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CCACS New Committee Members For 2015

Although it’s some time till the 2015 carnival season, Castle Cary’s carnival committee is busy behind the scenes - fund-raising, donating to deserving local causes and other work to keep their carnival alive. Two key Committee roles are taken up by new members: Caroline Sharley...

12th January 2015
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Castle Cary & Ansford Illuminated Carnival 2014

Castle Cary & Ansford’s Illuminated Carnival which took place on Saturday, has been acclaimed for its smooth running, the variety of entries and great carnival atmosphere. Heavy rain in the morning cleared away for a perfect evening for spectators and carnival entrants alike. This year...

12th October 2014
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Castle Cary & Ansford’s Children’s Carnival 2014

Castle Cary & Ansford’s Children’s Carnival, last Saturday, played out in bright sunshine. The procession around Castle Cary town centre was very successful, led by the town’s majorettes and the Children’s Carnival Prince Kieran Ball and Princess Charlotte White, riding in Doris the Morris open...

5th October 2014
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“Carnival Royals” Chosen For The 2014 Season

On Saturday night, a Carnival Society found its Royalty for the 2014 season. Castle Cary & Ansford Carnival Society held its annual children’s disco and Carnival Royalty night last Saturday. Committee member Paul Hansford reported: “Our Children’s Disco was held at Cary’s Scout Hall, and our...

21st July 2014
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Local Carnival Society Gives Over £2000 To Deserving Local Causes

Despite facing a one -third drop in attendance at their October 2013 carnival night (caused largely by the A371 bridge repairs at Castle Cary’s station) Castle Cary’s Carnival Society has given over £2,000 to deserving local causes and emergency services. Castle Cary & Ansford Carnival Society...

10th February 2014
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Cary’s Carnival Better Than Ever, But …

The rain held off for Castle Cary’s Illuminated Carnival on Saturday evening, and the first appearance this season of both of the town’s carnival clubs, Cary Comedians and the Britannia CC. It also saw a new Cary carnival prize for entrants: the Nigel Strickland Cup,...

13th October 2013
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Castle Cary’s Annual Children’s Carnival 2013.

Castle Cary’s annual Children’s Carnival took place under warm sunny skies, last Saturday afternoon; the organisers rate it as a success. The collection taken from spectators is expected to amount to around £300, which will help maintain next year’s Cary carnivals and support local deserving...

5th October 2013
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Local Carnival Society Gives Over £2300 To Deserving Local Causes

Despite facing financial difficulties in 2011, a Carnival Society has managed to give over £2300 to deserving local causes and emergency services. Castle Cary & Ansford Carnival Society held its annual Presentations Evening in Cary’s Constitutional Club last Friday evening. The well-attended event saw the Society’s...

3rd February 2012
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Castle Cary’s Children’s Carnival Is A Resounding Success.

Last Saturday saw Castle Cary’s Children’s Carnival parade through the town. With a turnout as high as last year’s, and many folk lining the streets to applaud the kids and their parents, the Carnival collected over £360. Press Officer Paul Hansford said, “Despite a rather...

10th October 2011
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Local Carnival Gives Over £2400 Back To The Community.

A local Somerset Carnival has helped local groups and emergency services, through its annual donations to the community. Castle Cary & Ansford’s Carnival Committee this week gave donations to local deserving groups and emergency services. At a joyful event, held at the Constitutional Club (Station...

30th January 2011
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