NEWS RELEASE
Tuesday July 17, 2018
Sun set to shine on three-day
Hornsea Carnival extravaganza
Organisers of
this year’s annual Hornsea Carnival are crossing their fingers the glorious summer
weather holds out for the weekend, which is set to attract more than 20,000
people to the seaside town for the enduringly popular three-day event.
Now in its 52nd
year, the 2018 festival – which has the theme ‘happy holidays’ – coincides with
the start of the school summer break and will mix the old with the new to
entertain audiences young and old. Traditional elements harking back to the original
Hornsea Carnivals of the late 1960s, such as the popular promenade parade, will
continue the proud heritage of the town’s biggest festival, and this year the
tug of war challenge has been resurrected after an absence of three decades to
encourage men, women and youngsters to join in the classic test of strength and
of teamwork.
Allan Iles,
Chairman of the Hornsea Carnival Committee, said: “The Black Swan in
Brandesburton has had a Hornsea Carnival tug of war trophy on display since
their team won it 30 years ago. They suggested we restart the contest as it was
about time someone else took the honours. We’ve got a few teams lined up and
are looking forward to seeing them give it some heave-ho!”
As well as
these displays, the carnival has a packed programme of on offer starting from
5pm on Friday with spectacular fireworks at 9.45pm, through to late afternoon
on Sunday, and there really is something for everyone. Based at the Hall Garth
Park grounds, with three big marquees for music and crafts, food, and
hospitality, visitors can enjoy live music from local bands, dog flyball
racing, a thrilling motorbike and car stunt show, learn a few circus skills,
watch a cookery demo, and choose from a wide selection of tasty snacks and
artisan foodstuffs. What’s more, with the exception of the ticketed music
evenings on Friday and Saturday (costing just £8 per person) it’s all free.
“There’s so
much to see and do from the traditional Punch and Judy show to interactive
activities like a science roadshow,” added Allen. “Another new addition for
this year is the 999 rescue village, where the emergency services will be able
to chat with the public and have exhibits on show including vintage fire
engines, which I’m sure the kids will love. We’ve also got dozens of trade
stalls and 30 different charity stands.”
The tagline is
‘Your community, your carnival’, and this spirit is growing ever stronger as
each year passes. Allan said: “Even though it does attract holidaymakers and
day visitors, this really is a community event, with most local people turning
out to support it.
“The committee
is made up of volunteers and we spend the best part of a year organising it,
relying on donations and fundraising to keep it going. I’d like to say a big
thank you to everyone who has helped in some way over the past year, all your efforts
are much appreciated.
“It’s getting
stronger each year and we’re hoping to set up a youth committee too to ensure
young people can get more involved and have a say in planning future
carnivals.”
Skipsea-based
company Village Farm Marquees have provided the three marquees for the
carnival. Co-director Chrysta Newman said: “We’ve worked with the carnival
committee for a number of years now and it’s always a huge pleasure to take
part in this wonderful event, it brings such a lot of joy to so many people. I’m
sure this year’s carnival will be even more memorable than ever before.”
For more
information, visit the Hornsea Carnival website at www.hornseacarnival.org or on Facebook www.facebook.com/HornseaCarnival/
To find out
more about joining the carnival committee, email hornseacarnival@gmail.com
Hall Garth Park
can be found off Newbegin, via Cinema Street, postcode HU18 1PA. The nearest
car parks are Broadway/Leisure Centre, Sands Lane and Hornsea Burton Road.
Atwick Road,
from Hornsea School entrance; Market Place; Newbegin; New Road; Marine Drive;
Little Eastgate; and New Road will be closed from midday on July 21 until the
parade has ended (approximately two hours).
ENDS
Photos: The
Hornsea Carnival Committee; the promotional poster
For further details, photographs, or to arrange
interviews, contact Tracy Fletcher at By Tracy Fletcher Limited PR on tracy@bytracyfletcher.com or
07983 633385.