The 2010 Carnival was held on Saturday August 7th. attracting visitors from far and wide. As with last year the rain kept off until after the Procession and only temporarily disrupted the arena acts. The organisers were pleased that dispite the dismal forecast there were more participants in the Procession. The Carnival Committee are delighted that the street collection was again up this year to £1820, all the money collected from the street collection is distributed to local charities and good causes.
Reciprients of the 2010 street collection will include;
Fire Services Benevelent Fund
Maldon Pioneers
Maldon Stroke Club
Police Benevolent Fund
Town Mayor of Maldons Fund
Visiting Queens float: Dunmow
Court of the Day: Burnham-on-Crouch
Bonniest Baby: Cameron Mitch
Adult Fancy Dress: Andrew Perry
Childrens Fancy Dress; Evangeline Perry
Spot the Stranger: 1st. Jo Lee, 2nd. Ella Hargraves,
3rd. Bronia Gozzett.
Treasure Hunt Winner: Wally Woo.
Wooden Spoon: Mad House '2'
High St. Quiz Winner: Joint 1st. George McCarthy, Julie McCarthy
Maldon Carnival Association wish to express thanks for the continued support from Arrow Taxi's, Chelmsford Radio, The Police and Fire Services, Maldon District and Town Councils, The Town Mayor of Maldon Ken Smith, Deputy Town Mayor of Maldon John Wilsdon, Dave Neave ( Royal Oak), Maldon Bowls Club, Domino Pizza, Ruby Dress and the traders and businesses of Maldon and the public.
The 1st. ever (we believe) Maldon Winter Parade took place on November 29th. 2008.The event was a great success dispite being overcast and chilly, luckily the rain held off until it was almost finished.
The 2009 Winter Parade was held on Saturday November 28th and was double the size of last years Parade, the weather was fine and dry but a bit cold and the crowds came in good numbers in support.
The 2010 Winter Parade take place on Saturday 27th November and was a great success.
The 2011 Winter parade will take place on Saturday 3rd. December.
The Summer Carnival is held annually on the first Saturday in August and will be held on Saturday August 6th. 2011.
© Maldon Carnival Association 2011
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