Karen Staple
Bridgwater
Bridgwater Carnival
Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival – the UK’s oldest carnival
Our Friends play an important part in helping Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival continue to thrive. Through their annual support, they help us preserve and develop one of Somerset’s most treasured traditions.
We are grateful to every Friend listed below for their valued support.
For an annual donation of £15, Friends can purchase up to two Concert tickets and as many Grandstand seats as required with priority seating, plus receive a free Concert or Procession Programme.
For an annual donation of £25, Friends can purchase up to four Concert tickets and as many Grandstand seats as required with priority seating, receive a £1 discount per Grandstand seat (up to four seats), and receive a free Concert and Procession Programme.
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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Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival is delighted to announce details of its enhanced official Live Stream for 2026, giving those who cannot attend the world-famous procession in person the opportunity to experience the magic of Bridgwater Carnival from wherever they are. For 2026, we are going BIGGER & BETTER. The
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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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