Circus skills, live music, Super Pirates and a puppet takeover are some of the carnival arts and creative activities on offer at a free community event in Twerton on 1 September.
Twert Lush is returning to Twerton High Street following its inaugural event last year with an expanded footprint at Bath City Football Club and four other venues.
The event from 11am to 7pm on Sunday, September 1 is an immersive day bringing the fun of Bath Carnival to people who might not have been able to visit the city centre for the main event in July.
There will be free activities and performances for all ages, including the popular Super Pirates play entertainers, live music, a Puppet Place takeover, face painting, dance, arts and crafts and more.
Highlights of the live music lineup are rhythmic samba drumming, a dynamic five-piece jazz-funk band, a traditional kora player and a talented mix of local acts and singer-songwriters.
Food and drink will be available to purchase all day at Bath City Football Club and Rose Cottage Café.
Twert Lush is a joint event by the council and Bath Carnival and is part of a council-led scheme to improve high streets and community spaces in the area, funded by the West of England Combined Authority.
Councillor Paul Roper, cabinet member for Economic and Cultural Sustainable Development, said, “The first Twert Lush last year was a resounding success with venues full to capacity, bringing the community together to enjoy new things. There’s always a wide range of events on offer in our vibrant city centre including Bath Carnival and it’s rewarding to see the fun being brought to other neighbourhoods. Don’t miss it!”
Stu Matson, Bath Carnival director, added, “We’re thrilled to be back on Twerton High Street, a part of Bath that holds a special place in our hearts, especially since our studio was based here for many years.
“Inspired by the success of last year’s event, we were eager to make it happen again and thanks to the support from the West of England Combined Authority, we’re excited to bring even greater variety. This year’s event features some incredible live performances and exciting new activities for the whole family to enjoy.”
The event is part of the council’s Bath Local Centres High Street Improvement Scheme, which aims to support Twerton High Street, Mount Road, Moorland Road and Weston High Street by improving the street environment and reanimating these key community spaces. The Twerton element of the scheme is funded by the West of England Combined Authority’s ‘Love Our High Streets’ fund.
This year’s Twert Lush event has also benefitted from additional funding from the West of England Combined Authority Cultural and Community Events Pilot Scheme, which was awarded to Bath Carnival.