Events

Fancy helping out at Cromer Carnival?

Always wanted to have a go or see what happens behind the scenes?

Fancy joining the team?

If the answer is 'Yes', please come along to the meeting!

Cromer Carnival is always looking for new volunteers, old or young so if you have an hour or two to spare and want to join in, then you are very welcome to come along to the meeting at The Cottage, Louden Road, Cromer.

Entry forms available from Sticky Earth Cafe, Church Street Gallery and The Garden House Gallery.

Completed Entry forms should be returned to either of these shops by close of business on Monday 18th August 2008.

The prize winners will be announced and the prizes presented on Wednesday 20th August 2008 at the Henry Blogg Gardens, outside Cromer Museum on Church Street at 10.45am.

This year again, we will be running a Decorated Beach Hut Competition, which will be judged in Carnival Week on Friday 22nd August 2008.

There will be a prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd, donated by The Garden House Gallery.

Entry forms available from The Garden House Gallery, Garden Street, Cromer.

The Cromer Carnival Quiz will be on sale again this year with prizes available to win.

* 1st prize - £30.00
* 2nd prize - £15.00
* 3rd prize - £5.00

Available for sale from Friday 1st August 2008.

Look out for posters in shop windows to find out where it is for sale, including Crossways Tobacconists and The Cottage, Louden Road.

Winners of last years quiz were:

- 1st Miss E Ireland, Norwich
- 2nd Mr Ireland, Cromer
- 3rd Mrs P Coles, Cromer

Join in the fun at children's week with Libby and Uncle Tone.

For age groups 5 years and under, 6 years to 9 years and 10 years to 13 years

Please Note:

* No responsibility can be accepted for children left unattended at any of these events
* Cancellation of events due to bad weather cannot be helped
* If possible, cancelled events will be fitted in at an alternative time

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Monday 4th August

11.00am - 12.15pm
Chalk on the Prom - Your chance to be a street graffiti artist without getting into trouble - West promenade, by the steps

2.30pm - 3.15pm
Sandcastle Competition - King, queen, prince or princess, build your castles in the sand - East beach

Tuesday 5th August

11.00am - 12.30pm
Crab Catching - An old favourite, hand lines only (no nets) some bait provided - The pier

2.30pm - 3.30pm
Pancake Race - A pancake race, but not on Shrove Tuesday! - The promenade or east beach

Wednesday 6th August

11.00am - 12.30pm
Paper Boat and Plane Racing - Who can float or fly the furthest? - North Lodge Park

2.30pm - 4.00pm
Collage, Bin Bag Painting and Mask Making - Come along and be creative; materials provided; could be messy - North Lodge Park

6.30pm - 8.00pm
Crazy Golf Competition - If you think you are Tiger Woods, this one is for you! - Evington Lawns

Thursday 7th August

11.00am - 12.30pm
Find the Cromer Carnival Crabs - On the beach and on the prom, where are they all coming from? - The promenade or the beach

2.30pm - 3.30pm
Waiters and Waitresses Race - Wet and messy! Do not wear your Sunday best! - The promenade or the beach

Friday 8th August

11.00am - 1.30pm
It's a Knock Out - Fun and games in a wet, messy and energetic way - The Meadow

5.30pm - 7.30pm
Disco and Party Games - Fun and games to round of week one - Pier Forecourt

Join in the fun at Children's Week.
Various events held around Cromer - watch out for further details!

CARNIVAL ARENA

10.30am to 12.30pm - Dog agility display by Broadland Dog Agility Club
Will show what their members can do. They even encourage you to bring along your own dog and have a trial run.

12.30pm - Line Dancing Demonstration
Dancing by the Cromer Social Club Renegades. There will also be a chance for you to join in!

12.45pm - Line Dancing Demonstration
Dancing by the Cromer Social Club Renegades. There will also be a chance for you to join in!

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AROUND THE CARNIVAL ARENA

7.00am - Carnival car boot sale - Open to cars
9.00am - Carnival car boot sale - Open to public

* Car boot sale takes place all day on the Carnival Field, Runton Road
* Secondhand goods only
* No trade stalls
* Single Pitches from £7.00
* Double Pitches from £14.00
* Admission Free - refreshments and funfair

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CARNIVAL MARQUEE

9.00am to 3.00pm - Cromer Carnival craft fair

10.00am to 2.00pm - Antiques valuation
Valuation fee £1.00 per item. It's time to rummage through your attics folks and bring along your small items for an informed valuation by a local expert from Keys.

