Paul Messenger for the Tennis Club collects his cheque for £100.
Colin Newman from the Bowls Club collects £100.
A cheque for £400 accepted by Wendy Ress on behalf of the library.
Colin Green accepts his cheque for £50
Elizabeth Crawley receiving £50 towards her planned ‘World Challenge to China’ .
At the Committee’s AGM on Thursday 12th November we were delighted to make some more donations to local good causes.
The Brownies received £50 towards their ongoing costs.
Water Orton War Memorial Project received £100 towards their target.
Colin Green, our village historian received £50.00 and gave a very concise outline of how he intends to spend the money, explaining he planned to use it towards laminating his extensive photo collection and towards another exhibition of at least another 120 old photographs. Colin also pledged a stall at the Carnival next year saying his stall this year went really well.
Paul Messenger from the Tennis Club received £100 towards two special school coaching projects and towards a new 21-year lease at the tennis club. He told us the club had recently spent £40,000 in particular on new floodlighting and the donation was accordingly gratefully received.
Water Orton Library Community Centre received £100 towards improved heating in the building’s toilets and kitchen.
The Bowls Club received £100 towards buying new sets of bowls for the club. He said the club had recently spent substantially on ground/green improvements and the donation was much needed and appreciated.
Elizabeth Crawley received £50 towards her planned ‘World Challenge to China’ to undertake community project work.
Once again, the Carnival Committee is very happy to be able to support local good causes this year.
The procession will once again be headed up by annual favourites the Northfield Caledonia Pipes and Drums and this year will be featuring floats with the theme ‘A Golden Moment in Time’. We are expecting the usual variety of costumes, fancy dress and fun, so make sure you look out for us along the route between 11am and 12.45pm.
With a selection of the world’s leading stunt riders, an experienced commentator and uniquely designed display rig, Savage Skills provide a must-see show. They pride themselves on being the most accomplished stunt show team in the UK, with 8 World and over 25 British Championship titles. You’ll see some of the most impressive tricks, jumps and stunts, many of which wouldn’t think possible on a bicycle. Prepare to be amazed!
Mark Green has been performing his Elvis Experience Tribute Show for over 13 years with many appearances on national TV, international radio and theatre. He has also appeared on stage in several venues in Memphis including Graceland, he has performed in Tupelo and sang with the Dempseys. He has a huge following locally and was voted the best Elvis Tribute Act in the Midlands by Free Radio/BRMB.
Circus Sensible will be bringing their ‘baby big top’ along with two performers. Their Circus Skills Workshop will be taking place all day providing great entertainment for children and adults alike. Skills include juggling, plate spinning, beginners stilts, diabolo, devilstick, poi, hula hoop, chinese ribbons etc. And of course, it’s all FREE!
We welcome back Nouveau Theatre School (3.45pm) and introduce Diverse Dance Academy too (2.30pm) who wil be performing dance displays. Coleshill Gymnastics Club (2.15pm) will once again be putting on a fantastic gymnastics demonstration.
This year’s stalls and attractions include: