Carnival Management Team members Saminia Akhtar (Left) and Paul Davies (Right) with Oldham Academy North Vice-Principal, Martin Knowles
IT’S ALL ACADEMIC NOW! Three Stages Plus Fifty Performers Equals Top Entertainment!
You don’t have to be a mathematician to see that this year's Peoples Carnival has attracted its biggest number of stage applications since it began in 2006. And that adds up to success for The Oldham Academy North who have sponsored the stages for this year's event.
"It just goes to show how much talent there is in our town" said a spokesperson from the Academy. "We're pleased to be a part of the Peoples Carnival project” he said. “The three stages we have sponsored will offer opportunities for young people to display their talents to live audiences and may be a springboard for some of them. It'll be a great weekend".
Three Stages
As well as the Main Stage and the Lion’s Den Stage at Alexandra Park on Sunday June 24th, this year will see the Carnival back to its original weekend slot with a stage in the Town Centre on the Saturday as part of the event.
Collaboration
Most performers have been through an application process and some have attended auditions at the new Mahdlo centre organised by the council’s Integrated Youth Services and the town centre based Square One Multimedia Group.
Variety
As a result, more than fifty performers will be strutting the stages during carnival weekend. “It’s the best year yet for applications” said Paul Davies, Event Director. “The carnival stages have really established themselves as showcases for local talent in the last six years. Sponsorship from organisations like the Oldham Academy North help us to maintain the stage and equipment standard to high level and I’d like to thank all those at the Academy who have helped us this year and last”.
NOW WE'RE MOTORING!
Carnival is on the road! And thats OFFICIAL. Powered by David Cook Motors - who have become the latest local business to support the Peoples Carnival in 2012.
The famous Oldham car business - based on Middleton Road, Chadderton - agreed to sponsor the Town Centre Fun Day (which is part of the Carnival Weekend programme) after meeting with officials from the Carnival (see photo).
A spokesperson for David Cook Motors said "We are were proud to be supporting the town's community and, in particular, the People's Carnival. It's going to be great weekend and we're glad to be part of it".
Left to Right: Matt Mullen (Carnival), David Cook, Stacy Mullen (Carnival), Samina Akhtar (Carnival), David Cook Senior, Paul Davies (Carnival), Arthur Taylor and Jeremy Heap (Volunteer), Kim Brister (David Cook Motors)
Event Director, Paul Davies, said "In harsh times like the present the financial support of local business is so important to us and I would like to thank David Cook, and the staff at the showroom, for all their help".
Big Weekend
People's Carnival this year is a bumber weekend package with the Town Centre Fun Day in the Town Centre on Saturday June 23rd between 11.30am and 4.30pm and the day after, Sunday June 24th, a full day of events with live music, stalls, food, fun fair at Alexandra Park between 12 noon and 8.30pm.
The bonus this year is the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Oldham on the Sunday morning at 10.30am. "It’s a bumper weekend of fun for Oldham" said Event Director Paul Davies, "we just have to pray for the weather".
CHARITIES EMBRACE CARNIVAL DAY!
Local charities and community groups are once again making the most of the People's Carnival. This year there are more entries for space at the event at Alexandra Park and they include:
CHADSAC, Childrens Air Ambulance, Crossroads Care, Doctor Kershaw's, EST Manchester, Fitton Hill Community, Heathnbank Day Centre, KOGS, MS Society, Oldham Greenhill Sports Club, Oldham PHAB, Oldham Photographic Society, Oldham Royelles, Oldham Samaritans, Pennine Pet Animal Rescue, POINT, Rochdale Samaritans, Royal College of Nursing, Royton ATC, Soldiers Off the Street, St Thomas Young Ladies, Stroke Association and the Wellness Centre.
Charities and Community Groups can book space FREE at the carnival. Its a long 8 hour day and groups can apply up to the day by completing our online form here.
Three New Faces on Management Team
Three volunteers from the 2011 Carnival have joined the Management Group in preparation for this year's event.
Brother and Sister, Matt and Stacie Mullen (pictured below) spent the whole build-up week with the Carnival Management team last year, and, because of their commitment and enthusiasm, were invited on to the group for 2012 .
Also joining the team this year is Sheffield University student John Murray, who lives in Oldham. He's studying Event Management and his work will count towards his course results.
"It's good to see new people getting involved each year" said Event Director, Paul Davies. "The three new members worked very hard last year on the park".
Matt Mullen
Stacie Mullen
John Murray
Volunteers are always welcome each year - perticularly on the weekend itself.
If you want to volunteer, then complete our online form by clicking the 'Get Involved' link above.
TASTY MIX OF CARNIVAL WORLD GRUB!
Whats your taste gonna be at this year's Carnival? Sweet Buttermilk donuts? Jacket Potato with Tuna and Sweetcorn? Filipino Chicken Adobo? Grilled Pork Thai style? Indian Rogan Josh? How about Chilli Hot Dogs or spicy burgers on a bun? Or you might just want a tradition Fish and Chips! Never mind, you could try Jamaican Jerk Chicken?
All these tasty foods will be on offer during the event at one of the eight food stalls around the park. Ask any of our Marshals (in the orange Hi-viz jackets) to direct you to your favourite food.
