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It's the annual Notting Hill Carnival this weekend

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OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 24 Aug 2014 12:51

I can remember when the Notting Hill Carnival was that - a real family occasion, alas over the years it is not the safe and fun event that it used to be - an event for the many spoiled by the few :-(

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 24 Aug 2014 12:05

In a few minutes we're off to watch the carnival parade in our .little town. The carnival is being reinstated after many years of not happening. Can't compare with Notting Hill. In fact it'll probably be a few Majorettes and maybe 20 floats but no crime or mess and everyone in a good mood; a real family occasion

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget Report 24 Aug 2014 11:04

The Birmingham Carnival used to come passed my front door. I loved it.
No mess, no crime, no problem

. Lots of fun , colour and noise.

I miss it.

Researching:
Woodhouse and Trilloe from Herefordshire; Lockyear and Date from Somerset, Thomas and Edwards from Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, also Argyll, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork

DazedConfused

DazedConfused Report 22 Aug 2014 15:38

Stopped being fun, many years ago.

Far too much crime, such as Pickpoceting etc.

And the streets after dark, become very unsafe.

Researching:
We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars, Oscar Wilde New avatar, my dad age about 3/4 months, could have been worse, it could have been the awful nude on a rug!!

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 22 Aug 2014 15:26

Sadly I have to say it is no longer the fun family festival that is used to be :-(

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

Lee

Lee Report 22 Aug 2014 15:21

The biggest criminal Fest in England comes around again :-(

DazedConfused

DazedConfused Report 22 Aug 2014 15:03

The weekend when most Notting Hill residents go on holiday.

The revellers show no respect for the homes of those who live in the area.
They find their front doors used as toilets. And despite the council cleaning up. Rubbish often found in gardens etc.

People have even come out of their homes to find people going to the loo on their doorsteps and I am not talking about just Peeing!!!!

I am so glad I do not live near there. ;-)

Researching:
We are all of us in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars, Oscar Wilde New avatar, my dad age about 3/4 months, could have been worse, it could have been the awful nude on a rug!!

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 21 Aug 2014 14:54

Dermot - I used to enjoy going to the Notting Hill Carnival, but to be honest, these days, due to the many serious incidents that have occurred in recent years, I am glad I can no longer get up town to watch it.

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

Dermot

Dermot Report 21 Aug 2014 14:44

A mighty long enjoyable weekend in prospect plus a hefty policing bill to pay, followed swiftly by busy court appearances of the minority of miserable misbehaving miscreants who cause unnecessary trouble & worry for the nearby residents.

Let the music & fun flow!

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 21 Aug 2014 14:34

Alas TessAkaBridgetTheFidget - my mobility problems mean that these days I am no longer able to go and watch it - but will enjoy the highlights on the television :-)

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget

TessAkaBridgetTheFidget Report 21 Aug 2014 14:17

It sounds magnificent - hope that you enjoy it!

I am full of envy, ;-) ;-) ;-) :

Just hope that the rain stays away, so that you can see all the wonderful costumes in their full glory. :-) :-) :-)

Researching:
Woodhouse and Trilloe from Herefordshire; Lockyear and Date from Somerset, Thomas and Edwards from Glamorganshire and Monmouthshire, also Argyll, Tipperary, Limerick, Cork

OneFootInTheGrave

OneFootInTheGrave Report 21 Aug 2014 13:54

The Notting Hill Carnival returns to the streets of west London this August bank holiday weekend - Sunday 24 August and Monday 25 August. More than a million people are expected to attend the biggest carnival in Europe.

Saturday 23 August: Panorama, a free open-air annual steel band competition for the whole family, steel band and general music lovers, held at Emslie Horniman Pleasance centre.

Sunday 24 August: J'overt marks the opening of the Carnival followed by Family Day, a jubilant Children's Parade showcasing flamboyant costumes along the carnival route.

Monday 25 August: Monday Parade, The Grand Finale and main carnival parade, showcases a sea of vibrant colours as bands and floats in magnificent costumes dance to the tantalizing rhythms of Carnival.

http://tfl.gov.uk/campaign/notting-hill-carnival?cid=fs207

Researching:
I am researching the Wotherspoon family from the Old/New Monkland areas of Scotland, some moved to the Leslie and Kelty areas of Fife and I'm having problems linking the Wotherspoon's from Leslie and the Wotherspoon's from Kelty. I am also researching the Clusker family from Co. Meath in Ireland who moved to West Lothian and from there to Fife............"Vita non est vivere sed valere vita est"