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Carnival

Carnival Clay Pigeon Shoot
Sat 23rd July


 

 

After weeks of dry sunny weather beaming down on us , what more could we expect for a Carnival event than for the weather to change and the rain to come down.
With a wet afternoon in prospect we made our way to West Nymph Farm where Mr Dunn had kindly agreed to let us hold the event. Fortunately the dry weather had held long enough for him to of taken his second cut of silage to leave us a field in first class condition for clay shooting.
Having placed the trap and stands ready for the off we waited for the guns to arrive and slowly but surely they turned up.
The numbers who came were definitely down on last year with a Game Fair Event taking place up country, the Mid Devon Show and the weather all taking their toll .
Those who did arrive made good fun of the afternoon and some good shooting was seen.

 

 

 

The Barbeque helped to fill some rumbling tummies later in the afternoon and despite the costs involved in the purchase of the clays and trophies we managed to break even and return a small profit to the Carnival Fund.
The committee wish to thanks Mr Dunn for the use of his field. Pam for taking the names for the cards, Edward for the trapping & Mr & Mrs Hills for the trap, trap-house and for marking
Also we are very grateful to those who came along to support the day & we hope you enjoyed the sport

 
Diary Dates for this years fundraising

Carnival Day 8th October

 

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2005 Carnival Sponsors

Jeffery & Pengelly
Builders

K C Redstone
Builders & Funeral Directors    Moorlands South Zeal

e-mail us if you are interested!

 

 

Your Committee
South Zeal Carnival is one of the few village carnivals still thriving . Thanks to a bunch of hard working volunteers who organise fund raising events throughout the year and also the Carnival Day itself.

The Carnival has a strong history and continues to bring enjoyment to many with both the Carnival Day and also the fund raising events we hold.

Why do it ?
Because we've nothing better to do ?..... No, it's to do with taking and being part of the community life and showing others that the community spirit still lives on, in our villages.

Who does it ?
The carnival committee organises both the day itself and the associated fund raising, through its regular meetings (usually held at The Kings Arms in the village - with thanks to Richard & Cindy for their hospitality).
The Committee Officers

Dawn Watkins (Chair)
Andy White (Treasurer/Vice Chair )
Donna Mallett (Secretary) rcmallett@btopenworld.com
Vicki Watkins (Minutes Secretary)

southzealcarnival@fsmail.net

General Committee

John Shaddick, Jenny Shaddick, Kenny Shaddick
 Jackie Guscott, Maria Guscott
May Madders, Clifford White

 So as you see, we are quite a mixed bunch but we always welcome any input, ideas and thought's from everyone.
What's in it for me ?
If you've ever wanted to be a bit more involved in the local community and try to give something back, this is the ideal way, as we do all our fund raising in the locality, in different venues and your help at these events (setting up the equipment, manning a stall or service or as a steward at the event) ,shows that you want to be involved and not just live within your own four walls.

Carnival Day! We always need as many helpers as possible on this day, for setting up and marshalling duties.

The Children's Afternoon Parade is one of the largest events of it's kind in the area, with a wonderful array of costumes and entries . The more popular it becomes the more help we need.

Carnival Evening we have many things going on at the same time and that's why you see all those people in fluorescent yellow jackets, running around all over the place. We never can never have enough help at this time, so if you fancy putting on a yellow jacket and giving us a hand on the night please let us know - NOW, to enable us to make the most of your help !

If this doesn't take your fancy don't worry, you can still show your support, by attending our fundraising events and the Carnival itself. YOUR CARNIVAL NEEDS YOU!!!!

Who benefits from all of this ?
We are a non profit making group and each year we make a donation to charity. We alternate the charity chosen each year, one year a local cause and the following year a regional/national charity. Last year the donation was sent to the cancer charity CLIC. If you or your organisation would like to be considered for a donation at the end of the year, contact the committee with details (we cannot promise anything until after the Carnival when the decision is made at a committee meeting).
 
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