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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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Illuminated carnival – 12 October 2019

Your evening illuminated carnival procession leaves Ansford Academy at 7pm before winding its way through the town. Carnival spirit comes to Cary, with all the glitz, music and lights of the big floats, the engaging entertainment of our fabulous masqueraders walking through the town, and troupes...

22nd September 2019
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Meet Gold sponsors – Stonewater

Excited to bring affordable homes to Castle Cary Leading housing provider Stonewater is delighted to announce that it will be bringing 125 brand-new affordable homes to Castle Cary, on the Wayside Farm site, now known as Mulberry Meadows. For all of our developments we always look to...

19th September 2019
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Meet Gold sponsors – Stonewood Builders

As a new company to Castle Cary we at Stonewood would like to take a moment to introduce ourselves to the town and local area. We are award-winning builders of predominantly high specification residential projects but not exclusively, offering exceptional service and a commitment to...

19th September 2019
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Introducing our 2019 sponsors

Looking at our sponsors this year you’ll notice some new names, and some old ones … and some that are a bit of both! Our sponsors show how much the town is changing.  With so many local businesses – new and old – wanting to support...

19th September 2019
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Meet our 2019 Carnival Royalty

Many congratulations to all our wonderful carnival royals! Queen - Jemima Comer Attendant- Savannah Wood Princess - Lillie Silvester Prince - Arthur Pocock You can meet them first on Saturday 5 October at the Children's Carnival.  The procession leaves the Primary School at 3pm before finishing at the Market House...

15th September 2019
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McDonald’s Sparkford are lovin’ carnival

It’s a fresh, sunny morning in June, and a couple of the carnival committee members are reliving old times having a McDonalds breakfast near the Sparkford restaurant.  “Just wonderful that McDonald’s want us to help out this year!”, I say.  “Cheers!” replies Jeannie Thanisch, Treasurer,...

15th September 2019
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Calling carnival queens!

The Carnival Society are looking for this year's carnival royals; our Queen or King, Attendants and Prince or Princess. To apply or find out more information, please contact Sue or Deb Pexton on 01963 350022 or deborahpexton@gmail.com Here are a few more details Queen or King must...

4th July 2019
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