As the final preparations for the Andrews Midsomer Norton Carnival come together, the organisers have announced a strong line-up of Carnival Clubs and their floats which will illuminate the town on Monday, 14th November.
Carnival club entries include Shambles, Hot Rock, Huckyduck, Gemini and King William, as well as local clubs, Luckington and Mardons. Themes vary from The Great Fire of London to Phantom of the Opera. There are also many individual and groups of Masqueraders which look set to make a great Carnival line-up for 2016.
Also this week, every house in Midsomer Norton will be receiving a copy of the 18-page colour Carnival Programme. This mammoth undertaking, involving the
delivery of over 5,000 copies, has been achieved, thanks to the support of over forty local businesses and corporate sponsors, Andrews, Wickes, Farrington’s Farm Shop, The Somer Valley Chamber of Commerce and Edwards Opticians.
Meanwhile, last week’s Carnival Royalty heat in Radstock saw the crowning of this year’s latest winners. Radstock Carnival Queen was Kimberley Darling, aged
thirteen, Radstock Carnival Prince was Jack Wyatt, aged five and Radstock Carnival Princess was Emily-May Darling, aged seven.
The next Carnival Royalty heat will be for Midsomer Norton Carnival Royalty at Midsomer Norton Town Hall this Friday, 28th October at 7 p.m. Entry to the competition to become District Carnival Queen, King, Prince and Princess for Midsomer Norton for the next twelve months is free. There will be two age entry categories, 5–9 years and 10–18 years. On arrival, entrants will be asked to complete a form (with a parent/guardian if under sixteen) and will be given a number to be called up and answer three questions relating to why they would make a good member of Carnival Royalty. A panel of judges will select the four winners and at the end of the evening these will be announced.