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• Free carnival summer school in Knowsley

A free Carnival Summer School is taking place at Spaces for Sport and Art in Kirkby, Whiston and Huyton on 21 to 25 July, 10 am – 3 pm

Funded by the Capital of Culture the activities are in preparation for a performance to launch the Knowsley Liverpool International Youth Soccer Tournament on the July 29 in front of an international audience.

The summer school will involve dance, samba drumming and carnival arts which will include making carnival costumes, banners and large carnival structures and is free for all children aged 9 -19,

Beatlife will be delivering the drumming workshops and some of the best carnival artists in Merseyside will be running the carnival making activities. Children will have an opportunity to try all three activities and choose one to concentrate on leading up to the performance on the 29th July.

There are 40 places, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis, at each summer school.

Participants must return registration forms with their parents’ signature before they can take part.

To register ring Phil or Emma on 0151 4435615 or email emma.farley@knowsley.gov.uk


Notes to editors

This opportunity is open to children who are resident in the Merseyside area.

Venues
St Columba’s Space for Sport & Art, Hillside Road, Huyton
Whiston Willis Space for Sport & Art, Milton Avenue, Whiston
St Maries’ Space for Sport & Art, Bigdale Drive, Kirkby