The festivities will start with the Carnival King & Queen and their attendants leading a grand procession of decorated floats through the village at 1.30pm from the Punch Bowl pub.
This year’s Carnival Queen is Zara Williams and the Carnival King is Robbie Grainger – their attendants are: Phoenix Chadwick, Paige Peel, Robin Sturgess, Sophie Weaver, Ellie Searle, Poppyanne Smart, Nathan Williams, Charlie Brooke, Mia Head and Neave Hayward.
“We’re pleased to announce local lad Tim Bamford as this year’s compere –explained Eileen Hamner, the Secretary of West Felton Carnival Committee “plus we can now also confirm the float judges this year are the Reverend Tony and Mrs Alison Sparham and Mr Nigel and Dr Fiona Whittingham
“This year’s entertainment includes a skate boarding display, Kickin' Alice – a group of appalachian step dancers, a Samba Drumming band, Hoola-Hoop dancers, a didgeridoo musician, West Felton School Choir, the Porth-y-Waen Silver Band and the Boreatton Scout Drummers” explained Eileen “There’s truly something for everyone, including a display by the Ellesmere Majorettes, a fun fair, a mini train ride, a puppet show and Jack the Jester,”
“The Hoola Hoop dancers and the didgeridoo musician will also be doing workshops so come along and have a go for yourselves ” explained Eileen,
The event will also see a whole array of side stalls and craft stalls plus a tombola, bric-a-brac stand, bottle stall with the tea, cakes and ice cream courtesy of West Felton Women’s Institute, a fully-licensed bar, tasty BBQ and the legendary carnival grand draw with a 1st prize of £100.
“The village’s playing fields on Tedsmore Road will host the event with gates opening at 2pm and everyone’s welcome to come along and join in the fun.” Admission is £1.50 for adults and free for children and senior citizens with events and entertainment throughout the afternoon.
For further details please contact Eileen Hanmer on 610629.
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