Can you be first to spot the Mardis Gras Shop Windows?

Do YOU Remember these fantastic Radcliffe Shop Windows?

and who will ever forget Burleys becoming Arkwrights!

The wonderful retailers and businesses of Radcliffe have, as ever, been very supportive of the Radcliffe on Trent Carnival which will take place on Saturday July 9th from 12 -5pm. 

They have donated some really great raffle prizes and are gearing up to decorate their windows in Mardis Gras style which will help everyone to get in the mood for the Carnival.

Judging for the Shop Window competition will take place on Friday 8th July in the afternoon but I know that some of the businesses are getting ready to put on their display ....so how many can you spot and who should be the winner !

If you have any questions or queries you can contact us by email about anything to do with the Carnival via our Contact Us page or you can follow us on Twitter at @ROTcarnival or join our group,Radcliffe on Trent Charity Carnival, on Facebook.

Meet Clara - Radcliffe on Trent's 4 legged Carnival Supporter !

A Great big Thank You to all our Supporters

As the planning and organising for the Radcliffe Carnival on July 9th gathers pace,  we recognise how much help comes from local businesses and community groups.
 We couldn't do it without you!

So can we say A Very BIG THANK YOU to:

The Children of Radcliffe on Trent Junior School who have designed great Mardis Gras posters

The Retailers and Business community of Radcliffe on Trent for their support by loaning vehicles, sponsorship, donating raffle prizes, decorating their windows,  and  even dressing up!  

Shops participating in the Mardis Gras SHOP WINDOW competition:

House into Home, The Baker's Daughter,   All Creatures Veterinary, Silk,

Nottinghamshire Hospice, Burleys, Pen to Paper, Bowler & Charsley Opticians, 

Cancer Research UK, Lesley Cree Opticians, Love Fabric.

Kevin and Sherborne Sound for supplying and operating the sound system

John A Stephens for vehicles and drivers for the Procession

The brilliant team of people who help set up & run the day especially, Mark Greenhalgh, John James, Mark Knighton, Radcliffe Olympic FC, RAINS, SNAPS, Radcliffe Playdays, South Notts Academy 6^th Formers, Radcliffe Lions, Rachel Ramsden &our Procession Marshalls.

Companies  and organisations that help us every year: Radcliffe Scouts, Spencer Signs, Nottinghamshire Police, Buttercross Veterinary Surgery,  Trent Barton Buses, BRM Productions, Keep the Beat, Lisa Simpson and the Caretakers at Grange Hall

The Radcliffe Royal British Legion Club  for providing a venue to hold the AGM 

.......and lots of other unsung Heroes and Heroines.....

Raffle tickets are on sale in the village every Saturday Morning until Carnival Day

Fantastic prizes to be won including cash prizes of £100, £50 & £25 plus  wine, champagne, beauty treatment vouchers, restaurant meals, & many more.

Get ready for Mardis Gras - Radcliffe on Trent Carnival July 9th 2016

Are you ready for Mardis Gras ?

The Carnival takes place on Saturday July 9th 2016 from 1- 5pm.

The planning is well underway and we have some great entertainment and activities for everyone to enjoy - so come along,  support all the local groups and charities and have a great time!

Timings: 1:00 Procession sets off from Bingham Road Sports Ground

                 1:40 VERY SPECIAL NEW EVENT - Keep your eyes on the sky.......

                 2:00 Start of a full afternoon's entertainment at The Grange & Grange Hall

Radcliffe on Trent Carnival - a few facts ...

The Carnival has been going in one form or another for many years, back to the 1950s, maybe further. In its present form - a summer procession and carnival with stalls and events taking place in mid July - we reckon this will be our 32^nd year. 

In earlier days, it will have been all about produce and entertainment with, hopefully, as much involvement of local schools, people groups and interests as we enjoy in the 21^st century Radcliffe on Trent Carnival.

  We still retain some of the 'old favourites Punch and Judy (watch the kids’ faces – the magic still works, oh, yes it does!), the Tug of War  and a range of entertainment showcasing the talent of local people.

The Carnival is many things and just about every village group/ organisation is involved in one way or another. It is  a snapshot of just how much community engagement Radcliffe benefits from all year round, and how much energy and commitment such a lot of people, unsung, put into making the village the astonishingly vibrant community we get the chance to showcase each July. 

We'll be posting lots more information here about the Carnival in the next few weeks but if you have any questions or queries you can contact us by email about anything to do with the Carnival via our Contact Us page or you can follow us on Twitter at @ROTcarnival or join our group,Radcliffe on Trent Charity Carnival, on Facebook.