Bridgwater Carnival gets first TV advert (From Bridgwater Mercury)

Great, it will be even harder to get a decent place to stand with even more spectators!

However as long as people dig deep into their pockets for charity then unltimately this is all that matters.

I think the last paragraph is really funny I mean the advert airs for 10 seconds on a weekday at 9:55am during a break in the Jeremy Kyle show! Says it all really, a limited audience not what you need to get people to visit. I am sure it is down to money and the cost was probably high to do but surely it would be better to have it for 30 seconds at peak time inbetween Corrie where kids might actually see it and keep on at their parents to go. Most kids will be at school and even if its half term wouldn't the young ones be watching children programs! What sort of audience are you going to get in the slot it is going out at, very limited I would think!

Jeremy Kyle show viewers= Bridgwater Carnival target audience, apparently.

from wikipedia.....Bridgw
ater Carnival was first created by King James as a way of attracting the local down&outs, retards & vagrants into a single group to aid an accurate census.
....In recent times government officials has been encouraged that the reduction in attendance is a good thing "as it would indicate less unemployable rejects within the community."
.....Holden Flabjack of the CBI said "we hope that one day there will no need for the carnival and we can look to the South West as a place to search for employee's but at the moment the folks there are not what were looking for. Were still amazed that a few tractors will light bulbs can attract such a gathering."

I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

I would have thought that drunken wife swapping trannies on tractors would be the perfect material for the Jeremy Kyle show!!
Surely giving the cost of the advertising directly to charity would have seen the charities getting more funds than any extra which may find its way into the collecting tins from the hoped for increased turn out.......

I no longer live in England but every time I come back its just in time for the Bridgwater Carnival!
I loved it when I was a kid growing up in Somerset and having family participating in one of the Clubs. It is a lovely time to all get together and enjoy the festivities! I say keep it going for many many years to come. I'm just upset I will not be able to make it this year!
With the amount of people who do attend I am not so sure why we can not raise a lot of money for Charities regardless of the cost it takes to do up a cart! If we want to give then we shall give!!!

In reality it's only "world famous" in Bridgwater and no where else.

Take the "pub" out of the carnival and no one would even be in it.

Attract vistors by screening advert.a good idea as large precentage of local don't like it.do me big waste of time and excuse for people to get drunk and men to dress like woman.complete dross.

rich1973 wrote:
Attract vistors by screening advert.a good idea as large precentage of local don't like it.do me big waste of time and excuse for people to get drunk and men to dress like woman.complete dross.

Don't forget the ford sierras which will be getting ready with about 100 flashing orange lights on top, with guys with there arms out the window driving like pri1cks , thinking they are important for 2 weeks.

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

Boring wrote:
In reality it's only "world famous" in Bridgwater and no where else.

Take the "pub" out of the carnival and no one would even be in it.

If that is the case, why do so many people come from abroad to watch it??!

rich1973 wrote:
Attract vistors by screening advert.a good idea as large precentage of local don't like it.do me big waste of time and excuse for people to get drunk and men to dress like woman.complete dross.

Very few men dress like women, but at least they've got the balls to do it! When you go to a party or a night out, do you not have a drink?! We dont get drunk, too much time is taken up by transport, fixing, etc etc.

Its a shame some people dont know how to have fun!!

MBR Extreme wrote:

rich1973 wrote:
Attract vistors by screening advert.a good idea as large precentage of local don't like it.do me big waste of time and excuse for people to get drunk and men to dress like woman.complete dross.

Don't forget the ford sierras which will be getting ready with about 100 flashing orange lights on top, with guys with there arms out the window driving like pri1cks , thinking they are important for 2 weeks.

What in that statement relates to Bridgwater carnival?! You have been watching too many films!!

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

Have any the organisers thought about putting on coach travel instead of putting on TV adverts as there is no coach travel available from Plymouth as the one coach company that is going is full. :(

el_pablo wrote:

Boring wrote:
In reality it's only "world famous" in Bridgwater and no where else.

Take the "pub" out of the carnival and no one would even be in it.

If that is the case, why do so many people come from abroad to watch it??!

Really, enlighten me,perhaps they all fly in to Westonzoyland do they. i expect you actually mean Devon.
Trust me, it's not even well known outside of Somerset.

el_pablo wrote:

rich1973 wrote:
Attract vistors by screening advert.a good idea as large precentage of local don't like it.do me big waste of time and excuse for people to get drunk and men to dress like woman.complete dross.

Very few men dress like women, but at least they've got the balls to do it! When you go to a party or a night out, do you not have a drink?! We dont get drunk, too much time is taken up by transport, fixing, etc etc.

Its a shame some people dont know how to have fun!!

Quote of the century from someone in the carnival. "We don't get drunk"
You have just lost any credibility you may have had.

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written. I cant even be bothered or going to waste my time with a long response. You obviously have no idea of carnivals history, the towns history, the good of carnival and the good of this town. If you don't like carnival, don't go, plain and simple.

Good day
Over and out.

Tranny's on Tractors

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written. I cant even be bothered or going to waste my time with a long response. You obviously have no idea of carnivals history, the towns history, the good of carnival and the good of this town. If you don't like carnival, don't go, plain and simple.

Good day
Over and out.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written.

suggest you get out more!

el_pablo wrote:

Boring wrote:
In reality it's only "world famous" in Bridgwater and no where else.

Take the "pub" out of the carnival and no one would even be in it.

If that is the case, why do so many people come from abroad to watch it??!

If they travel all this way to see the Carnival, hope it don"t rain, or worse still, a storm and torrential downpour.

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written. I cant even be bothered or going to waste my time with a long response. You obviously have no idea of carnivals history, the towns history, the good of carnival and the good of this town. If you don't like carnival, don't go, plain and simple.

Good day
Over and out.

