THIS year’s carnival season is getting underway, and it will be the turn of Wells to host the annual spectacular on Friday, November 14. Excitement is building for the event, with the procession starting at Strawberry Way at 7pm before making its way around the familiar city centre circuit.
Writing in the carnival programme, Rob Hale, Chairman of Wells City Carnival, says that the committee hopes everyone will enjoy the show, and will donate what they can to the street collection teams or by using the widely available QR code. The total donations at last year’s carnival came to more than £17,000 – but it costs more than £20,000 to stage the event.
Mayor of Wells Louis Agabani says that the carnival has become a highlight of the local calendar. He says: “Its popularity lies in the unique combination of creativity and tradition, with local clubs spending months designing and building their entries.”
Wells City Carnival would welcome more people willing to act as marshals on the night to help with traffic, road closures and guiding carts. People interested should email Chief Marshal Nigel Clarke: nclarke@wellscitycarnival.co.uk
A call has also been made for more people to join the committee to help safeguard the future of the carnival. Contact Secretary Nikki Toole: ntoole@wellscitycarnival.co.uk
• Picture: Globe Carnival Club with this year’s entry, Jesters Haunt