THIS IS A PAST EVENT
18th and 19th June 2011
There will be Big stage entertainment from local and professional entertainers over the weekend. A full programme can be downloaded here.
Nottingham County Council’s Youth Service will host the first two hours of the big stage entertainment showcasing local young talent.
Saturday has a 60s feel with The Kinx Tribute Band and 60s legends The Foundations featuring original lead singer Clem Curtis with hits such as “Baby, Now That I’ve Found You” and “Build Me Up Buttercup” guaranteed to get you up on your feet dancing the night away.
The Bogus Brothers party band will close the show on Sunday night having been regular Carnival favourites for the past few years, a real crowd pleaser.
Sunday’s Fun Dog Show starts at 1.30pm with the first class and registration commencing at 11.30am. This year there are 6 classes as follows:
Most Handsome Dog – Waggiest Tail – Most Appealing Eyes – Prettiest Bitch – Best Rescue Dog – Best Condition
If you would like to complete the registration form beforehand, please download the details here. Please note that class sizes are limited and a place is only guaranteed when the registration process has been completed on the day. Unfortunately, we cannot take registration slips before the Carnival. All proceeds will go to the Mayor of Gedling’s chosen Charity based in the Gedling area.
Sunday afternoon also sees the Arnold Churches Together Sunday afternoon service with a traditional Songs of Praise style service.
Other Attractions include
* Battle of Britain Memorial Dakota Flypast – scheduled for
Sunday mid afternoon
* Children’s fun fair
* Children's Arts and Crafts marquee
* Craft marquee
* Charity stalls
* Street entertainers
* Food & drink court
* Skateboarding and BMX have a go sessions plus display
by local boarders and bikers in and around the bowl
* Various taster sports sessions, including football, children's
rowing competition, basketball and army climbing wall
* Community information stands with a real Fire Engine and Police Car
Free entertainment on both days for all the family - Bring a blanket, relax and let us entertain you!
Please note - Limited on-site parking and strictly no glass bottles or cycles allowed on site. Cycles can be left at owners risk near the entrances, but Gedling Borough Council will not accept any responsibility for any left there.
Please note, this event is not classed as a “no alcohol” event, but visitors are requested to adopt a “respect the park and the surrounding neighbours” attitude and adhere to sensible drinking. Anyone attempting to enter the park with excessive amounts of alcohol will be asked to deposit these within a designated area for collection later when leaving the event. Visitors gaining access to the site will be asked to leave if they object to this request.
Time: 12.00 noon – 10.30pm on Saturday
11.00am – 10.00pm on Sunday
Please note that there will be limited carparking and no bicycles will be allowed on the site
