With several new floats and more marching bands already entered than ever before Pewsey Carnival is well on the way to putting on the biggest and best procession since the centenary event in 1998. Now local enthusiasts have resolved to put on an even better show following a cowardly act of vandalism on one of the floats under construction at Coopers Field.
On the morning of Sun 28th August float builders already working flat out to play their part in providing the entertainment for the big day arrived to find that tins of red and yellow paint had been randomly thrown all over their hard work. A whole day was lost just clearing up the mess from the malicious act. But the show must go on and the spirit was summed up by another Carnival supporter who commented that “an attack on one float is an attack on all of us, it just makes us more determined.”
Meanwhile anyone who has any knowledge of those responsible for this act of criminal damage should contact Wiltshire Police or Crimestoppers.
Previously on this website: We told you there would be FOUR NEW BANDS in this year’s procession! We told you there would be SIX NEW FLOATS in this year’s procession! And we told you how many of the issues surrounding event insurance had been greatly simplified for all concerned!
So now all we need is for YOU to click-through to the ENTRY FORMS page and fast-track your registration using the online form (back by popular request!)
Word On The Streets
Don’t just believe everything you read online! Get yourself down to any trusted outlet in Pewsey High Street and further afield and claim your copy of the estimable Carnival Programme for only 1.2 of your British Pounds. It has everything you could wish to know about September’s Calendar of Events and more …
Congratulations to our 2011 Royal Family
Flower Girl Amy May Brown Prince Jorge Perry Princess Angel Elzubaidy
Attendent Alice Saunders Queen Lucy Brown Attendent Chelsea Pollard
Results of the Treasure Hunt
- 1st – Wisbey, Lock and Price families
- 2nd - Hasbeens
- 3rd – Hawkins family
Thanks to sponsors: NV Spreadbury, Haskins Garage and Pewsey Vale Coaches
Raffle sponsors: Tesco Marlborough, Swindon Greyhounds, Charlies Farm, Chips Away (Nick Tatlock), Olive Goldsworthy, Reg Giddings
Treasure Hunt made £206 for carnival funds
Teams from as far away as Southampton took part
Why is it called Cossor's Car Treasure Hunt? Read on to find out. read more
Pewsey Carnival Presents….
Children’s Carnival Disco
Carnival Princess (ages 10 – 13 yrs), Flower Girl (7 – 9 yrs) and Prince (7 to 11 yrs) Competition
Saturday 9th July 2011
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
At The Coopers Field, Pewsey
Entry £3 – Free Entry to Competitors
Followed by:
Carnival Queen / Attendants Selection and Disco
All entrants 14yrs and over
Saturday 9th July 2011
9.00 pm – Midnight
Prize Money:
Queen £150 – Attendants £100
Entry £3 – Free Entry to Competitors
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:
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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