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What’s happening on carnival night!

On Saturday 16 October at 7pm it’s carnival time in Castle Cary!  As only one of two carnivals going ahead in Somerset this year, the Committee are thrilled with how people in the town, and in the carnival community are getting behind the event. “It’s so...

19th September 2021
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Updated guidance notes for entries

Please note - we are now offering appearance money, rather than prize money.  See below.  There are a significant number of changes to our carnival this year!  A different route and different entry classes to name but two. If you are entering our carnival, its really important...

10th September 2021
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New carnival route for 2021

One of the many changes to Cary Carnival this year is the route!  To take account of the large number of walking entries, many of whom are primary-school aged children, the start and end are in different places and overall the route is considerably shorter. See...

5th September 2021
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Online entry form now live!

It's been great to hear from so many people who want to enter our very special 'community carnival' 2021! Our online entry form is now live!  Click on the link here https://ccacs.org.uk/entry-form/ or on the tab at the top of the page. If you have any questions,...

5th September 2021
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Carnival 2021 – Latest News

Due the pandemic Castle Cary and Ansford carnival couldn’t celebrate 100 years of carnival last year.  That was one reason why the Carnival Society were especially keen to put on a procession in 2021. GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY CARNIVAL “We know it will be different this...

12th August 2021
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Family race night on 2nd October

“We’re hosting a Family Race Night, with Brue Valley Rotary on 2 October.” says Di Pinnions, Carnival Society Honorary President.  “It’s a first for us and we’re really looking forward to it.  Just like a normal horse racing event you bet on your horse ahead...

12th August 2021
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Cream tea afternoon – Saturday 3 July

  Come and sample a delicious home-made cream tea, in the beautiful surroundings of Cary Place, North Street, Castle Cary.  Or add some sparkle with a glass of prosecco. There will also be stalls, including a PLANT SALE from the wonderful Castle Cary and Ansford Gardening Association....

13th June 2021
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Cary keeps Somerset carnival flame alight

Castle Cary and Ansford carnival - on Saturday 16 October - will be the only carnival in the county this year.  "Clearly a lot may happen between now and then" said Paul Burch, Society Chair, "and of course we will be following government COVID guidelines...

3rd May 2021
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Anything but the wurst!

Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society got their 2021 fund-raising programme off to a great start last Saturday at the town's EAT festival. Resplendent in lederhosen, Jan Schimmelpfennig, our General Secretary's husband sold authentic German sausages to a lively crowd.  "It was great to be doing...

3rd May 2021
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Annual General Meeting – 1 June

Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 1 June.  Due to ongoing COVID regulations, our meetings are currently virtual.  That said, our meetings are informal and friendly, and we would welcome any friends of carnival to come...

3rd May 2021
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