Carlisle Carnivale cancelled due to Storm Boelo forecast

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 18:15 · Archive

Carlisle Carnivale, scheduled for Saturday, has been cancelled ahead of Storm Boelo.

Carlisle Carnivale, organised by Eden Arts, was due to take place on Saturday 24 October with live music, circus acts, street performances, markets and a twilight procession. The event has been cancelled following safety advice in response to Storm Boelo, which is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain across northern England.

The Met Office issued yellow wind warnings for Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England from Saturday lasting most of Sunday. Adrian Lochhead, director at Eden Arts, said the organisation was 'gutted' at having to cancel, but their 'primary concern has to be keeping people safe'. The event was due to run from 11am until 8pm and feature performers including Mr Wilson's Second Liners, Paper Doll Militia, Dulce Duca and Matrix Circus, with a procession through the city planned for 6.30pm.

The cancellation has left traders who had prepared stock for the event trying to recoup their costs. The Carnivale was created after Eden Arts announced its long-running Winter Droving would not take place in Penrith this year. Lochhead previously said it had not been possible for the event to remain in Penrith for financial reasons. The organisation said it plans to run the event at a future date.

How it is being reported

• Winter festival cancelled ahead of Storm BoeloThe event, which had been previously held in Penrith, was due to take place in Carlisle on Saturday.BBC Cumbria · 22 Oct, 17:24
• Statement issued as Carlisle Carnivale cancelled due to Storm BoeloEden Arts’ Carlisle Carnivale, planned for October 24, has been cancelled over forecast strong winds, leaving traders with unsold stock, including 600 brownies.Cumberland News · 22 Oct, 17:05

In this story: Carlisle · Eden Arts · Storm Boelo · Penrith · Adrian Lochhead · Northern Ireland · Arts Council England · Culture Ireland

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