CARNIVAL NEWS
28th April 2020:
"The much-loved Illuminated Carnival Processions will be missing as we know them from the streets of Wellington, Ilminster, Chard and Taunton this autumn.
The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved as participants, spectators and the supporting Emergency and Public Services must come above everything else. In these circumstances the Carnival Committees in the four towns have reluctantly, but responsibly, decided the Processions cannot go ahead as usual.
Carnivals are by their very nature inclusive and sociable affairs. This starts with Clubs meeting together to build entries right through to the huge public spectaculars with thousands of spectators thronging the streets. The need for ongoing social distancing for months to come is already impacting on Carnival Clubs and other entries being able to either raise funds or begin building for this year.
We are living in challenging and unprecedented times for all of us. This is a huge disappointment to all of us and we, like everyone else, will follow developments and advice over the coming weeks and months in the hope that we will be able to celebrate Carnival Days in public in some form or other."
For now it’s important for everyone to stay safe. Carnival WILL be back in all its full glory and splendour next year
Wellington – 25 September
Ilminster – 2 October
Chard – 9 October
Taunton – 16 October”
"The much-loved Illuminated Carnival Processions will be missing as we know them from the streets of Wellington, Ilminster, Chard and Taunton this autumn.
The safety and wellbeing of everyone involved as participants, spectators and the supporting Emergency and Public Services must come above everything else. In these circumstances the Carnival Committees in the four towns have reluctantly, but responsibly, decided the Processions cannot go ahead as usual.
Carnivals are by their very nature inclusive and sociable affairs. This starts with Clubs meeting together to build entries right through to the huge public spectaculars with thousands of spectators thronging the streets. The need for ongoing social distancing for months to come is already impacting on Carnival Clubs and other entries being able to either raise funds or begin building for this year.
We are living in challenging and unprecedented times for all of us. This is a huge disappointment to all of us and we, like everyone else, will follow developments and advice over the coming weeks and months in the hope that we will be able to celebrate Carnival Days in public in some form or other."
For now it’s important for everyone to stay safe. Carnival WILL be back in all its full glory and splendour next year
Wellington – 25 September
Ilminster – 2 October
Chard – 9 October
Taunton – 16 October”
6th October 2019:
We would like to thank everybody who has supported Ilminster Carnival this year and everyone who came out on Saturday night to watch the procession.
We spent this morning and afternoon counting the money from the collection and are pleased to say we collected a total of £3290. This money is essential in helping us to run the carnival but also allows us to donate money to local groups and organisations. This year our main group is the Neo Natal Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital.
We would also like to thank every shop that took part in our Decorated Window Competition. Congratulations to Cafe Square for winning first prize this year.
Finally, we would like to thank everyone for putting on a fantastic show for the town with your wonderful entries.
We would like to thank everybody who has supported Ilminster Carnival this year and everyone who came out on Saturday night to watch the procession.
We spent this morning and afternoon counting the money from the collection and are pleased to say we collected a total of £3290. This money is essential in helping us to run the carnival but also allows us to donate money to local groups and organisations. This year our main group is the Neo Natal Unit at Musgrove Park Hospital.
We would also like to thank every shop that took part in our Decorated Window Competition. Congratulations to Cafe Square for winning first prize this year.
Finally, we would like to thank everyone for putting on a fantastic show for the town with your wonderful entries.
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1st October 2019:
We are excited to announce that we will be using CarniApp again this year for the public choice awards. 🥇🥈🥉 You can download CarniApp now for free from the App Store or Google Play Store and vote for your favourite Float, Walking Entry and Spirit of Carnival at this years Ilminster Carnival on Saturday 5th October 🏆 YOU DECIDE WHO WINS 🏆 ✅ Download the app ✅ Vote for your favourite Voting is also available at Wellington, Chard and Taunton, the results from the four carnivals will be collated to decide the overall winners and will be announced at the Federation presentation. |
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1st October 2019:
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ILMINSTER CARNIVAL DAY
OCTOBER 5th 2019
The B3168 from Box stone cross to the junction of Townsend will be closed for line up from 2:30 PM. From 2.30pm Townsend out of town towards Kingsstone will be one way out of town. It will be closed to incoming traffic at the junction of Moolham Lane Junction, this is to ease congestion.
East St, Silver St, West St, then onto Station Road will close from 6.15pm, there will be NO parking along these roads at all as it is the procession route.
From Hort Bridge to Riec sur Belon way will be closed from 6.45pm .
