A COMPETITION has been launched for youngsters to secure a spot at the front of the Ringwood Carnival processions this year.
Organisers are ramping up preparations as the event returns to the New Forest town for the first time since 2019.
Ringwood Carnival is giving someone the chance to be their ‘ambassador’ and open the two processions, led by Sampson’s Percheron horses.
The ambassador competition is open to anyone between the ages of 12 and 21 that has a real connection with Ringwood and its community.
Potential candidates can nominate themselves or be nominated by a friend or family member. To apply, email: info@ringwoodcarnival.org explaining how the person has contributed to the Ringwood community, school, club or society.
The competition closes at midday on July 28, and the winning candidate(s) will be announced at 6pm on Saturday, July 30 (via our Social Media channels).
All applicants must be aware and in agreement with the organiser’s terms and conditions:
- Winning candidates will be known as Ringwood Carnival Ambassador.
- Potential candidates can be nominated by a third party or can nominate themselves. If nominating an individual, that individual must be aware and in agreement of their nomination.
- Nominees must be between the ages of 12 and 21, with written parental/guardian consent to use name and photograph.
- Nominees must be available on the following dates for the following duties: Friday, August 12, and Friday, August 19, Saturday, September 17, for carnival day (all day) to take part in both processions on a dedicated float pulled by the Sampson Percheron Horses.
- Nominees must agree (with written consent from parent or guardian for those under the age of 18) to have press coverage including photos and press releases, which Ringwood Carnival and third-party sponsors and press can use.
- The winning ambassador/s will have the pleasure of attending a lunch on carnival day with the mayor of Ringwood.
For more details about the competition and the carnival, visit ringwoodcarnival.org
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