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Saturday 16 October … we’re on!!

After the government's announcement of the 'route out of lockdown', the Carnival Society are delighted to say that we intend to go ahead with our towns' carnival celebrations on Saturday 16 October. “I'm really excited that we should be in a great place to host a...

28th February 2021
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Choose us as your Co-op Local Cause!

We’re absolutely delighted that Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society has been chosen to take part in the Co-op Local Community Fund.  This means that every time you shop in a Co-op, a small amount of what you spend could go towards helping our Children's Carnival 2021....

5th November 2020
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Carnival 2021 … BRING IT ON!

It's just gone 5pm on what would have been carnival day 2020.  Our 100th anniversary.  Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival started up after squaddies came back from the first world war.  It would have been a very special procession. All day I've been thinking about what...

17th October 2020
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COVID-19 UPDATE – No carnival in Cary this year

After serious consideration, due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, the Carnival Society has decided that the usual evening illuminated carnival will be replaced by a much smaller event.  Details will be developed nearer the time as the government's measures to minimise the outbreak become clearer....

10th May 2020
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Cream tea to celebrate carnival donations

In early March, Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society celebrated giving £1500 to13 local charitable causes with a fabulous cream tea.  The Society welcomed nearly 100 people, to the town’s newly renovated Scout Hall, delighted to be able to thank so many local people, businesses...

31st March 2020
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An evening with Heather’s Flowers

Come along to a wonderful evening of festive flower arranging with our very own Heather and Carly! The event will be held on Tuesday 19 November, at Ansford Academy.  Doors open at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start.  After the flower arranging demonstrations they will be...

20th October 2019
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Cary shines as the rain pours!

The rain came down, but spirits remained high as a warm and welcoming crowd showed their appreciation for a fantastic procession.  “To get such a good crowd when the weather is wet shows what a big heart our community has.” said Di Pinnions, Carnival Society...

14th October 2019
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Applying for a donation

The Carnival Society would like to invite local charitable organisations to apply for a donation.  Every year, the money raised from the collections at both the children's and the evening illuminated carnivals are awarded to a range of local good causes. Please apply in writing by...

9th October 2019
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Children’s Carnival 2019

Last Saturday, the sun shone as a warm and welcoming crowd enjoyed watching a hugely entertaining Children’s Carnival procession in Castle Cary. The smiling faces of spectators – let alone the participants – said if all!  A fabulously heart-warming event. “It’s one of my favourite days of...

6th October 2019
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Carnival Route and Road Closures 2019

Illuminated Evening Carnival Route – Saturday 12 October 2019 The carnival will set off at 7pm from Ansford Academy, go along Ansford Road, before turning right down North Street.  After going thru the centre of the town, the procession turns right at The Triangle, and then...

22nd September 2019
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