2011 Carnival
Our 2011/2012 Carnival Court
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The Bournemouth Carnival Court on Competition Day
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 Carnival Queen Charlotte Lewis on the left with Carnival Princess Helen Corbin on the right. On the left is our Prince Consort, Lee Corbin with our Pageboy, William Cramb on the right

 

More Photos of the 2011
Carnival Queen Contest and the Carnival Court

And the wind blew - Bournemouth Carnival Court with Poole Town Crier Mr David Squire braving a stiff breeze at the beginning of the Parade.
Photos of the 2011 Bournemouth Carnival Parade

One day , lad, I can see you in a career as an architect!

Many thanks to the Mayor and Mayoress, Councillor Chris Rochester and his wife Val,for comming to judge the first of our Sandcastle competitions on a really glorious day.

Childrens Sandcastle
and Chalk Drawing
Competition Photos

But I was told I can paddle in here, honest! 2009's Carnival Princess, Kaja, helps us run the Duck Racing by helping the ducks at the weir.

Duck Racing in the Bourne
Stream, Lower Gardens

It's a pity that more did not turn out for our childrens fancy dress competition at the Pier, but the two winners on the left really did well, On the right, more spectacular colour from the belly dancers
Pier Approach Events and the Childrens Fancy Dress Competition.

And for this years ritual embarassment;

Our Chairman, Chris Murphy performs with her choir in the Bandstand in this highly flattering pose!

Bandstand Performances

This year, we had a REEEAL star join us at our Teddy Bears Pic-Nic. No Treasurer Trevor, it's not you, it's the fluffy guy on the left!
Childrens Teddy Bears Pic-Nic

Ahoy there me hearties!!
Childrens Boat Building Contest

Ooo, and I like sweeties and cakes and.......!
Tiny Tots Competition

Cats, large and small attended our Gala night.
Carnival Gala Night