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Historic Bridgwater carnival photos for sale

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:33:58 GMT

A wonderful archive of 25 years of superbly lit official photographs from Bridgwater carnival is to be put up for sale for £1 a print

That's all folks!

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:05:00 GMT

The carnival season is over for another year. Find out who were the winners and losers

Weston-super-Mare carnival

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:40:02 GMT

The convoy of floats that has entertained hundreds of thousands since September is heading back to storage sheds after the Guy Fawkes carnival circuit came to a close with a nail-biting finale

Glastonbury Carnival

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:27:00 GMT

The Guy Fawkes carnival circuit moves on to Glastonbury and puts on other sparkling display

Wells carnival night

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:03:47 GMT

They may have had to abandon their float after of brake problems, but nothing could dampen the spirits of Gorgons Carnival Club as its members walked the streets in their home town carnival.

Drizzle doesn't dampen dazzle at Midsomer Norton

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:14:41 GMT

Hundreds braved the drizzle to line the streets for the Midsomer Norton Carnival last night. The procession was led by the dazzling young Carnival Queen Fredericka Lines, 16, and her attendants.

Crewkerne Carnival beats the rain

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 18:10:00 GMT

It was a wet and windy night in Crewkerne when anyone in their right mind would have enjoyed sitting at home in front of a fire – but, thankfully, carnival spirits are made of sterner stuff.

Bridgwater Carnival under pressure to buy music licence

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:54:39 GMT

J ust days before Somerset's major Guy Fawkes carnival season gets under way, clubs have been told they must pay for the right to play recorded music or risk being refused entry to this year's parades.

Taunton and Wincanton carnivals

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Reports, photos and results from another double-header weekend of carnival action in Somerset

Carnival credit crunch

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Organisers of this year's spectacular carnivals are disappointed by stingy spectators who aren't filling the collecting tins as well as in previous years

Dazzling West carnival processions draw crowds

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Extravagant floats and costumes at Ilminster and Gillingham carnivals impressed the judges and drew crowds from far and wide

Showtime for Bridgwater's carnival clubs

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

A sneak-preview of the world's biggest illuminated carnival was unveiled to a sell-out audience in Bridgwater last night. It was part of a packed two-week programme of concerts designed to whip the town into a frenzy ahead of the annual extravaganza.

Carnival time at Wellington and Shaftesbury

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

At last some decent weather and a weekend of action-packed carnival fun and frolics

Frome Carnival fun

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Despite a slight delay to the start of the precession carnival night turned into a real firecracker for everyone at the end of a glorious day

Mere carnival fun and games

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

The Wessex Grand Prix circuit rolls into town on a sunny Saturday evening

Rain doesn't dampen Trowbridge Carnival

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

From a Michael Jackson tribute and a troupe of exotic circus dancers to a giant firecracker – the Trowbridge Carnival exploded into colour on Saturday night to thrill thousands of spectators, despite a sodden start to the day.

Thornbury carnival to stage a comeback

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Thornbury's carnival is being revived after a gap of 13 years.