East Oxford Action, the Carnival organisers, also offer a range of training and business support services (all profits going back into work locally). Luckily enough this can link in with the Carnival. Last year, for example, we provided free Food Hygiene training to a number of people who ended up selling food on the day. The qualification is essential if you are thinking you want to sell food on the day and is available free to most local people. Be warned that certificates take a fair while to come through so it is no good to wait until the last minute to get your qualification.
Anyhow, the courses are....
Food Hygiene - 28th February 9.30 to 4.30
Safer Food Better Business - 14th Feb 10.00 to 2.00
Health & Safety - 15th Feb 9.30 to 4.30
email business@eastoxford.com or phone 01865 203367 and ask for Lati or Alex if you are interested.
Monday, February 12, 2007
Friday, February 09, 2007
Public Meeting a success despite the snow!
Last night's meeting at the Regal Community Centre was well attended despite the snow. People turned out to hear what is happening and contribute ideas and offers of support. Offers made last night included two stages, two DJs with their own sound systems, food, arts, schools and loads of other people and groups wanting to get involved....
We talked about... this year's theme which is 1000 years of Oxfordshire and all the people who have arrived in the County over that period of time andthe different carnival and festival traditions this can represent - this links in with Oxford Inspires and the 1000th birthday of Oxfordshire. We also want to incorporate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Tying it all together is the theme of 'Fire' again this links in with the 100th birthday celebrations which open and close with fire themed events and may be easier to grapple with as a visual idea.
So.. a procession, live music stages, sound systems, street performers, kids activities, food and dance... what more do you want? What can you bring to the event? Let us know.. It won't happen without you.
We'll be posting details soon of how to register your interest in getting involved. We'll also be putting up further details on this year's theme.
We talked about... this year's theme which is 1000 years of Oxfordshire and all the people who have arrived in the County over that period of time andthe different carnival and festival traditions this can represent - this links in with Oxford Inspires and the 1000th birthday of Oxfordshire. We also want to incorporate the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. Tying it all together is the theme of 'Fire' again this links in with the 100th birthday celebrations which open and close with fire themed events and may be easier to grapple with as a visual idea.
So.. a procession, live music stages, sound systems, street performers, kids activities, food and dance... what more do you want? What can you bring to the event? Let us know.. It won't happen without you.
We'll be posting details soon of how to register your interest in getting involved. We'll also be putting up further details on this year's theme.
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