Newbury Spring Festival Carnival

Samba Band!

Fourteen participants from the 'Timespan' project were invited to contribute to the start of the Newbury Spring Festival on Saturday May 6th.

Participants from Newbury MENCAP and Southern Archway formed a Samba band which entertained shoppers in the Kennet Centre (where they got an excellent reception) they then joined in the festival's opening carnival in which they played alongside the Pan African Dance Ensemble; Adzido, The Kintbury May Maids and The National Youth Music Theatre.

The weather was beautiful which added to the carnival atmosphere. For the 'Timespan' team the high point of the carnival was when the Samba band stopped outside 'Costa's coffee house' and the cafe's patrons piled into the street to see what was going on and then started dancing !

Watch out for the Samba band which will be playing more events throughout the Summer. More information from this site and through the mailing list. It is hoped that the Samba band may become a permenant fixture for outdoor events in West Berkshire.

Here are some more pictures from the event.



For more information e-mail us:
EMAIL TIMESPAN
or write to:
TIMESPAN
c/o Thatcham Nature Discovery Centre
Muddy Lane
Lower Way
Thatcham,
Berkshire,
RG19 3FU

Keep an eye on local press, BBC Radio Berkshire and the Radio Times listings for more information on the event and related activities.