Hanwell Carnival - Get Involved

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	Hanwell Carnival has lots of of opportunities to get involved, whether you are a charity, company or private individual. With some 15,000 visitors on the day Hanwell Carnival is the second largest carnival in West London after Notting Hill.
	Volunteers	We are always looking for volunteers to help with the carnival, its a real community effort and takes a lot to put it on. Whatever your contribution everyone and everything is very welcome. Enquire about volunteering at the Carnival HERE
	Carnival Queen & Princess	The Carnival Queen & Princess perform an essential function opening the Carnival and representing Hanwell for the coming year. Previous Hanwell Royalty are a very select band many of whom last year got together to celebrate 50 continuous years, they are even discussing setting up an association. The judging is over, we have a new Carnival Queen & Princess. This year we were delighted that Amanda Redman, currently appearing in New Tricks on the BBC, was the guest judge for this years competition, together with James Gates of the Ealing Gazzette and our own Colin Chalmers the Carnival Chairman. For the full story go to the Carnival Queen Page.

Performance	The Main Arena and the Music Stage form the heart of the carnival, If you have a music, dance, demonstration event you would like to put on please get in touch with us, we are always on the look out for next years X Factor winner! Enquire about performing at the Carnival HERE
Charity	As a Charity, Hanwell Carnival offers a superb opportunity to fund raise, get volunteers or just communicate your message. Enquire about your charity being at the Carnival HERE Download application form HERE
Procession	The Procession is one of the real highlights of the event, having a presence guarantees you incredible exposure. The 2011 Hanwell Carnival procession will assemble at Hanwell Community Centre in Westcott Crescent at 11:00 am and leave at 11:30 am. The procession will begin from Westcott Crescent travel along Bordars Road and onto Greenford Avenue. The procession will then follow Greenford Avenue and Church Road all the way down to the Uxbridge Road where it will turn right at St.Mellitus Church. From there it will travel along Hanwell Broadway before turning down Boston Road at the Hanwell Clock. The procession will finish at Elthorne Park on Boston Road. We will be posting a list of participants shortly so check back soon. Make a Procession enquiry HERE
Commercial	If your company would like the opportunity to put yourselves in front of 15,000 local people Hanwell Carnival is unrivaled. Sponsorship opportunities abound, from being a major sponsor of the Carnival as a whole, to sponsoring a specific event or attraction. Make a Sponsorship enquiry HERE Stalls whether selling, recruiting or informing are available in Elthorne Park. Download Craft Fair application form HERE Download Trade Stall application form HERE Advertising in the event programme, or here on the website, is also a superb way to put your message across. Enquire about advertising HERE or download the application form HERE
Other Events	There are a number of fund raising events that take place during the year. They include Beating The Bounds, a sponsored walk around the ancient boundaries of the parish. This custom dates back to Saxon Times when it was most important that everyone knew the boundaries of their parish. Learn more and how to take part HERE
Dog Show	The Dog Show is a well established part of Hanwell Carnival, there are a number of classes CLICK HERE for details of last year's event. Entry is only £3, turn up on the day and register.