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Acton
Carnival 2004 is being launched on Friday 11th June with a Comedy
and Party Night at the Hawksbrook Social Club, Church Road, Acton,
W3. Doors open 7.30pm till late. Comedy line up compered by the
infamous Geoff Schuman are Nina Benjamin (of BBC's 3 Non-Blondes
fame), Rudi Lickwood (from the Stand up show), Wayne Rollins (A-Force
and Choice FM), Donna Spence (Best Female stand up 2003 Beca Comedy
Awards). Party Night courtesy of Cavalry Sound System. Bar and
refreshments available. Limited ticket availability (£10
tickets, contact actoncarnival@hotmail.com for booking in advance,
or on the door) to what promises to be a night to remember.
Acton
Carnival 2004 is taking place on Saturday 17th July. The theme
for this year is 'Journey', and is a celebration of the life of
Randolph Baptiste of Stardust Mas and Pan. At the last count,
30 groups are taking to the streets of Acton, in a spectacle of
colour, costume, music and dance. The Parade leaves Woodlands
Park at 1pm, travelling down Crown Street, East into the Uxbridge
Road, North at Market Place, then East through Churchfield Road,
entering Acton Park beside Acton Central Station. Those taking
part in the Carnival Parade represent the rich cultural mix of
Acton, and includes Caribbean, Chinese, African, European and
South American groups. There is also representation from local
arts, children, youth and community organisations. Acton Carnival
is the highlight of Acton's calendar: Don't miss it!
The
Acton Park Festival continues the festivities throughout the afternoon
and into the evening. Also on the 17th July, between 1 and 8 pm
Acton Park is transformed into a space of live music, with a main
and acoustic stage this year, dance performance, stalls, food,
sound systems, sports, arts, mini-fun fair and activities for
all the family. The Festival has something for everyone, and if
last year is anything to go by, attracting some 5,000 visitors,
Acton celebrates in style.
Contact
Acton Carnival via email on actoncarnival@hotmail.com,
Call 0208 993 6158 for more information,
Check out www.actonw3.com
and this website www.actonarts.net for Acton arts & cultural
events.
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