2019 MSN Carnival Programme

Midsomer Norton & District
Illuminated Carnival

Monday 11th November
from 7:30pm 2019

Supported by:

IlluminatedCarnival.co.uk
Registered Charity: 1078139



A Message From The Chairman

Welcome to Midsomer Norton Illuminated Carnival, its created by local
community volunteers, of all ages and from all sorts of backgrounds, we’ve
united to bring you a spectacular illuminated show to entertain our community
and to raise money for charity.

The Carnival Associa�ons dedicated team have been working for a whole year
on this year’s grand illuminated procession and as the Chairman I’m excep�onal
proud of what they have achieved, it’s not an easy task and like you, I’d like to
thank them all for everything they have done to make it happen.

Our Illuminated carnival is indeed a very special event, its shrouded in history
and so much a part of growing up in Somerset. I can remember be a young
child and braving the cold weather to watch Midsomer Norton Carnival with my
family, a tradi�on today that I’m sure many of you will also remember fondly
and perhaps you’re now a�ending with your own children.

Of course Carnival isn’t really about all the brightly lit carts, it’s about coming
together as a family and as a community to enjoy �me together to light up a
dark winters night in November.

You can help us to keep the wonderful tradi�on alive for future genera�ons, it’s
really simple, you can donate during the procession or online but if you really
want to get involved, come and join us, we’ve got
plenty to keep you occupied and you’ll meet
loads of fascina�ng people and do some
interes�ng things along the way.

Have a great night!

Steve
Chairman
Midsomer Norton & District
Carnival Associa�on

Reg Charity 1078139

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A Message From The Town Mayor

As this year’s Town Mayor it gives me great pleasure to exercise the privilege
of welcoming everyone to the 2019 Midsomer Norton Carnival. The crowds
which flocked to see the Carnival Procession as soon as it was revived (and in
spite of driving rain!) proved how fondly people remember and embrace the
Carnival tradi�on in our part of the country.

And what a tradi�on it is. It is a feast of light defying the darkness of winter. It
celebrates and showcases our human crea�vity and ingenuity; all those floats
being carefully prepared over the months before, the dance steps choreo-
graphed and rehearsed, the route planned and tested. It takes an old Somer-
set tradi�on and shows its relevance to our modern world, where the tempta-
�on to be passive in front of a screen is all too real.

And even when the weather is unkind, it demonstrates the determina�on and
resilience of young people who dance in the cold and rain, and the stoicism of
the audience who stay to watch them. Let’s hope the weather isn’t so unkind
as recent years – but even if it is, let’s enjoy the spectacle and support the
Carnival chari�es.

Yours sincerely

Cllr Michael Evans
Mayor of Midsomer Norton

Thank You For Your Support

Misomer Norton & District Carnival Association would like to thank
Midsomer Norton Town Council for all its help & support!

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The Procession - Entrants

1 LIFES A BEACH JUST GEORGES CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 5 Comic

2 AZTEC GRAVEYARD RAVERS THIS IS ME CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 11 Single Adult Masquerader

3 PARTY WITH MYLCC MAKE YOU LAUGH CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 3 Open Feature

4 NEVER STOP THE BEAT ENIGMA

Class 16 Majorettes

5 VOYAGE OF VALHALLA HOT ROCK CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 3 Open Feature

6 DIVAS PHOENIX TWIRLERS

Class 16 Majorettes

7 BLUES SISTER STARDUST MAJORETTES

Class 16 Majorettes

8 VOGUE SUSAN HILL DANCE SCHOOL

Class 8 Group Of Masqueraders (Juvenile 6-25 Persons)

9 FREDDIE SEZ STORM CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 6 Juvenile (Mounted)

10 ARISEN DAVE ARNEY

Class 11 Single Adult Masquerader

11 SOMERSET ROCK MARDONS CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 5 Comic

12 THE INMATES KING WILLIAM CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 2 Local Tableux

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Important Information

Midsomer Norton Carnival is the largest community event in the Somer
Valley providing an opportunity for the whole community to come together for
an evening of gli�ering spectacle. Carnival is also one of the largest charity
fundraisers in the area.

The Carnival procession starts in Charlton Road at 7.30pm and proceeds down
Silver Street and Midsomer Norton High Street, finishing at Midsomer Norton
Enterprise Park on Radstock Road by 10pm.
To ensure the safety of entrants and spectators road closures, parking suspen-
sions and footpath closures will be opera�ng on a number of streets within the
area.

Closures for the procession route will begin from 5:30pm un�l midnight, how-
ever we an�cipate closures being li�ed once its safe to do so.
You can find addi�onal details on our website illuminatedcarnival.co.uk and we
will be providing live traffic\closure updates on our facebook page Facebook.
com\MidsomerNortonCarnival.

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Important Information

To ensure the safety of entrants and spectators road closures, parking
suspensions and footpath closures will be opera�ng on a number of streets
within the area.