3.30pm - Car treasure hunt

Assemble at Jonas's field, Runton Road (next field down from the Carnival field, between Clifton Park and Seacroft camp site)

* First cars away at 4.00pm
* Route should take approximately 3 hours
* Entry fee £2.00 per car
* Route finishes at the Carnival Field, Runton Road, Cromer

Family Night - Carnival Marquee, Runton road

An evening of fun with Magical Edd and his magic and fun show. This laugh-a-minute show involves lots of comedy, magic, laughter and participation from the children throughout. Plus a welcome return to Uncle Tone with his music and games for all
the family. Come along and enjoy!

* Adults £2.00
* Children 50p
* Children 14 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult

CARNIVAL ARENA

2.15pm - The Castaways

2.30pm - Bonny baby competition
The winners from each class will go through to judging for an overall winner of the Tom Bolton Memorial Plate

Classes:
- Boys and girls up to 6 months
- 6 to 12 months
- 12 to 18 months

3.00pm - Glamourous grandmother competition
Calling all Grandmothers! Have you got what it takes to be our Glamorous Gran 2008?

3.30pm - Children's Carnival fancy dress parade
This popular event is open to all children up to 13 years of age, who dress up in home made costumes. If you are on holiday why not join in the fun? Prizes are awarded for the most original costumes in each class. The winners from each class will go through to judging for an overall winner of the Robin Seeley Memorial Cup.

Classes:
- 1 tots and under 5 years
- 2 6 to 8 years
- 3 9 to 13 years
- 4 pairs, all ages
- 5 groups, all ages

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AROUND THE CARNIVAL ARENA

10.00am to 4.00pm - Cromer Custom and Americal Can Show

Come and see one of the largest gatherings of american, custom and classic cars in Norfolk competing for the accolade of best of their class and 'overall winner'.

10.00am - Dog show

* £1.00 per class
* Entries from 10.00am
* Pedigree class judging from 11.00am
* Novelty class judging from approximately 1.00pm
* Rosettes for 1st to 5th in each class
* Special Rosettes for veteran, rescue and best crossbreed puppy
* Dogs under 6 months are not eligible to enter
* CC Winners or Reserve CC winners are not eligible to enter the pedigree classes
* Enquiries to Pampered Paws, Sheringham - Telephone 01263 826033

Pedigree Classes:
- 1 puppy (6-12 months)
- 2 junior (12-18 months)
- 3 sporting (gundogs, terriers, hounds)
- 4 non sporting (working, utility, pastoral, toys)
- 5 open

Novelty Classes:
- 6 non pedigree puppy (6-12 months)
- 7 child handler (3-8 years)
- 8 child handler (8-16 years)
- 9 adult handling
- 10 best veteran
- 11 best rescue
- 12 best crossbreed
- 13 prettiest bitch
- 14 most handsome dog
- 15 dog and owner look-a-like
- 16 best movement
- 17 best groomed and presented
- 18 waggiest tail
- 19 happy families (2 or more dogs)
- 20 best six legs
- 21 not won a 1st Prize today

12.30pm - Carnival gymkhana

* Rosettes and trophies for up to 6th place
* All age groups
* All entries on the day
* £1.50
* Age groups may change on the day, depending on the number of entrie
* Enquiries to Carol 2.00pm - Telephone 07884 367885 after 2.00pm

Classes:
- 8 years and under L/R
- 10 years and under on / off L/R
- 14 years and under
- 15 years and over
- Open

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CARNIVAL MARQUEE

12.00pm to 3.30pm - Dale

10.30am - Carnival church service - Cromer Parish Church
Special Carnival Service at Cromer Parish Church. Miss Cromer and her attendants will be pleased to welcome you there

12.15pm - The Crowning of Miss Cromer 2008 - Pier Fourecourt, the promenade

* Crowning of Miss Cromer by Peter Piper
* Introduction by Mr Jason Bell, Cromer Town Crier
* Welcome to Cromer Carnival by Mr Tony Shipp MBE, Chairman of the Cromer Voluntary Entertainments Organisation

2.30pm - East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs - East Beach, off the Red Lion Steps, Cromer
Be amazed by these 'gentle giants' as they perform for us, putting on a display of rescue techniques used by dogs at sea

6.30pm - Charity Football Match - Cromer Town Football Ground, Mill Road, Cromer

* Cromer Carnival v Radio Broadland
* Kick off at 6.30pm
* Admission Free
* Grand Raffle with proceeds towards Carnival charities

7.00pm - Sunday at Seven - Cromer Parish Church
This popular time of praise with the Rev Dr David Court and members of Cromer Parish Church

Country Night - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road

Dancing in the Carnival Marquee to the Bar Hoppers Band. Why not dress up and come along to join the fun!

