The above notice is to remind all who want to learn a few “tricks of the trade” of the Creative Workshop being held on 25th June in Coopers Field with the help of Wiltshire Scrapstore. Come and see how to put on a show without it costing you a fortune!

In Other News …

And if you do take the opportunity to enter this year’s Illuminated Procession on 17th Sept you will find yourself alongside an increasing number of  specialist bands and dance troupes, old friends and new of Pewsey Carnival. But don’t just take our word for it have a look at the engagements lists on their own websites:

• City of Coventry Corps of Drums
• Devizes Male Majorwrecks
• Jamma de Samba
• Kennet Vale Brass
• Kings Korner Band
• Oi Sambistas
• Old Basing Royal British Legion Corps of Drums

What with that and the half-dozen or so new floats we already know about it looks like 2011 will be the biggest Pewsey Carnival since the Centenary event in 1998!

Kings Korner Band are looking out for new members. Since 1898 the band has been a much loved part of the Pewsey community.  Read on for more information.

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Scrappage Scheme!

Come along and get some ideas for Carnival this year. The good people from Wiltshire Scrapstore will be holding a creative workshop showing us all how to make things like costumes etc from SCRAP materials. The event is being held at Coopers Field, Ball Road on Sat 25th June between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm (+ see Calendar of Events)

Also local float builders will be in attendance to share their experience on how to get your float up and running for carnival. From how to source materials, music, electrics, painting, building and much much more.

This event is FREE to attend, just wear old clothes and bring a creative mind and join in the fun. this event is suitable for all ages

PADFAC, the Children’s Carnival committee and stalwart carnival clubs Hasbeens and Zixex have been involved with other local organisations in laying down plans for a day-long family centred party to mark the Royal Wedding on Fri 29th April.

The event is to take place in Coopers Field, Ball Road starting at 9.30am and running late into the evening. Activities so far notified include “Its-a-knock-out”, large screen TV coverage of the wedding itself, all-day barbecue. The field will also be a perfect vantage point for the beacon that Zixex will be building on Pewsey Hill.

Tickets are available now from China Rose in the High Street or from the Coopers Arms. The price of £2 includes a commemorative mug.

HSE Myth of the Month

Will it be you? … someone will soon be the 100th member of the PADFAC Mailing List!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

The Events Calendar – or top right of page – gives details of forthcoming events organised by PADFAC itself or as notified by associated local clubs, societies and charities.

These include the following notable events over the Spring period (venue Bouverie Hall unless otherwise stated):

• Sun 24th May: Pewsey Vale Running Club’s 10 Km Road Race – details of route, entry, etc from PVRC website.

• Tues 2nd June, 7.30pm: PADFAC Floatbuilders Workshop – introductory session that any would-be floatbuilder is invited to attend … learn the “tricks of the trade” from some of the old hands … and check the FAQs on this site to see that Health & Safety and Insurance requirements are nothing like as daunting as the “gloom-mongers” like to make out!

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Greet the New Royals

Title: Pewsey Royalty Contests and Discos
Location: Bouverie Hall
Date: Sat 02 Aug 2008
Organisers: Hasbeens and Party Animals.
Event Times:

• Princess, Prince & Flower Girl – 6.00pm to 9.00pm
• Queen & Attendants – 9.30pm to 1.00am

Description: Competitions to elect the Pewsey “Royal Family” for 2008 followed in each case by a Disco (entry FREE to contestants, £3 all others) …

… who will have their names added to the Queenly “Hall of Fame”?

Zixex Charity Choral Concert

Sat 5th April, Bouverie Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Tickets £8.00 from Woottons, North St.

The Zixex Club’s nineteenth annual choral concert this year benefits the British Heart Foundation and features the internationally acclaimed Hart Male Voice Choir who are based in NE Hampshire and the Bella Voce Ladies Choir from nearby Ramsbury.