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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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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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