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£1.50Bridgwater BRIDGWCarBRIDGWnival Programme 2014 ATATERER 1 CaGUYrnivalFAWKES OFFICIAL SOUVENIR PROGRAMME 2014 WINNING DESIGN Seeing is believing... CLARE COCHRAN SATURDAY 1 NOVEMBER 2014, PROCESSION STARTS AT 7PM BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL IS A REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1120551 - 2 Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 3 Biggest night of the year t gives me enormous and by contributing very pride in welcoming you generously to our street to Bridgwater’s biggest collection. It would be nice to night of the year, our think that everybody I annual carnival watching tonight’s spectacle celebrations. will donate at least £1. All Ever since the final sparks monies raised will be shared gradually faded into the between the official town’s skyline to signify the Bridgwater Carnival charity end of last year’s squibbing and other local charities. display and associated I promise you will be truly carnival activities, the mesmerised by Bridgwater countdown to Bridgwater Carnival 2014, and I would Carnival 2014 has been in full also like to take this swing. Rita Jones in the president’s opportunity to personally Generous support from the car Photo by Peter J Nicholls thank you for coming along Arts Council of England, our .................................Photography, Bridgwater this evening and supporting main sponsor Refresco Bridgwater Carnival gives us. Gerber UK Limited, and our their time freely and on a In my mind Bridgwater local sponsors and supporters voluntary basis, and to these Carnival proves time and consisting of local authorities people I would also like to say time again it really is the and businesses, has once a heartfelt thank you. If it home of carnival. After you again ensured we are able to wasn’t for dedicated work by see tonight’s offering, I am provide a fun packed carnival the carnival committee and sure you will have the same day full of top class the various carnival club opinion as me. entertainment in 2014. members all year around, we Have a great time tonight, Our thanks go to these wouldn’t have a carnival enjoy the show, and see you companies and organisations which is so revered around back next year on Saturday 7 for making this possible –we the globe. November –the date of really do appreciate what you Please show your Bridgwater Carnival 2015. do for us. appreciation for their The countdown has begun… Sometimes we forget and immense efforts by Rita Jones take for granted that applauding all of the entries Bridgwater Carnival everybody involved with as they go past you tonight, President Contents Route map page 7 Procession line-up pages 27-29 Carnival information page 9 Classes page 30 Daytime entertainment page 11 Judges page 31 Collecting for good causes page 13 Flashback to 2013 pages 32-33 Carnival beneficiaries page 15 Souvenirs page 35 The Carnival Centre page 16 The Ker Cup page 36 Squibbing page 17 Carnival helpers page 38 Designing the cover page 18 Cart on tour page 39 Fireworks page 20 County Cup page 41 More squibbing page 21 Looking back page 43 Carnival radio page 23 Flashback to 2013 pages 45 –51 Legacy of carnival page25 Patrons page 53 Proceeds from tonight’s event will benefit Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival –registered charity no 1120551 For more details please visit us at www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk, follow us on Twitter and Facebook or ring 01278 428220 4 Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 BEDROCK FURNITURE 4’ 6Luxurious BEDS, Silk 1000 Pocket SOFAS& SprungMattress BEDROOM andOttoman FURNITURE storagebase. Wylds Road,Bridgwater 01278455926 only £599 Open: Mon-Sat 10 -5 Closed: Wed&Sun Free delivery (Freeparking) Proud Supporters of the Carnival Apple County #yourweekend Entertainment Apple County willhelp you make themost of your event. So, whatever the occasion, <RXU DOO QHZ JXLGHJ WR WKH whatever thevenue, choose :HHNHQG Apple County. )5(( Tel: 01278452500 4Phillips Close, ZLWK \RXU ZHHNO\ WLWOHV Bridgwater, Mobile:07717327071 Somerset, E-mail: [email protected] TA67AR Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 5 BRIDGWATER CARNIVAL ~ 2014 DAYTIME ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME Times and acts may vary.Details correct at time of printing. CORNHILL STAGE 10.30 – 11.15 Jordan Hill ABBA Authentic 11.25 – 12.20 Same Old Faces 12.25 – 13.05 Harry Winchester 13.10 – 13.40 Dan the Hat 13.50 – 14.20 The Gaslights 14.25 – 15.20 Same Old Faces 15.25 – 15.45 AC TS Samba 15.50 – 16.25 Two Tone 16.30 – 17.00 The Gaslights 17.10 – 17.55 Abba Authentic HarryWinchester 18.05 – 18.35 The Gaslights 18.45 – 19.30 Abba Authentic HIGH STREET The Gaslights 11.15 – 11.35 Some rset Sapphires 11.40 – 12.00 Chameleon Batonettes 12.00 – 12.30 Gareth Jones -Escapologist 13.15 – 13.45 MatthewBarnard – Man of Tweed 14.45 – 15.15 Bournemouth Carnival Band 15.15 – 15.45 Dan the Hat Jordan Hill 15.55 – 16.20 Meridian Corps of Drums 16.45 – 