Carnival 2012 "Britain is Great"

The 2012 carnival will take place on Saturday 26th May on the Memorial playing field.  The procession will start on the Fleet at 1.00pm.   Here is a

We will be awarding a new cup this year for the best decorated house in the village.  This will be awarded on the field along with the awards for the floats.

Here is a summary of what is happening on carnival day:

12:45  Floats and walkers assemble on the Fleet

12:50  Judging of the Floats

13:00  Procession leaves The Fleet

14:00  Procession ends at the Memorial Playing Fields

16:00  Presentation of cups for best float, best walking group and best    decorated house 

The field is full of entertainment including games, stalls, bouncy castles and the train ride.  MCC's Simon will be on the field with fun and games to entertain the little ones, and this year will also see the return of a traditional ale tent.  There's a variety of food on offer accompanied by some musical entertainment.  It's all shaping up to be another fun filled day for the whole family, we hope you will be able to join us. 

Next Meetings and Events

Local Groups:  How to get donations and stay informed 

This year we have created two forms for groups to join the procession and apply for donations from the carnival.  Both can be downloaded from here, details on how to return are on the form.  The final deadline for the donation form is the 25th May, but an early return would be much appreciated.

Procession Form

Donation Form 

If you represent a local group then would like to receive minutes of the carnival meetings?  This will help you stay informed about the carnival and make it easier for your group to get involved.  If you are interested then send your name, the group you represent and your email address to chris.rowlett@btinternet.com

Join the Committee? 

WE ARE A SELF-MOTIVATED, FRIENDLY, LOCAL GROUP OF PEOPLE WORKING TO RAISE FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS. WHETHER YOU CAN SPARE 2 HOURS A MONTH TO ATTEND OUR PLANNING AND FUNDRAISING MEETINGS, OR ARE JUST AVAILABLE FOR A FEW HOURS ON CARNIVAL DAY ITSELF - WE NEED YOUR HELP. 

All our meetings start at 8.00pm and take place at the Stoney Stanton social club on Hinckley road.