About Us
Nick Dent
Colin Gotts
Nick Dent
Chairperson
Coordinator
Nick Dent, Social Healthcare worker and excellent aid to the Carnival
Rick West
Colin Gotts
Nick Dent
Vice Chairperson
Events
Rick has been tasked with putting on the benefit gigs and is the man inside Sam the Giant
Colin Gotts
Colin Gotts
Colin Gotts
Media/IT
Photographer/Film-maker and proud supporter of the carnival
Paul Rooke
Aurelia De Rocha
Aurelia De Rocha
Treasurer
Sales Director in Software. Came to Whitstable for a weekend 8 or 9 years ago and loved it. Proud to call it home.
Aurelia De Rocha
Aurelia De Rocha
Aurelia De Rocha
Secretary
Aurelia is a professional Therapist who loves to take minutes in her spare time!
Belinda Murray
Aurelia De Rocha
Belinda Murray
Events
I have been involved with the Whitstable Carnival team since 2019 when I was the Chair. My other community involvement is with Stream Walk Community Garden and I was previously the proprietor of the wholefood /gift shop Herbaceous in Oxford Street.
Lets' make this years' carnival amazing .....Just call me Captain Cardboard!!
Cindy Brant
Lesinda Leightley
Joanna Hinson
Fund Raising
I moved to Whitstable in 2021 to settle by the sea, ready for when I retire. I was born by the sea, so this feels like a return to my roots. It was the perfect move for me as I love the feel of Whitstable with its quirkiness and friendly residents, not least the location, allowing me to take full advantage of the many amazing
Fund Raising
I moved to Whitstable in 2021 to settle by the sea, ready for when I retire. I was born by the sea, so this feels like a return to my roots. It was the perfect move for me as I love the feel of Whitstable with its quirkiness and friendly residents, not least the location, allowing me to take full advantage of the many amazing coastal walks and fulfilling one of my passions.
I have had a varied career to date, and worked in Cambridge, Nottingham and London in the UK, and Overseas in Greece and Fiji spending many years working for the charitable sector in project development, Fundraising, and marketing. My biggest achievement was organising and managing the National Awareness Week and Fundraising Drive in Fiji whilst working as a volunteer for the Fiji Disabled Peoples Association. I have recently completed 10 years as a children’s Social Worker in London and will continue to share my skills in a local capacity. Now that I am turning my eyes to Whitstable, I look forward to being able to contribute to making the Carnival the best it can be!
Joanna Hinson
Lesinda Leightley
Joanna Hinson
Social media
I'm Joanna Hinson, I'm originally from Greenwich but now Live in Whitstable and work at a Primary School in Chartham. I am a Forest School Leader and have worked in education for over 30 years. I paint and create art regularly, love living by the coast, and try to manage the Social Media for Whitstable Carnival with varying degrees of success!
Lesinda Leightley
Lesinda Leightley
Lesinda Leightley
Public Relations/Marketing
I am originally from South Africa but have called the UK home for 21 years and now lives in Whitstable , and she adores it. She works as a Commercial Director in her day to day role and has a passion for all things sales and marketing. In her spare time, she loves reading, music, and all things outdoors. I hope
Public Relations/Marketing
I am originally from South Africa but have called the UK home for 21 years and now lives in Whitstable , and she adores it. She works as a Commercial Director in her day to day role and has a passion for all things sales and marketing. In her spare time, she loves reading, music, and all things outdoors. I hope to support the committee with marketing efforts, and genuinely wants to support the local community which has shown her so much love.
SPECIAL THANKs
Justin & Emily of Total Pap
Justin & Emily of Total Pap
Justin & Emily of Total Pap
For their wonderful creatures: http://totalpap.co.uk/
Simon Tillotson
Justin & Emily of Total Pap
Justin & Emily of Total Pap
For the Whitstable Team Ministry for the blessings https://www.facebook.com/groups/285356959099842/