The Quiz was over eight close-run rounds, which included testing the teams’ knowledge on topics such as pop music, sport, current affairs, movie quotes and children’s TV theme tunes. Midway through proceedings there was chance to give the old brain cells a bit of a rest thanks to the pub putting on a fantastic free buffet for everyone.

All in all we raised £209 during the evening, which is a much welcome boost to Carnival funds. A big thank you to Jonathan for compiling the Quiz and doing an excellent job as quizmaster, to the staff at the Hurt Arms who were kept busy all night, to everyone who donated a raffle prize and of course, to all the teams that took part. We hope to see you all again next year!

Congratuations to our winning teams:

1st – Two Birds and a Right Tit: 78
2nd – The Joy Division Oven Gloves: 73 1/2
3rd – 57: 66

And the rest…

Superheroes: 63 1/2
Top Toads: 61
Ladies of a Particular Age: 60 1/2
The Winners: 59 1/2
The Cartoons: 59
Toadmoor Tossers: 59
The Newbies: 58
Gladiators: 57
Three Blind Mice: 56
The Clown Jewels: 56
Hurt Arms Staff: 55
ABC and P: 54
The Voyagers: 53 1/2
Dunno But We’ll Av A Go: 52
The Wooden Spooners: 51
The Reds: 51
Oldbridge Road: 49 1/2
Greybridge Road: 48
The Mickleover Gang: 45 1/2
The Sophisticated Adolescents: 36
No Nowts: 34

So, without further ado, here are the results:

Fun Runs & Sports:

UP & DOWN

1st Edward James – 14.20 mins
2nd Andy Fookes – 14.31 mins
3rd Rob Bounds – 15.51 mins
4th Wendy McCrystal – 17.49 mins (First Lady home)
5th Andy Laven – 18.00 mins
6th Lorraine Hopkinson – 19.12 mins

ROUND & ROUND (ONE RACE – 2 AGE GROUPS)

UNDER 7
1st Zak Fookes
2nd James Falleth
3rd Sam Faloon

8 & OVER
1st Jordon Annable
2nd Alex Wild
3rd Molly Laven

Other runners completed Round & Round

George Sutton, Tia Watson, Louie Fookes, Becca Murfin, William McCrystal, Josh Neighbour, Madeleine Falleth, John Wrowe, Hannah Cotton, Andy Fookes, William McCrystal

Pet Show:

Fastest Dog:
1st Sevy
2nd Ernie
3rd Angus
4th Murphy
5th Izzy

Happiest Dog: Jazz

Best Jumper:
Murphy – 3 hurdles
Ernie and Izzy 2.5 hurdles
Jazz – 2 hurdles
Nobby – 0 hurdles – but well done for trying!

Most Impressive Trick: Izzy

Dog Most Like Owner: Angus and Tim

Thanks again to Katherine Reynolds from Marshall and Till Veterinary Surgeons for judging our event

Teams of up to four people are invited to put their general knowledge to the test in this ever-popular quiz.

Quizmaster Jonathan Leach said, “This year we’ve planned a quiz with a difference! We’ve got a great selection of topics that should appeal to everyone, including famous movie quotes, in the news and name that tune. There will also be a raffle, and spot prizes to be won throughout the evening. We hope lots of teams will get together to take up the challenge and join us for an entertaining and fun evening.”

The entry fee is £6 per team, and includes a free buffet. For more information call 01773 856719.

Fun Run 2009 # 1

Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to dig out their trainers and come along and take part in this year’s Ambergate Fun Runs and Family Sports Day.

The events are being held on Sunday 4 July to mark the beginning of Ambergate Carnival Week.

The ‘Up and Down’ race takes runners up into Shining Cliff Woods and back again, while the ‘Round and Round’ race, for the very young and less fit, takes a flatter and altogether less demanding route. Both races start from The Hurt Arms pub on the A6 in Ambergate at 1pm.

Kate Pierce, Chair of the Ambergate Carnival Committee, said: “The Up and Down has always been popular over the years, with fierce competition for the honour of being first to cross the finishing line. Unfortunately the bad weather in recent summers has reduced the enthusiasm and number of entries, and the future of the run is under threat. This will be the 20th year we’ve held the Up and Down, and it would be such a shame if it were the last. We hope lots of people will come along and support the fun runs and help keep this long-standing Ambergate tradition alive!”

