the Hive will be refurbished and converted into studios and workspaces for local artists and creative businesses. The work is expected to be finished in early 2022. The Arches project, headed up by the Worcester Cultural Partnership – comprised of Worcester City Council, the University of Worcester, Severn Arts, The Arch Company and Worcestershire County Council – aims to transform the area into a modern workplace for creative industries and a cultural destination for tourists and local communities.
Faith Taylor was one of 12 young poets who took part in the competition. Alana Booth, aged 10 was the winner of the 8-11 age group and Abbie-Lou Cox, aged 17 won the 16-18 age group. Faith Taylor said: “It’s been an incredible experience and I am so pleased to have won the competition. All of the finalists were amazing, and I am looking forward to the opportunities over the next year. Thank you, Severn Arts and Worcestershire County Council and all those involved!”
Alana Booth, aged 10 was the winner of the 8-11 age group. The competition was judged by last year’s Young Poet Laureate Ellie Dart, and professional poets Kevin Brooke and Justin Coe.
Faith Taylor was one of 12 young poets who took part in the competition. Alana Booth, aged 10 was the winner of the 8-11 age group and Abbie-Lou Cox, aged 17 won the 16-18 age group. Faith Taylor said: “It’s been an incredible experience and I am so pleased to have won the competition. All of the finalists were amazing, and I am looking forward to the opportunities over the next year. Thank you, Severn Arts and Worcestershire County Council and all those involved!”
Alana Booth, aged 10 was the winner of the 8-11 age group. The competition was judged by last year’s Young Poet Laureate Ellie Dart, and professional poets Kevin Brooke and Justin Coe.
Severn Arts, the charity that brought us Light Night last year, has welcomed the volunteers. John de la Cour, Severn Arts Chair of Trustees said: “We’re an ambitious charity and we’re growing fast. Over the last two years we have expanded the work that we do and are determined to become a fully inclusive organisation, removing barriers to access and providing cultural experiences for all. We are delighted with our new appointments, Emma Whittle, Owen Harper and Charlie Shiels, and enormously grateful to all three for taking on this voluntary role.” All three have expressed their genuine enthusiasm at joining the Severn Arts board.