Never mind the early start, mini hiccups, we had a wicked time on the road...VERY, VERY, special thanks to each masquerader who made the JdC experience what it was... rum, excitement, jamishness and non stop fun..........................

Special thanks to....

*our sponsors who made sure we had snacks, drinks and good food on the road....

*3 Canal who took time out to buss a wine in the section to their hit song 'BLUE'..we did paint the town BLUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE.....

*our drink runners and bar keeper....great job guys...

Folks worked those blue feathers and we had some serious wuk up, bruk out, wine down ladies and even guys.

Send us 5 of your best photos and we'll put them on the site.

email: jewelsdecarnaval@gmail.com

In the mean time, enjoy your recovery and we look forward to seeing you again!!!!

JdC is pleased to offer a special 15% discount to INTERNATIONAL Students, studying in London, and SPECIALIST ENTERTAINMENT members who wish to take part in the Notting Hill Carnival.

To qualify for the discount, you must either be an international student, MUST provide a current, valid student picture ID.

or

As a Specialist Entertainment member you must provide your membership card.

OFFER VALID FROM 5th - 17th AUGUST 2008

(does not apply to front line section, or persons who registered prior to 5th August 08)


Please contact the JdC team and we will provide you with all relevant information. We can also arrange a payment plan for you.

TEL #:  079 8482 5812
email: islandcarnival@gmail.com


**please note: if you are unable to come to the Battersea Bar on a Sunday evening to sign up in person, a member of the JdC team will be happy to try and accommodate you at a convenient location and time.

Dear masqueraders please note that all outstanding balances must be paid in full on or before SUNDAY 10th AUGUST 2008.

You can either pay in person at the Battersea Bar on Sunday from 10:30pm or by credit/debit card via the PAY PAL invoice for payment which will be sent to you if you have provided your email address. A pay pal account is not necessary to make payments.

We have requested a few extra costumes, however, they will be in limited size ranges and options.

Should anyone wish to register AFTER the deadline date, please call or email us directly.

tel #: 078 1118 6566
email: islandcarnival@gmail.com



Thank you for your support & enjoy the Notting Hill Carnival 2008 no matter where you are playing......

We will be placing our final costume order on Saturday 2nd August 2008 - (our costumes are made in T&T)

What this means for you the masquerader is ....If you haven't placed your down payment and sizing information with us, please do so before this date to ensure your personal size is included in the order.

We would like to ensure that all of our masqueraders are comfortable with their size choice.

You can complete payments and registrations via the site.

Thank you for your support & enjoy the Notting Hill Carnival 2008 no matter where you are playing......

We are pleased to let our readers know that we have arranged for additional Front Line costumes and have gotten confirmation on this.

As a result we can now offer a Very Limited Front Line costumes ............first come first served....

MALE costumes are still available and Limited Female backline .

Temporary stick on Glitter Body Tattoos, Fancy Jewelled Eye lashes and the Makeup & Airbrushing design service is available to all backline JdC masqueraders at a minimal fee.

Airbrushing & Makeup service is strictly by appointment.

The front line option in JdC's presentation is now sold out.

Anyone wishing a front-line costume at this point is advised to contact the section leader A.S.A.P.

Limited regular/backline are still available.

REGISTER NOW..secure your costume with your deposit.

Registrations continue at BATTERSEA BAR every Sunday from 10:30pm

We are open ONLINE for Registrations ....24/7....................right here ------>

JdC will be also taking registrations at BATTERSEA BAR on Sundays from 9:00pm - 12midnight

AMENITIES for JdC masqueraders include...
**Specially catered Breakfast
**Specially catered Lunch
**Light Snacks throughout the day

** Drink Runners (persons to get drinks for you)
**Chargeable Make-up & Body Art Airbrush Service
(Frontliners airbrush provided ‘FREE’ (simple designs)- request must be made in advance /by appointment ONLY)
**Customised Costume Fitting for all JdC masqueraders
**Frontline provided with -‘Free’ Glitter, Eyelashes & Stick on Body Tattoo

As part of Arawak, JdC masqueraders will also enjoy.......
*Rest Bus
*Toilets
*Premium Bar
*Soft Drinks & Water
*Breakfast & Lunch

Registration: Men & Female Back Line = £40.00, Frontline = £60.00

PRICES
Men - £110
Female Back Line - £150
Female Frontline - - £200

Payments made via Pay Pal will incur a small service charge

Please Note.... Registration Fee is NON REFUNDABLE

JdC's presentationfor Notting Hill Carnival 2008, has officially been launched and we are open 24hrs / 7 days a week for registration via this site.

Our professional & full photos will be placed on the site within the following 2 weeks.


