30/04/2026
Letโs Create a Green & Blue Block at Bewdley Carnival!
The Bewdley Carnival 100th procession is one of the most family oriented and visible events in our local
calendarโa celebration of community, creativity, and shared identity. This year, Wyre Forest Green
Alliance has a wonderful opportunity to make a vibrant, positive statement by coming together as a โBlue
and Green Blockโ within the parade.
Building on Whatโs Already Happening
We already know that several groups will be taking part in the river-themed (blue) section of the procession
through the amazing efforts of C.A.R.P. Thatโs fantasticโand it gives us a natural starting point.
The idea is simple:
Those already involved in river and water themes form the โBlueโ part
Othersโlocal groups, campaigners, and individualsโjoin behind as a โGreenโ wave
Together, we create a flowing, eye-catching block celebrating nature, climate awareness, biodiversity, and
our local environment. As a representative of Friends of the Maypole the community driven local group
trying to save a environmentally and historically important piece of land I will be there, ideally dressed as a
bee - bizarrely an ambition of mine!
A Walking Float โ Simple, Inclusive, Effective
Rather than a traditional vehicle float, this would be a walking floatโeasy to organise and open to
everyone.
Participants could:
Dress in green or blue outfits
Come as trees, rivers, wildlife, flowers, pollinators, or ecosystems
Carry banners or signs representing their group or cause
Use simple propsโfabric, leaves, recycled materialsโto create a shared visual impact
This approach keeps things:
Low-cost
Accessible
Creative and fun
A Chance to Showcase Our Local Groups
This is also a brilliant opportunity for member organisations to:
Raise awareness of their work
Attract new volunteers and supporters
Show solidarity across environmental efforts
Each group can bring a banner, but the overall effect will be strongest if we move together as a unified
โGreen and Blueโ presence
Why It Matters
At a time when environmental issues can feel overwhelming, this is a chance to:
Share a hopeful, positive message
Celebrate the beauty of our local natural world
Show that many voices in Wyre Forest care deeply about nature and climate
And importantlyโit will look fantastic.
Get Involved
Whether youโre part of an organisation or just an individual who cares, youโre warmly invited to join.
You could:
Walk with us
Help organise
Bring friends and family
Get creative with costumes or props
Letโs make this a colourful, joyful expression of environmental action in our community.
Together, We Make an Impact
By coming together in a Green and Blue Block, we can turn a fun community event into something moreโa
visible celebration of nature and a shared commitment to protecting it and hopefully attract new members to
all our causes!
Letโs make it happen.
If you are up for it, please contact Sarah Frost on [email protected] or 07958 704409
