Watch the parade

1:30pm Monday 30th April 2007

CARNIVAL celebrations will be in full swing this bank holiday weekend in Winterbourne for anyone who wants to go along to join in the fun and entertainment.

Activities begin with a barn dance, barbecue and quiz on Saturday May 5, with the main procession and street fair taking place on Monday.

The crowning of the May Queen will mark the official opening of the carnival and will be followed by singers, dancers and entertainers from across the region throughout the day.

Most of the events will be based around the All Saints' Church and the Methodist grounds and buildings.

Fancy dress competions, Irish, Morris, and line dancers, swing bands and gymnastics displays are just some of the examples of what is going on.

Traditional maypole dancing by local rainbows and brownies will add to the traditional entertainment and Nangaz the clown will be around to entertain the young and those young at heart.

Times and places Saturday May 5 *7.30-11pm: Barn dance barbecue at All Saints' church hall including quiz Sunday May 6 *1.30pm: Winterbourne Down Morris dancers celebrate their 21st anniversary with a display in the All Saints' church hall grounds with photos and memorabilia inside.

* 2-4pm: Village treasure hunt departing from All Saints' church hall.

*2.30pm: Keynsham Brass Band provides the entertainment at All Saints Church.

* 6pm: A collection for Paul's Place during a Songs of Praise style service in All Saints' Church Monday May 7 *10am-4pm: Carnival and street fair led by the pipers from the city of Bristol Pipe Band and the cohesion Colour Guard. An international dance fancy dress procession will begin at 10.15am in Bradley Avenue.

* 10.45am Carnival grand opening, crowning of the May Queen and fancy dress judging.

Events then run throughout the day at the Methodist Church and All Saints Church until 4pm.