Excitement builds for the return of Dilton Marsh Carnival
IT’S almost time for Dilton Marsh Carnival and organisers are hoping the whole village will come along to support this popular summer event.
This year’s carnival will take place on Sunday 4th September from 12-3pm on the playing field and will be dedicated to former carnival committee member, Terry ‘Spud’ Murphy who died in June this year.
The organisers say it’s going to a fun filled afternoon with a whole host of entertainment planned.
For a small village, the line-up packs a punch with live music from Saxology, a barbecue run by Fairfield Farm College, a beer tent as well as tea, cakes and sandwiches provided by volunteers from Holy Trinity Church.
There will also be plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. Trowbridge Active will be on hand to provide lots of fun including an assault course, gladiator jousting, milk the cow, hook a duck, face painting, giant bubbles and balloon modelling. There will also be a fairground, candyfloss and ice-creams. Grown-ups can try their hand at welly wanging and can also have a go at gladiator jousting. There will be a range of stalls too, including the WI, tombola and Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Also this year, will be a ‘design your own tray garden’ competition for children 11 and under. All entrants will receive a small prize and the winner will receive a very special cup in Terry Murphy’s memory.
Kathy Hutt, chair of Dilton Marsh Carnival Committee said, “We are so excited about this year’s carnival and so pleased it’s back, having taken a break last year. We have had a few successful fundraisers this year, including a quiz night and big breakfast. They went really well and we are grateful for the support. We also hold Christmas carols and songs on the green, which everyone loves.
“It is a popular event for the village and we expect a good turnout. Our aim is to create a chilled afternoon for all the family to enjoy, as well as an opportunity for village organisations to raise funds.
“If you would like to book a stall, or can help on the day, please contact me on 01373 301656 or 07708 351323. We do need some willing volunteers as we are a very small committee with lots to do!”
