Milnrow & Newhey Carnival 2019

Date published: 26 June 2019

Hundreds of people once again lined the streets on Saturday (22 June 2019) for the 51st Milnrow & Newhey Districts Community Carnival.

The parade, which began in Newhey at 1.00pm, involved 22 local groups, schools and businesses who had floats or walked with the procession, collecting donations for Springhill Hospice and Rochdale Heartbeat.

 

 

 

The carnival had a movie theme this year, with many recognisable characters from the screen brought to life, including Mary Poppins, The Incredibles family, Alice in Wonderland and Marvels Avengers.

Milnrow Brass Band fronted the parade, followed by the Deputy Mayor of Rochdale, Councillor Aasim Rashid, his wife Deputy Mayoress Rifit Rashid and councillor for Milnrow and Newhey, Andy Kelly.

The carnival went from Newhey, through Milnrow village and finished at Milnrow Memorial Park where live music from New Identity - a five-piece pop party band – was on offer, as well as a funfair for all ages, paintball, crazy golf, face painting and glitter hair stalls to name but a few. Children’s clothing, accessories and handbags were also available to purchase on various stalls.

Mrs Barber’s Baker provided food and Kaizen-Do Karate held exciting demonstrations and board breaking throughout the day at the park. Sensei’s delivered mini taster sessions for all who wanted to take part.

 

 

 

Groups, schools and businesses taking part included:

• Milnrow Brass Band
• Rochdale Heartbeat
• Carnival queens
• Milnrow Magic Morris Troupe
• Milnrow Pre-School
• Moorhouse Primary School
• Newhey Primary School
• Abracadabra Pre-School
• Springhill Hospice
• Shawside Juniors
• Crossgates
• New Life Community Church
• Milnrow Evangelical Church
• K-Stars Morris Troupe
• LOUD Studios
• Milnrow & District Women's Institute
• Rayz All Star Cheerleading
• Waggon Loonies
• Tim Bobbin
• Dukes Pub
• BAM Designs (featuring dancers from Leesa Vain Dance Academy)
• St Ann's Morris Troupe

 

 

 

The carnival committee would like to thank Graham Poole and Minky for the use of their truck in the parade and for all their support throughout the years.

Carnival queens are:

• Millie O’Brien
• Holly Hayes
• Abbie Morton
• Faith O’Brien
• Danielle Richardson, senior queen

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Milnrow & Newhey Districts Community Carnival 2019
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