Carnival T20's set to be a blast

July and this event will provide some of our artists the chance to showcase their performances and of course help us raise funds so we can keep delivering carnival for years to come.”

Syd Lawrence said he hoped Gloucestershire Cricket and St Pauls Carnival could create an event to remember.

“This will be an incredible occasion; cricket has a long and colourful history in Caribbean culture and this is a fantastic chance for us to bring the vibrancy of St Pauls Carnival to T20 cricket.” broader work.

On 21st June from 5.30pm to 9pm, you can visit Legends of Windrush: Human Library.

It will feature a series of four short films from talented black & brown local creatives, including: Home Carnival Queen, HATS, Celebrate What? and the St Pauls Carnival.

The event will be presented in collaboration with Cables & Cameras, a hub for people of colour filmmakers in Bristol.

Carnival organisers say other Fringe events will be announced in the lead up to the carnival itself on July 1st.

Unique Stadium in Bristol.

The fundraising evening will feature pre-match performances from carnival artists including traditional steel pan and a procession troupe.

Music will be provided by carnival DJs blasting Reggae, Soca and Calypso sounds. Food stalls will also offer flavours from the Caribbean.

Match organisers are bringing together cricketing legend and current

Gloucestershire President, Syd Lawrence, with St Pauls Carnival chair, Levi Roots, of Reggae Reggae sauce fame.

Levi said he was excited to attend. “Carnival, the Caribbean and cricket have a special relationship and we can’t wait to bring our blend of music, food and culture to this unique T20 which will definitely be one to remember.

“We’re busy preparing for our main carnival day on 1st

Organisers say it will embrace the Learning from Legends theme by recognising trailblazers from the Caribbean community who have impacted the lives of many, city-wide and beyond.

The library event will feature local guest speakers, giving first-hand Windrush stories that helped shape the culture of St Pauls Carnival.

On 27th June from 6pm to 10pm Trinity Centre will present Inna Wi Carnival Cinema - a film programme relating to Carnival's

They include a collaboration with Bristol-based social enterprise Babbasa, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary supporting under-represented young people with skills training, mentoring and recruitment events.

The carnival team has also partnered with Active Archives and Afrikan As Future to deliver two other events in June.

More detail about Fringe events is available on the Carnival website: https://www. stpaulscarnival.net/carnivalfringe-2023

Tickets for the T20 Carnival Clash cricket match are on sale. Gates open 5pm, start 7pm.