Karen Staple
Bridgwater
Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
Listed below are the Friends of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival who have signed up to support us in 2025 and to whom we are very grateful for their support which will hopefully continue.
Donation of £15 – You can purchase two Carnival Concert tickets and as many grandstand seats as you require with priority on seating. One programme included, either concert or procession.
Donation of £25 – You can purchase four Carnival Concert tickets and as many grandstand seats as you require with priority on seating. Discount of £1 per seat (max 4) and receive a free Concert and Procession programme.
Seats are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Email our Friends Officer, Sarah Humphrey pictured above or phone on 07950 449108 for further details.
Are you able to help us further by Gift Aiding your donation? If you are a UK taxpayer you can increase your donation by at least 25% by clicking “Yes” at the drop down box below before selecting “Add to Basket”. This will not cost you any more as we can claim the extra amount from the Inland Revenue and will continue to do so on any donations you make in the future until you notify us otherwise, please see note below.
Please Note: To qualify for Gift Aid, what you pay in income tax or capital gains tax must at least equal the amount the charity will claim in the tax year. Once your payment has been processed our Friends Officer will be in touch giving you further details.
If you are an Existing Friend and wish to sign up for 2025, order your Concert or Grandstand seats or souvenirs you can do so by going to the Online Shop.
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