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Porthcawl Carnival 2010

The Porthcawl Carnival dates back to 1957 and was admirably organised by Porthcawl Round Table up until the mid 1990’s. Many former members of Porthcawl Round Table are still around the town!! You will see them on the field running the tombola stall and they now go under the banner of 41 Club. Their dear lady wives ‘Porthcawl Tangent Club’ have been stalwart attendees supplying the afternoon tea for our guests and dignitaries.

            The current committee called Porthcawl Buckaneers are a small group of volunteers who now organise this event in a tide of changing legal and policy rules for such events.

            This year has been no exception with a change in policy by South Wales Police regarding the policing of the event. We were informed about the change in policy on the 3rd of June 2010 and the implications and financial costs were substantial. However, we persevered and with excellent community partnership working with the Highways Department, Ian David and Keith Power of BCBC and Police Sergeant Mike Davies,Porthcawl a resolution was agreed but there was still a financial implication that had to be addressed. This is were we as a committee are extremely appreciative of the instant action by Porthcawl Community Council. Porthcawl Chamber of Trade and Porthcawl Rugby Club who have stepped in to assist us. We may complain about local politicians but we agree that they receive very little reward and this is an occasion when the community must applaude them for their assistance. In the last year on other issues in the town we’ve seen a positive approach by the Community Council in assisting community projects achieve potential.

Well done Porthcawl Community Council.

A new award sponsored by Lindsay Morgan President of Porthcawl Chamber of Trade was made to the 'gambo' entered by the Blue Seas Guest House.
As a committee we intend to have the 'gambo' as another part of the annual carnival and anyone interested to contact the Porthcawl Buckaneers.
The committee would like to thank the road hauliers for the supply of the lorries. Mills Scaffolding who help every year and I understand he is returning from holiday on Friday to help!!!!! Everyone who donated in our buckets over the last week. Our thanks goes out to the business community who advertise in our Carnival magazine. We are extremely grateful to the 'volunteers' who assisted us in our collections and the erection of tents etc on the carnival field.
                          THE THEME FOR 2010 " CARTOON MOVIES"
 
2011 carnival will be on 23rd July 2011. The theme is yet to be announced

Do you want to enter a float, walkers or stalls please go to entry forms.
 
We are always  seeking people to help us collect, if you can individually or as an organisation help collect we will donate to your chosen cause or charity. If you can help please email or contact us.
 
Carnival Magazine
Please support us, place an advert in the magazine. We distribute thousands in the weeks before the carnival
Carnival Co-ordinator
Kerry Marlow
18 Stonechat Close
Nottage 
Porthcawl
CF36 3QF 
Tel.no.01656 771457
mobile no. 07900 494386