BAMFORD CARNIVAL
Bamford,
in the heart of the Hope Valley, organises a week of activities
culminating in Carnival Day, usually the third Saturday in July. There are several
sporting events: Junior 5-a-side football, a very well-attended Junior Fell Race and an extremely popular Senior Fell Race. There are events for the adults, including a fascinating
exhibition put on by the History Society, Bingo a Whist Drive and a Treasure Hunt. There
are family fun events put on by the Village pubs as well as the traditional events: Crowning of the Queen, Well Dressing and
the Carnival.
Carnival Day starts with a procession through the village
of Carnival Queens, fancy dress contestants and floats, with everyone
ending up at the Recreation Ground where there are games, entertainment and side shows for all the family.
Although some events are for local residents only, including the Junior 5-a-side Football and the Junior Fell Race, most are open to visitors. The Fell Race and Carnival Day in particular attract people from far a field.
Money raised from the Carnival goes to local organisations and charities, for example the Primary School and
Play Groups, St. John’s Ambulance and Mountain Rescue,
Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Community Arts and the Senior Citizens Fund, as well as the local Churches, Royal British Legion,
etc.
Carnival 2008 will be held between July 12th and July 20th, with the main Carnival Day on Saturday
July 19th on Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground.
The theme for Carnival 2008 is
'Fictional Characters'
The parade this year will feature 'The Sheffield Pipe Band'.
The Carnival Programme is now on sale at all Bamford Village
outlets: Post Office, Shops and Garage, price £1. Also on sale are raffle tickets at all outlets as well as on Carnival
day.
Saturday, 12th July
12noon - Judging of the Scarecrows
6.30pm - Pram Race on the Rec
Sunday, 13th July
2.00pm
- Junior 5 a side Footy
Recreation Ground
6.30pm - Songs of Praise &
Blessing of the Well
Bamford
Village Green
Monday, 14th July
7.00pm
- Senior Football Match
Recreation Ground
7.30pm - Bingo
Bamford Village Institute
Tuesday, 15th July
6.30pm
- Junior Fell Race
Yorkshire Bridge, Bamford
Wednesday, 16th July
4.00 - 6.00pm - Fun Afternoon
for 5 to 11 year olds
Moore Memorial Hall
7.30pm - Senior Fell Race
Recreation Ground
Thursday, 17th July
6.30pm
- It’s a Knockout
Recreation Ground
Friday, 18th July
Cinema Evening (B.C.A.C)
Bamford
Village Institute
Saturday, 19th July
1.15pm
- Fancy Dress at the School
2.00pm - Procession to the Rec
4.00pm - Grand Prize Draw
5.00pm - Bamford Clough
Hill Climb Challenge
Sunday, 20th July
6.30pm
- Car Treasure Hunt
Heatherdene Car Park
