PERSHORE students hosted a celebratory Coronation event for members of the local community.

Pershore College welcomed guests from Willow Care Home and Stanway Club for a special afternoon tea as part of celebrations to mark the Coronation of King Charles III.

The college was transformed into a street party with bunting, tablecloths, decorations and hats.

Supported Learning catering students organised an afternoon tea which included sandwiches, scones, cakes and a Coronation quiche for the guests to enjoy.

While some of the students were tasked with preparing the food, others worked front of house taking orders and serving drinks.

Warwickshire College Group president Louise Bennett - who is also Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands - and Pershore Town Councillor Michael Chapman Pincher were among those who joined the festivities.

Louise Badham, head of department for supported learning, re-Engagement and schools for Worcestershire at WCG, said: “This was a brilliant opportunity to welcome members of the community into the college to mark the Coronation.

“The students did incredibly well at hosting a fantastic celebratory event for our guests, preparing delicious food and creating a wonderful atmosphere.

“It was an opportunity for them to show off the culinary skills they have developed at the college while giving them a real flavour for the industry and first-hand experience in catering for events.  

“We hope our guests enjoyed their afternoon tea and celebrating the Coronation with us.”