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Going for Carnival Gold is our theme for 2012


‘Going for Carnival Gold’ will be an epic 8 day spectacular of music, games, competitions and enjoyment for all the family. Every year Swanage Carnival is a spectacle like no other and 2012 will be the ‘The Gold Medal Event’ to beat them all! Procession Sunday showcases the biggest and best Carnival on the South Coast, with a 2.5 mile route winding its way along the scenic seafront and town centre, flanked by thousands of spectators. Music plays a major part, with six bands performing a great mix of drums and pipes, rock, samba, soca and jazz. As well as the ever popular Rampage, this year we welcome back another costumed ‘Mas Band’ Masquerade 2000 or M2K as they are affectionately known. The dancing and costumes created by these two groups provide a vibrant and colourful spectacle. The cleverly crafted themed tableaux along with clowns and costumed walkers make this Carnival, a ‘Must See’ event.


Prior to the Procession, along the seafront, the crowds are entertained with a parade of Beach Buggies, Motorbikes, Carnival Bands and Clowns. On the Carnival Showground, overlooking the magnificent bay, there is more entertainment; sideshows and amusements, a variety of food outlets and the ‘Carnival Arms’ in the marquee or the popular ‘Pimm’s Bar’ where you can enjoy a refreshing drink. There is something for everyone at this fantastic show.


Seafront - Lower High Street 11.00am to 5.00pm approx


Sonny and Rainbow are back clowning around along the Seafront by The Clock Tower, in The Square and Lower High Street to the East Bar. You will love their versatile skills and feats of physical comedy.


Arena - Sandpit Field 11.00am Display by the Wessex Bird of Prey Rescue. Watch a spectacular display of the birds flying over the arena including Falcons, Hawks, Buzzards and Owls. You can also see a static display of these birds all week on the Showground.


Arena - Sandpit Field 12 noon This exciting and colourful event


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introduces you to the visiting Carnival Courts who have travelled from all parts of the country to be with us today.


RED ARROWS DISPLAY 1.00pm When you hear the roar of the jets your heads will turn up to the skies to watch the unsurpassed aerobatic skills of the Red Arrows as they perform their dynamic manoeuvres over Swanage Bay.


Arena - Sandpit Field 1.30pm to 2.00pm Bournemouth Carnival Band entertains in its own, inimitable style.


Carnival Judging - Floats 2.00pm This is always a time of excitement and anticipation. The floats are judged in situ on the marked roads (see Carnival Map). Wander along the roads and view the floats before the Procession gets underway - see if you pick the winners! The cups or trophies will be awarded at the time of judging.


Carnival Judging - Walking Entries 2.15pm The walking entries are judged on Sandpit Field. The Betty Grabham Memorial Trophy will be presented to the best Children’s Walking entry in the ‘10 years and under’ category and the Kathryn Stafford Trophy will be presented to the best Children’s Walking entry in the ‘10 -16 years’ category.


The John Lake Trophy for the best comical entry, the Leslie Sprigg Trophy for the best overall entry, and the Best in Purbeck Trophy for the winning float in both Wareham and Swanage Carnivals, will be judged en-route with the winners being notified at the end of the procession.


The categories are: a) 10 years and under, Fancy Dress including Groups


b) 10 -16 years, Fancy Dress including Groups


c) Adult, including Prams, Cycles and Fancy Dress


d) Trade Tableau, Companies, Commercial e) Large Decorated Tableau - over 3.5 ton f) Small Decorated Tableau - under 3.5 ton


Entertainment 2.15pm to 3.00pm During the judging we are pleased to present the ever popular Bournemouth Carnival Band, which will keep you


amused along the Seafront from The Clock Tower, along Institute Road and down Lower High Street. We are sure you will enjoy the band’s antics while you wait for the Procession to begin.


We are pleased to welcome the return of the UK Beach Buggy Club roaring around in its fascinating and colourful machines. The Buggies will drive along the whole Carnival Route, leaving Beach Gardens at 2.50pm ahead of the Procession. During and after the Procession the Buggies will be parked on the Recreation Ground (weather permitting).


Proudly displaying its stunning motorcycles, we welcome back the Christchurch Cruiser Club. The club’s parade of bikes will leave Beach Gardens at 2.50pm, drive the whole route and then park in Station Road.


Carnival Procession 3.00pm (For route details see Carnival Map)


Leading the Procession will be the Poole Town Crier, Wareham Town Crier, the newly appointed Swanage Town Crier and the town’s emergency services. The bands will be led by The Ringwood Pipe Band and following between the floats, will be The Meridian Corps of Drums.


Following our own Carnival Queen, we welcome visiting queens and princesses from other carnivals and we are thrilled to welcome back, Masquerade 2000 (M2K), an incredible masquerade band playing vibrant West Indian music, dressed in award-winning costumes performing its production of ‘Going for Gold’.


Towards the end of the procession will be Samba Panashe in its familiar green and yellow costumes, playing the exuberant rhythms of Brazil. The bands infectious rhythms and beats will have you dancing in the streets!


To keep up the momentum we are proud to welcome back the famous and ever popular Rampage Carnival Club ‘Mas band’, in its themed costumes performing the amazing show ‘25 Years and Still Charging’ - ‘Mas Through the Looking Glass’, dancing, swaying and twirling to the club’s own inimitable music to end Procession in true Carnival style.


Finally, bringing up the rear THE END will be spelt out by members of a local community group.


So, it’s Carnival Time - dance, sing, clap your hands, tap your feet and make lots


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