 SATURDAY
25th JUNE - SUNDAY 10th JULY 2011
This year’s Newton Abbot Town
Carnival has now ended, the weeklong carnival ended with the carnival
Praise in Courtenay Park on Sunday 10th July. The event was well
attended with over 100 people in the park for the afternoon.
The week began with the crowning which
saw the new Queen Freya Jennings being crowned at the Clock Tower.
There were a number of events in the week running up to the procession
day which included a quiz night, historical talks, tea dance,
karaoke and a fun run to name a few. On Wednesday 6th July saw
the annual carnival duck race which saw over 1500 ducks’
race down the river Lemon from Steppes Meadow to Asda, the winner
numbers were 1500, 286, 379 and 1507.
Carnival Saturday was well received
by all and offered something for everyone, there was charity stalls
in Courtenay Park, rides for the youngsters, mini golf, face painting,
henna tattoos and demonstrations from The Music Mill, Newton Abbot
Gymnastics Club and marshal arts group. The day ended with the
carnival procession which saw floats from all around the South
West taking part, in total there were roughly 35 different groups
in the procession which processed through the town to the Clock
Tower. Thank you to everyone who donated.
The organisers would like to thank
everyone involved in the event for their hard work, time and generosity
and all of the sponsors including IDS, Firewatch, Sibelco, Wilkinson,
Recreational Trust, Fuse, Frock Cabin and the Mid Devon Advertiser.
Many of the carnival raffles would not have happened without the
help from local businesses in the area who supported the carnival
by donating raffle prizes, so thank you.
Please visit the carnival website
again to find out news on the charity night where money raised
will be going to the carnivals three charities for 2011, Street
Pastors, Memory Cafe and Newton Abbot Gymnastics Club.
 Street
Pastors, |
The Memory Cafe |
and Newton Abbot Gymnastics |
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This
years Newton Abbot Carnival Queen Float is Sponsored by IDS