Crowds line the streets for much-anticipated Axminster Carnival
By Francesca Evans
17th Oct 2022 | Local News
Carnival night finally returned to Axminster on Saturday, with crowds lining the streets to cheer on entries.
It was the first carnival procession Axminster had been able to host since 2019, having missed out on two years due to the coronavirus pandemic.
This year's event was then postponed in September, following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sparking some concern over turnout and number of entries as the new date clashed with Taunton's carnival.
However, almost all entries from the East Devon circuit took part, with Sid Vale Carnival Club's impressive 'Van Helsing' entry taking the prize for best overall entry.
Entries were led by the Mayor of Axminster, Cllr Jill Farrow, and town crier Nick Goodwin, from Trafalgar Way into Trinity Square and around the town centre.
Large crowds turned out for the carnival, which was boosted by the return of Herbert's Funfair to the town, and those attending enjoyed a high-spirited, friendly atmosphere.
Full results were as follows:
Class 1 – Fancy Dress Individual (Junior Up to 10 Years)
1st – JELLYFISH, Jiggle Mini Junior
Class 2 – Fancy Dress Individual (Junior Over 10 Years)
1st – JINX, Jiggle Junior
Class 3 – Fancy Dress Individual (Adult)
1st – CHIMNEY SWEEP, Neville Quick
Class 6 – Walking Group
1st – SISTER ACT, Axminster Musical Theatre Group
Class 7 – Decorated Trade Vehicle (Open)
1st – VANCORN CONVERSTIONS LTD
Class 8 – Mini Floats
1st – GHOSTBUSTERS, Sunshine Stars CC
Class 9 – Visiting Royalty
1st – LIGHT UP THE NIGHT, Ottery St Mary Carnival Royalty
2nd – HONITON CARNIVAL ROYALTY
3rd – SIDMOUTH CARNIVAL ROYALTY
4th – SEATON CARNIVAL ROYALTY
Class 10 – Open Class 30ft and Under
1st – ROCKETMEN, Budleigh Salterton CC
2nd – THIS IS HALLOWEEN, Bright Sparks CC
3rd – SAMBA, Ipplepen CC
Class 11 – Open Youth Class
1st – WILD WEST, Next Generation CC
2nd – A MADRIGAL ADVENTURE, 1st Colyton Brownies
3rd – AXMINSTER SKATE PARK
Class 12 – Local Class
1st – AXMINSTER LIONS CLUB
2nd – LITTLE ACORNS ROCK, Little Acorns
3rd – THE DEMONS MOTORCYCLE TEAM, The Demons
Class 13 – Open Class
1st – VAN HELSING: VAMPIRE HUNTER Sid Vale CC
2nd – DRAGONS REALM Otters CC
3rd – BAT MOBILE, Paul Lugg
Class 14 – Humorous
1st – BUILT BY COWBOYS, Honiton Young Farmers CC
Class 15 – Visiting Majorettes
1st – SEATON MAJORETTES
2nd – HONITON TWIRLSTARS
3rd – LYME REGIS MAJORETTES
Best Drama Club – SISTER ACT, Axminster Musical Theatre Group
Best Music – DRAGONS REALM Otters CC
Best Costumes – SEATON MAJORETTES
Best Towing Vehicle – VAN HELSING: VAMPIRE HUNTER Sid Vale CC
Best Overall Walking – JINX, Jiggle Junior
Best Overall – VAN HELSING: VAMPIRE HUNTER Sid Vale CC
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