Ilminster Carnival Week

Yesterday marked the start of Ilminster Carnival week, and proceedings got off to a splendid start with a well attended Childrens Carnival. Above is a photograph of Keira, this year's 11 year old Carnival Princess, being chauffered regal-style at the front of the childrens carnival procession. Each year the Carnival Committee select a new Carnival Princess based on how much sponsorship was collected by applicants. Money raised going to local charities.

Events during the week include: Bingo; a Quiz night; a Disco Dance; and a Bric-a-Brac & Plant Sale in the Market Square on Friday.

Ilminster Carnival Week ends with the main illuminated procession next Saturday the 3rd October 2009. With the procession forming on Whitelackington Hill and then following this route from 7.15pm:

Bay Hill
East Street
Silver Street
West Street
Station Road
Riec-Sur-Belon
Canal Way
Lower Meadow Roundabout

Roads are closed from 7pm. The results are announced in the Market Square from around 10.30pm.