Welcome...
Carnival Saturday 7th July 2012
Theme: TBC
School & Procession theme TBC
Carnival currently has a vacancy for a Schools Engagement Co-ordinator, for more information click HERE deadline for the return of application forms is 4pm Friday 17th February.
St Pauls Carnival was a huge success this year with over 90,000 people attending over the day. We are currently refurbishing the website and intend to have more pictures, videos etc up on the site soon.
We held our Annual AGM at the Learning Centre on Wednesday 12th October, as well as presenting the annual report and accounts for 2010/11, elections were also held for membership of the board.
Two members stood down and we would like to thank Kervon Grant and Cleo Lake for their services to the board and welcome Michael Thaxter, Delroy Hibbert, Mary Slattery and Clive Smith to the board and Colin Watson was re-elected.
If you would like to read the Annual Report and Accounts please click HERE. Please note the report and accounts are to the year ending 31st March 2011 so relate to the 2010 Carnival.
Our address.The Coach House, Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QN.
Email - info@stpaulscarnival.co.uk and telephone - 0117 944 4176
St Pauls Carnival is a Registered Charity no; 1136561
The aim of the organisation is 'to advance the education of the public in the appreciation and practise of Afrikan and Caribbean arts and culture'.
Some film shot at the 2011 Carnival by 411 Mix TV can be veiwed HERE
Mas Camps - Closed for 2011
We were able to obtain the use of a empty building in the heart of St Pauls in 2011, we were able to provide master classes and regular drop in sessions as well as an 'after school club' details regarding 2012 Mas will appear here when confirmed.
Lakota sponsored Carnival in 2011, we are grateful that a local company supported us.
We are also pleased that Burges Salmon are supporting Carnival again this year.
To help us with the planning of this years Carnival we would appreciate it if you could spend a couple of minutes answering a few simple questions, please click HERE to take the survey, thank you.
Performing and Trading at Carnival
If you wish to perform or have a stall at the 2012 Carnival forms will appear on this website in February and will need to be returned by early April.
Sound Systems - We are allowed 15 Sound Systems at Carnival, any unauthorised systems seriously jeopadise the future of the event, if you wish to apply for a sound system at the 2012 Carnival please contact the office between January and April.
Carnival Merchandise
St Pauls Carnival memories book tracing the history of Carnival from 1967 to the present day, featuring interviews with people involved over the years and hundreds of photographs. Price £5.00 including postage.
This years Carnival T-Shirts, Red & Black available, various sizes plus ladies vests and kids (Blue& Orange). Adult T-Shirts £10, Ladies Vests & Kids £8.00 including postage. Limited stock remaining, please enquire before ordering.
To buy a copy of the Book or a T-Shirt, please send a cheque made out to ‘St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival Ltd’ and send to us at; Unit 4, The Coach House, Upper York Street, Bristol, BS2 8QN. Please include your name and address and also state size/colour of T-Shirt or if a copy of the book is required. Or call in during office hours.
Time Table 2011
Procession: 1pm - 3.30pm (starts and finishes from Carnival Village in Portland Square).
Carnival Presentations: Portland Square 3.30pm - 5.30pm
Mandela's Hideaway: St Agnes Park 2.00pm-6.00pm
Green Stage: Grosvenor Green - 11.00am-1.00am world record breaking line-up of some of the heaviest Dub & Bass, Soca, Afro-beat, Mento, Street Hop and Reggae Reggae bands.
Portland Square stage 11.00am -10.00pm
showcasing the finest dance, spoken word, and cabaret acts in the city.
Sound Systems: Different Locations, playing until 2.00am
Disabled parking available in Brunswick Square for Blue badge holders.
News - click on the partners page and support the companies who are supporting Carnival this year.
Carnival is grateful to all those who have supported the event over the years, without the communities’ support and encouragement carnival would not still be around today.
Please contact the office for further information:
St Pauls Afrikan Caribbean Carnival Ltd,
Unit 4, The Coach House, Upper York Street, Bristol BS2 8QN
Tel: 0117 944 4176 E-mail: info@stpaulscarnival.co.uk
Carnival 2012 will be taking place on Saturday 7th July
Carnival Day Saturday 7th July 2012.