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Ramblers Carnival Club

Ramblers Carnival Club

Ramblers Carnival Club was formed in a moment of madness in 1961 by a band of 10 members. (Namely, Mike Hancock, Terry Milton, Roy Turner, Dave Bennet, Dave Baker, Jessy Howes, Pete Edmonds, Plum Pardoe, Brian Sweeting and Dave Adamson). This membership soon grew and membership now stands at around 40. The club was initially based at the Duke of Monmouth but now has its Headquarters firmly established at the Bunch of Grapes in St John Street. The Ramblers have developed a reputation for being somewhat eccentric if not a little mischievous. Many people would argue that this is the driving force which has maintained the strength of the club over the years through the good and bad times. The  spectacular and mesmerising past entries, both on the stage and on the road, justifiably demonstrates the success the club has enjoyed over the years.

The club hold weekly meetings at the Bunch of Grapes Pub in St John Street, Bridgwater at 8pm on Thursday evenings. Anyone interested in joining or lending support is welcome to attend.

Concert Results

Year
Title
Class
Position
Cup
2024
Pinball Mania
Features & Tableau
4
2023
Welcome to the Rock
Best Stage Setting
2023
Welcome to the Rock
Most Improved Club – Concert
2023
Welcome To The Rock
Features & Tableau
1
2022
A Night of Hard Rock
Features & Tableau
5
2019
Baile De Favela
Features & Tableau
1
2018
Barnum’s Travelling Show
Features & Tableau
2
2017
 The Unfair
Features & Tableau
3
2016
 Road To Nowhere
Features & Tableau
1
2015
Gotham’s Most Wanted
Features & Tableau
3
2014
 The Norsemen
Features & Tableau
5
2013
What’s The Buzz
Features & Tableau
4
2012
Open Sesame
Features & Tableau
6
2011
Bourbon Street Party
Features & Tableau
3
2010
Fathoms Below
Features & Tableau
2
2009
Pharaohs Party
Features & Tableau
1
2008
Billy’s Magic Toys
Features & Tableau
3
2007
Bushido
Features & Tableau
4
2006
Way Out West
Features & Tableau
2
2005
The Olde Market Tavern
Features & Tableau
1
2004
Aztec Gold (And Fools Who Steal It)
Features & Tableau
3
2003
Dracula Spectacular
Features & Tableau
1
2002
Nu-Vegas
Features & Tableau
5
2001
Pride Rock
Features & Tableau
3
2000
That Calypso Sensation
Feature
4
1999
Entertainment 2000
Feature
4
1998
Island of Piracy
Best Costume
1998
Island Of Piracy
Feature
1
1997
Topsy Turvy Day
Feature
3
1996
Theatreland
Feature
1
1995
Chinatown
Feature
1
1994
Rhythm Of The Sun
Feature
1
1993
The Time Machine
Feature
3
1992
Coming To America
Feature
1
1991
The Drums Of War (A Story Of The Redman)
Feature
2
1990
Rio Masquerade
Feature
1
1989
Black Magic
Feature
2
1988
Circus On Parade
Feature
1
1987
Oriental Magic
Feature
3
1986
Caribbean Showtime
Feature
1
1985
Englands Glory
Best Costume
1985
Englands Glory
Third Position – Feature
1984
Pirates of the Dep
Second Position – Feature
1983
Gnomes at Flower Fair
Best Costume
1983
Gnomes at Flower Fair
Concert – 1st Position – Highest points gang or feature.
1982
Mississippi Music Men
Second Position – Feature
1980
The Voodoo Warriors
Second Position – Feature
1974
Cossack Cavalcade *
Second Position – Tableaux
1972
Showband
Overall – Championship Cup – Local
1972
Showband
Concert – 1st Position – Highest points gang or feature.
1971
Manitou Spirit of the Redman
Concert – 1st Position – Highest points gang or feature.
1970
Minstrel Magic
Overall – Championship Cup – Local
1970
Minstrel Magic
Concert – 1st Position – Highest points gang or feature.
1969
Sacrifice to the Ice Dragon
Concert – 1st Position – Highest points gang or feature.

Videos

2024 – Ramblers CC – Pinball

2023 – Ramblers CC – Trawlermen

2022 – Ramblers CC – I Wanna Rock

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