However, for your viewing and to assist in selection, we have placed temporary snapshots of the costumes on offer. BACK LINE, FRONTLINE & MEN'S.

Crème du Soiree, the portrayal, is a bringing together of 'the best of the night' in performances which can be seen in Las Vegas, the water shows, theatrical performances and discos, a culmination.

The illusion will be brought to life by the masquerader, parading in the costume as the beading and appliquéd stone workings reflect the sun, and each movement made enhanced by the swoosh and sway of beads, mimicking the various activities in a Caribbean fashion as they gyrate and jump through the streets for Notting Hill Carnival 2008, the sounds of scintillating and driving Soca music in the air, leaving the onlooker in awe wondering state at the acrobatic feats of the waistline.

Turquoise blue sets the imagery of water, where silver beading and appliqué imply the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas night life and the costumed performers going through their routines......Making the masquerader indeed Crème du Soiree....

It's getting closer and closer to the big jump up day and JdC has officially been launched.

We wish to thank everyone that turned out to our launch on 5th June 2008 at ACE Fusion restaurant.

Those who came had an enjoyable time & it was really good to have other band leaders present and supporting, special mention Pauline Abraham of Burrokeets.

Additionally, folks were able to enjoy samples of the food we will be providing on the road.

We need to extend our sincere gratitude to a few people...

Digga D for providing us with the right vibe.......everyone wants a copy of your Back In Times Soca...

Our models for the evening, Anita, Sophia and Derion..you guys really worked the costumes...and the rest of our crew assisting Suszannah, Matthew, Carol our MC for the evening.

To the media- Darryl Osbourne our photographer, Trinis in London, TJJ, London Underground News thank you for attending.

Of course, the Miss T&T UK 2007 representative-Sarah Mahabir along with committee members.

A big thank you to the staff & owners of ACE FUSION Restaurant. The food & service was fantastic.

We look forward to seeing you folks tomorrow at the launch.

Come and enjoy a great atmosphere, tasty refreshments at a Caribbean/African influenced restaurant and of course view the costumes.....

Another chance for Carnival supporters to mingle and have a good time.

Jump start the weekend early....

See you between 7:30 - 10:30pm tomorrow....

GETTING THERE:

By train to Clapham Junction.

Buses from CLAPHAM JUNCTION : 37, 87, 156, 170 or 337 stop off at Brussels Road.

87 Bus from Central London stop off at Brussels Road.

Short walk (2 mins) from Brussels Road to ACE Fusion Restaurant.

Dear masquerader

You are required to select your appropriate sizing option from the choices given in the PAY PAL menu.

PLEASE SELECT CAREFULLY.

Persons who have not seen their sizing in the drop down menus are advise to select 'other' as your sizing option.

Upon paying, you will be given the option to provide further sizing details.

ALL customers are required to provide the following at that point:
1. Your exact bra size
2. Your choice of bottom piece (thong/hot pants/boy shorts/ regular bikini bottom)
3. Your exact waist & hip size

For your easy convenience, we have added PAY PAL service for our patrons.

There is no need to have a Pay Pal account.

Payments from debit or credit cards will be accepted.

Please find the easy payment button to the right of the site.

Select your costume option and click to pay.

Payments at this time are deposits to secure your choice of costume, inclusive of the Pay Pal service transaction fee.

You will receive an individual receipt & invoice for your payment and outstanding balance via email.

DEADLINE for FULL PAYMENT is: Midnight Sunday 10th August 2008
Costumes must be paid for in full by this date.

Please refer any questions via email and we will answer a.s.a.p

we going VEGAS style for Notting Hill Carnival 2008 in Arawak Mas Band with..................

CdS

a launch with a difference....make yuh plans EARLY.......get ready to step out in style...

location to be revealed soon..put the date in your diary!!!!!!

If you want to speak to us to book yuh costume early DIAL 079 8482 5812 or 078 1118 6566

all we saying now is we turquoise & silver...and yuh have a Front Line option.....
drop it like yuh hot in VEGAS turn TRINI style!!!!

keep check here for more info!!!!!

Arawak presents VIVA LAS VEGAS
Sunday 18th May 2008
Battersea Bar
8:00pm

Welcome to our carnival section for Notting Hill Carnival 2008.

We will be presenting a private section under the label Jewels de Carnaval in London from August 2008.

Being involved in various areas of Carnival both in T&T and UK, and loving it, we have finally decided to 'bring ah section' trinbago style - minus de bacchanal ..no fuss, no fancy over flashy website... just fun, rum and wuk up in yuh nice costume!!

Full information will be forthcoming and we invite you to continue checking this site  for details ....

Launch Date

Section Portrayal

Frontline Costume details

Costumes Photos (male & female)

Cost

Registration details

and much more.....


See you in London for Notting Hill Carnival 2008..