SELWYN BAPTISTE

Selwyn Baptiste, pioneer of the Notting Hill Carnival, died on 5 January 2012 following a long battle with cancer. Selwyn moved from Trinidad to the UK in 1960 and soon became involved in the community of Notting Hill. He established the Carnival Development Committee in 1975 which he chaired until 1979. He was passionate about education, the development of the steel pan and children’s participation in the event. 

MEMORIAL SERVICE     Thursday 26 January 2012, 11.30am to 1.00pm

Venue: All Saints Church, Powis Square, London W11

Cremation:  Kensal Green Crematorium, Harrow Road, London NW10 (private – family only)

Celebration of life: The Tabernacle, Powis Square, London W11 from 2.00pm