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.
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