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Illuminated Carnival Road Closures

On 13th October, carnival day, mandatory road closures will be in place on approach roads and in the centre of Cary from 6.30 pm.  Roads will open at 11 pm latest. See below for a map of the route. Road closures Mandatory road closures in the centre...

29th September 2018
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Our fabulous 2018 sponsors

Once again our towns' carnivals have had fantastic support from local businesses and individuals. It costs some £8,000 to put on our carnivals every year, paid for by a year-round programme of fund-raising. In last year's 40th anniversary year  we were able to set super-high standards in part...

9th September 2018
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Make the most of your 2018 Carnival Processions

Welcome to another great year of carnival in Castle Cary and Ansford. The dates for your diaries are: The Ann Hallett Children’s Carnival, Saturday 6 October from 3pm After the procession, outside the Market House in the centre of town, the prizes will be awarded accompanied by...

9th September 2018
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Put your best float forward!

This year the carnival society are excited to introduce a new class of float, designed for local people and groups who would like to have a go!  All you need is a good idea, a trailer or flatbed truck and some creativity.  You could make...

19th August 2018
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Tuesday 1st May – AGM

Come and join us at our AGM - all welcome! Date - Tuesday 1 May Time - 7:30pm Venue - The George Hotel, Castle Cary If you love carnival, and want to continue to make it such a success, please come along and find out more!  You may have...

8th April 2018
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40th anniversary leaves lasting legacy!

Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society held their annual Presentation Evening on Friday 3 February and gave £2000 from their 2017 carnival collections to 18 deserving local causes. The evening was very well attended, with the Carnival Committee welcoming nearly 100 people to Ansford Academy. The...

20th February 2018
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Fabulous at forty!

Castle Cary storms its 40th anniversary with “best ever carnival”! The streets of Castle Cary & Ansford were packed as the community came together to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of carnival. The procession sparkled with fabulous entries from far as wide. Both local schools showcased their...

17th October 2017
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“Our best children’s carnival ever!”

Castle Cary and Ansford’s very special 40th anniversary is underway! The sun shone for our first procession, the Ann Hallett Children’s Carnival last Saturday, with around 100 children taking to the streets in a festival of colour and creativity.     “It was definitely our best ever Children’s Carnival”...

8th October 2017
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Children’s Carnival – 7 October from 3pm

As well as the usual colourful and varied Ann Hallett Children’s Carnival procession starring over 100 local children; after the procession, outside the Market House, Castle Cary, there will be a children's festival of fabulous entertainment   Learn circus skills like juggling, spin diabolo and poi...

16th September 2017
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