Penrith Town Council members at a meeting held on Monday evening were informed that council officers had approved a grant of £5,000 to the Lions Club of Penrith to support the annual Penrith May Day Carnival.
The grant was awarded to support the Penrith Lions to deliver the May Day Carnival 2024, as a free street festival with a variety of activities such as street stalls, funfair, musical entertainment, cultural demonstrations, static displays and a celebration of the May Queen. The 2024 May Day Carnival will take place on Monday 6th of May 2024.
Mark Rudhall, Deputy Chair of Penrith Town Council & Deputy Mayor of Penrith when handing over an oversized cheque for a photo opportunity to the Penrith Lions said:
"I am delighted to see the Council support another of the town's key signature events – and with that one of the town’s most giving organisations – the Lions Club of Penrith.”
“The May Day Carnival provides a fantastic opportunity for local residents to come together and celebrate the beginning of Summer through a fabulous day of entertainment.”
“Voluntary organisations like the Penrith Lions put so much time and effort into organising these events for the people of Penrith, and I for one can’t wait to see what they have instore for us.”
“I hope everyone who attends the event enjoys the day!"
John Rogerson, Penrith Lions Club President said:
"Thank you to Penrith Town Council for this £5,000 grant to support us to deliver the 2024 May Day Carnival.”
"We are confident that it will support us to deliver a fantastic event for the community of Penrith.”
"The May Day Carnival is just one of many activities we organise throughout the year to raise funds for local and international charities, none of which would be possible without the generosity of the people of Penrith and we thank you for your continued support during the year.”
Along with confirmed funding for 2024, the the town council has also agreed the principle of an annual £5,000 grant to the Lions Club of Penrith for the delivery of the May Day Carnival over the current Council term that runs until 2027 subject to meeting the terms of a Service Level Agreement the town council will require the Lions Club to deliver on as part of the funding.
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