We are absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news with our community! Thanks to a generous grant from the UK Government through the Vibrant Shropshire: a Cultural Compact Scheme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, we’re bringing an incredible cultural experience to the Ginger & Spice Festival this year.
On Saturday 28th September 2024, the vibrant and mesmerizing Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band will be gracing our festival with their electrifying performances. This unique experience is part of a series of funded activities aimed at celebrating cultural diversity and promoting healthy living, particularly for youth.
Festival Director Julia Roberts shared her excitement, saying: “
“We are extremely grateful to have been awarded a grant from the UK Government through the Vibrant Shropshire to fund healthy cookery and interactive musical & movement workshops for young people, and a street performance for entire community at this year’s festival. This not-for-profit festival aims to unite the entire local community, allowing them to discover, explore, and reconnect with their unique cultural and culinary heritage. The addition of this project will extend cultural activities to a wider Shropshire audience and allowing more young people, especially those from isolated and disadvantaged backgrounds to participate, free of charge. We are extremely proud to have been awarded this grant and very excited to be delivering these activities for the community this year.”
Workshops and Performances
Funded Activities for Youth:
- Healthy Cookery Workshops:
- Rainbow Fruit and Veg Skewers: Create colorful and seasonal skewers while learning about local produce and spices
- No-Bake Energy Bites: Craft nutritious snacks that serve as a healthy alternative to sugary sweets
- Jaipur Kitchen: Watch how to make traditional Indian breads and explore how different cultures use raw ingredients -Adults can enjoy this too!
- Musical and Movement Workshops:
- Rajasthan Brass Band Performance & Workshop: Enjoy an exuberant performance and join in a music and movement workshop with the band
- Community Drumming Workshop: Participate in a drumming session to learn rhythms and contribute to a group performance
Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band Performance Details:
- Walk-about Performance Times: Between 9.30am and 4.30pm
- Location: Around the town and Market Drayton Library on Cheshire Street
Get ready to be transported to the heart of Rajasthan with the band’s captivating music, featuring powerful rhythms and vibrant beats that showcase their rich cultural heritage. This is an experience not to be missed!
Join us for a day of cultural celebration, interactive workshops, and community fun. All activities are free of charge, thanks to the support of Vibrant Shropshire and our dedicated volunteers. See you there!
Our Funders
This project is funded by the UK Government through the Vibrant Shropshire: a Cultural Compact Grant Scheme as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025.
The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-shared-prosperity-fund-prospectus
