FOLLOWING the coronavirus outbreak in Worcestershire a number of events have been cancelled.

Here’s some of the cancellations that we are aware of so far.

The following Three Counties Showground events have been cancelled:

  • CountryTastic – April 9
  • RHS Malvern Spring Festival – May 7 - 10
  • Three Counties Championship Dog Show – June 4 - 7
  • Royal Three Counties Show – June 12 - 14

Diana Walton, head of shows at Three Counties Showground said: “We know these events are a calendar highlight for many thousands of people and that our exhibitors, designers and traders spend many months getting ready for the show, but public health and safety has to be our number one priority, for the sake of our staff, visitors and for our wider community.

“The cancellation of our shows will have a big impact on our staff and wider community in many ways. With this in mind, and with the uncertainty facing us in the months ahead, it’s more important than ever that we pull together to support the most vulnerable amongst us. We’re currently looking at ways that we as an organisation can get involved in wider community efforts.

“Currently, the cancellation advice only affects CountryTastic, RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Three Counties Championship Dog Show and Royal Three Counties Show. We’re hoping to hold Malvern Autumn Show at the showground as planned. We will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates should the Government advice change.

“We will be in contact with everyone who has purchased tickets to the four cancelled events, along with all our stakeholders within the next 21 days.

“We would like to thank our visitors, exhibitors, sponsors and all who support our shows, and extend our best wishes to everybody at this challenging time.”

A charity boxing night has been postponed following the coronavirus pandemic in Worcester.

The Peaky Blinders boxing night which was due to take place at Worcester Guildhall on Saturday, March 28.

Twenty-eight boxers were set to box in a bid to raise money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital.

The event has been postponed until June 27. Spectators who had already bought tickets can still attend the event as their tickets will be carried over.

The 28 fighters have received eight weeks’ worth of free training at The Tolly Centre, which is run by Worcester Community Trust, in Rowan Avenue.

White Collar Boxing Association (WCBA) which is running the event, organised by Tom Whitby, posted on its Facebook page: “Rescheduled. Apologies to everyone, we have done our best to take the appropriate measures and keep the event going.

“However, the council has officially said it is a no go.

“Thank you all for baring with us and keeping optimistic during this tough situation. “Fortunately, the charities have made some money out of our event, but sadly not as much as we had hoped due to the event not continuing. We will see you in June.”

The meetings for a rheumatoid arthritis group have been cancelled until further notice due to the Covid – 19 risk. Talks for the Worcester NRAS group have been cancelled - members can see updates on The Worcester NRAS Group Facebook page.

A dance show has been cancelled at the Swan Theatre.

Happy Steps had organised the show The Stage Door which has been cancelled due to the closure of the theatre in Worcester. The group posted on Facebook: “It is heart breaking not only for the children involved but also us teachers and everyone who helps organise it. We have squeezed dates in for later in the year, so we all have something to look forward to after all this madness.

“When we can get back please support your theatres and small business. This will really hit them hard and messes with so many people’s lives. Stay safe everyone.”