Traffic can come out from the Stonemasons and go up Canal way and out of town by going up listers hill, they will not be able to go out of town via Station Road.
There is NO parking along Canal way from the Stone Masons to the Dr Surgery roundabout as this is our escape route if necessary. Ditton st, Listers hill right out to Moolham Lane there will be no waiting cones on one side so there is only parking on one side of the road this is also to ease congestion after the carnival. In past years when we have had a lot of congestion after carnival this has been caused by people parking where the yellow cones are. They are put there for a reason, we don’t put them out for fun please. If there are yellow no waiting cones, please do not park there.
There are several carparks in the town, we run one at the doctor's surgery along on Canal way parking is available here from 4.30pm with a small charge that goes into running the carnival.
After the carnival if you have parked in any of the side road off the procession route, WHEN you are allowed to move you will have to go in the direction of Yeovil you will not be allowed to go towards Taunton (South fields Roundabout) We have no control as to when the roads will re-open this is down to the police and they will not reopen any roads until the crowds have dispersed and they feel it's safe to do so, as public safety is our priority. They will endeavour to get them open as soon and safely as possible.
Parking along the Butts the (B3168) by the Fire station/ Ambulance station. There are no restrictions along here but as it's inside the route you will not be able to get out until the roads reopen then you will have to go towards Yeovil the police quite often cone by the Old Police station and Ambulance station themselves for emergency access.
From the roundabout by spar out to Hort Bridge, this is the dispersal area for the floats. If you park off this road you would only be allowed to leave when safe and it will be in the direction of the floats out towards Southfields roundabout and probably not until after 11pm
We hope you enjoy the night as much as we do. Thank you for reading this and here’s to a good Collection.
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ILMINSTER CARNIVAL DAY
OCTOBER 5th 2019
The B3168 from Box stone cross to the junction of Townsend will be closed for line up from 2:30 PM. From 2.30pm Townsend out of town towards Kingsstone will be one way out of town. It will be closed to incoming traffic at the junction of Moolham Lane Junction, this is to ease congestion.
East St, Silver St, West St, then onto Station Road will close from 6.15pm, there will be NO parking along these roads at all as it is the procession route.
From Hort Bridge to Riec sur Belon way will be closed from 6.45pm .
Traffic can come out from the Stonemasons and go up Canal way and out of town by going up listers hill, they will not be able to go out of town via Station Road.
There is NO parking along Canal way from the Stone Masons to the Dr Surgery roundabout as this is our escape route if necessary. Ditton st, Listers hill right out to Moolham Lane there will be no waiting cones on one side so there is only parking on one side of the road this is also to ease congestion after the carnival. In past years when we have had a lot of congestion after carnival this has been caused by people parking where the yellow cones are. They are put there for a reason, we don’t put them out for fun please. If there are yellow no waiting cones, please do not park there.
There are several carparks in the town, we run one at the doctor's surgery along on Canal way parking is available here from 4.30pm with a small charge that goes into running the carnival.
After the carnival if you have parked in any of the side road off the procession route, WHEN you are allowed to move you will have to go in the direction of Yeovil you will not be allowed to go towards Taunton (South fields Roundabout) We have no control as to when the roads will re-open this is down to the police and they will not reopen any roads until the crowds have dispersed and they feel it's safe to do so, as public safety is our priority. They will endeavour to get them open as soon and safely as possible.
Parking along the Butts the (B3168) by the Fire station/ Ambulance station. There are no restrictions along here but as it's inside the route you will not be able to get out until the roads reopen then you will have to go towards Yeovil the police quite often cone by the Old Police station and Ambulance station themselves for emergency access.
From the roundabout by spar out to Hort Bridge, this is the dispersal area for the floats. If you park off this road you would only be allowed to leave when safe and it will be in the direction of the floats out towards Southfields roundabout and probably not until after 11pm
We hope you enjoy the night as much as we do. Thank you for reading this and here’s to a good Collection.
15th September 2019:
CarniApp 2019....
You can vote for your favourite entries at Ilminster Carnival again this year using CarniApp.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play for free.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/carniapp/id1287134182
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
!!! YOU DECIDE WHO WINS !!!🏆
Voting is also available at Wellington, Chard and Taunton 😁
CarniApp 2019....
You can vote for your favourite entries at Ilminster Carnival again this year using CarniApp.
