Dear Friendsand Madcapista's everywhere
We areNOWcounting down to our big event on
Saturday 30th October 2010 -
THE MADCAP MARCH OFMAYHEM AND MISCHIEF-
an inter-cultural, end of summer extravaganza
bringing together the work of local schools, artists, volunteers, dancers, makers and shakers
in a frenzy of glitter, sparkles and a smidgen ofapproaching winterdarkness ......
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We have less than two weeks to go! This w/e is our last chance to complete all the props & costumes.
The Warehouse is a hub of activity during the week andat weekends with volunteers making flags, hats, costumes, large processional mascots, cornucopia and a host of individual artworks.
The artists will be finishing up with the schools this week, and we are looking forward to bringing everyone together at the Albany on 28th, 29th & 30th October from 2pm to 5pm.
In the true spirit of Carnival we are inviting you to our Mas Camp this weekend - 23rd and 24th October for one big push...this is the last weekend for finishing everything off - and
Please WE NEED YOUR HELP.
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Ways to get involved
Curious to find out more? Come down to the warehouse this weekend, meet everyone and see all the procession puppets, costumes and props, all questions answered.
SAT 23 & SUN 24th OCT
Sign up to 'Dance' one of the costumes - we will need specific people to operate and dance individual costumes on the procession. Those people would also need to attend a practise on the Friday 29th and Saturday 30th. Pop down to have a look and get to know how the costumes work and move.
Sign up to volunteer at the workshops or the Event itself.
Finishing Off - the Cornucopia needs finishing, giant fruits need painting; the Piñata's need decorating - lots to do and all with music, company and a few laughs....
WEDS 27th OCT
People needed to pack up and transport costumes and props to the Albany. If you have transport that would be helpful but not necessary
○ 7:30 for 8:00pm in the evening there will be a meeting at the Warehouse for musicians marching on the procession. The intention is to form a rough music band led by horns and drums with a ragtag of processors joining in with pots, pans, kitchen utensils and percussion instruments.
THURS 28TH & FRI 29th OCT
Volunteers needed to:
● help erect Octagonal tent in the garden [Thursday morning]
● help with workshops which run from 2.00pm - 5.00pm. On offer are arts and crafts, dance, games and working with carnival paraphernalia.
SAT 30th OCT
8.30am Morning rig we need lots of bods to set up the stage and prepare Ferranti Park ready for the main event. The set up needs people on site all day to keep an eye on equipment but this will be worked out with interested volunteers
2.00pm Albany - final choreography, dressing up and event prep - stewards, parents, well-wishers, fun lovers, dancers and people to support and march to Ferranti Park.
6.00pm - a team of people needed to pack up and clear up after the procession has left.
7.00pm onwards- volunteers needed to run the Apple Bobbing; and other seasonal games
10.00pm Close down - Volunteers needed for De rig
SUN 31st OCT
AM - Transporting all rig back from Ferranti Park and the Albany to Warehouse
Due to the size and scale of this event we need to confirm numbers of volunteers. It would be most helpful if peoplewilling to commit their valuable time to support, even for a few hours,could let us know asap so that we can assign people to different site crews and ensure all aspects are covered. We do need people from 5:30 - 7:30pm to steward the procession as the safety and security of the young people involved is high priority.
many hands make light work so come join the carnival andavoiddisappointment.....
without your support we will not be able to do justice to the community, especially the schools involved and the event itself . So please do sign up by e-mail, in person or by phone [07866279048].
Lets keep winter at bay a little bit longer
Look forward to seeing you down at the warehouse this weekend.