Join us as we journey our Cleethorpes oysters to Grimsby! Following our creative exploration at Beach of Dreams – where we honoured our oyster heritage through sand casting and charcoal drawings inspired by 176 ancient shells – we now look to the future. Create a community zine with collage artist Anna Bean.
11:00 – 17:00
On the festival day itself, Phoenix from the trashes will host 6 hours of interactive origami boat-making, using printed sail fabrics and logos. These boats will offer an international twist to the event and can be taken home or added to the display.
11:00 – 17:00
REDSAIL duo Alex and Sam will run a pop-up poetry stall, writing patchwork poetry in collaboration with the Grimsby public – inviting the public to give lines of poetry, phrases or couplets relating to Grimsby’s heritage and cuisine. They will then compile the words given and create Grimsby’s latest poetry epic.
Get creative on the pavement in our Seafood-Themed Chalk Drawing Competition, delivered in collaboration with TARGET NEL – a local initiative focused on improving health and wellbeing across the region through education, community engagement, and fun, inclusive activities.
This colourful competition invites children, young people, and families to take part in creating bold, imaginative chalk artworks inspired by seafood, ocean life, and healthy living. From fantastic fish to delicious dishes, we want to see your take on all things under the sea!
All materials will be provided, and there will be small prizes for the most creative and eye-catching designs. It’s a fun, free way to learn about healthy eating while expressing yourself through art—right on the streets of your community.
No experience needed—just come along, grab some chalk, and make your mark!
11:00 – 17:00
In this engaging workshop, participants will explore different types of seafood and discover their nutritional value through an interactive talk. We’ll discuss how seafood can be part of a healthy lifestyle while also highlighting the importance of sustainable choices.
Learn more about marine mammal rescues (seals, whales and dolphins), the impacts of marine entanglement and pollution as well as a chance for children to create their own marine creature out of recyclables and win a prize
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