Life at CEFC

Behind every CEFC activity are people who quietly give their time before, during and after the moments everyone else sees. From preparing venues and helping with events to welcoming guests, supporting community activities and taking on the many practical jobs that keep things moving, our volunteers play an important part in everything we do.

The CEFC Volunteers Thanksgiving Gathering 2026 is being organised as a dedicated opportunity for the organisation to pause, come together and say a heartfelt thank you to those volunteers for their contribution throughout the year.

The gathering will take place at Sushi Doki Chester from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm on 12 September. It is a CEFC volunteer appreciation gathering rather than a public community event.

For Cheshire East Filipino Community, volunteering is about much more than helping on an event day. It is about friendship, teamwork, generosity and people choosing to give something back to their community.

To all our volunteers: maraming salamat po. Your dedication, friendship and support are at the heart of what makes CEFC possible.

After another incredible celebration of culture, friendship, music, food and community, we are already looking ahead to our next Fiesta. Once again, everyone will be welcome to join us for a colourful celebration of Filipino culture, heritage and community spirit.

Planning for 2027 is now beginning, with live entertainment, cultural performances, Filipino food, music, dancing, family activities, community stalls and more to be announced over the coming months.

Registrations of interest are now open

We would love to hear from food stallholders, market and retail stallholders, sponsors and business partners, community organisations, exhibitors and vendors who would like to be part of Barrio Fiesta 2027.

Spaces are limited and applications will be considered in the order they are received. Registering your interest does not automatically guarantee a place; Cheshire East Filipino Community will contact applicants regarding the next stage.

View Barrio Fiesta 2027 Register your interest

Save the date, tell your family, tell your friends — and we’ll see you all at our next Fiesta!

We are incredibly excited to officially launch Drum & Lyre Royale UK, a brand-new performance group bringing together music, movement, teamwork and community.

The idea is to create something exciting that people can be part of from the very beginning — whether they already have musical or performance experience or have never picked up an instrument before.

No previous experience is necessary. Training will be provided, and members will have the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence, make new friends and experience performing together as part of a team.

Who can join?

Drum & Lyre Royale UK is open to ages 10 and upwards and to all nationalities. We welcome people interested in joining any of our sections, including:

• 🥁 Snare Drum
• 🥁 Bass Drum
• 🥁 Triple Drum
• 🎶 Lyre & Xylophone
• ✨ Cymbals
• 💃 Majorettes
• 🚩 Flag Bearers

Not sure which section is right for you? That's absolutely fine. You can register your interest and discover the different roles during training and orientation.

What will members receive?

Members will receive FREE training and FREE uniform, giving everyone the opportunity to take part regardless of previous experience.

Our aim is to develop a strong, colourful and energetic performance group that can proudly take part in festivals, parades and outdoor gatherings across the UK.

More than simply learning an instrument or routine, we want Drum & Lyre Royale UK to be about friendship, discipline, teamwork, confidence and having fun performing together.

First Practice & Orientation

📅 Saturday, 3 October 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: TBC

The first session will give registered participants the opportunity to meet the team, learn more about the different sections and find out what being part of Drum & Lyre Royale UK will involve.

Registration is now open.

Whether you're interested in drumming, playing lyre or xylophone, becoming a majorette, carrying the colours as a flag bearer or simply want to try something completely new, we'd love to hear from you.

Be there from the beginning. Be part of the team. Be part of something spectacular. 🥁🎶

Register Here

On Saturday, 25 July 2026, Cheshire East Barrio Fiesta returned to Queens Park, Crewe for a full day celebrating Filipino culture and bringing communities together.

From the opening music and cultural performances to the Grand Parade, live bands, singers, dancers and community groups, the park was filled with colour, energy and the warmth of people coming together to celebrate.

The Fiesta was also about much more than the stage. Filipino food, market and community stalls, families meeting friends old and new, and the many conversations happening throughout the park all helped create the atmosphere that made the day so memorable.

We were delighted to welcome civic guests and community representatives alongside visitors from Cheshire East and beyond. Seeing people from different backgrounds enjoying Filipino culture together is at the heart of why CEFC holds Barrio Fiesta.

Behind the celebration were months of preparation and an enormous amount of support. Our heartfelt thanks go to the volunteers, performers, sponsors, traders, partners, community groups and everyone who attended. Every contribution, whether seen on the day or made quietly behind the scenes, helped make Barrio Fiesta 2026 possible.

Our official Cheshire East Barrio Fiesta 2026 film is now available, bringing together highlights from the Grand Parade, performances and some of the many community moments that made the day special.

Relive Barrio Fiesta 2026

Maraming salamat po to everyone who shared the day with us. Barrio Fiesta 2026 will remain a very special chapter in the story of Cheshire East Filipino Community. ❤️