Join Children’s Capital of Culture’s Grace Bower and Abi Cobb talk about the young people of Rotherham’s Call to action. How Rotherham has turned a group of young people into their own Dragon’s Den of decision making for the world’s very first capital of culture led and produced by young people. The two young people discuss the luxury cinema seats at The Arc, climate change and ROOTs – Rotherham’s parade on environmental change.
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About Abi Cobb:
A born-and-bred Rotherham-er, Abi Cobb aged 22 is part of Rotherham’s Children’s Capital of Culture(CCOC) programme as Engagement Manager. After completing a traineeship in 2022 with CCOC, Abi was determined to still be part of the town’s journey in becoming the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture. Three years on, Abi leads a jam-packed engagement programme with other young people – it truly is for young people by young people!
About Grace Bower:
Grace Bower is a presenter and creative producer from Rotherham, and one of the Young Change Makers shaping the Children’s Capital of Culture. She’s passionate about community, creativity, and, most of all, having fun! With an infectious energy and a natural ability to connect
with people, Grace makes every event feel exciting and inclusive. Whether she’s hosting, entertaining, or getting stuck into a creative project, she’s all about bringing people together and making sure everyone has a great time.
