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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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A Fund-Raising Event With A First World War Theme

A taste of life at home during the years of the Great War is on offer at Caryford Hall, Castle Cary, on Friday 8 August. Castle Cary’s Carnival Society is hosting an evening of skits, songs and a burlesque artiste, in aid of their carnival...

14th 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 Stages A Gala Night Of Song.

The Constitutional Club will be the scene for the fifth return to Castle Cary of the Vintage Varieties company, performing their established wide range of standards from the twenties, thirties and forties. The cast will cover favourites from jazz standards like Sweet Georgia Brown to...

28th June 2011
Events

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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