Assembly Area
One sec�on of the A367 Wells Road Fosseway (beyond the White Post rounda-
bout) will be closed from 9pm on Sat 9th November to allow larger carts to as-
semble before the Carnival. There will be a local diversion around this closure.

Procession Route
Closures on the procession route will be implemented in stages star�ng from
High Street in Midsomer Norton which will be closed from 5.30pm un�l 1am,
Charlton Lane at 6:30pm round to the A362 Radstock Road at 8pm. Proces-
sion route roads will be re-opened as soon as possible a�er the procession has
cleared each sec�on of road, star�ng with Charlton Lane at 8:00pm and the
west sec�on of the A362 Radstock Road being re-opened at 11.30pm.

Dispersal Area
The east sec�on of the A362 Radstock Road (between the Midsomer Norton
Enterprise Park and Radstock) will remain closed un�l 2.30am Tues 12th
November to allow the larger vehicles to dis-assemble.

Parking Suspensions
Vehicles remaining parked on designated roads will be subject to a fixed penalty
no�ce and towed away. Contact 01225 448025 to arrange recovery of removed
vehicles. Contact B&NES Parking Services for any queries or appeals on 01225
477133.

Please note that road closures and parking suspensions apply to all vehicles,
including disabled (‘Blue Badge’) parking.

The �mes stated are the legal road closure �mes permi�ed by Bath & North East Somerset
Council and Mendip District Council. However, we will endeavour to close the roads for as short
a period of �me as possible to minimise disrup�on, so in many cases the roads may be re-
opened before the �mes stated.

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Spectators Choice - You Decide!

We’re giving you the chance to vote on your
favourite entry in the whole of the procession,
you’ll get to see every entry on our new app
and the opportunity to cast your vote on which one you think
was the very best.

You can vote for anyone, it’s your personal
op�on and it can be for any reason, it could be
because you liked the music, the rou�ne or
simply because it was the one that made you
laugh.

Who will win....you decide by cas�ng your vote, we’ll collate the all votes and
the entry that gains the most votes will win our Spectators Choice award, to be
announced at our presenta�on in December.

How Do I Vote?

Well its really simple, we’ve teamed up with i2i Infinity to create the new
CarniApp, it’s a brand new app for both Apple and Android smart phones.
The App allows you to see our procession route, entries, and sponsors, you can
vote for your winning choice and even make a dona�on to our registered
charity which supports other local charites and worth-while causes.

To get the App just visit our website lluminatedcarnival.co.uk or our Facebook
page www.Facebook.com/MidsomerNortonCarnival/ and follow the link to the
Apple store or Google Play OR search your App store for CarniApp

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The Procession - Entrants

13 RABBITS DAY OUT LEPRECHAUNS CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 5 Comic

14 MISS MAID HATTER RUBY ALDRIDGE

Class 12 Single Juvenile Masquerader

15 ODL LAY HEE HOO A.B.C CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 9 Group Of Masqueraders (Mixed 3-5 Persons)

16 DANCING IN THE RAIN WRITHLINGTON DANCE

Class 8 Group Of Masqueraders (Juvenile 6-25 Persons)

17 TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE DEE GEES

Class 10 Pair Of Masqueraders (6-25)

18 SPLISH SPLASH MIKE IS TAKING A BATH ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (MIKE)

Class 13 Masqueraders

19 STORM THE ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (PEACH FAMILY)

Class 9 Group Of Masqueraders (Mixed 3-5 Persons)

20 FIRE & ICE KEEPERS OF THE XTALS ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (ANDY &ALEX)

Class 10 Pair Of Masquerader

21 SUIT YOURSELF ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (ADAM COX)

Class 11 Single Adult Masquerader

22 ONE SMALL STEP ! ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (JAMES WEBBER)

Class 11 Single Adult Masquerader

23 DIA DE LOS MUERTOS ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (RIO WELSH)

Class 12 Single Juvenile Masquerader

24 HAKUNA MATATA ACADEMY OF CARNIVAL (KIA NEWBERRY)

Class 12 Single Juvenile Masquerader

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Light Up Carnival Toys

Make Your Purchase Count – Ensure Your Money Goes To Charity

In recent years there has been an explosion in the numbers of pedlars descending on
Somerset towns during carnival season, some even spor�ng fake Official Seller uniforms, these
traders have brought very li�le benefit for organising commi�ees or clubs who voluntarily put in
hours of work to put the show on the road.
These pedlars seldom contribute anything towards the running costs of the fes�vi�es and
Carnival organisers have serious concerns that the public mistakenly assume that they are

suppor�ng Carnival through their purchases from these traders, which is NOT the case.

