St Helen's 50 year Street Party

This afternoon I went to St. Helen's Road in the City Centre which had been closed off for a giant street party to celebrate the City's 50th birthday. It was a real carnival atmosphere, and a great deal of credit for that goes to St Helen's Primary School.

The pupils and teachers at this school have worked with local residents and the Fusion Project to explore the last 50 years of local heritage. Together with Elysium artists they created exhibitions and artwork, which was displayed in the street.

 

The pupils performed dances, demonstrated tai chi and treated us to a display of drumming. There was food on sale and all the local shops joined in the spirit of the occasion. The council's events team was evident throughout. It was a fantastic event, which continued well into the evening.