Arnold Carnival 2008

Last year’s Arnold Carnival was a great success with more than 28,000 people descending onto Arnot Hill Park over the two days.

The Carnival included performances from Take on That, The Rolling Clones, The Bogus Brothers and the original members of The Real Thing, who had 70’s hits such as “You To Me Are Everything”, “Can’t Get By Without You” and “Feel The Force”.

Both professional and community groups also took to the stage to entertain.

Arnold Churches Together paraded through Arnold Town Centre Saturday afternoon, led by the Boy’s Brigade Band. Over 1,000 people took part and for those who were unable to complete the route, Hearson’s Coaches provided a 1920s open top bus so they could join in.

The Fun Dog Show raised money for the Mayor of Gedling’s chosen charity, The Haywood House Hospice. There were 8 classes with over 140 dogs being entered. A variety of activities were available for children of all ages, including the very popular rocket making with the Gedling Play Forum and Children’s Fun Fair provided by Proctor & Mellors.

There were circus skills, lots of sporting activities, a climbing wall, archery, bmx/skateboarding and advice from Sporting Champion and Commonwealth and Olympic Bronze medal winner Bryan Steele. We were also fortunate to have stilt walkers, magicians, Burnley’s award winning dry-land synchronised swimming stars, The Van Dunk Brothers and The Shifting Sands Theatre Company.