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Britvic Cup

Bridgwater Carnival Britvic Cup

Inscribed: – Britvic Cup.

The Britvic Cup was donated by Schweppes.

This cup was originally inscribed: “First National Advertisers Section” but  this was blanked out when the cup was re-silvered in 1986.

The cup has a silver plate on the base inscribed: – Re-Awarded 1986 to Class 6 Feature 5 or more on foot.

Awarded for: – Procession – 1st position Feature 5 or more on foot self-propelled.

Re-awarded in 2004 for: – Procession – 1st position – Groups of Masqueraders on Foot Adult – 6 or more.

This cup was first awarded in 1961 and was originally for best Trade Exhibit entry. The Trade Exhibits ceased to be in the Procession after 1975 this being the last year the cup was presented until 1986 when it was re-awarded for feature 5 or more on foot.

Winners

Year
Title
Club
2023
Miss Panto 2023
Academy Of Carnival
2022
Saving Mrs Mellhuish
Academy Of Carnival
2019
The Wilfs Jungle Rock Featuring Elvis Zebra….
2018
Twisted Circus
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2017
Light Em Up!
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2016
Come and get the Ride of your Life with the Wilfs and Phil the G Force!
2015
Salute!
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2014
Hear Me Roar
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2013
Immortal
Motiv8 CC, Yeovil
2012
Western Wedding
Motiv8 CC, Yeovil
2011
Pandora’s Quest
Motiv8 CC, Yeovil
2010
POKER FACE
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2009
Sweet Sugar Candyman
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2008
THE BETTY WOODS FORMER PUPILS, FORMATION DANCE TEAM TOO
2007
AZTEC GOLD
Gemini CC, Ilminster
2006
FROZEN IN TIME
Xtreme CC, Ilminster
2005
SNOW WHITE AND THE ??? DWARFS
Samvantra CC, Chapmanslade
2004
ON YOUR NELLY
Zodiac CC, Cheriton Fitzpaine
2003
THE RED BARROWS
Gemini CC, Ilminster
2002
BEAR BACK RIDERS
Zodiac CC, Cheriton Fitzpaine
2001
CIRCUS OF WONDER
Harlequin CC, Ilminster
2000
MATCH OF THE DAY
1999
PRIVATES ON PARADE
Jokers CC, Ilminster
1998
WILFS PRESENT BASIL FLATLEY AND THE BRIDGWATER RIVER PARRETT DANCERS DIRECT FROM BROADWAY
1996
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO A WEDDING
1995
ZULU LOO-LOO
Jokers CC, Ilminster
1994
LE TUNNEL DE CHANGE
1993
WILFS GO WEST
1992
WILFS CLASSICAL EUROPEAN TOUR (HOOKED ON CLASSICS)
1991
WILFS SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING DISPLAY
1990
CLOWN ‘IN’ CLOWNS
Wyrral CC, Glastonbury
1989
BETTY WOODS FORMER PUPILS FORMATION DANCE TEAM
1988
DISNEY ALWAYS AND FOREVER
Brownstraws CC, Chard
1987
SUPER HEROES MEET THE MARTIANS
Brownstraws CC, Chard
1987
MERVS MAGICALMOTHERWELL MAC AND BLACK MINSTRELS
Mervs CC, Bridgwater
1986
A MOUSE LIVED IN A WINDMILL
Brownstraws CC, Chard
1975
“JEWELLS” THE BEST IN THE WORLD
LF Jewell Ltd, Bridgwater
1974
BLUE CROSS SAFETY MATCHES
FH Wilmot, Trowbridge
1973
FIRESTONE TYRE AND AUTO SERVICE LTD
Bridgwater
1972
BAND BOX CLEANERS
Bridgwater Steam Laundry
1971
BAND BOX CLEANERS
Bridgwater Steam Laundry
1970
HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN
Ken Richards Coaches, Bridgwater
1969
LEISURE LIVING
John Snow & Co., Glastonbury
1968
COATES GARDEN CENTRE
Coates Fencing Ltd, Bridgwater
1967
THE FENCING INN
Coates Fencing Ltd, Bridgwater
1966
SUPERLAP MAKES GOOD NEIGHBOURS
Coates Fencing Ltd, Bridgwater
1965
FARM MECHANISATION
LF Jewell Ltd, Bridgwater
1964
FRANKCOMS DAIRIES
Bridgwater
1962
WILLIAM KEAST LTD
Bridgwater
1961
LANDROVER AND CARAVAN
Walford Caravan Distributors, Walford Cross

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