THERE is something for everyone in Worcester this weekend - with sport returning, freshers in full swing and a whole host more going on.

Without further ado, here are some of our top picks to make the most of your weekend.

Worcester Pride – The Flag - 9pm Saturday 18

Organisers announced earlier this month that this year’s Worcester Pride Festival wouldn’t be going ahead but luckily there is a party to take its place.

The Flag, on Lowesmoor, will be hosting the Pride Party from 9pm to 4am on Saturday night, entry costs £4.

Chairman of the festival committee, Matthew Skilbeck, has promised the festival will return “bigger and better” in 2022.

Worcester vs London Irish – Sixways - 3pm Saturday 18

Rugby is back and Sixways will once again be roaring with a full-capacity crowd.

Warriors welcome London Irish on the opening day of the Gallagher Premiership season, with a 3pm kick-off on Saturday.

The match offers fans a first glimpse of new Lions pair Duhan van der Merwe and Rory Sutherland.

There are still plenty of tickets available with adult prices starting from £24.

Welcome week finale – Tramps Nightclub - Various dates

The annual freshers week made its long awaited return after last year’s was hampered by the pandemic and it comes to a close this weekend

Tramps nightclub will be hosting three more club nights to welcome in the new students, kicking off with Fun and Funky Freshers on Friday before the Welcome Week Party on Saturday, both events are £7.

Survivor Sunday will offer one final party opportunity with tickets costing £5.

Paint Festival – Various dates and locations

Taking place over Saturday and Sunday, the Worcester Paint Festival will bring a new splash of colour to the city’s walls.

The country’s top street artists have been commissioned to paint twenty-five works of art at some of the city’s most popular locations including Crowngate shopping centre and Royal Porcelain Works.

Multi-cultural Family Picnic – Cripplegate Park - 1pm Sunday 19

From archery to origami, there will be plenty to try at the picnic as you share food and conversation while the Voices Unlimited Choir fill the air with music.

Best of all, it’s free!

WoW Car and bike meet-up – Spetchley Park – 9.30am Sunday 19

It’s the Wheels on Wednesday season finale and it takes place on a Sunday.

The family friendly car and bike meet-up will feature all sorts of vehicles as well as food, coffee and ice cream.

Tickets must be bought in advance and are £4 per car, or £3 per bike.