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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 2011 A big thank you to every one for making 2010 a fantastic event. The
Carnival AGM will be on Tuesday, 1st March in the Methodist Hall at 7.30pm. We would like again, as in previous
years, to extend our invitation to members of Bamford Community Groups to attend the meeting to find out how we have done
and assist in setting out the framework for this year's Carnival. At the AGM we will also elected the new Royalty.
Again we need some support from you with ideas and the assistance to go with it. If you have any ideas or contacts that
can enhance this year's Carnival come along to one of our meetings. They are all in the Anglers Rest from 7.30pm
on the following dates: Tuesday, 29th March Tuesday, 19th
April Tuesday, 10th May Tuesday, 7th June Tuesday,
28th June Tuesday, 5th July
BAMFORD CARNIVAL 2011
The theme for this year's Carnival is 'At the Movies'
The theme was chosen by a voting system at Bamford School and also in the Post Office.
This year's Royalty are:
Queen
Jess Linley.
Princess
Isobel Hobbs.
Rosebud
Emily Bury.
This year's Carnival Queen is Jess Lindley who is 14 years old and attends Sheffield Girls High
School. She enjoys ice skating and is a member of the Ice Sheffield Synchronised Skating Academy. Jess helps out at
Bamford Brownies and also plays the piano. Estelle Hobbs is the Carnival Princess. She is 10 years old and attends
Bamford Primary School. Estelle likes animals and she enjoys horse riding and swimming. She plays keyboard and enjoys going
to Brownies. The Carnival Rosebud is Emily Bury who is 6 years old and also attends Bamford Primary School. Emily
enjoys swimming and cycling. She plays the violin and likes dancing.
Carnival Week starts on Saturday,
9th July and finishes Sunday, 17th July. Carnival Day is Saturday, 16th July starting at 2pm.
Carnival 2010 Photos
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