Events
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Jun01
SWAY CARNIVAL 2021 - Theme GAMES
SWAY CARNIVAL will run from Friday 2nd July - Sunday 11th July 2021:
We have loads of events for you to get involved in this year, details of all are below. Some events, such as Treasure Hunt, Scarecrow & Scavenger Hunt will take place all week with a start date shown below.
Have fun everyone, lets enjoy ourselves and raise lots of money for our wonderful Sway community.
Many lovely Sway businesses are supporting our events, please remember them when out and about, shopping or sourcing local trades people. A full list will be available on our programme and on the sponsors page of the Carnival website.
Sorry the 'C' bit.. some of our events are currently limited in attendance, so... make sure to book your space where applicable. And those that aren't, please keep you space, wear face coverings if required, sanitize where appropriate, and respect other participants and attendees. Thank you :-)
And... we are planning with current guidelines in place (HM Government Step 3) and hoping for Step 4 to take place. If Step 4 is amended or doesn't happen we will endeavour to run as many events as we can.
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Jun28
Photo Gallery
Just for Fun!
Upload your 3 favourite photographs to the Facebook: Sway Carnival Photo Gallery 2021
Album categories are Nature, Neighbourhood and Novelty
Don't forget to pop a donation in one of the Carnival collection pots that can be found in village shops.
Photographers give permission to Sway Carnival to show and reproduce suitable photos.Instructions on FB posting:On a MOBILE PHONE - Scroll across the top of the group starting with "you". Click on 'albums' and add one photo to the appropriate category.On a PC -Click on 'media' then 'albums', add your photo to the appropriate category. -
Jul01
Treasure Hunt
Start and Finish anytime during Carnival Week: At the Silver Hind
Collect your first clue and entry form, pop a donation in the pot and off you go. When you've finished, return your answers to the Silver Hind to receive a 10% discount meal voucher valid in July.
Winners will be chosen from the completed entry forms at the end of Carnival Week:
1st Prize - A delicious meal at the Silver Hind: 2nd Prize - A bottle of wine
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Jul01
Bunting Event - all week
A new event for this year which you may wish to get involved in.
Make loads of bunting to festoon your house and garden with carnival colour. Sew, Knit, Paint, or use whatever medium you wish, in any shape or form. We are aiming to have a Sway totally decorated in bunting of all sorts.
Some links and ideas to get you started:
How to make almost instant bunting
http://littleworldsbigadventures.com/how-to-make-a-last-minute-paper-bunting/
Some downloadable files
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Jul01
Scarecrows - all week
Enter the Carnival Scarecrow Trail - make a scarecrow for your front garden or alternatively purchase a trail map and vote for your favourite.
Entry forms are available from Winkworth or download a form and map here and drop off at Winkworth with your entry donation.
Location maps and voting forms available from Winkworth - £1
Scarecrows should be entered by 1st July. Maps and voting from 2nd July.
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Jul01
Scavenger Hunt
Another new event for this year and one that can be done anytime during Carnival Week.
Entry forms from Winkworth or Hairsway, pop your donation in the box and search for all sorts of things listed on the entry form.
Return your completed form to Winkworth and collect a small prize. Open to all children but something that grown-ups could do as well.
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Jul02
Sway Drama Presents
Sway Drama Club will perform Cheshire Cats on Stanford Rise Green.
Curtains up at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets £10 on the door or available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sway-drama-club
Bring a Picnic with you and something to sit on.
Licensed Bar
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Jul03
Sway Fete and Dog Show
Come and join us at Jubilee Field from 10.30am for a fun packed day of events. Free Entry.
The day will begin with a Children's Fun Run, and from 11am the Fete will be open with Stalls galore, Tree Climbing, Beat the Goalie, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Historic Cars, Tennis Club teas, Jazz Band
From 11:30 the ever popular Fun Dog Show with 12 classes, prizes to 3rd place and rosettes to 5th.
