Community Carnival a Mark of Success for Local Volunteers

The Carnival forms part of the three main community events in Bradley Stoke, created to showcase the Town and to promote a healthy community spirit. The other two events being the Community Festival; held in June, and the Fireworks; held in November.

The Mayor Cllr John Ashe said, "It is brilliant to see yet another successful community event in our Town, giving people the opportunity to positively socialise with their friends and neighbours. I would like the thank the Carnival Committee for their hard work in organising this event and demonstrating to us all that the community spirit is alive and well in Bradley Stoke. It was also an honour to be asked by the Carnival Committee to present two awards to those who took part in the carnival procession itself, the recipients being the Chinese Association and the Rainbows.

"I would also like to take the opportunity to thank those who kindly donated to the Mayor’s Charitable Fund, where all proceeds will be handed to the Poppy Appeal (The Royal British Legion), and the Great Western Air Ambulance each receiving 50% of the fund.

"I hope that all who attended enjoyed it and were not too disappointed when the balloons could not lift off due to weather conditions on the Bank Holiday Monday and the evenings of the Saturday and Sunday. I look forward to seeing you all at the free Fireworks event in November, where we will be collecting once again for the Mayor’s Charitable Fund."