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A WILD IN ART EVENT BROUGHT TO THE CITY BY ST RICHARD’S HOSPICE

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GET READY TO HAVE AN ELE-FANTASTIC TIME IN WORCESTER THIS SUMMER! A glorious memory of elephants have herded into the city – each standing majestically through its trees, parks and open spaces in an unmissable art trail for you to enjoy.

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Worcester’s Big Parade welcomes 30 giant elephants decorated by artists, 36 ele-baby calves carefully crafted by schools and community groups PLUS 2 digital installations – into the city for 8 weeks, offering you the chance to embrace your inner explorer and discover each elephant in a fun and free art

Record your progress with the app, as you explore the trail, discovering and ‘unlocking’ each elephant sculpture along the way. With the app, you can uncover bonus facts about Worcester as you go, hear audio descriptions of each sculpture from BBC H&W radio presenters, upload your photos to the gallery, view your trail progress and share on social media #WorcsBigParade Download the app from the Google Play Store and Apple App Store

At the end of the trail, each giant elephant will be auctioned to raise money for St Richard’s Hospice – which cares for adults in Worcestershire with a serious progressive illness, improving their quality of life from diagnosis, during treatment and to their last days. The hospice supports their loved ones too.

“YOU ARE ALL AMAZING AND HAVE CREATED LIFELONG GRATITUDE IN THE FAMILIES LIKE OURS WHO CAME TO KNOW, LOVE AND NEED YOU. THANK YOU DOESN’T COME CLOSE.” Every day, the hospice team has more than 1,200 people under its care – at the hospice, in people’s own homes or in the community. As an independent charity – with just 20% of its income funded by the NHS – St Richard’s

is grateful for the support of, and donations from, the community to enable it to continue its services. To find out more visit: strichards.org.uk

Let’s have an ele-fantastic summer in the city for St Richard’s!

This giant passport is exclusively for Worcester’s Big Parade. It is designed to help you find our unique elephants, record when and where you found them and have some fun along the way! Facts about the trail….

66 Sculptures in total 1 Digital installation 1 Augmented reality podium

Covers approx. 6 miles Takes around 4 hours to complete

Worcester BID is delighted to support Worcester’s Big Parade, raising funds for St Richard’s Hospice, whilst encouraging visitors to our wonderful city.

Explore Worcester this Summer A change is as good as a rest! Longer travels are still complicated, and we’ve all spent way too long staring at the same four walls, so what better way to get back into the city and experience Worcester by sampling what’s on offer in your very own staycation!

With Worcester’s Big Parade here this summer, Worcester is the ideal hotspot to enjoy a well deserved break to relax and explore. You can now book in to visit multiple venues in Worcester, like the historic Worcester Cathedral! Arguably the most iconic building in Worcester, the Cathedral stands tall as it has done for almost a millennia! Having stood the test of time, with the civil war and so much more, there is always something new to discover. You have probably walked past The Commandery on Sidbury countless times, but when was the last time you actually went in? Explore the building most famous for being the Royalist Headquarters during the deciding battle of the English Civil War – the Battle of Worcester 1651.

The Museum of Royal Worcester is located on Severn Street! The ceramics museum is in the porcelain factory’s former site and holds the world’s largest collection

of Worcester Porcelain from Georgian, Victorian and 20th Century periods. Across a delightful courtyard, you’ll find

Royal Porcelain Works!

Originally founded by Robert Chamberlain, it has been redeveloped by the Bransford Trust, to create a new centre for the arts in Worcester which incorporates the ‘Henry Sandon Hall’. The original Victorian showroom has been transformed into a venue hosting a mix of events, markets and exhibitions.

Housed in an elegant Victorian building on Foregate Street, lose yourself in the

Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum’s exhibitions and displays showcasing Worcester’s history.

It’s also hosting the Titanic exhibition until 11th September which is not to be missed! There’s also a huge range on display in Tudor House, easily the most recognisable building on the stunning Friar Street! This 16th Century building is filled to the brim with history as it holds unique features and fascinating stories.

You’ll be amazed to learn how pivotal Worcester has been throughout history. If you’re struggling on where to start, you can always head into the Tourist Information Centre!

Amazing Elephant Facts THE ELEPHANT IS THE SECOND TALLEST MEMBER OF THE ANIMAL KINGDOM - ONLY THE GIRAFFE IS TALLER. THE TRUNK HAS NO BONES BUT IS MADE OF 40,000 TINY MUSCLES.

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BRINGING A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE TO MENTAL HEALTH ‘What’s the Elephant in the Room?’ explores the difference we can all make to both ourselves and those around us, when take a moment to stop and look at what may be right in front of us.

St. Richard’s Hospice has joined forces with Worcestershire based creative communications agency DRPG and mental health awareness partner Onside, to create a unique holographic community experience running in conjunction with Worcester’s Big Parade. Visit the two installations; one in the centre of Crowngate by House of Fraser, plus an augmented reality podium at the Guildhall! To find out more visit worcestersbigparade.co.uk/letstalk

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Amazing Elephant Facts ASIAN ELEPHANTS (LIKE OUR ELEPHANT SCULPTURES) HAVE SMALLER EARS THAN AFRICAN ELEPHANTS. THE ELEPHANT’S SKIN IS 1CM TO 4CM THICK. THIS THICK SKIN HELPS TO PROTECT THEM FROM THE BLISTERING SUN. THE ELEPHANT HAS THE LARGEST BRAIN OF ANY LAND MAMMAL.

MINIATURE ELEPHANT PAINTING WORKSHOPS This is your opportunity to let your imagination loose and unleash your creative side, by painting your very own miniature ceramic elephant to take home as a lasting memento of Worcester’s Big Parade.

Every Thu-Sun from 15th July -5th Sept at the Museum of Royal Worcester, Severn Street, Worcester WR1 2NE.

Tickets cost £15

Includes 1½ hour session, one miniature ceramic elephant and painting materials. Your ticket gives access for 1x artist and 1x accompanying adult. Book your tickets now at

worcestersbigparade.co.uk/events You will take your elephant home on the day.