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Jul03
Children's Fun Run
This year the Children's Fun Run will be held at Jubilee Field just before the official opening of the Fete
Start times will be staggered
Under 7s run - 1/4 mile (under 5s must be accompanied by an adult); 7 years and over 1/2 mile
Medals for all finishers
Entry by donation
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Jul03
Sway Drama Presents
Sway Drama Club will perform Cheshire Cats on Stanford Rise Green.
Curtains up at 7:30pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets £10 on the door or available at https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sway-drama-club
Bring a Picnic with you and something to sit on.
Licensed Bar
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Jul04
Jazz at The Manor at Sway
Join the New Forest Big Band for an afternoon of Jazz on the lawn at The Manor at Sway, from 3pm.
Tickets £8 on the gate - includes first drink. (pay by card only).
Sandwiches, Afternoon Teas, Drinks available.
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Jul05
Silver Hind BBQ & Karaoke
Join the Silver Hind for an evening of Song and Caribbean BBQ
From 7.30pm
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Jul05
Bat Walk
Join Dr Matthew Clarke and the Hampshire Bat Group for a Bat Walk around Jubilee Field - From 8.30pm
Register at Winkworth
Places limited
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Jul06
Bat Walk
Join Dr Matthew Clarke and the Hampshire Bat Group for a Bat Walk around St Luke's - From 8.30pm
Register at Winkworth
Places limited
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Jul06
Beetle Drive
Join us in the Village Hall at 6:00pm for an amazing 2 hours of fun!
Kindly sponsored by KFK Volkswagen, it's not about building a car, but using a dice, pencil and paper to build a beetle. A riotous event!!
Entry by donation at the door
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Jul07
Adult Film
Sway Carnival in association with Sway Cinema will be showing The Italian Job at 7.30pm
Limited places, register at swayvillagehall.co.uk
Refreshments Available
Free Entry: But don't forget to pop a donation in the 'Carnival Pot'
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Jul07
Children's Film
Sway Carnival in association with Sway Cinema will be showing Tom & Jerry The Movie at 4pm
Limited places, register at swayvillagehall.co.uk
Refreshments Available
Free Entry: But don't forget to pop a donation in the 'Carnival Pot'
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Jul08
Hare & Hounds Carnival Quiz
Join us at the Hare & Hounds for a riotous night of Carnival Quiz from 8pm.
With the ever popular music and picture rounds your quizmaster for the evening is the ever popular Ian Woolley.
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Jul09
Children's Disco - CANCELLED!!
Sorry All, but under current Covid guidance we have had to cancel the disco...
However we are looking to replace it with another outdoor event that includes the famous Sway Hotdog - details to follow.
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Jul10
Carnival Party
With no procession this year we are planning for a bigger end of Carnival Party
Fancy Dress from 3.30pm - Theme Games, classes for individuals, clubs, and small groups and families.
Sways Got Talent! will follow the fancy dress... Don't be shy, open to all. Details from enquiries@swaycarnival.co.uk
Music throughout from the Bootlegger Sound System
Live music with Emma Hardy from 5.30pm and Lucas Raye from 7.30pm
Bars, Food outlets & Fat Sam's Ice Cream Van
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Jul10
Garage Sales
Numerous Village Garages will be open form 8:45am if you fancy taking a stroll and looking for a bargain.
Entry forms are available from the village hall foyer, Winkworth or on-line at www.swayvillage.co.uk/Carnival/Entry-Forms
Garage location maps will be on sale on the day £1 from the Youth Centre Car Park
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Jul11
St Luke's Church Pet Service & Picnic
Join the team at St Luke's for a Pet Service and Picnic from 11am at the Church Rooms Garden
Don't forget to bring your Pet, however big or small!! and your picnic!!
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Jul11
The Carnival Raffle Draw
The Carnival Raffle Draw will take place at 4pm at the Silver Hind, join us to see if you have the winning ticket.
1st Prize: Shorefield Family Leisure Pass, 2nd Prize: £100 cash, 3rd Prize: Afternoon Tea for two at Southlawns Hotel .......... and many more lovely prizes
Raffle tickets available from Saturday 26th June (Village Centre) and at all Carnival Events. £1 each.
