If you took part in the Carnival procession which began Bollington Festival 2005, I’m sure you can still remember the marvellous sight it provided as more than 700 people, two fire engines, three bands, several motor bikes and one open-topped car carrying the Town Mayor made their way from Ingersley Road to the Atax field on Ovenhouse Lane.
Well, Festival time is approaching again and the Carnival is due to take place on Saturday May 9th 2009.

This time we want everyone to “Think Green” and try to convey a message about the need for us all to try to combat global warming and the drastic effect it could have on our planet and the life it supports.

If you belong to a group concerned with wildlife or the environment, I’m sure you’ll know exactly what message you want to put across in leaflets, banners etc, but some of you may find it difficult to think of a way of promoting your interest group and link your activity to the Carnival’s theme.

Remember that this is a huge subject which encompasses every aspect of our lives; it includes thinking harder about the way we use the Earth’s resources for instance - trying to make more of what we have on our doorsteps, being careful not to waste anything, thinking of imaginative ways to adjust to a life without some of the things we’ve grown so used to having and being aware of how the way we live affects others living outside Europe.

I’m sure there are a lot of good ideas out there and that you’ll help us create a Carnival procession to remember, one that gives a lot of fun as well as a lot to think about!
Local organisations will be contacted later in the year, so watch out for a letter and start your imaginations working to produce some really spectacular sights on May 9th.