CARNIVAL 2009

Carnival 2009 was held this year on Sunday October 25th in fine weather (for a change). There were the usual processions, 6 bands, fancy dress, float and decorated house competitions, as well as a children's funfair and all the usual eats and drinks.

Thanks to all who came and particularly those who worked so hard to enter floats, or the fancy dress or decorated house competitions. Here are the results of the competitions followed by some pictures from the day: some more pictures may be added or linked in the coming days.

Competition Results

Class A: Open Class

Hands Trophy, presented to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, entered by the Hands Family

Class B: Clubs, Pubs & Businesses

Hollam Challenge Cup presented to the Crofton Manor Riding School

Class C: Village

Flo Rogers Cup presented to Scarecrows, entered by Jon Parett/Barry Kneller & Families

Class D: Youth and School

St Anne's School Carnival Challenge Shield presented to Oh What A Circus, entered by Locks Heath Silhouette Majorettes

Class E: Steam & Vintage

Fielding Trophy presented to the Titchfield Land Girls, entered by The Ladies of Titchfield

Class W1: Walking 8 yrs and Younger

Maurice Biddle Trophy presented to Robots entered by Jan O'Conner & Friends

Class W2: Walking, 9 yrs and Older

Charlie Read Trophy presented to Star Wars, entered by 1st Titchfield Sea Scouts

Class W3: Decorated Wheels

Smith Bros Pram Race Cup presented to Spookers, entered by Kirstie Deacon & Friends

Class R: Private Residence

David Chase Trophy presented to Wizard of Oz, entered by Old Lodge Cottage, No 3 High Street

Class P: Pubs & Commercial Premises

Alexander's Trophy / Pub Cup presented to Snow White & The 7 Gem Stone Dwarfs, entered by Hallmark Jewellers

Most Comical (Classes A - E)

Working Men's Shield presented to the Titchfield Can Can Girls, entered by the Queen's Head Pub

Best Float Classes A - E

Wally Bennett Trophy preseneted to Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, entered by the Hands Family

Best Illuminated Float (Classes A - E)

Crusoe Cup presented to Frosty the Snowman, entered by Nick, Debbie & Jimmy West, India & Cheyenne James & Georgia Genner

Most Comical (Classes W1 - W3)

Enigma Challenge Trophy presented to Oh No Portsmouth, entered by the Jones Family

Best Effort (Classes W1 - W3)

Fred Salmon Cup presented to Star Wars, entered by 1st Titchfield Sea Scouts

Pictures

These pictures are reduced sizes with watermarks. If you are on the picture we will be happy to provide a full version if you let us know by emailing titchfieldcarnival@hotmail.co.uk. A small donation would be appreciated (bigger ones even more so!)

CARNIVAL 2008

Carnival 2008 was held on Sunday October 26th and thanks to all those who dresed up, built floats, decorated houses, helped in all sorts of ways, and to all who came to see the spectacle,

T H A N K _ Y O U for your support.

Events started at 1:30 pm with the judging of decorated premises in the village and were followed by more judging, music, Crowning of the Carnival Queen and Princess, more music and entertainment and, of course the Processions.

Friday evening had seen the Carnival Service in St Peter's, attended by the Carnival Royalty, the Bonfire Boys and many supporters from the village. We were treated to music from Pans Aflame from the Primary School and the St Peter's Puppets. The Service was followed by Rings Night in the Queen's Head with the usual keenly fought competition.

Over the coming week, we shall be posting more reports, a list of competition and float winners, and some of our own pictures.

But for a complete set of pictures, please see http://carnivalphotos.co.uk for a huge range of pictures taken during the day where you can order copies (with donations to carnival funds for any photos purchased).

Carnival 2008 Photos

Here are some photos taken during the Carnival: there's a comprehensive set at http://carnivalphotos.co.uk and follow the link to Titchfield.

Carnival 2008 : Entries and Results

Class B : Open :: The HANDS Cup

1st: Mary Poppins - the Hands Family.....2nd: Pied Piper - the Solent Youth Musical Theatre

3rd: Mega Movers - Nick and Jimmy West.....H-C: Santa Comes Early - the Crofton Lions

Congratulations to the Hands Family who have been competing for 21 years to win the Cup originally donated by the family. In addition to the Hands Cup, they also won the WALLY BENNETT Cup for the Most Outstanding Float.

