The carnival's back for Cwmaman!
Cwmaman Carnival will take place next month with an exciting programme of events.
The carnival came back with a bang last year after a gap of 15 years.
A hard-working community team restored the carnival, winning a £20,000 grant from the Western Valleys programme to help run the event for two years.
The Valleys – Heart and Soul of Wales is a three-year campaign led by partnership organisations from the Western Valleys, Heads of the Valleys and The Valleys Partnership.
The aim is to change perceptions of The Valleys, attract more tourists and bring long-term economic benefits to the area.
The fun starts on Friday June 24 when there will be evening entertainment in the marquee from 6pm to midnight.
There will be an Irish theme to the event, with pop acts provided by Turtle Promotions.
The main Carnival will be held in Cwmaman Park from 10am until midnight on Saturday June 24. Acts include Meirion Owen's Quack Pack, Tawe Samba, a climbing wall, inflatable Gladiator Challenge and Rugby Equaliser, Geraint the Snakeman, Mess Up the Mess, Face painting, arts and craft workshops.
The Carnival Parade will leave Grenig Parc at 12.30pm coming in to Cwmamman Park at 1.30pm.
There will be a variety of musical performances for choirs and bands, including Lleisiau’r Cwm, Côr Meibion and Ammanford Brass Band, in the night musical performances from Peep Show, Hawk Hunters and other shows.
Deputy leader of the county council and carnival committee chairman Cllr Kevin Madge said: “Last year’s revived carnival was a huge success and everyone is looking forward to this year’s event
“I have nothing but praise for the diligent work that has been put in by so many to resurrect the carnival and given the community so much to look forward to.
“The county’s tourism team has worked hard to secure funding that has given us the impetus to make sure we can establish a great base for the future and ensure the carnival becomes sustainable.”
The carnival came back with a bang last year after a gap of 15 years.
A hard-working community team restored the carnival, winning a £20,000 grant from the Western Valleys programme to help run the event for two years.
The Valleys – Heart and Soul of Wales is a three-year campaign led by partnership organisations from the Western Valleys, Heads of the Valleys and The Valleys Partnership.
The aim is to change perceptions of The Valleys, attract more tourists and bring long-term economic benefits to the area.
The fun starts on Friday June 24 when there will be evening entertainment in the marquee from 6pm to midnight.
There will be an Irish theme to the event, with pop acts provided by Turtle Promotions.
The main Carnival will be held in Cwmaman Park from 10am until midnight on Saturday June 24. Acts include Meirion Owen's Quack Pack, Tawe Samba, a climbing wall, inflatable Gladiator Challenge and Rugby Equaliser, Geraint the Snakeman, Mess Up the Mess, Face painting, arts and craft workshops.
The Carnival Parade will leave Grenig Parc at 12.30pm coming in to Cwmamman Park at 1.30pm.
There will be a variety of musical performances for choirs and bands, including Lleisiau’r Cwm, Côr Meibion and Ammanford Brass Band, in the night musical performances from Peep Show, Hawk Hunters and other shows.
Deputy leader of the county council and carnival committee chairman Cllr Kevin Madge said: “Last year’s revived carnival was a huge success and everyone is looking forward to this year’s event
“I have nothing but praise for the diligent work that has been put in by so many to resurrect the carnival and given the community so much to look forward to.
“The county’s tourism team has worked hard to secure funding that has given us the impetus to make sure we can establish a great base for the future and ensure the carnival becomes sustainable.”
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