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Now It's Up to You !

This years Carnival is almost upon us with just a few weeks "build time" for the floats and costumes

In case you need reminding October 8th is the date for the big day and it's all up to you now to make the day a success.

The organising committee has been fund raising throughout the year and have arranged (or are now panicking) about last minute details.

Take Part
Download : Entry Form     Terms of Entry

We need as many local entries as we can get to hold up the good record of attending floats we've had in the past and we know we have talented & creative people in our community !

Just come up with the idea , get a trailer or something suitable & go for it !

Walking entries are just as important and we always look forward to seeing the great costumes each year.

Our children's parade which takes place in the afternoon is known for the number of entries and the standard of competition ,so come on mums & dads lets get busy

Help Out

If you aren't going to enter a float or entry , why not help out on the day with the stewarding duties that we have to do . We need more help for just the 3 or so hours in the evening. Please contact Dawn 01837 840946 or Andy 01837 840443 if you can help and we will give you more details.

Watch & Enjoy

If all that sounds far to mush then all we ask is that you turn up on Saturday 8 th October to watch and admire all the hard work that's gone into the floats & walking entries and show your support for this community event by giving generously to the official collectors on the night.

All profits from this years carnival are to be split between the Children's Hospice SW & the British Heart Foundation so, dig deep & give all you can

 

Carnival Assoc logo

2005 Carnival Sponsors

Jeffery & Pengelly
Builders   Fatherford Farm Okehampton

K C Redstone
Builders & Funeral Directors    Moorlands South Zeal

Dartmoor Dairy
Aldenda South Tawton

Stonelynk Insurances
East Street Okehampton

e-mail us if you are interested!

Last Year's Carnival Royalty

 

Carnival Queen 2005 - Abbie Brint
Carnival Princess - Jessica Tizzard

 

 

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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