Download the app from the App Store or Google Play for free.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/carniapp/id1287134182
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details…
!!! YOU DECIDE WHO WINS !!!🏆
Voting is also available at Wellington, Chard and Taunton 😁
7th August 2019:
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY:
We are on the search for a local business who would be able to sponsor our Carnival Toy Selling Scheme. In return we offer the opportunities to display the companies logo, and advertise their services, on various platforms including:
On all our selling locations at all 4 carnivals and in the weeks before the carnival processions,
On all our tabards worn by our Official Sellers on carnival night, potentially seen by average crowds of 10,000 per carnival,
In Regular posts on all 4 of the Carnival’s social media platforms which have a combined 5000+ followers and the ability to reach thousands more.
All the money raised from selling our official toys goes back to the carnival committees, whereas any toys bought from the uninvited peddler’s goes straight into their pockets. If anyone would like any more information about this opportunity, please contact any of the carnival committees directly, or call 07738878695
Many thanks,
The South Somerset Federation of Carnivals
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITY:
We are on the search for a local business who would be able to sponsor our Carnival Toy Selling Scheme. In return we offer the opportunities to display the companies logo, and advertise their services, on various platforms including:
On all our selling locations at all 4 carnivals and in the weeks before the carnival processions,
On all our tabards worn by our Official Sellers on carnival night, potentially seen by average crowds of 10,000 per carnival,
In Regular posts on all 4 of the Carnival’s social media platforms which have a combined 5000+ followers and the ability to reach thousands more.
All the money raised from selling our official toys goes back to the carnival committees, whereas any toys bought from the uninvited peddler’s goes straight into their pockets. If anyone would like any more information about this opportunity, please contact any of the carnival committees directly, or call 07738878695
Many thanks,
The South Somerset Federation of Carnivals
23rd June 2019:
2019 ENTRY FORM NOW AVAILABLE 🎭🎉
The South Somerset Federation entry form for the 2019 carnivals is now open! You can complete this entry form and enter the four federations carnivals including Wellington, Ilminster, Chard and Taunton. This years carnival is taking place on Saturday 5th October.
Follow the link below:
ENTRY FORM: https://2019-carnivalentryform-wellington-ilminster-chard-taunton.questionpro.com/
2019 ENTRY FORM NOW AVAILABLE 🎭🎉
The South Somerset Federation entry form for the 2019 carnivals is now open! You can complete this entry form and enter the four federations carnivals including Wellington, Ilminster, Chard and Taunton. This years carnival is taking place on Saturday 5th October.
Follow the link below:
ENTRY FORM: https://2019-carnivalentryform-wellington-ilminster-chard-taunton.questionpro.com/
14th June 2019:
Ilminster Children’s Carnival Entry Form 2019:🎭
This year the children’s carnival will take place on Saturday 28th September. The entry form is now available for this years procession and can be found by following the link below or on our website.
https://ilminstercarnival.typeform.com/to/iNWEVe
http://www.ilminstercarnival.co.uk/
The children’s procession is a great opportunity for young children to take part in carnival and offers a shorter route compared to the main procession. All children are welcome to dress up and take part in the carnival celebration through the town on Saturday 28th September 2019 🎭🎭
Ilminster Children’s Carnival Entry Form 2019:🎭
This year the children’s carnival will take place on Saturday 28th September. The entry form is now available for this years procession and can be found by following the link below or on our website.
https://ilminstercarnival.typeform.com/to/iNWEVe
http://www.ilminstercarnival.co.uk/
The children’s procession is a great opportunity for young children to take part in carnival and offers a shorter route compared to the main procession. All children are welcome to dress up and take part in the carnival celebration through the town on Saturday 28th September 2019 🎭🎭
21st January 2019:
ILMINSTER CARNIVAL ANNUAL MEETING 2019 Tuesday 26th February at The Shrubbery Hotel Starting at 7.30pm. We are looking for additional help to ensure Ilminster has a successful 2019 carnival. There are various roles which are an important part of the carnival such as marshalling, collecting and selling the official carnival merchandise . If you are interested please come along to our annual meeting to find out more information.
ILMINSTER CARNIVAL ANNUAL MEETING 2019 Tuesday 26th February at The Shrubbery Hotel Starting at 7.30pm. We are looking for additional help to ensure Ilminster has a successful 2019 carnival. There are various roles which are an important part of the carnival such as marshalling, collecting and selling the official carnival merchandise . If you are interested please come along to our annual meeting to find out more information.
