The Highcliffe Carnival was originally started by the Lumination Committee, who decided to involve the local community for the benefit of Highcliffe  Originally the children of the village received gifts from Father Christmas, with elderly residents of Greystones also benefiting with a Christmas party.
Highcliffe celebrated it's centenary in 1992 with a Christmas Carnival. 

After a long break, it was decided to restart the Carnival, and to use any money raised to support local charities and worthy causes.
Since that time the Carnival has evolved and grown, providing not only much needed funds to the various groups that have benefited, but also given much pleasure to the participants, and to the public, with people coming from miles around to join in the fun.

2003 - The Jigsaw Scanner Appeal was the main beneficiary

2004 - First Opportunities (a therapy playgroup for children with special needs) received a donation

2005 - The Highcliffe Junior Choir and Chewton Common Playgroup were supported

2006 - Highcliffe Guides and Highcliffe Scouts received funds

2007 - Rainbows Pre School Group were given much needed money

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