Youngsters give summer events a creative boost

Arts Council England has released £10,000 to boost four community events this summer – the recent Eastwood Fun Festival and Harthill Carnival, as well as Aston Carnival on August 3, and Ferham Festival on August 17.

Youngsters are helping to plan, programme and deliver the festivals through school or youth groups by co-creating artworks for the sites and parades, putting on performances, photographing activities and helping with promotion.

Rebecca Pye, music lead at Thornhill Primary School, said: “The children were very excited to create their own rap celebrating living in Rotherham and sharing all the places that are special to them.”

Abi Cobb, Children’s Capital of Culture engagement manager, added: “It’s so inspiring to work with these talented children and teachers to help make these community events the biggest and best yet.”