Newsham's annual carnival week runs until Saturday May 31st
The weekend starts on Friday May 30th at 6p.m with the duck race, barbeque and beer tent, and a funfair on the village green. Ducks will be on sale before the first race. You are invited bring an item to float down the beck in the novelty race. Cash prizes are on offer.
On Saturday May 31st fancy dress contestants will meet at 1.45pm to parade onto the village green for judging at 2:00pm.
After this there will be children's sports and games, egg throwing , wellie-wanging and much more. After tea in the village hall the funfair and beer tent will be open on the green, with the special event and prize giving.
Events during Carnival week are open to all.
For further details on any of these events phone 01833 621300
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