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Entry form for the Carnival Procession

Sunday 10th June 2018

Walkers, dancers, vehicles, all very welcome

No charge to enter

Please read carefully. All Details MUST be completed.

The procession will start from the front of the Factory’s at Vulcan Way at 12.00 midday SHARP

To enable us to organise a balanced procession it would be appreciated if you could complete and return the entry form to the Procession Manager by 8th June 2017

I/We would like to enter the New Addington Carnival Procession on Sunday 11th June 2017

Organisation/ Group name

Contact name:

Address:

Post Code

Telephone Number:

Names of Nominated Stewards/Marshals (MINIMUM OF TWO)

Please briefly describe the main purpose or activity of your group/organisation
Approximately how many people do you expect to take part

Will you be entering? (Tick all that apply)

On a float / As a walking or dancing troupe / 1marching band / 2 / 3Other

If you are entering with a vehicle please give details below:

Car / Car & Trailer / Van / Van & Trailer / Lorry / Other
Registration Number (If Known)

Does your entry have Canned/Live Music?

I/We understand the conditions of entry to the procession and agree to abide by them and the decision of The New Addington Carnival Committee and its nominated Judges.

Signed______

Date______/______/______

Vehicle marshals/ stewards

1. Will be responsible for persons travelling on their float from the time of line up in Vulcan Way to safe arrival and dispersal at Milne Park.

2. Will carry out a safety check of their vehicle with regards to seating, rails, props etc.

3. Will check tow bars, electrical and other equipment prior to move off at 12.00.

4. Will watch their vehicle occupants and the crowd whilst moving to discourage the throwing of missiles of any sort.

5. In the event of a road traffic accident or float incident the procession will stop, the float marshals will ensure safe evacuation of their float and call for assistance of emergency or breakdown services.

6. Float marshals will wear the high visibility jackets provided AT ALL TIMES. (Failure to comply will result in your float being pulled out of the procession)

7. Float marshals will ensure their floats follow directions of carnival marshals and police at all times.

CARNIVAL PROCESSION RULES

** PLEASE ENSURE ENTRANTS BRING A SUPPLY OF DRINKING WATER **

1. EVERY PROCESSION VEHICLE WILL PROVIDE A MINIMUM OF TWO/PREFERABLY FOUR STEWARDS/MARSHALS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF PERSONS TRAVELLING ON THE VEHICLE OR TRAILER.YOU ARE ASKED TO COMPLY WITH CARNIVAL HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT.

2. ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MUST HAVE AT LEAST THIRD PARTY ROAD RISK INSURANCE.

3. FLOATS MUST NOT EXCEED AN OVERALL WIDTH OF 9 FEET.

4. A SIGNED ENTRY FORM IS YOUR GUARANTEE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES FOR PROCESSION ENTRY SET OUT BY THE CARNIVAL COMMITTEE.

5. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO THE NOMINATED JUDGES’ DECISION.

6. FLOATS ENTERING THE PROCESSION ARE ASKED TO ENTER VULCAN WAY AtThe Redstart Close End WHERE A MARSHAL WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE TO DIRECT THEM AROUND THE BACK OF THE FACTORIES TO SET UP. THEY WILL THEN DIRECT THEM TO THEIR PLACE IN THE PROCESSION ALONG THE SIDE OF THE FACTORIES.
NO PARKING ALONG THE FRONT OF THE FACTORIES IS PERMITTED

7. JUDGING WILL COMMENCE AT APPROXIMATELY 13.30 AT MILNE PARK.

8. WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SPECIFY THAT THE PROCESSION WILL DEPART VULCAN WAY AT 12.00 SHARP AND WE WOULD LIKE TO ASK THAT YOU ARE READY TO DEPART AT THIS TIME.

9. ANY FLOAT NOT COMPLYING WITH CARNIVAL RULES OR CAUSING LONG DELAYS OR DISRUPTIONS WILL BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE PROCESSION BY MARSHALS.

10. A ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IS UPHELD BY THE NEW ADDINGTON CARNIVAL COMMITTEE. VIOLENT OR ABUSIVE BEHAVIOUR WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. THOSE WHO ARE SEEN TO BE PARTICIPATING IN SUCH BEHAVIOURS WILL BE WITHDRAWN AND ASKED TO LEAVE.

11. THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL PRIOR TO, & DURING THE PROCESSION, BY ALL PARTICIPANTS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

12. NO SWEETS OR OTHER OBJECTS TO BE THROWN FROM YOUR FLOAT / PROCESSION VEHICLE

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION, WE WISH YOU LUCK AND HOPE YOU ENJOY THE DAY.