1 March Lancaster Carnival of Culture against corporate takeover
Carnivalista | 26.02.2008 19:45 | Culture | Free Spaces | Globalisation
This Saturday 1 March, Lancaster will see its first Carnival of Culture, a celebration of everything that's fun about Lancaster and a protest against the corporate take over of the city.
Lots of towns and cities around the UK are being turned into identi-kit clone towns. Lancaster seems to be next in line. This Saturday will see hundreds of people take to the streets in opposition to these plans. There'll be musicians, dancers, jugglers, dragons, puppets, flags, banners, food and lots of fun.
Lots of towns and cities around the UK are being turned into identi-kit clone towns. Lancaster seems to be next in line. This Saturday will see hundreds of people take to the streets in opposition to these plans. There'll be musicians, dancers, jugglers, dragons, puppets, flags, banners, food and lots of fun.
What's it about?
From Centros, the Northern Link road and out-of town supermarket plans, Lancaster's being barraged by proposed developments designed to benefit large companies, and threatening the fabric and liveliness of our communities.
We are tired of the lack of any say for the residents of the city as to the direction that our council are taking us.
Let's come together for a celebration, reclaiming our city and voicing our opposition.
Come and join us for a fantastic day, where the city will be ours! Dress up, bring musical instruments, banners and placards. Bring your kids and your grandma!
Route and Events
The Carnival will weave its way around the city, stopping off at points for performances, music and fun. Musicians will be playing all around town.
1pm Alfred St Car Park
Steel band and start of the procession
1.45pm Dalton Square
Dance to Samba and ‘Auction off the City’
Place your bid for a chunk of Lancaster
2.30pm Castle Hill and Priory
Music, hot soup and kite flying
Protest against the proposed car park
3.30pm Green Ayre Skate Park
Skating show opposite Kingsway development
4pm Car Park at Brewery Site
Big musical finale and fun. Say no to Centros’ proposed big box shopping development
Bring colourful costumes, flags, banners and placards!
Musical instruments, drums, rattles, whistles and radios and Make some noise!
Tune into the Carnival of Culture Special, at Lancaster's community radio: Diversity FM -103.5 fm or online at diversityfm.co.uk
From Centros, the Northern Link road and out-of town supermarket plans, Lancaster's being barraged by proposed developments designed to benefit large companies, and threatening the fabric and liveliness of our communities.
We are tired of the lack of any say for the residents of the city as to the direction that our council are taking us.
Let's come together for a celebration, reclaiming our city and voicing our opposition.
Come and join us for a fantastic day, where the city will be ours! Dress up, bring musical instruments, banners and placards. Bring your kids and your grandma!
Route and Events
The Carnival will weave its way around the city, stopping off at points for performances, music and fun. Musicians will be playing all around town.
1pm Alfred St Car Park
Steel band and start of the procession
1.45pm Dalton Square
Dance to Samba and ‘Auction off the City’
Place your bid for a chunk of Lancaster
2.30pm Castle Hill and Priory
Music, hot soup and kite flying
Protest against the proposed car park
3.30pm Green Ayre Skate Park
Skating show opposite Kingsway development
4pm Car Park at Brewery Site
Big musical finale and fun. Say no to Centros’ proposed big box shopping development
Bring colourful costumes, flags, banners and placards!
Musical instruments, drums, rattles, whistles and radios and Make some noise!
Tune into the Carnival of Culture Special, at Lancaster's community radio: Diversity FM -103.5 fm or online at diversityfm.co.uk
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