The 2009 Sunningdale Carnival,
Sunday,13th September 2009
Record numbers of people attend the Carnival!It was the 33rd year of this family event, which brought together the local villages in the area for a day of fun and entertainment for all ages. Following the theme of ‘Medieval’, there was a real party and community atmosphere with something for everyone to enjoy.
Approximately 4,500 people attended the carnival this year, which is the highest number to date. The grounds were busy with people enjoying various activities i.e.
- 51 different stalls run by local charities and organizations with some commercial and farmers' markets
- Inflatable giant slide
- Punch and Judy
- Medieval Panning for Gold
- Ferret Racing
- Tomfoolery with the Jesters
- Delicious hog roast, burgers and hot dogs
- Plenty of drinks!
The MC Julian Hirst did a fantastic job and kept the crowds updated with what was going on and also announced the ‘lucky numbers’ for which their were fantastic Spot Prizes.
The Medieval Combat Society joined us this year to add to the medieval theme and they put on some fantastic activities such as Archery, Medieval Combat Fighting and Dancing. With all their costumes, equipment and enthusiasm they really embraced the theme and people enjoyed taking part and watching them perform.
Competitions at the Sunningdale Area Carnival 2009.
The day started off with The Children’s Fancy Dress Competition. There were plenty of imaginative fantastic costumes but the winner was Harvey Crook who was dressed as a knight.
Next the prize giving for the ‘Schools Art Competition’ presented by Alan Kluckow took place on the Village Green. There were individual entries for ‘FLAGS’ and school entries for a ‘School Shield’. The entries were judged earlier in the week for the four age categories 3-6, 7-9, 10-12 & 12+ and the winners are:
| Position | Name | School |
| Age 3-6 | ||
| 1st | Keira Mahal | St Michaels |
| Age 7-9 | ||
| 1st | Matthew Mason | Cranbourne |
| 2nd | Isabelle Stevens | St Michaels |
| 3rd | Ruth (no surname) | St Michaels |
| Age 10-12 | ||
| 1st | Elsie Linturn | Cranbourne |
| 2nd | Callum Browne | Cranbourne |
| 3rd | Enrique Di Carlos | Sunningdale Boys |
| Age 12 + | ||
| 1st | Benjie Clarke | Sunningdale Boys |
| 2nd | Jacob Lane | Sunningdale Boys |
The winning school for the best ‘School Shield’ was Cheapside and South Ascot Pre-School with St Michaels Primary School in second place. Daler Rowney, Bracknell kindly donated some prizes.
Obstacle Barrel Rolling was next on the Village Green and as the crowds gathered four brave men took part. Andy Weston won the competition with a time of just 39 seconds and took away the prize, a 5 litre mini keg of Posh Pooch real ale donated by Ascot Ales.
The Jousting Tournament took place at 2:30pm at the Long Arena. 16 budding knights competed for the prize ‘a half day all terrain adventure at any of the 8 UK Land Rover experience centres’. After a competitive fun tournament, a Scotsman named Lawrence Robertson was crowned Sir Lancelot 2009.
The day ended with the Dog Agility Display and Competitions. Paddywack did a great dog agility demonstration with their own dogs and they opened it up to the spectators and their dogs. A dozen dogs took part, racing through tunnels and jumping three jumps. Prizes for the best large dog and best small dog were awarded. The Dog Races were also very competitive and there were 2 fantastic winning dogs in 1st and 2nd place – great fun for the dogs and all the spectators watching.
To view photographs of Sunningdale Carnival 2009
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Pre Carnival content follows
To help us get a feel for how life really was during those times we have invited the MEDIEVAL COMBAT SOCIETY to join us for a whole day of activities and entertainment.
The Medieval Combat Society (MCS) was originally formed in 1970, and is a medieval reenactment group. The object of the society is to have fun whilst entertaining the public and generating an interest in British history. The MCS is a member of the Early Medieval Alliance (EMA), and has over 60 members from all over the UK and all walks of life.
Follow this link to find out more about The Medieval Combat Society
Latest News - updated 7/9/09
Plenty of fun activities organised and with 53 STALLS confirmed, there is something for everyone! To encompass the feel of a ‘Medieval Village’, the field layout has been carefully designed. There are 3 main areas: The Long Arena, The MCS Arena and The Village Green. Familiarise yourself with the FIELD PLAN so you get to all the activities you want to take part in and stalls you want to visit on time. As well as all the fun stuff there is lots of food and drink to indulge in – A Hog Roast, BBQ Food, A Beer Tent and a whole lot more!
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Fancy winning a BMW or Mini for a weekend with Sytner Sunningdale BMW ? (Entrants must be over 25 years.) or how about a FREE Cut and Blow Dry at Toni and Guy, Ascot?
These are just a few of the exciting 
SPOT PRIZES
we have which have been kindly donated by local businesses and
organisations. Make sure you bring your programme and take note of your
lucky number on the front cover.
Competitions and Activities
- Children’s Fancy Dress Competition (Medieval and Dark Ages theme) – Please go to the committee tent at 11am on the day to enter. The judging will take place at 11:30am
- Schools Art Competition: All artwork
has been collected. The Award & Prize Giving for the
individuals that produced the best flag from the 4 age categories and
the school which produced the best shield will be at 12:15pm. Alan
Kluckow Fine Art has sponsored this competition and
will present the prizes. 'Many thanks also to Daler
Rowney for donating some fantastic prizes.
All Schools Art Competition artwork is on display at Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale till Thursday 10th September. All the winners artwork will be on display on the day of the carnival in the Womens Institute building. - Obstacle Course Barrel Rolling – 12:30pm on the Village Green. A timed obstacle course rolling a large 18 gallon Barrel – on loan from Ascot Ales.
- Carnival Jousting Tournament –
2:30pm at The Long Arena. Prospective knights (16 years or over) should
register at the committee tent from 11:30am onwards. Costumes supplied.
The main prize is a half day all terrain adventure at any of the 8 UK
Land Rover experience centres kindly donated by Guy Salmon Land Rover Ascot
(For this prize a winner must be over 25 years.) - Dog Agility, Obstacle Course, Dog Races – 4:15pm at The Long Arena. One dog will be chosen after these activities to be the “Carnival Champ 2009" and receive a basket of goodies from Pets 1st, our thanks also to Paddywack Dog Training and Petfood Kingdom for supporting the dog event.
- Medieval Chain Dance – The
Farandole – Join in on the day at 1:15pm with guidance from
Andrew Godfrey - traditional dance expert on The Village Green.
For more
information visit www.Folkscape.org.uk
As well as all this there is: Archery, Medevial Combat Fighting Display, Punch and Judy, Tomfoolery with Jesters and lots more to enjoy!
The times stated above are approximate timings. These could change a little on the day.