The team at Burnham-On-Sea’s Hillview Juvenile Carnival Club are making the final finishing touches to their new cart ahead of the start of the carnival season this weekend.
Excitement is growing for the club’s members as they prepare to unveil this year’s entry, which is called ‘Jewels of Arabia’.
The cart will appear at the first procession of the season, Bridgwater Carnival, on Saturday 1st November before appearing at Burnham-On-Sea Carnival on Monday 3rd November, which starts at 7.30pm.
The club’s Julia Rosser told Burnham-On-Sea.com: “It’s a hive of activity, but it’s progressing well. We’re on the final push and working around the clock to get it finished. There’s great teamwork and a lot of excitement this year.”
Over 40 members have been involved in building the cart, with 23 children set to perform on board.
Leading the team is 20-year-old Jack Britton, who has grown up performing with the club and is now believed to be the youngest cart captain on the Somerset carnival circuit.
Four generations of the Nicholson family are also part of the build team, with Damien Nicholson creating and spray-painting many of the cart’s characters.
The club has thanked its sponsors and supporters for their continued backing and encourages readers to support their efforts via their online fundraising page.
Club chairman Duncan Britton expressed his pride in the team’s efforts. “It’s been a difficult year for us with the loss of our landlord, the late Terry Rickard, but we’re so grateful to his family at Burnham Waste who continue to let us build on their site in Highbridge. His granddaughter Ella, along with the other 22 children, will be performing in his honour.”
Duncan also extended heartfelt thanks to the many local businesses and individuals who have supported the club, including Burnham Waste Ltd, Commando Hire Ltd, DLB Fabrications Ltd, The Lighthouse Inn, Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Council, Sandy Glade Holiday Park, The Keedwell Group, Jo Bird, Phil & Morley Tibbs, The Beershed, Sanders, East Huntspill Village Hall, Willmott Mobility, Highbridge Caravans, Quicksign, CRS, Jewson, Wickes, The Jarvis Family, Luke Clark & Harvey Gardener, Ashley Chapel, Justin Melhuish & Tori Moore, Asda, Tesco, and the wider community who support fundraising events throughout the year.
Burnham-On-Sea Carnival promises to be a spectacular evening, and Hillview’s latest entry is sure to get cheers along the route.
