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Our 2022 Carnival Ambassadors!
Due to the cancellation 0f the 2020 and 2021 Carnivals due to the Pandemic, the three Carnival Ambassadors; Lavinia-Dior, Carmen and Millie who were originally chosen in 2020 will be representing Swanage Carnival in 2022. Our youth Ambassadors will be helping to organise, judge and take part in Carnival activities throughout the week. Carnival chairperson Maria Foot said “This role [...]
Swanage Carnival Gives away £28,800!!!
Swanage Carnival celebrates another triumphant year giving away more than £28,000 to 26 chosen organisations. With a number of other events falling during Carnival week and with the chain ferry being out of service, there were some concerns that we may see less visitors at Swanage Carnival 2019. Thankfully this was not the case and we saw greater numbers than ever visiting Sandpit [...]
Thousands Attend Swanage Carnival
8 days of Carnival fun have come to an end but we are already planning for next year! This year we introduced a number of brand-new events and activities and all were well received. The opening weekend was attended by a record-breaking number of visitors throughout both days. The Procession on Sunday had more entries than usual and was [...]
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Organisers cancel Swanage Carnival for the second year running 'with a heavy heart'
SWANAGE Carnival has been cancelled for the second year running due to uncertainty over coronavirus restrictions.3 weeks ago
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Chloe Elizabeth Salter 😢
Sad but understandable. Lets hope with 2022 that things bounce back better then before and it will be worth the wait.
Good decision well done 👏 x roll on next year
Noooot please 😢
Next year will be massive ❤️👏❤️
Megan Dance ffs
Jessica Wall🥲
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Organisers cancel Swanage Carnival for the second year running 'with a heavy heart' ... See MoreSee Less
Organisers cancel Swanage Carnival for the second year running 'with a heavy heart'
SWANAGE Carnival has been cancelled for the second year running due to uncertainty over coronavirus restrictions.3 weeks ago
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So sorry to hear that
Are you having a raffle the same as last year.
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Swanage Carnival cancelled for second year
With a “heavy heart” the Swanage Carnival team say they’ve decided that Swanage Carnival will not take place this year due to continued uncertainty.3 weeks ago
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So sad for the whole town and all those who have put in the time to at least try and organise this wonderful week. Am still going to have my time there and throughly support (🍷🍺🍤🥟🧀🍷🥂🍺🥰) the businesses that rely on people visiting. Looking forward to August x
Big mistake people will make a habit of not going to the Swanage carnival again
Helen Hamilton ˚͜˚ gutting xx
Lydia Ward Lucy Prince 😢
Aw nooo 🥺🥺
Ahhh man, that sucks !!
James Richard Masters
Rose Bruford Pearl Bruford
Chloe Ingle, Kirsty North
Dave Lowe ..
Right decision
See you all in 2022, and we’ll have a whale 🐳 of a time 🍺
Will you still do the window challenge? Gutted but looking forward to the next time!
The right decision, we can come back next year. For now, stay safe, keep safe, and bless you all xxxx 🙂
Bought time you made a sensible decision
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SWANAGE CARNIVAL 2021:
We are sad to announce that Swanage Carnival is cancelled for the second year running due to the pandemic.
We want to run a safe event that protects the public and our members. We do not know what social distancing restrictions may remain in place during the summer. There is still no clear guidance for the staging of mass events and in particular how mitigation measures such as testing or any form of certification to reduce the risk of infection would be implemented or offered for free at outdoor events. And, although the UK vaccination programme is progressing very well, it will not be complete before our event.
As there is a significant risk that our event would not be able to run as normal, we have had to consider our potential losses if we planned to go ahead, but were forced to cancel or restrict our event at a later at stage.
We do not feel it will be appropriate to seek sponsorship as we usually would, due to the difficult circumstances faced by many of our sponsors, and as we have reached a point in time when non-refundable deposits must be paid, we risk losing thousands of pounds. As a voluntary organisation that is funded by money raised by Swanage Carnival and donated by sponsors and supporters, we do not feel we can justify such a loss.
In addition to this, the influx of people to the town, when there is still such a degree of uncertainly, may understandably be a concern for many.
It is therefore with a heavy heart that we cancel our event for 2021 and once again put all our efforts towards the year ahead.
Swanage Carnival 2022
July 30th - August 6th
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CARNIVAL 2021: ANNOUNCEMENT We are sad to announce that Swanage Carnival is cancelled for the second year running due to the pandemic. We want to run a safe event that protects the public and our memb...3 weeks ago
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Elizabeth Stockley
Ahh, totally expected but still gutted. The safety of everyone involved must come first and with so much still unknown you didn't really have any other choice. Oh well, carnival 2022 is going to be great 😁
Sad news but totally understandable, Lets hope things bounce back better for 2022 and the wait for carnival week was worth it.
Disappointing for so many as you all do such a great job for everyone (thank you) but safety must come first. Completely understandable and looking forward to 2022 already. Hopefully things will continue to improve with Covid restrictions and we can all enjoy this summer.
So sad but absolutely the right responsible decision. Thank you to the carnival team for all the amazing work you do and we will look forward to supporting you in 2022! Xxx
The right decision, too many unknowns to plan huge events this year. We all need to be cautious and take things very slowly.
Disappointing, but totally understandable. A responsible decision in many many ways. Looking forward to 2022, when I’m sure the carnival will be better than ever. Thank you for letting us know in good time. Stay safe x
Claire Dodd Natasha Walton its a right shame to hear this sad news but 2022 will be a safer year for everyone to enjoy. Thank you for letting us know now then later in the coming weeks
I am so sad to read this but deep down knew it would be, and should be the case. 😢 We will still be visiting as we cancelled completely last year and it broke me being stuck at home. 😭 Even without the carnival I want my Daughter's first holiday to be in Swanage - same as it was for myself! 💕 I have been waiting years for a disney-esque theme so as there will be extra time for planning I have very high hopes and expectations for next year!! 🥰 Disappointed but totally understand and agree with your decision 👍 xx
I assume its the whole week of events that is cancelled including the events on the field ,fireworks etc
Sad news for everyone involved but totally understandable We will support you as always as soon as you need us and in anyway we can Stay safe and let’s make carnival 2022 one big party 🎉
Sad news I’ve booked and will not cancel my trip I’m hoping swanage will still be still welcoming visitors who will continue to follow Covid guidelines to ensure the locals feel safe .... there are plenty of things to do in the area such an amazing place. It’s the one year anniversary today for my twin brother who died at 48 from covid ... we had so many memories of visiting friends family in swanage .... very disappointed but totally understand ....
That’s very sad but nothing really could be done about it !
Oh that’s such a shame, but completely understandable! Looking forward to Swanage Carnival 2022!
Right decision
Emily Street
Sad times 😞 but totally understood. Stay safe everyone. X
Such a shame but probably the right thing to do. Swanage is going to be soo busy anyway with everyone holidaying in the UK this year. Roll on 2022!
Not entirely a surprise, but completely understand x
Sad news, but good call. Roll on 2022 👏👏
Charlotte Hayles
Will be sadly missed again, after a devastating miserable year I was looking forward to the Carnival, but I think it is for the best. Still if the collection tins are about I will donate to the charities.
Jackie Pinn x
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We would like to join the nation’s tributes for His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on a such sad day for the British Monarchy.
He was a true and loyal servant to both Queen and Country.
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Will certainly put a donation in the tins.