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23rd September 2018:
We are excited to announce we have been working with i2i Infinity Ltd to include Ilminster Carnival in their wonderful carnival voting app - CarniApp 🥇🥈🥉You can download CarniApp now for free from the App Store or Google Play Store and vote for your favourite Float, Walking Entry and Spirit of Carnival at this years Ilminster Carnival on Saturday 6th October 🏆 YOU DECIDE WHO WINS 🏆 ✅ Download the app ✅ Vote for your favourite Voting is also available at Wellington, Chard and Taunton |
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1st August 2018:
We are inviting local businesses to join in the fun of Carnival Week by decorating their shop window with carnival inspired themes to set the mood in the town in the lead up to Carnival night. It would be great if as many local businesses would take part as possible. There is no entry fee for taking part however the winner will receive a trophy which will be awarded on carnival night and can be held until Carnival 2019. We look forward to receiving your entry form. Please complete the form by following this link: http://www.ilminstercarnival.co.uk/decorated-window-competition.html
We are inviting local businesses to join in the fun of Carnival Week by decorating their shop window with carnival inspired themes to set the mood in the town in the lead up to Carnival night. It would be great if as many local businesses would take part as possible. There is no entry fee for taking part however the winner will receive a trophy which will be awarded on carnival night and can be held until Carnival 2019. We look forward to receiving your entry form. Please complete the form by following this link: http://www.ilminstercarnival.co.uk/decorated-window-competition.html
8th July 2018:
🎭 ILMINSTER CARNIVAL 2018 ENTRY FORM 🎭 The entry form for this years carnival is now available and can be found on our website under the 'Processions and Entry Form' tab, or by following this link: https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=VdJs9WUur8I%3D
🎭 ILMINSTER CARNIVAL 2018 ENTRY FORM 🎭 The entry form for this years carnival is now available and can be found on our website under the 'Processions and Entry Form' tab, or by following this link: https://www.questionpro.com/a/TakeSurvey?tt=VdJs9WUur8I%3D
26th May 2018:
The South Somerset Federation of Carnivals leaflet has now been printed and will be seen within various locations in Ilminster and the other towns in the coming weeks. If any businesses or organisations would be interested in helping to distribute the leaflets please get it touch through our Facebook page.
The South Somerset Federation of Carnivals leaflet has now been printed and will be seen within various locations in Ilminster and the other towns in the coming weeks. If any businesses or organisations would be interested in helping to distribute the leaflets please get it touch through our Facebook page.
15th April 2018:
Ilminster Press Article: "ILMINSTER Carnival Committee has handed out donations totalling £2,350 to various charities and organisations as a result of last year’s spectacular procession. Ilminster Fire Brigade, St Johns Ambulance, Vaughan Lee House, Ilminster Brownies, Ilminster Town Football Club, Warehouse Theatre, Ile Youth Centre, Ilminster Parish Hall, Ilminster Senior Citizens Lunch, Ilminster Christmas Lights, Ilminster First Responders and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance all received donations from Carnival. A donation was also given to the fund set-up following the terrible accident which happened at the end of last year’s Chard Carnival in which a member of the Eclipse Carnival Club received serious injuries. A Carnival spokesman said: “We would like to thank everyone who donated to our collection at last year’s carnival and contributed to helping all of these deserving organisations. “We are looking forward to this year’s Carnival with preparations well under way and we hope we can have another successful collection again this year so we can continue to help and support the local community. “We are also looking for sponsors for this year’s carnival and if anyone is interested, please contact us through our email address at ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk .”
Ilminster Press Article: "ILMINSTER Carnival Committee has handed out donations totalling £2,350 to various charities and organisations as a result of last year’s spectacular procession. Ilminster Fire Brigade, St Johns Ambulance, Vaughan Lee House, Ilminster Brownies, Ilminster Town Football Club, Warehouse Theatre, Ile Youth Centre, Ilminster Parish Hall, Ilminster Senior Citizens Lunch, Ilminster Christmas Lights, Ilminster First Responders and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance all received donations from Carnival. A donation was also given to the fund set-up following the terrible accident which happened at the end of last year’s Chard Carnival in which a member of the Eclipse Carnival Club received serious injuries. A Carnival spokesman said: “We would like to thank everyone who donated to our collection at last year’s carnival and contributed to helping all of these deserving organisations. “We are looking forward to this year’s Carnival with preparations well under way and we hope we can have another successful collection again this year so we can continue to help and support the local community. “We are also looking for sponsors for this year’s carnival and if anyone is interested, please contact us through our email address at ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk .”
