With less than a week to go until the Carnival Court selection evening (02 March!), we’ve asked Lauren, Aimee and Olivia to dish the dirt on this year’s Court. Over to you girls:

Describe your year in one word…
Lauren: Awesome
Aimee: Interesting
Olivia: Amazing

Sounds fab – what was your favourite part?
Lauren: All of it.
Aimee: Seeing everyone smile as we came past in the parade.
Olivia: Meeting other girls and having parties.

And the funniest?
All: Playing rounders in our dresses and who could forget Dee falling over!

What are you going to miss the most?
Lauren: The people.
Aimee: My court and their beautiful faces.
Olivia: Going to other carnivals.

There must be something that you’re not going to miss…
Lauren: The early morning starts.
Aimee: Getting ready.
Olivia: Waking up early to get my dress on!

 So what can this year’s Queen and Princesses expect to gain?
Lauren: Confidence and amazing friends. 

And your top tips for this year’s entries?
Lauren: Have a big smile on your plastered on your face and have confidence in yourself.
Aimee: Always smile and enjoy yourself.
Olivia: Smile and wave!

Any final words of wisdom?
Have fun and enjoy your time representing your town and your county, as it goes amazingly quickly!

Thanks girls, it sounds like a blast! If you’re interested in entering this year’s Carnival Court selection evening, click on the image above. We’ll see you there!

Newport Pagnell Carnival Committee