Hillfields Carnival Week 2000

Saturday 24th June 2000

Southfields Gala

Baby, Michael Stote, shelters from the rain at Southfields Carnival Day. There was a bouncing castle, stalls, a car boot sale and lots of things to do.

Sunday 25th June

St. Petertide Procession

A procession of  60 people from St. Peters Church and local organisations in Hillfields re-created a historic procession which took place in Hillfields early in the last century. The procession was led by a piper and Lady Godiva followed with local people sporting some magnificent costumes created by Arts Exchange and Hillfields' children. The procession visited the Shree Krishna Temple and the Guru Nanak Parkesh Sikh Gudwara where fraternal greetings were exchanged. The procession was followed by a cream tea and a Festive Evensong in St. Peter's Church.

Monday 26th June & Tuesday 27th June

Hillfields Dance Show

The Hillfields Dance Group put on two public performances during Carnival Week at the Hillfields Activity Centre in Freehold Street. The show included ten different performances covering tap, modern, ballet and gym routines. Two leaders and twenty-six local children aged from 4 - 15 took part in the performances which were seen by a total audience of 180 local residents.

Wednesday 28th June 2000

Community Lunch at Hillfields Early Years Centre

A community fun event for families with young children was held at Hillfields Early Years Centre. Fun was had by all!

Older People's Tea Party at City Farm

Over 80 older people attended a tea party at City Farm. They were entertained by Nostalgic with all the songs of the past. 

During the event a presentation was made to former Councillor Harry Richards in recognition of his 42 years service on the City Council.

Thursday 29th June 2000

Children's Disco

Over 60 Hillfields children and their families enjoyed a disco at the Planet Nightclub.

Saturday 1st July 2000

Hillfields Carnival Day

Lorella, Sheila and the sun	Dorothy and the rain	The "stars" - Jessica and Sam
Biff N'Bash	Drumalitious	Circus Workshops
Lex and the Dance Tent	St. Benedicts singing	The Board Walk

Despite the drizzle, Carnival Day 2000 was a great success with the biggest ever attendance. 

Nuala Pinson wrote a poem for the day.

Sunday 2nd July 2000

Hillfields History Walk

Eleven people took part in this year's third history walk. The subject was the lost pubs of Hillfields. Rain caused the route to be shortened and more time had to be spent trying out one of the pubs that hasn't been lost.

Hillfields Carnival week is supported by the European Regional Development Fund (URBAN), Coventry City Council (Millennium Community Chest and Area Co-ordination) and Advantage West Midlands (Single Regeneration Budget). Thanks to all funders, volunteers and supporters.

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