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bottom for ashort rest, beforearriving in the High Street at approximately 1.30pm and finish- ing by Nevendon Park. The procession includes amarching band, Morrismen, quad bikes, football clubs, pre- schools, community groups, Brownies, dance groups and anumber of surprises. If you want to join in, download the form from


the carnival website. Money raised will go to two local charities and


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Therewill be entertainment in the High Street during the morning, beforethe Town Show and the Carnival Procession start at midday. Entry for the show,inNevendon Park (behind


ARNIVAL Day will soon be heresomake a note of the date in your diary –Saturday, September 15.


the FireStation) is FREE, so turnupearly and start to enjoy some of the live stage and arena entertainment. Have fun on the inflatables, enjoy thrill rides and support anumberofcharity/commercial stalls including the RNLI, Action Park, cake, fudge and sweet stalls,kids jewellery and lots more. Refreshments include tea and coffee, tradition-


al burgers, ice cream and Dominos Pizza, and paninis and crepes. The procession starts in Church End Lane, travels down Swan Lane whereitwill stop at the


other local groups so dig deep and make this a recordyear! Organisers would like to thank Basildon


Borough Council and the Willows Shopping Centrefor allowing free parking on Carnival Day. We will be visiting local neighbourhoods with programmes over the coming weeks and will also be in the High Street on Saturday, September 8. Any donations from programmes will help


cover the cost of the event. Anew Treasure Hunt event for children is also taking place in the High Street with many shops taking part. For further details of this and the carnival itself


visit www.wickfordcarnival.co.uk Youcan also follow them on Facebook, e-mail wickfordcarnival@btinternet.com or phone 07593 278797. Support our Carnival Day and make this a great community event.


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