19th March 2018:
2018 Sponsors 🎭 Ilminster Carnival Committee would like to thanks Grinters, Knights Electrical and Minsterstone for sponsoring Ilminster Carnival 2018! If you would like to support our 2018 carnival, please get in touch: ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk
Grinters - https://grinters.co.uk/
Knights Electrical - http://www.knightelectrical.co.uk/m.index.html
Minsterstone - http://www.minsterstone.ltd.uk/
2018 Sponsors 🎭 Ilminster Carnival Committee would like to thanks Grinters, Knights Electrical and Minsterstone for sponsoring Ilminster Carnival 2018! If you would like to support our 2018 carnival, please get in touch: ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk
Grinters - https://grinters.co.uk/
Knights Electrical - http://www.knightelectrical.co.uk/m.index.html
Minsterstone - http://www.minsterstone.ltd.uk/
8th October 2017:
Thank you to everyone who showed their support at Ilminster Carnival yesterday, thanks to your generosity we collected just over £3600!
Thank you to everyone who showed their support at Ilminster Carnival yesterday, thanks to your generosity we collected just over £3600!
3rd October 2017:
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ILMINSTER CARNIVAL DAY
7th OCTOBER 2017
The B3168 from Box stone cross to the junction of Townsend will be closed for line up from 2:30 PM.
Townsend out of town towards Kingsstone will be one way out of town. It will be closed to incoming traffic at the junction of Moolham Lane this is to ease congestion. From 2.30pm
East St, Silver St, West St, then onto Station Road will close from 6.15pm, there will be NO parking along these roads at all as it is the procession route.
From Hort Bridge to Riec sur Belon way will be closed from 6.45pm .
Traffic can come out from the Stonemasons and go up Canal way and out of town by going up listers hill, they will not be able to go out of town via Station Road.
There is no parking along Canal way from the Stone Masons to the Dr Surgery roundabout as this is an escape route if necessary.
Ditton st, Listers hill right out to Moolham Lane there will be no waiting cones on one side so there is only parking on one side of the road this is also to ease congestion after the carnival.
In past years when we have had a lot of congestion after the carnival this has been caused by people parking where the yellow cones are. They are put there for a reason, we don’t put them out for fun please. If there are yellow no waiting cones please do not park there.
There are several carparks in the town, we run one at the doctor's surgery along on Canal way parking is available here from 4.30pm
After the carnival if you have parked in any of the side road off the procession route, WHEN you are allowed to move you will have to go in the direction of the Yeovil you will not be allowed to go towards Taunton (South fields Roundabout)
We have no control as to when the roads will re-open this is down to the police and they will not reopen any roads until the crowds have dispersed and they feel it's safe to do so, as public safety is our priority. They will endeavour to get them open as soon and safely as possible.
Parking along the Butts the (B3168) by the Fire station/ Ambulance station. There are no restrictions along here but as it's inside the route you will not be able to get out until the roads reopen then you will have to go towards Yeovil the police quite often cone by the Old Police station and Ambulance station themselves for emergency access.
From the roundabout by spar out to Hort Bridge, this is the dispersal area for the floats. If you park off this road you would only be allowed to leave when safe and it will be in the direction of the floats out towards Southfields roundabout
We hope you enjoy the night as much as we do.
Thank you for reading this and here's to a good Collection .
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ILMINSTER CARNIVAL DAY
7th OCTOBER 2017
The B3168 from Box stone cross to the junction of Townsend will be closed for line up from 2:30 PM.
Townsend out of town towards Kingsstone will be one way out of town. It will be closed to incoming traffic at the junction of Moolham Lane this is to ease congestion. From 2.30pm
East St, Silver St, West St, then onto Station Road will close from 6.15pm, there will be NO parking along these roads at all as it is the procession route.
From Hort Bridge to Riec sur Belon way will be closed from 6.45pm .
Traffic can come out from the Stonemasons and go up Canal way and out of town by going up listers hill, they will not be able to go out of town via Station Road.
There is no parking along Canal way from the Stone Masons to the Dr Surgery roundabout as this is an escape route if necessary.
Ditton st, Listers hill right out to Moolham Lane there will be no waiting cones on one side so there is only parking on one side of the road this is also to ease congestion after the carnival.
In past years when we have had a lot of congestion after the carnival this has been caused by people parking where the yellow cones are. They are put there for a reason, we don’t put them out for fun please. If there are yellow no waiting cones please do not park there.
