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McDonald’s Sparkford are lovin’ carnival

It’s a fresh, sunny morning in June, and a couple of the carnival committee members are reliving old times having a McDonalds breakfast near the Sparkford restaurant.  “Just wonderful that McDonald’s want us to help out this year!”, I say.  “Cheers!” replies Jeannie Thanisch, Treasurer,...

15th September 2019
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Calling carnival queens!

The Carnival Society are looking for this year's carnival royals; our Queen or King, Attendants and Prince or Princess. To apply or find out more information, please contact Sue or Deb Pexton on 01963 350022 or deborahpexton@gmail.com Here are a few more details Queen or King must...

4th July 2019
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Fabulous summer fair – pictures!

Many thanks to everyone who turned out for a wonderful afternoon's entertainment earlier this month.  As you can see from the pictures, a great time was had by all! There are many people to thank!  Everyone who had a stall, or who helped put on some...

30th June 2019
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CARNIVAL SUMMER FAIR

A new event for Cary’s summer calendar!  Come along on Sunday 9 June to Caryford Hall, Maggs Lane, BA7 7JJ between 2pm – 5pm.  Enjoy a great afternoon of family entertainment; old-fashioned games for children and adults - remember the egg and spoon race, or...

2nd June 2019
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Carnival AGM 2019

This year our AGM will be held on Tuesday 13 May, at The George Hotel, Castle Cary at 7:30pm. All friends of carnival welcome! ...

5th May 2019
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Dates for your diary

Your carnival society is already well into planning our towns’ processions for this year. The big dates for your diary are Saturday 5 October for the afternoon Ann Hallett Children’s Carnival, and Saturday 12 October for our evening illuminated procession. We are also busy raising the funds...

14th April 2019
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Carnival Easter Bingo – 27 March!

Join us for our special Easter bingo evening!  It's on 27 March, at Ansford Academy.  Doors open at 6:30pm, with eyes down at 7:30pm. The usual warm welcome, and eggs-tra good prizes!   Any questions, contact Di Pinnions on 01963 351307‬. ...

25th February 2019
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Presentation Evening Cancelled!

With Ansford Academy shut the presentation evening tonight is cancelled.   Please divert your Carnival spirit totowards playing with snowballs! ❄️☃️...

1st February 2019
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“Amazing evening” say welcoming Cary crowd

Castle Cary & Ansford’s Illuminated Carnival last Saturday showed how a community can come together to put on an spectacular show. “The standard of entries was significantly higher this year,” said Carnival Society Chair, Di Pinnions.  “Small and large, so many of the entries were just...

14th October 2018
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