I haven't been to the Carnival for over 20 years my friend, but I have lived here (unfortunately) all my life, your problem is SMALL TOWN, SMALL MIND. Step away from your short sightedness and see the full picture!
I hope you enjoy this years event, I'll be snug & warm at home with my feet up, and I wonder how many people there wish they were doing the same?

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written. I cant even be bothered or going to waste my time with a long response. You obviously have no idea of carnivals history, the towns history, the good of carnival and the good of this town. If you don't like carnival, don't go, plain and simple.

Good day
Over and out.

I haven't been to the Carnival for over 20 years my friend, but I have lived here (unfortunately) all my life, your problem is SMALL TOWN, SMALL MIND. Step away from your short sightedness and see the full picture!
I hope you enjoy this years event, I'll be snug & warm at home with my feet up, and I wonder how many people there wish they were doing the same?

And Black Sunday go in town that day and you will see bridgwaters best! Its like a polish version of the Jeremy Kyle show.

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written. I cant even be bothered or going to waste my time with a long response. You obviously have no idea of carnivals history, the towns history, the good of carnival and the good of this town. If you don't like carnival, don't go, plain and simple.

Good day
Over and out.

I haven't been to the Carnival for over 20 years my friend, but I have lived here (unfortunately) all my life, your problem is SMALL TOWN, SMALL MIND. Step away from your short sightedness and see the full picture!
I hope you enjoy this years event, I'll be snug & warm at home with my feet up, and I wonder how many people there wish they were doing the same?

WELL MOVE THEN if you say unfortunately you live here do something about it, go, get out if the town and its history is that bad. Bye bye....

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

kingblue wrote:

Anonymous Me wrote:

el_pablo wrote:

RustyKnight wrote:
I can see/hear it now:

"Come on down to Bridgwater Carnival, the greatest free show on Earth".

Then after the procession we'll have the reports that the carnival collection is way down on previous years.

If you want money for charity stop wasting the money you spend all year raising on carts that only get used for 2 weeks!

Every year we get reports of how many £10,000's is spent on building the carts, if just one club doesn't build a cart that's well over the few thousand (if that) the collections make on the night.

Wow, you really dont have a brain cell do you?! Collections on the night are for the organising and charity. All clubs carry out their own fund raising to build them.
Wasting money? You tell that to the thousands that take part and volunteer. Its called putting on a show, entertainment, a party. Bore off.

The point that is being made here is; if the Carnival Clubs donated all their thousands of pounds directly to the charities instead of spending it on MDF, plywood and light bulbs they would be doing a much greater service to the charities. If you total the whole cost of the Carnival (carts, security) not to mention the loss in trade that the local businesses incur, plus the amount of 'sick' days these people use up to the detriment of their employers, it would be FAR LESS than the collection total each year.
They lead us to believe that they are doing the work of saints, in reality they are nothing but a nuisance (remember 'Black Friday'?)

So you want people, Not go out build a cart, not have a good social life, not put on an amazing show in the town hall and on the road which Bridgwater can be proud of.
Loss of income for local businesses are you taking the p**s, most shops experience busy days with an extra influx of visitors to the town for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered where materials to build the amazing carts are purchased, Id say local businesses!!! How come local business are so quick to support clubs, as carnival supports them.
Why do sedgemoor council advertise the carnival, answer is its good for the town financially. People which moan and **** about the carnival really do my head, in, its one truly positive thing this town has and can be proud of. It takes young people off the street and gives them a hobby, an interest where they can also learn professional skills of many different trades.
The people who moan are probably only moaning as it might take them 2 minutes longer to get across town on carnival day, either that or got nothing else better to do!!
I don't like the fair, but I wouldn't start up a campaign to get it stopped, or slate it on here as I know there are thousands that do enjoy it so I smile and bear it as its only once a year.
Im sure the carnival brings more income to charities and local business, and less disruption in its ONE day a year compared to the fairs FOUR days!!!

I'm not suggesting that people don't have a social life, etc, as you assume. Merely that this town SUFFERS throughout the year, as all the planning and development decisions involving the town centre are given priority to the Carnival. The people involved in the Carnival think they rule the town and the Council tend to agree and in their eyes must not interfere with one night of the year,but are happy to keep the rest of us down for the next 364 !
To compare the Fair with Carnival is a ridiculous exercise, the people of the Fair don't think they are doing everyone a marvellous service to the town and expect to be treated like heroes. You say you don't like the Fair, well I don't like the Carnival, that's our opinion and we are both entitled to them. There are more local businesses than just a few pokey run-down shops, what about the down turn in throughput in the industrial premises in the area, staff shortages caused by Carnivalites and the hangovers that result in more problems. These companies employ far more people than a couple of mobile phone shops and 99p style shops.

I have never read such a load of rubbish in my life as what you have just written. I cant even be bothered or going to waste my time with a long response. You obviously have no idea of carnivals history, the towns history, the good of carnival and the good of this town. If you don't like carnival, don't go, plain and simple.

Good day
Over and out.

I haven't been to the Carnival for over 20 years my friend, but I have lived here (unfortunately) all my life, your problem is SMALL TOWN, SMALL MIND. Step away from your short sightedness and see the full picture!
I hope you enjoy this years event, I'll be snug & warm at home with my feet up, and I wonder how many people there wish they were doing the same?

WELL MOVE THEN if you say unfortunately you live here do something about it, go, get out if the town and its history is that bad. Bye bye....

I thought you were going, knew you couldn't keep away!

It would be interesting to see a poll re the carnival where the people of B/W have there say.
Most people I know can't stand it,and feel it holds the town back.
It's good that its now on a Saturday, it means a lot of us can get away for the day or the weekend.
We can leave the make up, the best dressed tractor??? and a load of drunken idiots behind.