There are several carparks in the town, we run one at the doctor's surgery along on Canal way parking is available here from 4.30pm
After the carnival if you have parked in any of the side road off the procession route, WHEN you are allowed to move you will have to go in the direction of the Yeovil you will not be allowed to go towards Taunton (South fields Roundabout)
We have no control as to when the roads will re-open this is down to the police and they will not reopen any roads until the crowds have dispersed and they feel it's safe to do so, as public safety is our priority. They will endeavour to get them open as soon and safely as possible.
Parking along the Butts the (B3168) by the Fire station/ Ambulance station. There are no restrictions along here but as it's inside the route you will not be able to get out until the roads reopen then you will have to go towards Yeovil the police quite often cone by the Old Police station and Ambulance station themselves for emergency access.
From the roundabout by spar out to Hort Bridge, this is the dispersal area for the floats. If you park off this road you would only be allowed to leave when safe and it will be in the direction of the floats out towards Southfields roundabout
We hope you enjoy the night as much as we do.
Thank you for reading this and here's to a good Collection .
1st October 2017:
We would like to thank everyone who came to our children's carnival yesterday (30th September) and all the wonderful entries. Thanks to your generosity, we collected £317.31
We would like to thank everyone who came to our children's carnival yesterday (30th September) and all the wonderful entries. Thanks to your generosity, we collected £317.31
30th September 2017:
To raise money for Ilminster Carnival this year, we have a quiz night at The Shrubbery Hotel in Ilminster which has been organised by Ilminster Rotary Club on Wednesday 4th October. Teams of 4 for £6, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Everyone welcome.
To raise money for Ilminster Carnival this year, we have a quiz night at The Shrubbery Hotel in Ilminster which has been organised by Ilminster Rotary Club on Wednesday 4th October. Teams of 4 for £6, 7pm for a 7.30pm start. Everyone welcome.
1st September 2017:
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL GROUPS!!
We've got opportunities for local groups, charities and organisations to fundraise on carnival night. Following last years success of our pilot scheme selling carnival merchandise, we've decided to expand!! We're looking for people to sell light up toys from various stalls during the carnival procession!! We're hoping to have at least 3 or 4 stalls throughout the procession route, if you'd be able to run a stall (or 2!!) then please do give us a shout! In return you'd be first in line to receive a donation for your cause at the start of next year. For more information please contact us through our email address ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk or private message us on Facebook. Thanks, as always, for your continued support to help secure the future of Ilminster Carnival.
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOCAL GROUPS!!
We've got opportunities for local groups, charities and organisations to fundraise on carnival night. Following last years success of our pilot scheme selling carnival merchandise, we've decided to expand!! We're looking for people to sell light up toys from various stalls during the carnival procession!! We're hoping to have at least 3 or 4 stalls throughout the procession route, if you'd be able to run a stall (or 2!!) then please do give us a shout! In return you'd be first in line to receive a donation for your cause at the start of next year. For more information please contact us through our email address ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk or private message us on Facebook. Thanks, as always, for your continued support to help secure the future of Ilminster Carnival.
2nd June 2017:
The entry form for this years main procession is now available and can be found under the 'processions' section of our website.
The entry form for this years main procession is now available and can be found under the 'processions' section of our website.
30th October 2016:
Ilminster Carnival Committe would like to thank everybody for coming to the Federation Dinner and Dance last night and everyone who helped organise the event. Results can be found below:
Ilminster Carnival Committe would like to thank everybody for coming to the Federation Dinner and Dance last night and everyone who helped organise the event. Results can be found below:
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30th September 2016:
Ilminster Carnival Merchandise
Everything will be £4 and the Whistles are £2
Items will be sold in the Market Square and along the route from 6.15pm.
The sellers for the carnival will be wearing official jackets: see picture below⬇️
Please only buy from the official sellers to ensure the money goes back into the carnival.
Ilminster Carnival Merchandise
Everything will be £4 and the Whistles are £2
Items will be sold in the Market Square and along the route from 6.15pm.
The sellers for the carnival will be wearing official jackets: see picture below⬇️
Please only buy from the official sellers to ensure the money goes back into the carnival.
28th September 2016:
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ILMINSTER CARNIVAL DAY
1st OCTOBER 2016
The B3168 from Box stone cross to the junction of Townsend will be closed for line up from 2:30 PM.
Townsend out of town towards Kingsstone will be one way out of town. It will be closed to incoming traffic at the junction of Moolham Lane this is to ease congestion. From 2.30pm
East St, Silver St, West St, then onto Station Road will close at 6.15pm, there will be NO parking along these roads at all as it is the procession route.
From Hort Bridge to Riec sur Belon way will be closed at 6.45pm .
