The WORC Social Issue 3

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The Royal Worcester Factory has a new future at the heart of the city’s art scene thanks to a redevelopment of the site that completed at the end of June.

It also has a cafe and shop,

The new ‘Royal Porcelain Works’ includes

well as bespoke studio facilities where

nestWorcester, offering top-quality simple food made to order, as well as selling

fresh local produce and artisan treats. There is also board room space, as

a flexible auditorium, boardroom and

artists and craftspeople can showcase

studio facilities, as well as a new cafe.

their work and run workshops.

Royal Worcester played a leading

The build has been funded by

and economic wellbeing for

of the arts, music, education and

role in Worcester’s cultural identity

the Bransford Trust, a supporter

more than 250 years, but closed

wellbeing of local young people.

its factory doors in 2009.

The official opening was on Saturday,

The new development will encourage

June 30 and Sunday July 1 and was

increase in tourism in the City, ensuring

and family fun, which featured

greater participation in the arts and an

a bonanza of live entertainment

the Porcelain Works continues to be

food stalls, craft demos, live music,

at the forefront of the city’s future.

face painting and circus artists.

Marketing and Development

Contact details:

Manager, Alice Brunt says: ‘It’s so exciting to have such wonderful

facilities in the heart of the City. The development includes Henry

Sandon Hall, the former Exhibition Hall, a 140-seat multi-functional venue with music, film, lectures, fairs, exhibitions and family events scheduled.

Royal Porcelain Works

www.royalporcelainworks.co.uk 01905 677399

The Henry Sandon Hall www.worcesterlive.co.uk 01905 611427

info@worcesterlive.co.uk

NestWorcester

www.nestcafe.co.uk 01531 670816

info@handmadescotcheggs.co.uk


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