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BBC News
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Young and old set to celebrate 50th Derby Caribbean Carnival
Derby Caribbean Carnival is set to mark a half century on Sunday and all ages will be out to enjoy the festivities - including three generations from one Maria Slack, 54, is a former Carnival Queen who has been involved in the event for 20 years, and her troupe MProductions has won the carnival dance competition for the past two will be joined by her daughter Aaday Adlam, who was a carnival princess in 2012, while granddaughter Jasmine Muir, 17, is a singer and dancer with aspirations of being crowned carnival royalty year's 50th Derby Caribbean Carnival takes place from 12:00 to 21:00 BST on Sunday at Osmaston Park. A procession will leave Cathedral Green in the city centre at noon and arrive at the park at about 14:30, said will be entertainment including Caribbean food stalls, arts and craft stalls, a beer tent, sound systems and music including headliner Maxi Priest. Maria said: "I'm very excited, I can't believe it's here - it's come around so quickly."I love absolutely everything about the carnival - the music, the people, the costumes, bringing lots of people together from different regions, the atmosphere, the vibe, the food, the funfair, it's just all great."Maria first entered the dance competitions 23 years ago with a troupe and won the then spent time with dancers at the West Indian Centre where she "was made to feel so welcome" before going it alone with her own MPRoductions said: "We've got people from Leicester, Nottingham, Northampton, from as far as London, Birmingham, all over - Derby Caribbean Carnival brings so many people together." Maria's daughter Aadaya Adlam, 35, no longer lives in Derby but still travels from Bristol for the said: "I always loved dance but I was really shy to begin with."And then joining something like a carnival troupes, I just gained a lot of confidence, and I ended up going for Carnival Princess back in 2012 - and I won it."And from then a buzz was created. And I just wanted to be in like every single year."Aadaya said she hopes the event can continue for another half-century: "A lot of the kids that I was friends with have now grown up and their kids are now doing it."It keeps going, keeps growing, keeps evolving."We need to get the youth in and make sure we can have another 50 years."Her daughter Jasmine is already a regular in the dance contests, and is hoping to emulate her success and be crowned royalty. She said: "My mama Maria, she was Carnival Queen, and then my mom was Carnival Princess so now I just feel like it's my turn."Joining the troupe is honestly the best thing I've ever done to be honest."I've done it for three years, it brings everyone together, everyone is always laughing and so excited for carnivals in the summer."Jasmine said anyone who has not been to Derby's Caribbean Carnival before should visit."It's such an enjoyable experience, there's so much to do," she said."You can never be bored going to a carnival."
Powys County Times
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Llanfair Caereinion Carnival is back for 2025 - here's when
A Powys carnival is set to make a return later this month. The Llanfair Caereinion Carnival is back on Saturday, June 21, with the theme Landmarks and Connections. The event will see a parade of floats, prams, and fancy dress participants weaving through the town's streets. Prizes for the best adult, best child, and most comical float, as well as the best young farmers entry, will be awarded. Holiday parks will also be vying for the traditional prize for the best entry. This year, the carnival will again feature traditional fairground attractions and a selection of inflatables, including a disco dome and an assault course. A magic and illusion show will entertain the children, while adults can enjoy a bar and a variety of hot and cold food options. Bronwen Burns, a 14-year-old student from Ysgol Bro Caereinion, will be crowned as this year's Carnival Queen. Bronwen, who is active in her community, has always dreamt of becoming Carnival Queen after watching her sister Rhian take the title in 2017. This year, she will be joined on the Queen's Float by her attendants: Thea Griffiths, Lincoln Davis, Mali Garlinge, Harley Jeeves-Evans, Lowri Roberts, Mabon Jones, Isabelle Parker, and Benjamin Kennedy. The parade is set to start at 12.30pm, and everyone is invited to join in the festivities, whether by participating in the parade or supporting from the side lines.
Daily Mirror
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Little-known UK seaside town with pristine sands and award-winning pier
Located on the north coast of Norfolk, this town is perfect for a traditional seaside holiday, home to a bustling pier, award-winning beach and a wealth of family-friendly events and festivals Golf enthusiasts may already know about this reputable seaside town, but it has so much more to offer than what first meets the eye. Breathtaking coastal views, beaches and a historic pier can be explored by those looking for a traditional UK seaside holiday or a perfect day trip destination. Cromer is located on the north coast of Norfolk, about 23 miles from the medieval city of Norwich. The coastal town became a resort in the early 1800s and built its reputation welcoming rich local families, including the future King Edward VII who was known to enjoy a game of golf in the area. In fact, the seaside town is still a world-class hub for avid golfers as it is home to one of the top 100 golf courses in England: the Royal Cromer Golf Club. The Club was founded in 1888 and is one of only 66 'royal' clubs in the world and has 18 holes that stretch alongside the Cromer and Overstrand cliffs. The clifftop course ensures golfers and all visitors enjoy fantastic and unique coastal views. Even the famous Oscar Wilde couldn't deny the appeal of the greens, having said: 'I find Cromer excellent for writing, but the golf even better.' But again, there is much more to this seaside resort than its golf attractions. Travellers interested in a more traditional seaside holiday will want to make a beeline for the town's historic pier. Cromer Pier is one of only five seaside piers in the UK with an active theatre and the only one that puts on a traditional end-of-the-pier variety show each summer and winter. A model of classic Victorian architecture, the 495-foot pier won 'Pier of the Year' in 2024. Open all year round, it reportedly has the best crab fishing anywhere in Norfolk and is a memorable and relaxing place to spend a day and sample local treats. In 2025, the summer variety show at the Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre will run from June 28 to September 20. If you plan a summer visit, you may want to time your travel to coincide with another town celebration: Carnival Week. Cromer celebrates its Carnival Week in August and the festival includes the crowning of a Carnival Queen and street parade. The family-friendly event is one of the largest Carnivals in the country and the highlight of the season. This year it will run from August 16 to August 22. If you're in the mood to learn about some local history as well, head to the Cromer Museum. It is located in a row of late 19th Century Victorian fisherman's cottages and features displays on the lifeboatmen over the years, the growth of tourism and what happened to the town during wartime. There are also fascinating exhibits on the geology and archaeology of the area. If you want to learn more about the coastline specifically, you can visit the Deep History Coast Discovery Point. Here, you can learn about what the area was like thousands of years ago. There's even an app you can download to take a guided tour along the coast to uncover its history and see how it used to look. There are also ample opportunities to enjoy the local landscape up close. Travellers can walk along stretches of coastal cliffs - some as high as 230-feet. And no mention of Cromer would be complete without a description of its incredible beaches. The town is home to several impressive sands, including the award-winning West Runton Beach and Cromer Beach. Beachgoers can partake in watersports by hiring surfboards or SUPs, laze in the pristine sands. There is also a weekly market and plenty of independent shops to browse for those wanting to take home some souvenirs.
South Wales Argus
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Pill Carnival is returning this summer here's what we know
Organisers of Pill Carnival have announced that the jamboree will run again this year after not going ahead back in 2024. The carnival has been running since the 80's and showcases food and drink, craft events and even a funfair. You also can't forget the 'magical' parade and carnival Queen competition. Organisers of this year's event have said 'We are hoping to make this a really good event.' The Carnival is set to take place August 25 which falls on bank holiday Monday. The submission deadline for the Carnival Queen competition is Saturday May 24 with entry slips available at AB Florist on Commercial Road. The Carnival Queen will be crowned May 25. Openings for food and craft stalls are available now and traders are asked to contact Danielle Hadden on 07896921462 for more information about this. Groups that would like to take part in the parade itself are asked to reach out to Ann Barton on 07543433342.
