Balsall Heath Carnival Saturday July 2nd

Posted on Saturday, June 25, 2011 by Ian Edwards
Tags: event

Come along to this year’s tea-mendous Balsall Heath Carnival which will be held in Pickwick Park, St. Paul’s Road. The ‘Mad Hatters Tea Party’ themed event will have something to appeal to everyone. There will be a wide variety of stalls selling fancy goods and food. The Local History Society in conjunction with OPNOCS will be running a tea tent especially for older people, Balsall Heath Children’s Centre will be providing activities for the younger visitors and for those in between there will be quad bikes and fair rides.

Entertainment on the main stage (between 12.00 – 4.00) will include a special ‘Balsall Heath’s got Talent’ spot, so if you are a budding performer contact Clive Philips to book yourself a slot.

The Carnival Procession will leave Balsall Heath Park at 12.30 and arrive at Pickwick Park at about 1.20. At least two hundred people are expected to take part in the procession and march:

1 Left into Taunton Road	8 Along Brunswick Road
2 Right into Roshven Road	9 Left into Hertford Street
3 Left into Clifton Road	10 Right into Kingsley Road
4 Left into Ladypool Road	11 Right into Ombersley Road
5 Right into Runcorn Road	12 Right into Ladypool Road
6 Right across Seven Streets Park	13 Right into St. Paul’s Road
7 Through St. Paul’s Venture	14 Finishing in the Main Arena

If you are interested in taking part in the procession or performing, or if you would like to book a stall, make a donation or volunteer contact the coordinator on 464 4376.

Remember, don’t be late, late, late, for a very important date, Saturday July 2nd!