Class D : Clubs & Pubs :: The HOLLAM CHALLENGE Cup

1st: Under the Sea - Locks Heath Silhouette Majorettes.....2nd: The Buglettes - the Bugle

3rd: Ted the Builder - 22nd St Albans Scouts.....H-C: Strictly Come Dancing - the Queen's Head

Class E : Commercial :: The STEVE HARRIS CHALLENGE Cup

1st: Dancing on Ice - Nick & Debbie West

2nd: A Stable Life - Crofton Manor Riding School

Dancing on Ice also won the COLES Cup for the Best Illuminated Float.

Class F : Village :: The FLO ROGERS Cup

1st: Green Witches - Parrett & Kneller Families.....2nd: Spice of Life - Rachel McGuire

3rd: Credit Crisis - The Traves Family.....H-C: Grease is the Word - Sharon & Hughie Walcroft

The Spice of Life also won the WORKING MENS SHIELD for the most Comical Float.

Class Q : Visiting Queens

1st: Bishopstoke Carnival - Glynis Elliot

Class Y : Youth & Schools :: ST ANNE’S SCHOOL CARNIVAL CHALLENGE Shield

1st: Singin' in the Rain - Laura Dunkley School of Dance & Performing Arts

2nd: The Scarecrow's hat - St John the Baptist Primary School

Class S : Steam & Vintage :: The FIELDING Trophy

1st: Invicta.....2nd: Volunteer

Walking and Other Entries

Classes H1-H3: Individuals - Under 8, Under 16, Over 16

H1: 1) Michael Guthrie: Dow Jones Credit Crunch; 2) Euan Smart: Pirate; 3) Isabelle Kaye: Pirate

H2: 1) Chris Forbes: Credit Crunch; 2) Francesca Naylor: Siren; 3) Thomas Smart: Sea Captain

H3: 1) Charlie Read: Just Like That

Classes I1-I3: Groups - Under 8, Under 16, Over 16

I1: 1) Helen O'Grady Dance Academy: The Pied Piper

I2: 1) Titchfield Primary School: Carnivals Around the World; 2) 1st Titchfield Sea Scouts: Afloat; 3) Rama Daniels-Byng: Scary Fairies

I3: 1) David Cagnasso & Friends: Scooby Doo; 2) Titchfield Gardening Club: Pumpkins Not Just for Halloween

Class K: Private Residences

1) 52 West Street; 2) 6 The High Street; 3) 21 West Street

Past Carnivals

Carnival 2007

Carnival 2007 was due to be held on Sunday 30th September. However, due to financial considerations, we had to cancel the event for 2007 only. Chairman John Osman tended his resignation which was reluctantly accepted. John has been unstinting in his support for the Carnival and has been responsible, since 2004, for keeping the event alive over a period of extreme challenges. These included the loss of the Abbey for our principal fund-raising event Blues At The Abbey, and 2 years of drenched Carnival days.

However, there was some Carnival activity with a Ticthfield Carnival Fayre on Sunday September 30th at Barry's Meadow starting at about noon and running through until mid-late evening. There were stalls, music, Carnival Royalty, a parade of floats, children's fancy dress, decorated village, hog roast (or similar), children's fun fair etc etc etc. The aim to maintain the Carnival Spirit was fully achieved and we raised funds for a full Carnival in 2008.

Carnival 2006

Carnival 2006 was held on a very wet Sunday October 22nd.

This was a day to test the forbearance of everybody. The Bonfire Boys could not believe the state of the weather for a second year running. All those who continued despite the pouring rain were the heroes of the day. Two groups in particular must be mentioned: The Laura Dunkley School of Dance and Performing Arts put on a fantastic Mary Poppins routine and continued to perform their routine whilst getting wetter and wetter as the day wore on. Also deserving a mention were the Medina Band from the Isle of Wight who performed as best they could for the afternoon procession but had to withdraw from the evening one because of problems with uniforms and instruments from the rain.

Needless to say, takings were down and, as costs had increased for security etc, the day overall was disastrous financially. However, the Royalty and the crowning ceremony brought a ray of local sunshine to the proceedings, as can be seen from some of the photos below.