A community festival, organised by and for the local community, will take place at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (BCUC)’s Wellesbourne Campus in High Wycombe on Saturday 28 July from 12pm - 7pm.

Curtesy of SV2G Association

The Wycombe Community Festival is co-ordinated by Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 2nd Generation (SV2G), the organisation that raises awareness of Caribbean heritage and culture within the community of Buckinghamshire.

The event is supported by: BCUC; St. Vincent & Grenadines Tourist Office & High Commission; Thames Valley Police; Bucks Fire & Rescue Service; and the Bucks Free Press.

Jacqueline Roberts, Chair of SV2G and a Sociology student at BCUC says: “This is a community event, designed to encourage a sense of belonging, pride and self-worth among community members by providing an awareness of many cultures and filling the gap of knowledge within our community. This is the second year we will have run the event, and it will include a diverse range of activities - food, music and dance - celebrating the rich heritage of the community as a whole.”

A number of local community organisations will be taking part, including: an African group of singers and dancers; Wycombe Steel Orchestra, Sri Lankan dancers, and salsa, tango and hip hop dancers.

Catering will include: Caribbean cuisine; Polish food; Indian food; a licensed bar; and cream teas. Activities will include: face painting; children's craft; a bouncy castle; and a football tournament for 13-19 year-olds.

Entrance is free, but funds raised on the day and from participating organisations will be given to the Fire Service National Benevolent Fund.

If you know any organisation that would like to take part, musicians young or old, or individuals that would like to volunteer on the day, please call SV2G on 01494 436269 or 07967 296789.