10.30am - Children's sports - The Meadow, Cromer
Come and join Uncle Tony and his gang

3.00pm - Best dressed waiters and waitresses competition, followed by the waiters and waiters race - Pier fourecourt, the promenade
Race from the pier forecourt to the Bath House Hotel and back – carrying a full tray of drinks! There might be a race for spectators, if all the drinks aren't spilt!

7.30pm - Whist Drive - WI Hall, Garden Street, Cromer
An enjoyable way to spend an evening. Anyone can play

7.30pm Carnival quiz evening - Parish Hall, Church Street

* £8.00 per table of four people
* 7.15pm for 7.30pm start
* Large raffle
* Bring your own drinks
* Booking advisable, as this event is popular - Telephone 01263 514515

7.30pm Cromer Carnival line dancing - Pier forecourt, the promenade
Have a night of fun with the Cromer Renegades!

8.30pm Yard of ale contest - Giovanni's, New Street

* Yard of ale for men
* 1/2 yard of ale for women

Race Night - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road

Come and join us and have a night of fun with a bet on the horses on our video races

* Admission £1.00

* Gates open at 9.45am
* Adults £3.00
* Children under 16 - free

CARNIVAL ARENA

10.30am - East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs
Be amazed by these 'gentle giants' as they perform for us

11.15am - Flyin Ryan - Motorcycle Stunt Show
An exciting show that includes jumps, wheelies and comedy routines

12.00pm - The Wymondham Falconry Display and Birds of Prey
Come along and watch these amazing displays

12.45pm - The Tiger's Freefall Parachute Display Team
After their display, meet 'The Princess of Wales Royal Regiment' and watch them demonstrate packing their canopies (subject to weather conditions) near the Carnival Arena, Runton Road, Cromer

1.30pm - East Anglian Working Newfoundland Dogs
Be amazed by these 'gentle giants' as they perform for us

2.15pm - The Wymondham Falconry Display and Birds of Prey
Come along and watch these amazing displays

3.00pm - Flyin Ryan - Motorcycle Stunt Show
An exciting show that includes jumps, wheelies and comedy routines

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AROUND THE CARNIVAL ARENA (Throughout the day)

Heritage Ceramics - Try your hand at clay modelling and tie-dye
* Limited children's spaces available
* Sessions throughout the day

Derek Paice - Music making

Craft Tent - General craft activities
* drawing, painting, gluing, sticking and making
* Enter a competition to design a t-shirt, sponsored by Sticky Earth Café. (The winning entry will have their design made at the Sticky Earth Café in Cromer)

Face Painting

Fleggybobs - Make your own soft “fluffy friend”

Tissue Collage and Decoupage Activities - With the Sticky Earth Café

Norwich and District Star Wars Club

Doc Spinoff - Try your hand at various circus skills workshops

Military Static Displays - (With some public participation)

999 Show
Come along and meet the Police, Fire, Ambulance, Lifeboat and Coastguards (subject to service commitments at the time of going to press)

Seal and Bird Rescue

Woodforde's Horse and Dray

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CARNIVAL MARQUEE (Throughout the day)

Razz the Clown and Auntie Pearl - Performances, disco and much more including prizes, balloons and lots more

Mr Jugglefun - Circus workshop

11.00am - Music for everyone!!
There will be a band playing at various venues around the town

11.00am - The Carnival Queen and Attendants will be visiting Benjamin Court, followed by a visit to Cromer Hospital

2.00pm to 5.00pm - Tea dance - WI Hall, Garden Street
Ballroom, latin and popular sequence dancing. Whether you are the new Fred & Ginger or you would just like to have a cup of tea and listen to some enjoyable music, why not come along?

* Admission £1.00
* Music and Dancing courtesy of Russell and Grace Webdale

7.00pm - Cromer Carnival Superstars 2008 - Pier forecourt, the promenade
Cromer Carnival's ultimate fitness test is back for 2008. Find out who has the speed, strength and stamina to be crowned Superstar 08.

