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 Wow! Hanwell Carnival which took place on
Saturday 18th June 2011 was our best ever! The Carnival, which opens the
summers season of dazzling events in the London Borough of Ealing was filled
with fun and excitement for all the family.There were an estimated 18,000 - 20,000 visitors eclipsing last year when we celebrated our Golden Jubilee with what we thought was a massive turn out of 15,000 visitors! Hanwell's Carnival Queen & Princess Our new Carnival Queen, Amy Rose Masters and Princess Chloe Harte who had both been chosen for their roles by a panel of judges who included Amanda Redman of New Tricks fame, performed their roles heroically despite weather that chose the full range of an English summer, sun, rain & hail! For the full story go to the Carnival Queen Page. ENTERTAINMENT With a dedicated Music Stage as well as a Main Arena, there was some thing for everyone at Hanwell Carnival. This year we were delighted to welcome Diffuse, The Hanwellians, Runfever, Et Tu Brucé, Luge & Jaywalker to the Music Stage. Russell Ablewhite the renowned opera singer wandered though the crowd during breaks singing well known arias. Russell made his way back from the continent where he is currently working to appear at Hanwell Carnival. Our Star Guest this year is Jonny Rosch, the lead singer from the original Blues Brothers. Flying over especially from the USA, Jonny, who is a regular with his childhood friend Bruce Springsteen, he light up the event in a special guest slot.
The Red Barrows a death defying wheelbarrow formation display team led by Group Captain Buster Bally-Prangedit were back with another ground level precision event which was even more amazing than last year (For last year's display Click Here). The Dog Show is an established part of the carnival. It's a fun talent show for dogs where visitors can showcase their pets with the X factor! Ever popular and this year run by S.I.T. Dog Training and sponsored by Alcombe Veterinary Surgery it was a huge success with some 60 dogs entered into a variety of classes. The Craft Fair was expanded to provide even more wonderful bespoke works included jewelry, woodwork and pottery by local designers. As usual The World of Food presented an array of food stalls from around the world to tempt carnival goers including traditional English dishes as well as Indian and Caribbean food. Hanwell Carnival was, this year, in its amazing 51st consecutive year in Elthorne Park, Boston Manor Road. Hanwell Carnival was originally set up in 1898 and is believed to be the oldest Carnival in and around London. Revived in 1961 after a gap of nearly 25 years by world renowned circus showman Billy Smart who had links with Hanwell and was president of the carnival that year, paying for the spectacular firework display which rounded off the evening.
Beating the Bounds The annual Beating the Bounds event took place this year on May 2nd. Held each year as a fundraiser for Hanwell Carnival it is a circular walk of approximately 8 miles around the boundary of the old Parish of Hanwell. The walk remembers the old tradition of checking the boundaries of the parish. The Carnival is organised by a group of resident volunteers called the Hanwell Carnival Committee. Hanwell Carnival exists to provide an opportunity for local charities and voluntary groups to fund raise and was originally founded to raise money for Hanwell's Cottage Hospital long before the NHS was created. Each year we have to raise the funds which allow this extraordinary event to take place. Our financial year ends at the end of September and our accounts, which are audited by the local firm of Johal & Co, will be available to view online following their audit. We welcome everyone to have a look at them, it is after all money raised through the community and everyone has a right to know how we raise and spend it. Media Enquiries Please CLICK HERE |
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