Guest 662- Registered: 18 Mar 2008
- Posts: 325
Hi Guys,
Sorry for the delay in updating been off line for a while. Glad to see Jenni has updated you all.
Press Release today:
Dover Town Carnival Ltd are pleased to say that this years parade is shaping up to be a great one due to the sponsorship and support of local businesses and people. We are looking forward to a great weekend in Dover. The Court of Dover 2011 will be unveiling their new float at Regatta on Saturday where future princesses and queens will be invited to climb aboard for pictures.
The Parade itself includes two big bands, Bloco Fogo are a Steel band and were sponsored by Dover Town Council and The Haverettes are an award winning all girl marching band from Essex sponsored by DFDS Seaways. In addition we are expecting the 354 (Dover) Squadron ATC and their band and two Majorette groups The Medway Silver Stars and The Hawkinge Flyers.
So far we have approximately 17 entries from various businesses and groups throughout Dover and are expecting 8 visiting courts from around Kent. We are extremely pleased with the response this year. Coombe Valley Transport have been amazing as usual as have NT Rix Scaffolding who are both lending trucks this year.
Thank you for your continued support, entries can still be taken right up until 4.30pm on Sunday. Entry forms are available from Michelle Sheppard email
dovertowncarnival@hotmail.co.uk or call 07515 434649.
Picture above of Junior and Senior Courts of 2011 at Hell Fire Corner Weekend with The Swingtime Sweethearts.
Great stuff - looking forward to it.
Guest 662- Registered: 18 Mar 2008
- Posts: 325
Quick update on the Parade:
Entries from:
15th Dover Cubs
K College
Dance Dedication
354 (Dover) Squadron ATC & Band
Blackfish Academy
Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway
Beddows Academy
Dover Express
Versation Media
Hawkinge Flyers (Majorettes)
Medway Silver Stars (Majorettes)
Bloco Fogo Steel Band (sponsored by Dover Town Council)
The Haverettes (Marching Band) sponsored by DFDS Seaways
Dover, Deal and Sandwich Childrens Centres
Leaf Hotels
Prince Albert Public House featuring Thousand Lights
Louise Orfila
Mascarada Fancy Dress Hire
Dover Rangers
CJ's Dance and Fitness - Cheerleaders
Country Brides of Faversham and Gorgeous to Go
79th Cameron Highlanders inc. Pipe Band
Aylesham Carnival Association
Sheppey Summer Carnival
Sandwich Carnival Association
Court of Swale
Hastings Carnival
Margate Carnival
Lydd Club Day
Folkestone Carnival
Faversham Carnival
Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Regatta Association
Court of Kent Invicta.
and The Court of Dover 2011
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,205
Well done Michelle and the rest of the committee,a brilliant turn out,I know how we nearly lost the Carnival last year and it was only pulled together in a few weeks and how much hard work has gone into the Carnival this year.
So on behalf of us all good job,I will see you near the end because I am working
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 6,025
Good luck Sheli .
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
- Posts: 13,895
The shop would have entered but we could not persuade the ladies to give up their Sunday off, I hope all goes well.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
looking at that line up one can only think that the carnival is back to its best.
no mean achievement in such a short time.
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
- Posts: 778
Little bit excited.. float is all ready to rock... and i am having a five minute nap before getting uber excited !
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 14,118
Sorry can not get there now.Good luck and have a good time.
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
Shelli - a really big well done - it was fantastic to see so many participants and especially so many people lining the route
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,942
I'v just arrived home from an excellent forum bash and im soz if i wasnt in high spirits did tell some of you where i will be busy tommorow,
but enough on that, the forum bash was great
followed by one of the best carnivals for many years, and the streets were packed.
well done to all the organisers of both events
IAN;
Sorry i didnt smile enough lol
ALL POSTS ARE MY OWN PERSONAL VIEWS
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
- Posts: 3,205
Yes the Carnival is back well done Michelle and all the team,it was hard work but everyone says it was so much better and some like Ross said it was the best carnival in years.
Good bands good floats lovely Queens and even Jenni trying to get me married! You missed out Jen.
Now next year lets see more local floats and more people lining the route,it's your Carnival and you nearly lost it last year now support again.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 662- Registered: 18 Mar 2008
- Posts: 325
Wow, thanks for your comments guys. We have had a fantastic day and it was a real boost for us all to see so many people turn out and support Carnival and enjoying the sunshine. All in All a great end to a fantastic weekend and for once the sun shined on Dover at the right time.
We would also like to thank the Regatta Committee for accommodating us on Saturday with our Float, it was a great forum for us to promote Carnival and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
We have a great team in Dover and with the support and backing of John Trickey and his fabulouse team in Deal we are hoping that Carnival will continue to thrive.
With Thanks from the Dover Town Carnival Committee xx
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,463
Sheli
Well done
Look forward to seeing all the photos.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 689- Registered: 10 Sep 2009
- Posts: 102
Well done Sheli on an excellent carnival. It was worth all your hard work.
Linda
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
great stuff from the carnival organisers, must have taken a lot of blood sweat and tears to bring it back to its former glory.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
- Posts: 10,247
Well done Sheli - great job on both counts, the Regatta and the carnival, a very big and busy weekend for you and Dover too....
Guest 664- Registered: 23 Mar 2008
- Posts: 1,039
Best carnival for some years. Well don to all involved with it and the Regatta.
The whole weekend showed Dover at its best - more of the same please!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 62,352
a scene from castle street with maybe some of our members in it.
