Beacon Villages Journal
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SOUTH ZEAL CARNIVAL …Goes On !
After yet another successful year, we are pleased to announce that a new committee is up and running, ready to put on the 2006 carnival event.
At the recent AGM, held on 28th November, it was reported that despite some disappointments with the all year round fund raising events in 2005,
the Carnival has returned a small profit & managed to donate £100 each, from the 2005 Carnival Fund, to
The Children's Hospice South West
and The British Heart Foundation
It was also recorded how well the community had done in supporting the carnival
with the evening parade being ALL LOCAL floats & entries with no support from other carnivals.
But why? Have we done something to offend other carnivals? If we have… tell us, and we will try to put it right. The 2006 committee are
Dawn Watkins (Chair person)
Andy White (Vice Chair & Treasurer)
Donna Mallett (Secretary)
Mike Watkins, Vicki Watkins, May Madders, Maria Guscott, Jackie Guscott,
Kenny Shaddick, Serena Woolland, Kate Wimberley, Rob Drew.
The new year will see the start of the fund raising programme with events to be planned and organised and we look forward to your continued support.
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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!
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Carnival Queen 2005 - Abbie Brint
Carnival Princess - Jessica Tizzard
Children's Carnival 2005
Evening Carnival 2005 |
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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)
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
Mike Watkins, Kenny Shaddick,
Jackie Guscott, Maria Guscott,
May Madders, Kate Wimberley, Serena Woolland & Rob Drew
So as you see, we are quite a mixed bunch but we always welcome any input, ideas and thought's from everyone.
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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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