Traffic can come out from the Stonemasons and go up Canal way and out of town by going up listers hill, they will not be able to go out of town via Station Road.
There is no parking along Canal way from the Stone Masons to the Dr Surgery roundabout as this is an escape route if necessary.
Ditton st, Listers hill right out to Moolham Lane there will be no waiting cones on one side so there is only parking on one side of the road this is also to ease congestion after the carnival.
In past years when we have had a lot of congestion after the carnival this has been caused by people parking where the yellow cones are. They are put there for a reason, we don’t put them out for fun please. If there are yellow no waiting cones please do not park there .
There are several car parks in the town, we run one at the doctor's surgery along on Canal way parking is available here from 4.30pm
After the carnival if you have parked in any of the side road off the procession route, WHEN you are allowed to move you will have to go in the direction of the Yeovil you will not be allowed to go towards Taunton (South fields Roundabout)
We have no control as to when the roads will re-open this is down to the police and they will not reopen any roads until the crowds have dispersed and they feel it's safe to do so, as public safety is our priority. They will endeavor to get them open as soon and safely as possible.
Parking along the Butts the (B3168) by the Police station/ Fire station/ Ambulance station. There are no restrictions along here but as it's inside the route you will not be able to get out until the roads reopen then you will have to go towards Yeovil the police quite often cone by the Old Police station and Ambulance station themselves for emergency access.
From the roundabout by spar out to Hort Bridge, this is the dispersal area for the floats. If you park off this road you would only be allowed to leave when safe and it will be in the direction of the floats out towards Southfields roundabout
We hope you enjoy the night as much as we do.
Thank you for reading this and heres to a good Collection .
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT FOR ILMINSTER CARNIVAL DAY
1st OCTOBER 2016
The B3168 from Box stone cross to the junction of Townsend will be closed for line up from 2:30 PM.
Townsend out of town towards Kingsstone will be one way out of town. It will be closed to incoming traffic at the junction of Moolham Lane this is to ease congestion. From 2.30pm
East St, Silver St, West St, then onto Station Road will close at 6.15pm, there will be NO parking along these roads at all as it is the procession route.
From Hort Bridge to Riec sur Belon way will be closed at 6.45pm .
Traffic can come out from the Stonemasons and go up Canal way and out of town by going up listers hill, they will not be able to go out of town via Station Road.
There is no parking along Canal way from the Stone Masons to the Dr Surgery roundabout as this is an escape route if necessary.
Ditton st, Listers hill right out to Moolham Lane there will be no waiting cones on one side so there is only parking on one side of the road this is also to ease congestion after the carnival.
In past years when we have had a lot of congestion after the carnival this has been caused by people parking where the yellow cones are. They are put there for a reason, we don’t put them out for fun please. If there are yellow no waiting cones please do not park there .
There are several car parks in the town, we run one at the doctor's surgery along on Canal way parking is available here from 4.30pm
After the carnival if you have parked in any of the side road off the procession route, WHEN you are allowed to move you will have to go in the direction of the Yeovil you will not be allowed to go towards Taunton (South fields Roundabout)
We have no control as to when the roads will re-open this is down to the police and they will not reopen any roads until the crowds have dispersed and they feel it's safe to do so, as public safety is our priority. They will endeavor to get them open as soon and safely as possible.
Parking along the Butts the (B3168) by the Police station/ Fire station/ Ambulance station. There are no restrictions along here but as it's inside the route you will not be able to get out until the roads reopen then you will have to go towards Yeovil the police quite often cone by the Old Police station and Ambulance station themselves for emergency access.
From the roundabout by spar out to Hort Bridge, this is the dispersal area for the floats. If you park off this road you would only be allowed to leave when safe and it will be in the direction of the floats out towards Southfields roundabout
We hope you enjoy the night as much as we do.
Thank you for reading this and heres to a good Collection .
24th September 2016:
Ilminster Carnival Committee would like to thank everyone who helped organise and take part in the Children's Carnival on Saturday 24th September 2016.
Ilminster Carnival Committee would like to thank everyone who helped organise and take part in the Children's Carnival on Saturday 24th September 2016.
18th September 2016:
Below is the official poster for Ilminster Carnival 2016 featuring all details such as our quiz and processions.
Below is the official poster for Ilminster Carnival 2016 featuring all details such as our quiz and processions.
