The Ryde Carnival Queens’ team are going up in the world and while they have a great time tree climbing they’re hoping to hit new heights with fundraising.
Abi Fox from Goodleaf Tree Climbing has agreed to organise a sponsored tree climb to help Ryde Carnival in their fundraising efforts. Goodleaf has been around for 12 years and is run by Paul McCathie who is an experienced arborist.
Most of Ryde’s Queens’ team – the group of girls and boys who will be performing on and around Ryde’s Carnival Queens float at all the Island Carnivals this year – will be taking part in the fundraising challenge on Monday 3rd July between 18:00-20:00 at Appley Park in Ryde.
It will be a busy weekend for the Queens’ team as on Saturday 1st July they will be performing in the Mardi Gras parade in Ryde. But you can be sure that the whole team is looking forward to it.
Liz Allen, Chairman of Ryde Carnival Association said:
“We expect it to cost us about £15,000 to put on this year’s Ryde Carnivals and we need to raise about £10,000 to make sure our carnivals will take place again next year.
“I’m really proud of our Queens’ Team who, as well as rehearsing every week, are determined to get involved in our fundraising activities.
“You can support them on the evening at Appley Park or by making a donation in the Ryde Carnival collecting tins at the kiosk in the Co op Ryde or at McColls, Union Street.”
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