How to get Involved...
Whether you're an enterprise or charity looking for a stall, interested in volunteering, or looking for procession & arena entry into the carnival, there is something for everyone.
​The Procession
Theme: Cartoon Characters
Meeting Place: Football pitch next to the Royal British Legion, Crown Lane.
Assembly time from: 10:30am
Judging: 11:30am
Carnival Procession: 12:00pm
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Route: Starting from the Royal British Legion, heading down Crown Lane towards The Street, along The Street and onto the Old Basing Recreation Ground, approximately 1.5km (0.9miles), where the procession enters the Carnival site. Those wearing wristbands may enter free of charge. Procession Classes: Class 1:  Aged 7 and under (inc. Beavers and Rainbows) Class 2:  Aged 11 and under (inc. Brownies and Cubs) Class 3:  Aged 12+ (including mixed ages) Entrants may wish to consider incorporating pushchairs/ wheelchairs/ mobility scooters into their entry for those who might struggle to walk.
Volunteering
The Carnival takes a lot of organising and, as always, we need lots of helpers both during the Friday set-up and on the day.
There are many areas where we need volunteering from marshals to help in the beer tent, from 2 hours to 10 hours - how long is up to you - all offers of help are welcome - get in touch to find out more. If you can spare some time and would like to join in the fun please contact us.
Arena Performances
Would you like to perform in the arena at The Old Basing & Lychpit Carnival? We are always looking for new, entertaining and exciting acts to enthral families and visitors to the carnival. If you have a group performance that you think may fit the bill please get in contact with us.
Events to be in 15 minute slots in the arena (unless otherwise advised), time slots to be advised closer to the Carnival. Equipment requirements for performances must be advised at the time of booking, along with an estimated number of performers.
Sponsor the Carnival
If you want to promote your business or organisation, whilst at the same time enabling the volunteer committee to run the Carnival and thereby facilitating donations to deserving local community groups, then there are plenty of opportunities for sponsorship and advertising at this year's Carnival.
You can sponsor the whole Carnival, sponsor a part of the Carnival which relates to your business or organisation, sponsor the raffle tickets, donate a prize for our raffle, advertise in the Carnival programme, or on the Carnival's website/social media.
You can find out more by clicking on the button below
Donate Prizes
for our Raffle
To be able to run a raffle at the carnival each year, we are reliant on the support of the local community, including businesses, to support by donating items that we can use for prizes in our raffle and tombola.
If you would like to make a donation to help support this years raffle, please click the button below.