'DAMES' is the theme of choice for Marketeers CC for this year's Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival.

The theme pays tribute to the annual tradition of pantomime by adding some classic British humour to the carnival proceedings.

The theme took on extra significance earlier in 2023, after the passing of club president Gerrard ‘Chunky’ Dunster, who was instrumental in the club portraying a ‘Pantomime’ theme for their 40th anniversary in 2000.

The Marketeers CC cart will feature 44 dames from pantomimes such as Cinderella, Aladdin, Robinson Crusoe, and Jack & The Beanstalk.

A spokesperson for the club said: "As always, the club can’t wait to get back on the road and are looking forward to the 2023 Carnival with bated breath.

"Performing at Bridgwater Carnival is always a special honour and the biggest night of the year for club personnel.

"Hopefully the public enjoy our entry and we leave a lasting impression to those who are visiting for the first time.

"Marketeers CC would also like to thank the following businesses and organisations – TMB Patterns, Somerset Carpenters Ltd, The Blake Arms Hotel, Bartletts Transport, Bridgwater Car & Van Hire, Watermans Garage and Ken Marsh Plant Hire & Ground Works.

"We would also like to express our thanks to the countless individuals (too numerous to name) who have helped and supported us this past year, without your assistance we would not be able to achieve our goals each year!"

The club would like to dedicate this year’s entry to the memory to the following people who helped shaped the club into what it Is today.

  • Founder Member, Club President and Life Member – Mr Gerrard ‘Chunky’ Dunster
  • Long standing member of the Marketeers Association of Vice Presidents – Mr Neil Underwood

"We hope that we continue to make you proud."

Club members:

  • Captain - Alan Windsor
  • Chairman - Adrian Horne
  • Secretary - Christopher Singleton
  • Treasurer - David Kirk Jnr

Personnel on cart

Adrian Horne, Alan Windsor, Alex Rogers, Callum Bird, Callum Stephens, Charlie Hughes, Chris Singleton, Connor Barrie, Corey Savage, Dan Parkin, Dan Steele, Garry Martin, Harvey Date, Jack Cushing, Jack Davey, Jack Stephens, Jack Williams, Joe Savage, John Radford, Kevin Groves, Kieran Marson, Louis Adlam, Matt Trunks, Nigel Davey, Oliver Chedzoy, Richard Higgs, Stephen Manley, Steven Adlam, Tim Ridgment, Toby Henderson, Tom Williams, Travis Griffiths, Will Bamber, Zak Kearle, Amy Knight , Ella Date, Honey Bulled, Jasmin Bulled, Jessie Venning, Kim Parkin, Lauren Barrie, Louise Vickery, Rachel Marsh, Shannon Gilchrist, Stacey Cornell

Personnel not on cart

Bob Anthony, Bob Baker, Cecil Elson, Chris Mockridge, Darryl Taylor, Garry Chidgey, Mark Mason, Mike Bawden, Mike Butt, Mike Williams, Paul Brazewell, Pete Collard, Richard Radford, Stephen Payne, Suzette Dunster, Terry Pickett.

Alison Farmer, Aby Bulled, Alison Stephens, Ally Murray, Amanda Stanley, Amy Henderson, Andreas Christodoulou, Andrew Harvey, Andrew Scammel, Andy Preston, Ben Wright, Bob Brown, Bob Tozer, Caroline Singleton, Carrie Mills, Cheryl Harvey, Dan Cullen, Danny Passmore, Darren Trunks, Darron Jenkins, Dasa Taylor, Dave Horsey, David Kirk Jnr, Derek Marsden, Des Turner, Ella Hallett, Elsie Allen, Emily Caddy, Emma Britton, Ethan Chappell, Fred Henderson, Glynn Hughes, Glynn Russ, Hayley Date, Ian Barber, Ian Tearle, Ian Webber, Ivor Butt, Jack Coleman, James Christodoulou, Jamie Carter, Jamie Turner, Jason Brazewell, Jeff Brown, Jody Jeanes, John Croker, John Turner, Jon Dibble, Jon Froud, Jon Horsey, Jordan Boobyer, Keith Witts, Kenny Marsh, Kenny Rogers, Kerrie Elson, Kev Rawles, Kim Ridgment, Korben Trunks, Lee Marsh, Lee Penny, Lee Savage, Lee Singleton, Leyton Francis, Lisa Penny, Lynda Francis, Lynette Griffiths, Mandy Trunks, Maria Radford, Mark ‘Benny’ Contreras, Mark Napper, Mark Stephens, Matt Morris, Merv Faulks, Michael Stanley, Mike Godfrey, Mike West, Naomi Bamber, Neil Barrett, Nick Hallett, Nicky Chappell, Nicky Lewis, Nikki Rogers, Oliver Davey, Oliver Mitchell, Paul Dunphy, Paul Mapstone, Paul Stubbs, Paul Trunks, Pete Bulled, Pete Hallett, Phil Mills, Rachel Tilling, Rob Williams, Roger Murphy, Rowen Duddridge, Sam Cullen, Sam Jenkins,  Scott Hurford, Sean Date, Selina Rendell, Shaun Ford, Shaun Lukins, Simon Bamber, Simon Newton, Steve Francis, Steve Jeffreys, Steve Trunks, Steve Wright, Steven Vickery, Steve Wood, Stuart Chapell, Sue Faulks, Terry Dacdaw, Terry Groves, Timothy Knapp, Tony Blake, Tony Cushing, Tony Ringland, Tony Seabourne, Tracey Bryant, Violet Carter, Wayne Norman, Wendy Cushing, Yasmin Trunks , Zoe Penny.

A spokesperson for Marketeers CC added: "Please accept our sincere apologies if you have been unintentionally missed from the list, this was not done intentionally, and we would like to thank you for your hard work & dedication."