Competitors must complete a X-training gym challenge consisting of:

* press ups
* sit ups
* dips
* step ups
* shoulder press
* squat thrusts

They must then show explosive power with:

* medicine ball throw
* distance jump exercise
* before finally attacking the gruelling bleep test

For an application form and further information, contact John - Telephone 07900 580866 - e-mail mezzettijohn@aol.com

7.30pm - Cromer Carnival pool final - Giovanni's, New Street

8.00pm - Carnival band concert, featuring the Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band - Cromer Parish Church
The Band is made up entirely of amateur musicians from various walks of life. There are 32 members on the books, 28 being active players. Of the 28 players (the Band) 4 are under the age of 20 years, the youngest being just 14. They all live locally, some coming from as far afield as North Walsham, Aylsham and Swafield

* Adults £5.00
* Children £3.00
* Tickets available from Foundations Estate Agents, Church Street and on the door

8.45pm - Cromer Carnival darts competition - Team finals - Cromer Social Club, The Croft

Carnival Bingo - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road

Whether you are a regular player or just at Carnival times, why not come along for a great night of fun!

Don't forget your dabber to mark off those numbers!

* Cash prizes
* Raffle

Gerard Naprous brings his world-famous riding team back to Cromer to present The Devil's Horsemen Cossack Riding Display. In the Carnival Arena at 12.45pm and again at 3.15pm

* Gates open at 9.30am
* Adults £5.00
* Senior Citizens £3.00
* Children £2.00
* Family ticket £12.00 (2 adults and 2 children)

CARNIVAL ARENA

10.30am - The Woodfords Dray

11.00am - Elaine Hills Sheepdog Display

11.35am - Arrival of Miss Cromer

11.45am - BOLDDOG Lings Freestyle Team

12.45pm - The Devil's Horsemen Cossack Riding Display

2.00pm - Princess of Wales Royal Regiment Freefall Team 'THE TIGERS'

2.30pm - BOLDDOG Lings Freestyle Team

3.15pm - The Devil's Horsemen Cossack Riding Display

3.50pm - Elaine Hills Sheepdog Display

4.20pm - Arena events end, in preparation for:-

5.00pm - THE RED ARROWS
Back again by popular demand performing their magic in the air, with breath taking
displays of skill and courage.

* Due to the late timing of the Red Arrows, the Carnival Committee would appreciate it if you could make way for them to clear the arena, in order for the floats to get on to the field, as soon as the display has finished

5.45pm - Floats assemble for the Carnival Parade

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AROUND THE CARNIVAL ARENA

From 9.30am - Military Static Displays open and again this year we feature a 999 show. See the emergency services in static displays, come along and meet the local Police, Fire, Ambulance, Lifeboat and Coastguard services, subject to service conditions

10.30am - Carnival Competition Prizes - Henry Blogg memorial garden, in front of Cromer Museum, Church Street, Cromer

Carnival morning begins with the presentation of prizes for events held earlier in the month

6.00pm (approximately) - Cromer and Sheringham Brass Band - Boating Lake, Evington Lawns
Playing for your entertainment around town, before the carnival procesion

Along with the roar or the engines of the BoldDog motorbikes and the Red Arrows, you can enjoy the rather quieter demonstration of sheep control by Elaine Hills and her dogs at both 11am and 3.50pm in the Carnival Arena on Carnival Day.

To fit in with their usual tight schedule, the Red Arrows will be presenting their display at 12 noon at Weymouth and then joining us at Cromer for 5pm. It's three or four years since we last followed this timing; after the display the Runton Road area is quickly cleared for floats to assemble at 6pm, ready for the Parade at 7pm..

5.45pm - Floats assemble for the Carnival Parade - Carnival Field, Runton Road

6.15pm to 6.45pm - Judging of the floats and fancy dress - Carnival Field, Runton Road

* All floats are to make sure they have read the rules and signed an entry form (from website or in back of programme)
* To ensure that the judges see you, competitors must be in position by 6.10pm
* During the procession, the floats will be judged en-route, o find the most entertaining float

7.00pm - Carnival Parade starts

Begins from the Runton Road car park and through the town via Runton Road, Prince of Wales Road, Church Street, Mount Street, Louden Road, upper West Street, Beach Road and back to Runton Road

Some of the bands taking part in the parade are:

* Norwich Samba Band
* Endeavor Rangers Majorettes
* Norwich solitaires

Dancing to the Emma Hall band - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road

Assemble at the pier forecourt. Open to all that can run. Once or twice round the new 1.5 mile course.

10.15am - Family putting and open bowls competition - North Lodge Park
Had a late night at Carnival? Have fun while getting some fresh air in this year's family putting competition or for the less energetic, enter the Cromer Carnival open bowls competition.

* Entry £1.00 per adult

2.00pm - hovercraft demonstration - East Beach
Come along and watch these remarkable hovercrafts in action!

