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B.P. Challenge Cup

Bridgwater Carnival B P Challenge Cup

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.

Winners

Year
Title
Club
2024
PINBALL
2022
I Wanna Rock
2019
Curse of the Kraken
2018
Consider Yourself (Dickensian)
2017
The Locker
2016
Warp Speed Space Machine
2014
Battle Of Atlantis
2011
Haunted Mansion
2010
WILD BILL S RUN AWAY TRAIN
2008
NEMESIS (INVASION EARTH)
2008
GHOST RIDERS “LET’S RIDE”
2007
MASQUERADE
2006
GHOST SHIP (DELIVER US)
2005
SPELLBOUND
2003
ROCK 2003
2002
FIREWORKS
2000
CALYPSO
1997
SEASONS GREETINGS
1996
CYBERSTAR
1995
DRAGONS
1994
REDSKINS
1992
AMERICAN PARADE
1991
STAR FIGHTERS
1991
SPIRIT OF THE AZTECS
1990
A PIRATES LIFE
1989
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE
1989
CHINESE WAY
1988
DEVIL’S MASQUERADE
1987
ORIENTAL MAGIC
1986
CARIBBEAN SHOWTIME
1985
THE WORLD OF PANTOMIME
1985
CROCODILE ROCK
1984
MINSTRELS
1983
CIRCUS COME TO TOWN
1982
VIVA MEXICO
1981
FROST FANTASIA
1980
THE VOODOO WARRIORS
1979
THE ICE WARRIORS
1978
GALACTIC GUARDIANS

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