This project was funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Families across South Kesteven were invited to take a deep dive underwater with an interactive installation taking place across the District, led by the Arts and Cultural Services Team.

Washing ashore in Grantham, Bourne, Stamford and the Deepings, an 18-metre-long whale will invite explorers aged over 3 years-old to step inside and learn more about the impact of plastic on our environment.

Bold explorers squeezed into the belly of an enormous inflatable Sperm Whale where they found themselves in the depths of the bubbling, kelp-swirling ocean. They encounter an acrobatic diver who leads them swimmingly through the age old journey of the life of an ancient Leatherback Turtle. With the use of exquisite puppets, comedy and music, Circo Rum Ba Ba explore the tale of sea creatures and their battle to survive in an ocean full of rubbish. The audience helped to save the turtle and the Whale from a deluge of plastic and travelled from the Indian ocean to a coral reef. The audiences left feeling empowered that everyone can make a difference.

The event was free to attend with places booked in advance. The Fridays in each town were allocated to different schools.

• Recreation Ground, Stamford– Friday 14th, Saturday 15^th March and Sunday 16^th March
• The Red Hall, Bourne – Frdiay 21st, Saturday 22^nd and Sunday 23^rd March
• Jubilee Park, Deeping St James – Friday 28th, Saturday 29^th and Sunday 30^th March

The event is also being held in Grantham in May, from the Future High Streets Fund.

• Market Place, Grantham – Friday 16th, Saturday 17^th and Sunday 18^th May

The Arts and Cultural Services Team had a wonderful time with Circo Cum Baba touring the Whale across the district.