With only 6 weeks to go until this year’s Carnival, there are lots of ways to get involved, both on the day and before hand. Whether it’s making giant puppets in one of the community workshops, being part of the colourful procession or helping as a volunteer on the day, there’s something for everyone to do.
Workshops are taking place at
- Professional artists' workshops with Mandinga Arts on 27, 28 May and 26-27 June at Fusion Community Arts Centre, Princess Street.
- Bengali Tiger: with Emily Cooling and Emel Yilmaz at Rose Hill Children's Centre on Saturdays 7th, 21st, 28th June.
- Venetian Puppet with Groovy Su and Bill Frizell at Donnington Doorstep Family Centre on Saturdays 21st and 28th June.
For more information on workshops contact Camille Baziadoly at Fusion: Camille@fusion-arts.org
The procession is back to kick off the carnival leaving from the Plain at 12.00 and it’s not too late to be involved! This year’s theme is masks, so whether you’ve got a Venetian carnival mask, an African tribal mask or a Dracula mask, bring it along and join the procession. If you or your group want to be involved you need to be free from 11.00 – 1.30 on the day. Please email the procession coordinator: procession@inevents.org for more information.
As ever volunteers are needed for stewarding, stage managing and generally to help make things run smoothly on the day. There will be plenty to see and do whilst on duty, so you won’t miss out on the fun! Not only will volunteers be part of this exciting community event, there will also be goodies on offer including a free meal from a local restaurant and a VIP pass to the official after carnival party at the Regal. Email the Carnival Coordinator carnival@eastoxford.com to sign up for volunteering.
Come on, you know you want to be part of it!