As part of a Carnival Consor�um of 14 towns we will be selling our own light-up toys, all CE
marked. Products offered for sale by the Official Carnival Sellers will include flashing wands,
batons and windmills, whistles and many other items which children love at carnivals, prices will
range from £2 and £4.
Please only buy goods only these recognised and authorised sellers, with all profits being
ploughed back into Carnival.

THIS YEAR OUR ADVANCE SELLERS,
WHO WILL SHARE IN THE PROFITS ARE:

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The Procession - Entrants

25 BONEYARD EXPRESS TOPPERS CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 3 Open Feature

26 CHRISTMAS CHAOS 2R’S CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 6 Juvenile (Mounted)

27 THE AWAKENING ECLIPSE CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 3 Open Feature

28 TOOT SWEETS SHAMBLES CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 4 Local Feature

29 CAPTAIN’S TAVERN LUCKINGTON CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 5 Comic

30 BALLROOM BLITZ ALIENS CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 4 Local Feature

31 THROUGH THE RAVENS EYES MAGNUM CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 2 Local Tableux

32 THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN HUCKYDUCK CARNIVAL CLUB

Class 1 Open Tableux

33 THE GREAT BARRIER REEF IZZY WHEELER

Class 12 Single Masqueraders (Juvenile)

34 PTEROIS LOTTICUS LOTTY WHEELER

Class 12 Single Masqueraders (Juvenile)

35 RAG ‘N’ BONEMAN ETHAN PICKERSGILL

Class 12 Single Masqueraders (Juvenile)

36 JUNIOR SHOWTIME RECYCLE BEAT

Class 7 Group Of Masqueraders (Adult 6-25 Persons)

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The Procession - Entrants

37 DANCE YOURSELF HAPPY SOSA DANCE FITNESS

Class 7 Group Of Masqueraders (Adult 6-25 Persons)

38 LIMELIGHT DANCE SCHOOL LIMELIGHT DANCE SCHOOL

Class 9 Group Of Masqueraders (Mixed 3-5 Persons)

39 CARNIVAL EXHIBITION VAN CISSP

Class 16 Trade

40 WINTER WONDERLAND AT WOOKEY HOLE

Class 16 Trade

41 JB AUTOS

Class 16 Trade

42 ABLA ABBIE HAINES

Class 11 Single Masqueraders (Adult)

Results for the procession will be made available as soon as possible following
the carnival and Provisional Results will be announced at the offical a�er party
at Mardons Social Club and then published on our Facebook site:

Facebook.com/MidsomerNortonCarnival

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Royal Family

A very big thank you to everyone
who took part in the Carnival
Royalty compe��on; we really do
appreciate your support.

As far as we are concerned every-
one of you is a winner and if we had
room in our coach you would all be
riding in the procession.

However, as we cannot accommo-
date everyone, our Royal party for
this year are:

Carnival Queen (back le�) Skyla Hagen
Carnival King (back right) Toby Wya�
Carnival Prince (front le�) Jack Wya�
Carnival Princess (front right) Leia Wilson

You may be thinking that you recognise the Carnival King and Prince; and you’d
be right! Unfortunately, those who had entered these categories failed to turn
up! Thankfully, both Toby and Jack were more than happy to reign for another
year.

Could You Be One Of Our Royals
Next Year?

Photo credit: Carlie Fricker IlluminatedCarnival.co.uk
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Thanks for Your Help!

We’re very grateful for the help and support of the following organisa�ons,
groups and companies……. Without their support we’d struggle to have a
local carnival:

Midsomer Norton Town Council,
Bath & North East Somerset Council, Avon & Somerset Police,

Avon Fire Service, St John Ambulance, Central Hire,
Midsomer Norton Community Trust, Bridgwater Carnival,

Woodpecker Furniture, Best Western Centurian Hotel,
Centurian Coaches, Oakus, A&K Photography (cover photo),

Wessex 4x4

• SDS Garage Doors
• Edwards Opticians
• Norton Sports & Camping
• The Journal
• Rose Craft
• Ian Hobbs Technical Services
• Avon Trailer Towbar Centre
• FDC Law
• Barons Property Centre
• TrueSpeed
• King Watkins

And we also want to say a very

BIG THANK YOU

to all the entrants in our carnival, as well as all the judges,Marshals, other
carnival towns, PTA’s, Collectors and other countless people that help
make our Carnival happen.

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Help Support Us

We need your help to fund our Illuminated Carnival and to help us assist many
other local charities and good causes!

7Its Really Simple We’ve Possible Ways You Can Help........

1. Place Your Donation In An Official Collection Bucket
2. Purchase Your Light-Up Toys From Our Official Sellers

3. Make a Donation Via PayPal
4. Make a Donation Via our Website

5. Advertise With Us
6. Sponsor Our Carnival
7. Join Us, Be A Part Of The Magic!

More information on all of the options available, please visit our website, message us via our
Facebook page or e-mail us at info@illuminatedCarnival.co.uk

www.IlluminatedCarnival.co.uk