Woodley Carnival Day

Carnival Day

To celebrate the 50th Woodley Carnival entry will be FREE on the 5th June. A day full of family entertainment, 60's style. As it's our 50th Anniversary we have back-to-back bumper weekends of family fun to celebrate the occasion.

Our first carnival was held in the 60's, so why not dress up yourself, your float, your stall, and join in the themed fun and lets party!

New this year

Firstly, to showcase the diversity of clubs available in Woodley we will have a marquee to house exhibits from various groups including local art clubs, photographic groups, horticultural clubs, women's clubs and schools. Please see our contact page for how you can be involved.

Also this year we have a wonderful free event for our younger children. Circus Scene will be holding continuous circus workshops offering a wide variety of entertainment to make things go with a swing! ¿ Clowns and Stilt Walkers ¿ Circus workshops ¿ Balloon modellers
Make sure you came and join the fun.

Our Procession

As we are fifty next year we would love to see fifty floats take part in our traditional procession around the town. We are hoping that this year will attract plenty of interest from groups willing to get involved and have fun. We are also planning an event to give an insight into how to prepare and plan a Carnival Float Project. The Carnival is a fantastic opportunity to build community spirit whilst having fun and doing something worthwhile. Remember you can also have a walking entry.

If you would like to enter a float in this year’s procession please go to our contacts page for further information. Register early, as we receive each confirmed entry we will update the list to the right so we know how near we are to our target of 50 floats!

Where's Wolly

Marching Band

Alice In wonderland

The Golden Girls

Arena Events

We will have all the normal charity, craft and commercial stalls and stands around the arena. Back this year due to popular demand we see the return of our arena events. The events are listed below but we would also love to see local groups taking part as well. Marching Bands, Football Skills, Street Dancing, Line Dancing, Cheer Leaders are all very welcome. Please see our contacts page for further information.

Fancy Dress Competition

Shortly after noon and following the official opening of the 2010 carnival there will be the judging of this years Fancy Dress Competition. This event is for children up to the age of 14 years old. Once judged all entrants will have the opportunity to hop on board 'George The Train' and join the procession, as it passes the Memorial Ground on it's route around Woodley.

If you are interested in entering this contest please contact:
Hilary Soane. email: carnivalqueens@woodleycarnival.org.uk
Tel: 0118 961 8491.

Sheep Show

The Sheep show

Go to The Sheep Show website

New this year we have The Sheepshow, a fun and educational live show of sheep breeds and shearing. It is seen at numerous outdoor events throughout the year from the North of Scotland to Cornwall and even Northern Ireland and is fun for all ages. It is both entertaining and educational and is set on the back of a 40' stage trailer where the sheep are introduced on to the stage ".It's a bit like Miss World in sheep" says New Zealander Richard Savory who owns and operates the show from their farm in Norfolk.

The sheep ,with names like Nobby the Norfolk horn and Susie the Southdown are clapped onto the stage where they stand on their podiums for the 30 minute show ,there is then a well commentated shearing demonstration showing how you get wool from the sheep's back to a jumper to wear.
"Don't miss The Sheepshow shuffle". Yes, dancing sheep!

Dog Show Contest

Dog Show

This year our Dog Show will be held at the Memorial Ground on carnival day. Registration is at 10am and Judging will commence at 11am.

There will be 14 classes and entry is £1.00 per dog.
Photos, micro chipping and dog care advice available.

RASPO Orchestra

RASPO Girls

Go to RASPO website

To give a truly carnival feel we see the welcome return of the RASPO orchestra. The orchestra is made up of mainly young musicians ranging in age from twelve to late teens who regularly play at festivals and carnivals performing live on ITV and BBC television broadcasts to millions of viewers.

RASBO will be playing throughout the afternoon but will also be performing in our arena. RASPO is now well established as Reading's premier steel orchestra.

Be Involved

We have many opportunities for your family, church, school PTA, club or business to be involved in this years 50th celebration carnival.

We would love to see local groups take part in our arena events. Marching Bands, Football Skills, Street Dancing, Line Dancing, Cheer Leaders are all very welcome.

Has Woodley got talent? If you are interested in entering an arena display please get in contact with us. Please see our contacts page for further details and we look forward to see you on the 5th June.