2.00pm - Carnival 'Party in the Park' - North Lodge Park
An afternoon for children. Local organisations can support this event by providing stalls and games. All monies taken by the stalls will be kept by the organisation concerned

- With Norwich and District Star Wars Club

- 2.00pm onwards - Dave Doughnut's Punch and Judy

- 2.15pm onwards - Circus skills with Doc Spinoff
Try your hand at juggling, stilt walking and many more activities

- 2.15pm onwards - Model Boats Display
With the Kings Lynn Model Boat Club who will be pleased to answer your questions

- 3.00pm - Picnic in the Park

* Ticket Holders only
* Application forms available from Tourist Information Office or Rainbow Foodstore, Cromer
* Forms must be returned by Monday 18th August

- 4.00pm - Crab dressing competition

7.00pm - Carnival fun run - Pier forecourt, the promenade
Organised by the North Norfolk Beach Runners, entry is open to all that can run
either one or two 1.5 miles on a new revised circuit. Personal best times from previous years will stand

* Register at the Pier Forecourt between 5.30pm and 6.30pm
* Race starts at the Pier Forecourt at 7.00pm

7.00pm - Assembly of torchlight procession - The Meadow

On sale before the parade:
* Lanterns £4.00 each
* Candles £1.50 each

7.30pm - Assembly of illuminated floats - Meadow Road

Classes:
- 1 illuminated floats, up to 2 metres
- 2 illuminated floats, over 2 metres

8.30pm - Illuminated parade to Carnival Arena, Runton Road
The Parade wends its way from Meadow Road to Runton Road, via Hamilton Road,
Church Street, High Street and along Runton Road to the Carnival Field ready for the fireworks at 9.15pm.

An afternoon for children with all sorts of activities and then the picnic at 3pm, for which you need a ticket - forms from Tourist Information or from the Rianbow store.

Grand Fireworks Display and of course all the fun of the fair up at the Carnival Field. No entrance charge for fireworks but please make sure you find one of the donation buckets in the course of the evening!

Make sure you arrive in good time - there's always a last minute rush on car parking, which is very tricky on the evening.

10.00am - Children's talent competition preliminary heats - Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier

* Application forms and details from the Copy Shop, Mount Street and Merchants Place, Church Street
* All entries must be in by Tuesday 19th August 2008

10.30am - Crab catching competition - Cromer Pier

* Handlines only - these can be purchased from H K Discount

12.30pm Decorated beach hut competition 2008 - The Promenade, Cromer

* All beach huts will be inspected and the best decorated beach hut prize winners will be announced
* Entry forms available from Garden House Gallery, Garden Street

2.30pm - Children's talent competition grand final - Pavilion Theatre, Cromer Pier
Come and see and hear the potential stars of tomorrow, match your choice with the judges' selections

* Adults £2.00
* Children £1.00

2.30pm - Cromer Carnival walking treasure hunt - Around the Town
Assemble at the Red Lion Hotel function room at 2.30pm for a treasure hunt around the cliffs, promenade and town centre, hunting for special Cromer clues.

* Admission £1.00
* Open to all ages
* Prizes for first, second and third place
* Cromer Crab sandwiches and light refreshments can be purchased at the Red Lion Hotel afterwards

Carnival Fancy Dress Dance - Carnival Marquee, Runton Road, Cromer

The Carnival welcomes the Audio Junkies who have become a popular feature at various events. Their versatility means they can perform a diverse mixture. An experience not to be missed!

Fancy dress judging at 10.00pm

* Admission £10.00 per head
* Strictly fancy dress only
* Must be 18 years of age or over - ID may be asked for on entering the carnival marquee
* Tickets available from Crossways Tobacconists from 9th August 2008. Any remaining tickets will be on sale on Sunday 17th August 2008 in the Carnival Marquee, Runton Road
* First come first served, non reserved
* There will be no tickets available at the door so you are advised to purchase tickets in advance
* Any person banned under the Pub Watch scheme will not be admitted to this event
* There is a strictly No Smoking policy for the Carnival Marquee and toilets

Why not join us for dinner and dancing at the Country Club, Overstrand Road, Cromer.

* Three course meal and disco
* £17.50 per person

A variety concert for everyone to enjoy and get in to the festive spirit!

Paintings, crafts and photography to enjoy for the week at the Parish Hall in Cromer.

Looking ahead - dates for 2009!!

Carnival week 2009 will be from Saturday 15th August to Friday 21st August, with Carnival Day being Wednesday 19th August

Put a date in your diary NOW!!