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The project will bring 60 areas of multiple deprivations from across East and West Cheshire out onto the streets of Chester in a magnificent Carnival of Dancing Giants for the Queen’s Jubilee; a Carnival of 14ft Dancing Giants. We anticipate that at least 3,000 people will participate.

Each community will be trained in the art of Carnival Band and dance and each community will be supported by an artist and given a Giant Queen Elizabeth II to design and dress.

At the end of our Carnival each community will then take Queen Elizabeth II ‘home’ to continue their Jubilee celebrations in their own and each others communities.

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Posted by JessicaGPH on 29 Jun 2011
Fantastic Opportunity and Project for Chester
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Posted by MikeAJones on 26 Jun 2011
Having become accidentally involved with the annual giant's parade in Chester, I know they are photogenic, inspiring and great fun. They provide a focus for group activity leading to a whole-community event. Well worth supporting.
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Posted by GeorgeA on 22 Jun 2011
Great project to help with community cohesion.
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Posted by Kristine on 21 Jun 2011
Brilliant project, saw the Giant Carnival on Sunday 12th - awesome. Check The Giant website, Facebook and twitter
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Posted by Hannahw1 on 16 Jun 2011
Great project! Good Luck :)
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Posted by DancingGiants on 03 Jun 2011
Brilliant idea
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Dancing with Giants

Big Storage,
The Printworks,
Sealand Road,
Chester,
CH1 4LD

Website: http://thegiants.org.uk/

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