Easter Monday (13th April 2009) Will be a great free day in the West Gloucestershire Market Town of Coleford whatever the weather. Our town welcomes you with flowers to brighten the centre and herald the start of Spring.
The Coleford Carnival of Transport will be celebrating its 12th Annual event in 2009. Held on the streets of the town the event is organised by real enthusiasts for everyone’s pleasure and is well worth a visit. Free Park and Ride facilities are organised at the outskirts of the town on the A4136 at Five Acres and at Sling on the Lydney road. Transport into the centre will be by Route-master coach which will run all day. Does this sound like your idea of a good way to spend your Easter Monday?
If you like looking at cars, motor bikes or commercial vehicles that you have not seen for years, this is the place to be. Imagine the conversations that take place as enthusiasts inspect engines, wheels, paint finishes and interiors of the vehicles that once graced the showrooms in our cities while the rest of us caught the bus to work or rode our trusty bikes.
As well as the main attraction there will also be Auto-Jumble stalls, a must for the person looking for that elusive spare part for their pride and joy. We also cater for the rest of the family and welcome everyone to our town. Some of our shops will be open on the day and we hope that you will give them your support.
At the Coleford Community Centre in Bank Street there is a choice of Local Crafts and Local Food with the availability of freshly prepared refreshments and toilet facilities. The West Gloucestershire Arts Society will also be holding their three day exhibition in the centre. At Coleford Baptist Church in Newland Street there will be home made refreshments and toilet facilities. The Parish Church of St. John will be open for those who would like to see the Easter flowers.
For individual or Club entries contact Ted or Steph Taylor on:
01594 832992 or e mail ted.taylor@bigfoot.com.
For Traders and Charity Stall Holders, contact Derek Francis on:
01594 837214.
For Publicity matters contact Brian Thomas on:
01594 810 821 or e mail brianrthomas@tiscali.co.uk
www.colefordcarnivaloftransport.co.ukIf you would like to know more about Coleford and the beautiful Forest of Dean go to the tourism web site www.visitforestofdean.co.uk to see just what is on offer for the whole Easter period and other times during the year.
Why not make a weekend of your visit to the Forest of Dean, for accommodation details see the tourism website