After the medal presentations and lunch – hot food will be provided on site, or bring a picnic – the Family Sports Day begins at 2pm, with a host of school sports activities and races for both kids and big kids alike!

Dog Show 2009

And for those who prefer to spend their afternoon at a more leisurely pace, why not come along to the Carnival Dog Show, a fun event for dogs and their owners to show off their canine talents! The Show begins at 2pm; for more information contact Claire on 01773 856950.

Marshalls are vital to the success of the fun runs and Sports Day, and more volunteers to help at the events are always needed. If you can help, or would like to find out more about the day’s events, please ring 01773 856785.

News release – Ambergate Carnival Fun Runs 2010

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Sellers can come along and set up from 8am onwards. The cost is £6.00 per car, with all proceeds going to Carnival funds. To book your pitch ring 01773 853571 or 01773 856785.

The Ambergate Carnival Committee will also be having a car boot and would welcome any donations of unwanted items that they could sell to help boost Carnival funds. If you can help please call 01773 853571 or 01773 856785.

News release – Car Boot 4th July 2010

And visitors will not only be able watch the circus acts – they will also get the chance to try their hand at learning some of the amazing circus skills on display!

Ambergate Carnival is taking place on Saturday 10th July at The Hurt Arms Carnival Showground, Derby Road, Ambergate (on the A6 / A610 junction). The circus-themed procession is due to leave the Recreation Ground at 1.30pm.

During the afternoon visitors will be able to enjoy performances by the Dan Collins Suitcase Circus. “The most dextrous man in the business” will be wowing the crowds with his displays of unicycling, diabolo and juggling.

People can also take part in Deluxe Circus Workshops, run by ‘The Joker’, offering a wide range of fantastic activities for all the family to enjoy. Performers will be on hand to provide expert tuition to help everyone master the circus skills.

Kate Pierce, Chair of the Ambergate Carnival Committee said: “The workshops offer something for everyone, from toddlers to teenagers to grandparents! We hope lots of people will come along and have a go at the activities on offer, which include juggling, diabolo and plate spinning. You can also learn the art of balloon modelling – and even take home your creations! And for the more adventurous, this could be your big chance to try some more advanced circus tricks, such as unicycling and stilt walking. It promises to be a fun and memorable afternoon for all the family to enjoy.”

Elsewhere on the Carnival Showground there will be a host of stalls, sideshows and attractions, including electric go-karts, a bouncy castle and inflatable slide, have-a-go archery, and displays by the Long Eaton Militaries and Ripley Morris Men, plus lots more.

The fun is set to continue well into the evening, with live music provided by The Beatroot Beatles and The S.U.B.S at the Carnival After Party, held in the Carnival Marquee at the Hurt Arms. Tickets, costing £5, can be bought in advance from Chris by calling 01773 853571.

There’s also a great line up of events planned during the run up to the Carnival. For those who enjoy snapping up a bargain, why not come along to our Car Boot Sale starting at 8am on Sunday 4th July at The Hurt Arms. This will be followed by the Carnival Fun Run, which gets underway at 1pm, and the Carnival Dog Show and Sports Day, which begin at 2pm.

And then get together with friends to put your general knowledge to the test at our famous Ambergate Carnival Quiz Night, at 7.30pm on Thursday 8th July at The Hurt Arms. Come along early to secure your seat at this ever-popular event. Entry fee is £6 per team and includes a free buffet. For more information contact Jonathan on 01773 856719.

News Release 17th June 2010

It wouldn’t be too difficult to work out from our theme what our main attraction in 2010 is likely to be… can’t say too much more right now, but it’s pretty exciting and certainly different!

After discussions in the meeting held on 16th November in the Hurt Arms there are also already other bookings in the pipeline for several other attractions for the day itself plus a really exciting musical booking for the evening of the Carnival too!

Next meeting for Ambergate Carnival Committee 2010 will be on Monday 15th February 2010 at 8pm at Hurt Arms Inn, A6 Ambergate.