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Bridgwater Carnival Juvenile Cup

Inscribed: – Presented by Blake & Hardy’s C.C. To Bridgwater Gangs and Features Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Boat Race.

Presented by the Hardy Spicer Club when the club folded. They also presented the Hardy Spicer & Blake Cup.

Awarded for: – Procession – Juvenile Feature 2 or more on foot with or without wheeled props 1st position.

Presented in 1961 and originally awarded for the Boat Race.

In 1965 awarded as Juvenile Feature 2 or more on foot, later awarded to include with or without wheeled props.

Re-Awarded in 2004 to Any walking Entry. (Not Catered for Elsewhere).

Re-Awarded in 2009 to Group of Masqueraders (3-7).

Winners

Year
Title
Club
2023
We Can, Can U?
A.B.C. C.C.
2022
Strictly Come Daleks
The Academy Of Carnival (The Peach Family)
2019
Bugzy Malone
Smandy’s CC, Radstock
2018
Bedouin
Smandy’s CC, Radstock
2017
Professor Lillylicks Marvelous Elixir
Smandy’s CC, Radstock
2016
Metal Widow
Just Peachy CC, Bridgwater
2015
Dia De Los Muertos
Smandy’s CC, Radstock
2014
Guardians of Fraener
Smandy’s CC, Radstock
2013
Aurora Borealis
Smandy’s CC, Radstock
2012
Glowing Skies
Next Generation CC, Gillingham
2011
Phoenix Rising
Next Generation CC, Gillingham
2010
SOMETHING DIFFERENT
Nor-Manics CC, Radstock
2009
CARTOON CHARACTERS
Fantasy CC, Bridgwater
2008
SPACE
Tic Toc CC, Axminster
2007
CLOWNING AROUND
Zem CC, Chard
2006
WHIZZ BANG
A & A CC, Kilmington
2005
MEXICANO
Zem CC, Chard
2004
JUST JESTING
Zem CC, Chard
2003
DEVIL’S DELIGHT
The Young Ones CC, Bridgwater
2002
ROAD TO RIO
Young Renegades CC, Bridgwater
2001
WESTERN DELIGHTS
Identity Community Arts Trust, Weston Super Mare
2000
PRIDE OF WALES
Shazam JCC, Bridgwater
1999
COUNTRY STYLE
Young Renegades JCC, Bridgwater
1998
IT’S PANTO LAND
Young Renegades JCC, Bridgwater
1997
IT’S CHRISTMAS
Shepton Bunch, Shepton Mallet
1996
WINTER WONDERLAND
Young Renegades JCC, Bridgwater
1995
ROAD TO RIO
Young Renegades JCC, Bridgwater
1994
WITHOUT YOU I’M JUST ALADDIN
A & D Bulloch, Ilminster
1993
AN ENGLISH COUNTRY WEDDING
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1992
SPANISH FIESTA
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1991
CHARMED WEDDING BROUGHT TO LIFE
Arney’s CC, Taunton
1990
RUN RABBIT RUN
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1989
THE MAD HATTERS ON PARADE
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1988
KRAZY CLOWNS
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1987
BEAK TO BEAK
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1986
CHINESE CARNIVAL
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1985
THE ROAMING GNOMES
Joanne Cheffey & Co., Bridgwater
1984
THE GARDEN GANG
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1983
THE WONDERING GYPSIES
Eastenders JCC, Bridgwater
1982
AN ENGLISH COUNTRY GARDEN
Westend Bakery, North Petheerton
1981
YOUNG BOOKWORMS’ FAVOURITES
Eastenders JCC, Bridgwater
1980
CHARACTERS OF OLDE LONDON TOWN
Eastender JCC, Bridgwater
1979
MAJORETTES
Sydenham Green Falcon
1978
STAR TROOPERS
Krazy Kids CC, North Petherton
1977
SANTA AND HIS TOYS
Young Generation JCC, Bridgwater
1976
FIRE FIGHTERS
Christopher, Adrian & Rodney Ives, Bridgwater
1975
SLAVE TRADERS
Andrew Harvey & Co., Bridgwater
1974
THE GOODIES
Spirits CC, Bridgwater
1973
DIDDY CARNIVAL
Rosewood Close CC
1972
GARDEN GNOMES
Rosewood Close Gang, Burnham on Sea
1971
CROWN JEWELS
Rosewood Close Gang, Burnham on Sea
1970
LADIES’ OF TV
M Bell, Bridgwater
1969
A CHRISTMAS CARD
Rosewood Close Gang, Burnham on Sea
1968
THOSE WERE THE DAYS
Miss J Richards & Co., Bridgwater
1967
THE DIDDY PEOPLE
J Hucker & Co., Bridgwater
1966
THE WOODEN HORSE OF TROY
M Ryder & Co, Bridgwater
1965
FRY’S TURKISH DELIGHT
V Toon & Co., Bridgwater

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