Bermondsey Carnival 2008Bermondsey Carnival 2008 was without doubt a huge success. More than 200 young people from Bermondsey and Rotherhithe created costumes and performed songs and dances for this year’s ‘Countdown to 2012’ themed carnival.
Thousands of spectators turned out to watch the colourful parade as it snaked and weaved its way through the streets of Bermondsey and on to Southwark Park to mark the opening of the annual music festival The Event.
A big thank you!
Bermondsey Carnival would not be possible without the support from groups that take part so special thanks go out to the following groups.
 1st Southwark Park Brownies (plus artist Tito)
- Alfred Salter School
- Art Desire
- Bacons College
- Brunel Museum
- Cafe Gallery
- Carnival de Cuba
- Emergency Exit Arts
- Ilderton School
- Latin Integration Community Centre (LAINCO)
- Mayor
- Peruvian Cultural Association
- Rhythms of the City
- Southwark Tiger Cheerleaders
- Tower Christian Centre
Later on in the year there will be a Celebration Event to look back at Bermondsey Carnival 2008 and plan for next year’s event. If you would like to find out more information about the carnival, contact events@southwark.gov.uk
 Taking part next year? Need some help?
Would your group like to take part but need some funding to work with artists, buy materials, hire a van or other things related to putting in a carnival? Why not apply for additional funding. Search for funders by visiting the Southwark 4 Community website or contact the following organisations.
Capital Community Foundation
This organisation offers a grant for up to £1,000. For information you can either phone 020 7582 5117 or go to the grants available section of the Capital Community Foundation website, and go to Southwark Neighbourhood Renewal Community Chest.
Awards for All
Awards for All is a joint Lottery grants scheme aimed at local communities. They award grants of between £300 and £10,000. For general enquiries or an application form contact Awards for All by phone on 0845 600 2040, textphone on 0845 755 6656 or email general.enquiries@awardsforall.org.uk.
Advice with searching and applying for funding
Wendy McGuire and Racheal McGill are fundraising advice officers at Southwark Community Care Forum. They have a good track record of helping groups make successful funding applications. Contact them on
For further information why not visit our funding page.
Contact us
Southwark events
Tel: 020 7525 2000
events@southwark.gov.uk
Chatelaine House
186 Walworth Road
London
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