- Kaleidoscope of Dreams festival in partnership with local schools
- Promoting and celebrating diversity
- Festival will include live performances and art trail
Tamworth Borough Council are proud to announce they are working in partnership with 22 schools from across the borough to create a ‘Kaleidoscope of Dreams’ arts festival in July.
The festival takes place in the Castle Grounds on Saturday 5 July as a two-part celebration promoting unity, equality and diversity in Tamworth. Working with local schools, the first part of the event will showcase a community school stage on the lower lawn for musical and dance performances.
Children in schools are working hard to create music and dance entertainment, ready to perform to families and visitors throughout the day event.
The day is sure to be a fantastic festival of fun for all. People are encouraged to bring picnics to the lower lawn to watch the performances along with fun activities and stalls as part of the Kaleidoscope of Dreams.
The second part of the Kaleidoscope festival is an art trail showcasing artwork produced by local school children with a focus on the colour of Tamworth, aspiration and the diversity of our community. The trail will take place at various locations in the town centre including the Assembly Rooms, Library. St Editha’s Church, Ankerside and the Bandstand.
Maria Hamblin, Chief Executive Officer for Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to work in partnership and collaboration with our Tamworth schools and community, to create an event of real celebration of cultural richness in Tamworth.
“I want to encourage parents and families to come and take part in this community free event; everyone is welcome, and the children are so excited to be involved.”
Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “We’re excited to bring this community free event to the Castle Grounds this summer. Working in partnership with local schools to produce the stage and art trail, will provide the perfect day for everyone to enjoy.
“We’re very privileged in Tamworth to have a fantastic community and voluntary sector; since the dreadful events last summer we’ve been overwhelmed by how people have come together to support Tamworth communities, and we will continue to work collaboratively as we move forward enhancing community cohesion for all in Tamworth.
“The Kaleidoscope of Dreams festival aims to encourage unity, equality and diversity, showcasing different cultures within our communities, bringing us together for one big celebration.”
The event is funded from part of the HM community recovery money, a grant of £600,000 awarded following the civil unrest in Tamworth on 4 August from the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government, to enhance community cohesion and rebuild social trust in Tamworth.