17.15 Jones & Barnard 17.30 – 18.00 Dan the Hat ST MARY’S CHURCH Bournemouth 12.00 – 14.00 Wells City Band Carnival Band 18.15 – 19.15 Samba Galez 14.00 – 15.00 Topaz (Classical duo) HIGH STREET STAGE ANGEL PLACE 12.30 – 13.15 Rhythms of the City SHOPPING CENTRE 13.45 – 14.45 Bridgwater College Performing Ar ts 10.00 – 12.00 AC TS Choir 15.10 – 15.50 London School of Samba Face Painting 16.20 – 17.00 Rhythms of the City Jones & Barnard FORE STREET ~ CORNHILL ~ HIGH STREET Children’s Parade at 2.15pm Children’s Lantern Parade at 3.45pm London School of Samba Dan the Hat AROUND THE TOWNN STILTWALKERSJUGGLLEERRSS FAMILY FUN CLOWNS PIRATES STREET THEATRE SOMETHING FOR CHILDREN’S FAIRGROUND RIDES EVERYONE! BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE 16.00 – 18.00 Live Music from Various Ar ts Centre Ar tistes Rhythms of the City SATURDAY 1NOVEMBER 2014 TOWN CENTRE from 10.00am CARNIVAL PARADE at 7pm SIMULTANEOUS SQUIBBING after parade 6 Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 Watermans Garage Four Forks, High Street, Spaxton, Somerset, TA5 1BW Te l: 01278 671254 Mobile: 07801 295601 Email: [email protected] Whether your car needs a service, emergency repairs, fuel or its annual MOT, Watermans Garage can help: Friendly and reliable servicing and mechanical repairs to any make of vehicle Large workshops updated with the latest equipment & computer software Tyres & full steering alignment MOT Testing Station Class 4 & 7 and Light 5 Car Sales Air Conditioning Centre Competitive prices Expert advice Attended Petrol Pump Service Free Collection & Delivery Service within the local area With all the latest testing and computer equipment, you can be sure your vehicle is in good hands. Opening Times Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 1.00pm Proprietors: T A E & C J Groves ©NM Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 7 For more details please visit us at www.bridgwatercarnival.org.uk, follow us on Twitter and Facebook or ring 01278 428220 8 Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 Sedgemoor DistrictrictCouncnciil Supporting Bridgwater Carnival: *Wecomplete a7-hrclear-upofthe 2.5mileroute usingaround20staff.The clear-up costsaround£5000. *Wearrange around 60 portlaoos. *Weinspect around 40 mobile catering units. *Wearrange theroadclosuresand forgo parkingcharges to allow voluntarydona- tions to be collectedbyCarnival Society. *Host an EmergencyServicesCommand centre. Bridgwater Carnival Programme 2014 9 Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival 2014 Saturday, November 1 Car Parking: Our official car parks are located at ASDA, B&Q, Bridgwater College, Bridgwater Hospital (old and new sites), Bridgwater Retail Park (Wickes), Cryptons, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and St Matthew’s Field. Park and Ride: We have two park and ride schemes available on carnival day, operated by Buses of Somerset. The first is from Road will be closed during the carnival Andy Slocombe, Bridgwater News the Junction 24 Cattle Market site, just off J24 of the M5, any goods sold. stand in a built up area, or and starts at 3pm, and the All authorised food traders close to the procession. Please second is from the British will have presented ensure you consider these Car Auctions car park, just appropriate health, hygiene risks when watching the off J23 of the M5 and starts and insurance certificates. carnival and pay particular from 2pm. Both schemes will Spectator safety and attention to young children to be clearly signposted and the etiquette: The assembly, rest ensure their hearing is not cost is £5 per car. and dispersal areas are not adversely affected. If the Grandstands: View the for spectators as the noise does become too loud carnival parade from one of participants will not be “in for your personal comfort for our all-seater grandstands. action” and the public should a prolonged period, please The grandstands are located avoid these areas. take the necessary steps to on the procession route and All spectators are asked to remedy this, including offer a spectacular view of the exercise extreme care during covering your ears or by entire parade. Tickets for the the carnival and avoid moving to another area. reserved seats are just £14 crowding onto main roads or Squibbing: The squibbing each and are available from moving alongside or between display will take place 15 the carnival centre, High vehicles. Please do not minutes after the procession Street, Bridgwater, online at interfere with any of the has finished. As with any www.bridgwatercarnival. entries or carts in any way. fireworks display, sparks will org.uk or from Mike Crocker Please do not throw coins fly and spectators should take on 01278 451415. onto the competing entries. care not to stand too close to Road Closures: Roads in the All donations should be the squibs, as Bridgwater town centre and the deposited into official Guy Fawkes Carnival accept procession route begin collecting tins or collection no liability for damage to closing at 5pm –so please carts only.