Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
Inscribed: – Bridgwater Carnival. B.P. Challenge Cup.
Awarded for: – Procession – Best Dressed Tractor and Driver – Local.
In 1978 the late Jim Bailey negotiated on behalf of B.P. Oil the presentation of a trophy, with this cup B.P. also donated 100 gallons of diesel.
Unfortunately since the closure of Great Western Oils in Salmon Parade clubs have been unable to receive the diesel prize.
The application window to take part in the prestigious 2022 Somerset County Guy Fawkes carnival processions will open on Monday 4 July, as one of
Photograph courtesy of Andy Bennett Local carnivalite and BBC Radio Somerset presenter, Andy Bennett, was part of the Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival team who built
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival’s entry ‘Jubilation’ caught the hearts of a national and international audience, after taking part in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant in London on
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is holding an open day so charities, community groups, other good causes, and individuals can find out more about how they
PRS for Music licences the use of copyright music across the UK, giving businesses and organisations the legal permission they need to play the music they want.
These licences ensure that music publishers, songwriters and composers are fairly rewarded with royalties so they can keep making music – and mean that we’re able to support music at events like this.
For more information about PRS for Music or music licensing, visit www.prsformusic.com or call 0800 068 4828
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