C/O Unit 2,
Saffron Business Centre,
Saffron Walden,
CB10 2NL
Email: [email protected]
2017 Carnival Queen Application Pack
Closing date: Thursday 23rd June 2017 – 5pm
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1.0 Competition Rules
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All applicants must be aged 18 or over as at Friday 7th July 2017. Saffron Walden Round Table
(SWRT) are unable to permit persons under the age of 18 enter the competition.
All applicants will be required to provide original photo ID; either a picture card driving licence or
passport. No other forms of ID will be acceptable.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 23rd June 2017 at 5pm.
Should there be in excess of 12 applications as at the closing date, SWRT reserves the right to shortlist
applications from information provided in the application form and may invite all entrants to attend a
short interview. Further details are listed in ‘Competition Format’. The interview panel will not
consist of any of the main event judging panel.
If there are 12 or less applicants at the closing date, there will be no shortlist process required.
The main competition event will be held on Friday 7th July 2017 in the Carnival Marquee, Saffron
Walden.
All entrants will be required to supply a high-resolution photograph and agree that their photo and
name may be used for publicity purposes by SWRT. This includes, but is not limited to, local
newspapers, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and on the Carnival website (www.8dayweekend.co.uk).
Our media partner, The Walden Local, will arrange to take professional photographs to be used for
publicity.
All applicants should reside in the Saffron Walden vicinity or have a demonstrable connection to
Saffron Walden, i.e previous resident.
The winner and attendants must be available to attend all Carnival events between Friday 7th July
2017 and Saturday 15th July 2017. Please check the website (www.8dayweekend.co.uk) for details of
each event and the start/finish times. A full brief and schedule will be provided.
Additional (but limited) post-Carnival functions may also require attendance during the remainder of
2017 through to April 2018. The winner and attendants should make every effort to attend these
events and as much notice as possible will be given.
The Carnival Queen is required to attend the opening night at Carnival 2020 as a guest judge and
award presenter. This date will be advised at least 12 months in advance but the Carnival dates will
be announced in the local press as well.
Transport will be provided to and from all Carnival events by our nominated/dedicated driver but
subject to clause (9) above.
SWRT and/or the Judges decision is final.
Any social media such as Facebook and Twitter may be used to support your application and to
encourage support. The use of such mediums may not be used in any negative way or in a manner that
is derogatory to other contestants or the event as a whole. Any comments deemed to be unacceptable
or not in the spirit of the competition must have action taken to remove immediately. Failure to do so
may result in disqualification without notice.
All applications should be emailed to [email protected] or sent to: Carnival Queen Competition,
C/O Unit 2, Saffron Business Centre, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB10 2NL
I,
read and understood all the terms detailed above.
(print name), confirm that I have
Signed:
Date:
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Competition Format:
Subject to clause 4 being necessary, the following timeframes may apply but are subject to change:
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Thursday 23rd June 2017 – 5pm
Thursday 23rd June 2017
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June
Monday 26th June
Friday 7th July 2017
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Closing date for applications
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The competition will be a live competition on Friday 7th July 2017 in the Carnival Marquee, Saffron
Walden.
The competition will follow the traditional process of being interviewed on stage by our compere /
host in front of a panel of judges and live audience. This can be a nervous experience for many and
should you wish to visit the Marquee in advance of the competition to familiarise yourself with the
set-up and structure, this can be accommodated with sufficient notice.
The winner will be announced on the night and crowned Carnival Queen 2017.
The role of Carnival Queen and Attendants has wide-ranging responsibilities and role model status
with many of our younger visitors and guests. It is essential to SWRT that the values of the role are
upheld at all times.
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Personal Details
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Name:
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Address:
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Mobile number:
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Emergency name and contact:
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Emergency name relationship to you:
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Email Address:
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Date of Birth:
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Age as at 7th July 2017:
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Are you at work or college? _____________________________________________________________________
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What line of work are you in?
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Or what subject(s) are you studying?
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Please email 2 recent high resolution photographs of yourself with your face clearly visible
for publicity purposes, stating your name in the email subject. Email to:
[email protected]
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General Questions
1. Why do you think you would make you a good Carnival Queen or Attendant and why?
2. Hobbies:
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4. Most Embarrassing Moment:
5. What was you most recent post on Twitter/Facebook?
6. Have you ever carried out any unpaid work or donated your time to a charity or
organisation?
7. If you had to perform a song or dance on stage, what song or dance would you choose and
why?
8. Who will be supporting you in the audience on the night?
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9. You are stuck on a desert island. What 3 people would you choose to be on the island with
you and why?
10. What one personal item would you need to have on the island and why?
11. Describe yourself in 3 words:
12. How would your best friend describe you in 3 words?
13. The role requires a great deal of commitment, particularly during the Carnival week. Is there
anything that may prevent you from attending functions every night during the week?
14. Sum up in less than 100 words what the Carnival means to you.
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