On a sunny Saturday morning two marching bands made their way noisily towards Verdon Street to celebrate Burngreave Adult Learners Festival week.
Organiser Anne Grange of Burngreave Community Learning Campaign (BCLC) said that “Many adults who have achieved through the learning campaign will receive their certificates here today.”
The New Orleans Strollers played Hello Dolly, drawing in more people. Katumba dance class then performed live, before involving youngsters in a rowdy drum workshop.
Penny Withers’ clay model making stall attracted many people of all ages and Penny explained that she runs a course in clay pot making at Firth Park Community Arts College.
The Rhythms of Resistance Sheffield samba band, had drummed in the crowd from Abbeyfield Park, and they waited eagerly to perform on the main stage.
Meanwhile children queued inside the recreation centre to have their faces painted by Tina Waterhouse representing Sheffield City Council.
Many other community information stalls and stands were inside the centre and present outside throughout the day.
Lord and Lady Mayor Roger and Catherine Davison attended along with Councillors Steve Jones, Jackie Drayton and Ibrar Hussain.
On the main stage Cllr Jones spoke of how proud he was to have been invited to attend an event that celebrates the achievements of adult learning. Ibrar Hussain spoke of his connection to Burngreave and commitment to its people and the idea of the adult learning programmes.
All those who spoke hailed the success of Burngreave Community Learning Campaign.
Jimmy Carol of BBC Radio Sheffield with famous local artist Joe Scarborough, presented successful campaigners with their BCLC certificates of merit.
All eyes stayed focused on the main stage as an array of local and national artists performed. The Pete Lyons Jazz Band, African dance group Siyaya, The London Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra, No Excuses and many more local artists.
Aisha Special K said, “This has been a wonderful, fantastic day that recognises adult learners’ achievements.