17th September 2016:
Please buy your carnival lights and balloons from the SOUTH SOMERSET FEDERATION OF CARNIVAL SELLERS to ensure all profits go back into supporting your towns carnival. 🎈🎈🎈🎈
Please buy your carnival lights and balloons from the SOUTH SOMERSET FEDERATION OF CARNIVAL SELLERS to ensure all profits go back into supporting your towns carnival. 🎈🎈🎈🎈
20th July 2016:
South Somerset Carnival Park Reminder:
The next South Somerset Carnival Park meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th July at the Shrubbery Hotel Ilminster starting at 7.30pm.
We will be discussing items such as:
Possible park location (Dillington Estates)
Planning response
Highways response
Funding
Constitution
Next steps - help
2016 Carnival Party
AOB
Any club, group or organisation with interest please make every effort to attend, your help is required if progress is going to continue.
South Somerset Carnival Park Reminder:
The next South Somerset Carnival Park meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th July at the Shrubbery Hotel Ilminster starting at 7.30pm.
We will be discussing items such as:
Possible park location (Dillington Estates)
Planning response
Highways response
Funding
Constitution
Next steps - help
2016 Carnival Party
AOB
Any club, group or organisation with interest please make every effort to attend, your help is required if progress is going to continue.
9th July 2016: We now have a new Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ilminstercarnival/
12th October 2015: Do you know when we held the first ILMINSTER Carnival?
We are asking for your help, in finding out when the first carnival took place in the town,
committee chair Kym Toms said, :"I understand that it used to be a hospital carnival and that it stopped during the war years, we have been running longer than chard carnival and in the Heritage of the Ile Trust records there are carnival photos dating back to the 1800"
If you can shed some light onto the origins of Ilminster Carnival and when the first procession took to the streets – please email ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk or phone Kym Toms or Online
We are asking for your help, in finding out when the first carnival took place in the town,
committee chair Kym Toms said, :"I understand that it used to be a hospital carnival and that it stopped during the war years, we have been running longer than chard carnival and in the Heritage of the Ile Trust records there are carnival photos dating back to the 1800"
If you can shed some light onto the origins of Ilminster Carnival and when the first procession took to the streets – please email ilminstercarnivalcommittee@hotmail.co.uk or phone Kym Toms or Online
3rd October 2015: An Ilminster Carnival Committee spokesman said: “We would like to praise members of the public watching for their patience and co-operation during the evening while various situations were dealt with including the Carnival being temporarily stopped to allow for the safe removal of Eclipse’s float which then allowed Carnival to continue.
ILMINSTER Carnival organisers have announced that around £3,100 was collected during the parade on Saturday (October 3, 2015) through the town.
Organisers have thanked everyone for all their donations and all those who went around with collecting tins.
The Carnival took place on a clear and dry evening with more than 50 exciting entries taking part.
ILMINSTER Carnival organisers have announced that around £3,100 was collected during the parade on Saturday (October 3, 2015) through the town.
Organisers have thanked everyone for all their donations and all those who went around with collecting tins.
The Carnival took place on a clear and dry evening with more than 50 exciting entries taking part.
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2nd October 2015: Fundraising this morning in the market square, selling Delicious cakes.
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26th September 2015: CROWDS of people lined the streets of Ilminster to see the town's annual children's carnival at the weekend.
A prelude to Saturday's main carnival, the children's procession saw hoards of youngsters parade from the Ile Youth Club and through the town in what turned out to be another memorable event.
A prelude to Saturday's main carnival, the children's procession saw hoards of youngsters parade from the Ile Youth Club and through the town in what turned out to be another memorable event.
14th July 2015: Ilminster Carnival Committee are looking for groups and individuals to come forward to help boost our collection at this year’s carnival by volunteering to become collectors on the evening of the carnival. If you would like to take part please complete and return the collectors form or contact us for more details
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13th February 2015 : Following last Octobers Ilminster Carnival a total of £3150 was shared among a number of groups at a presentation held at the Shrubbery Hotel
Grants were awarded to local community groups and to voluntary organisations who assisted with the carnival. Local Carnival clubs were also awarded grants to assist with their entries for this year. PHOTO: COURTESY OF CHRISTINE JONES/YEOVIL PRESS WWW.YEOVILPRESS.CO.UK |
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November 2014 Representatives of Ilminster Carnival Committee help Store Manager Debbie Rodway (with the scissors) and members of The Co-operative food store team to declare the new-look store open for the community. The store, which includes a Peacocks concession, opened yesterday (Thursday, 30 October) following a £500k investment. The Ilminster Carnival, which raises money to distribute to local good causes, will be the focus of The Co-operative food store’s in-store fundraising for the remainder of the year.
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