Published: March 2, 2008
Trophies galore for Burnham-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club

A huge haul of trophies and cups was handed out to members of Burnham-On-Sea's Hillview Carnival Club on Saturday night (March 1st) when the group celebrated one of its most successful ever years.

Over 130 people gathered at the Ritz Social Club in Burnham for the annual presentation evening, which was also attended by five other juvenile carnival clubs from across Somerset.

Hillview's float, called 'Daddy Cool (Ice Cool)', won first place at the Burnham and Highbridge Carnival for 'best local entry' and also scooped first prize in the 'Juvenile Feature/Tableaux' class. It went on to win a half share of the Juvenile County Cup with Toppers Carnival Club.

Club spokesman Mark Bishop told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The evening was a great way to round off a very successful year."

"We were delighted to be presented with a further five trophies that the other juvenile carnival clubs had voted on. Also, dozens of awards were handed to the children and those members who helped create our float."

He added that work has already started on planning the club's 2008 carnival float. The group recently raised more than £4,000 to buy a new tractor and modifications are being made to get it ready for November's big night.

Our photos show (top) all the junior club members with their trophies won during the season plus (above) club trophy recipients Jon Dibble, Charlotte Bishop, Louise Stokes and Sophie Butt.

RELATED LINKS:

2008 Burnham-On-Sea Carnival guide

Photos courtesy of Mike Lang