Celebration of Hope – Family Day

A special family friendly event to mark the celebration of a new season. Enjoy craft activities indoors and outdoors, play, walkabout performance, savour some lovely food, join in with communal prayer and view the beautiful lantern display at sunset. Here’s what we have going on in more detail – no booking needed! Just call in.

Peace by Piece – a textile installation created by local women in a special project led by artist Ranya Abdulateef in summer 2024.

The Olive Tree – A participatory installation by Helaina Sharpley which includes embossing leaves with hopes and dreams. Runs all day from 2pm – 7pm

The PLAY Tent – creative and sensory play for all ages. Available all day from 2pm – 7pm

The Princess and the Peacock – A walkabout performance including a proud and majestic peacock as well as a prim and pretty princess. Watch them compete for attention from each other  – both are elegant and beautiful so who will manage to outdo the other? With stunning costumes and expressive movement, this interactive dance performance is a visual treat for the whole family.  Performances from 4.30pm – 7pm.

Communal Prayer  

Roshni ka Ajtama روشنیکااجتماع ‘A Gathering of Light’ – The coming together of colourful lanterns in a special outdoor display. The lanterns have been made by local children in workshops led by Cecil Green Arts in recent weeks at Bagshaw Museum, Field Lane School and Ravensthorpe Community Centre. The display will take place outside from 8.30pm – 9pm. A great opportunity to celebrate our community and culture and eflect on our hopes for the future. 

Food and drink will be available from outdoor vendors throughout the event.