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Caribbean culture comes to Wycombe for free
THE tastes and sounds of the Caribbean are coming to High Wycombe next month in a free, outdoor entertainment extravaganza.
The Wycombe Community Festival, organised by the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Generation (SV2G), is now in its third year and aims to celebrate the town's diverse range of cultures.
Visitors will be able to sample traditional cuisine from the Caribbean, Poland and India as well as enjoying a Halal barbecue or a cream tea.
Among the entertainment on the day will be a dazzling display of salsa, tango and hip hop dancers as well as homegrown talent including the Wycombe Steel Orchestra and hopefuls from the Wycombe's Got Talent competition.
Youngsters will also get to enjoy a host of activities including a football tournament, bouncy castle, childrens' craft stalls and face painting.
Jacqueline Roberts, SV2G chairman, said: "This is the only outdoor community event embracing a diverse range of cultures in this area.
"The event will build community cohesion, developing our links with people of different backgrounds and faiths, from the young people to adults."
Entrance to the festival, which is being held at Buckinghamshire New University's Wellesbourne Campus on Saturday, June 28 is free, but funds raised on the day will be donated to The Fire Fighters Charity.
If you would like to get involved in the festival by performing as part of the entertainment line-up or volunteering on the day, contact SV2G on 01494 436269 or 07967 296789.
11:13am Tuesday 13th May 2008
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CommentPosted by: David St, High Wycombe on 12:27pm Tue 13 May 08
Sounds like a great day, looking forward to sampling some good Carribean food.
Sounds like a great day, looking forward to sampling some good Carribean food.
Posted by: Elmo, High Wycombe on 1:02pm Tue 13 May 08
Bring on the Soca!
Posted by: Carlton De Souza, Bowerdean area on 10:08pm Tue 13 May 08
it will never be the same with out the real pioneers of this great commumity, Remember Alfred webley, serbert Graham, Mr Williams AND OF COURSE jennifer these people really helped back in 70's and 80's setting up the CRC and CRE- God Bless Them.
it will never be the same with out the real pioneers of this great commumity, Remember Alfred webley, serbert Graham, Mr Williams AND OF COURSE jennifer these people really helped back in 70's and 80's setting up the CRC and CRE- God Bless Them.
Posted by: Pierre, HW on 10:33pm Tue 13 May 08
I am going to a meeting with Sebert Graham tomorrow night, so I will tell him that he was mentioned in dispatches! Hopefully he will be able to attend on the day!
I am going to a meeting with Sebert Graham tomorrow night, so I will tell him that he was mentioned in dispatches! Hopefully he will be able to attend on the day!
Posted by: Steve, Totteridge Hill on 4:05pm Wed 14 May 08
[quote]"funds raised on the day will be donated to The Fire Fighters Charity"[/quote] How long before Ivor makes a remark about the doors needing a coat of paint!
"funds raised on the day will be donated to The Fire Fighters Charity"
How long before Ivor makes a remark about the doors needing a coat of paint!
Posted by: Sarah, Wycombe on 7:00pm Wed 14 May 08
All sounds great!
would like to remind you though of the 'Mila' events that have happened on the Rye for the past few Summers, and am delighted to invite everyone to take part in the second 'Walking for Peace and Friendship' event on 8th June - starts 2pm from Green St Community centre.
How exciting that so much good stuff is happening in Wycombe!
All sounds great!
would like to remind you though of the 'Mila' events that have happened on the Rye for the past few Summers, and am delighted to invite everyone to take part in the second 'Walking for Peace and Friendship' event on 8th June - starts 2pm from Green St Community centre.
How exciting that so much good stuff is happening in Wycombe!
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