It’s hard to imagine that it’s almost a month since the 2014 Somersham Carnival Week ended.
Thankfully, the day was sunny – unlike the following weekend which was ruined by torrential rain.
The Carnival Committee would like to say a HUGE ‘Thank You’ to all of the organisations, businesses, community groups, and individuals, who kindly, and most generously, offered their time, expertise, services, and prizes. We would also like to thank all of the people who attended and supported the events that ran during Carnival Week.
Your support helps to ensure that Somersham Carnival continues to not only run, but to grow too.
As the memories of Carnival Week get further and further away, we’ve compiled a selection of photographs, kindly supplied by JLC Photography Ltd. What was your favourite part? Tell us in the comments space below.
Enjoy!
Tossing the Caber was very popular at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Rosette winner at the Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show 2014. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
A Commonwealth Carnival Day wouldn’t be complete without Her Majesty.
The Best In Show winner, with owners, at the Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show 2014. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Stunt bikes and skaters joined together to demonstrate or try out new skills at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Rosette winners in the ‘Dog and Owner Fancy Dress’ category of the 2014 Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd
If you’ve ever wanted to train for the run and jump over obstacles whilst looking like a jellyfish sport, then your luck was in at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Some got very competitive at tossing the caber at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Rosette winners at the Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show 2014. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Two rosette winning dogs with their owners at the Novelty Dog Show 2014. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Ballroom, freestyle and rock ‘n’ roll dancing were taught in The Victory Hall to those at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
Neville Diss of ND’s K9 Academy, presents the Best In Show dog, with the Christine Caston Memorial Cup to the winner’s owners at the Novelty Dog Show 2014.
Mixed netball made for a competitive game at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
For some, these were the first time that they had tried particular sports. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
A rosette winning dog with owners at the 2014 Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
2014 Somersham Carnival Princess Rachel Daniels (seated) with Attendants Eve Scrivener (right) and Emma Phipps (left). Photo: JLC Photography Ltd
Happy rosette-winning dog with owner at the Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Tossing the Caber was very popular at the Community Commonwealth Games. Photo: JLC Photography Limited
A rosette winner with owner at the 2014 Novelty Dog Show. Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
Day Two of Somersham Carnival 2014, and here’s what we’ve got lined up for you today:
Country Craft Competition
These seaside themed cakes won First Prize last year. Will yours? Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
The ever-popular Country Craft Competition sees the talented artists, bakers, preservers, handicrafters, photographers and florists battle it out across 29 different classes, at The Victory Hall.
Entries should be registered between 9:30 and 11:30am, and the doors open to the public at 2pm.
The Crowning of the Carnival Princess
After the great work done by last year’s Carnival Princess Jessica Stancombe and her Attendants Carla Rea and Ella Hudson, their successors will be crowned in a ceremony at Victory Hall at 3:30pm.
Pool Competition
The Centurian Club plays host to this year’s Pool Competition for those who are 16+.
Registration for the competition is at 1:30pm (for just £1), and play begins at 2pm.
Somersham Carnival Novelty Dog Show
This dog is in the Commonwealth mood with his Australian flags. Photo: Louise Docker and cropped via CreativeCommons.
The hounds, pooches, puppies, and faithful old plodders of Somersham have their chance to compete for the title of ‘Best In Show’ and the Christine Caston Memorial Cup.
Entries from 1pm, with judging beginning at 1:30pm. It costs just 60p for entry into each class.
The eleven categories in this year’s show are:
Best Puppy
Best Dog under 15in at the shoulder
Best Dog over 15in at the shoulder
Dog with the Waggiest Tail
Odd couple (mixed pair of dogs)
Best cross-breed
Best Dog Trick
Best Six Legs
Dog and Owner Most Alike
Dog the Judges would most like to take home
Dog and Owner Fancy Dress (don’t forget our Commonwealth Theme!)
All winning dogs from classes 1-11 will then take part in the Best In Show. Rosettes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each class.
We’re grateful to ND’s K9 Academy, whose Neville Diss will be presenting this year’s show.
Special permission has been granted for us to hold the Dog Show on Norwood Playing Fields. Therefore, we ask all owners to ensure that you clear up after your dog. Thank you.
The Carnival Princess will be crowned at 3.30pm at Victory Hall on Sunday 16th June. Her attendants will also be appointed.
As every Carnival Princess knows, she and her attendants have a very important job to do during Carnival Week – with the awarding of the Country Craft Competition prizes, and in leading the Carnival Procession on Carnival Day (22nd June).
The new Princess will succeed Princess Morgan Matthews. Her attendants were Rachel Day and Eleanor Phipps.
The Carnival Princess and her Attendants are the winners of a free draw of girls living in Somersham and Pidley, in school year 6 (for the Princess) or year 5 (for the attendants).
Our thanks to Anne and Clive Desborough and to Parkhall Garden Centre for their support of the Carnival Princess.
This afternoon, Norwood Playing Fields has played host to the 2012 Somersham Carnival Day.
The celebrations kicked off with the Procession, which left The Trundle at 12:15pm, taking the newly-crowned Princess Morgan and her attendants Rachel Day and Eleanor Phipps, on a colourful carnival-filled atmosphere to the playing field, followed by many floats, walkers and classic vehicles.
A Baby Competition, Comedy Sumo Wrestling, a Fun Fair, a beer tent, the music tent, and many stalls, kept the crowds entertained with a series of events taking place in the main arena. Even the sunshine decided to ‘Go For Gold’ – a nod to this year’s theme.
Carnival Day is not the end of Carnival Week though, with a Family Cycle Ride, 5-a-side Football and a Pool Tournament taking place tomorrow (Sunday 24th June).
Here’s just a few photos from what has been a fun-filled day.
Newly crowned Princess Morgan Matthews (centre) with her two attendants Rachel Day (left) and Eleanor Phipps (right). Photo: JLC Photography Ltd.
A new Princess has been crowned in Somersham and is ready for her Carnival Day duties.
Princess Morgan Matthews was crowned on Sunday 17th June. She was joined by her two attendants – Rachel Day and Eleanor Phipps.
The Princess’ duties see her take centre stage in Saturday’s procession of carnival floats and walkers along with her two attendants. The procession leaves The Trundle at 12:15pm and makes its way to the Parkhall Playing Field to mark the start of the Carnival Day proceedings.
