BEXHILL Carnival made a lively return, delivering a full week of events celebrating family fun, community spirit and local fundraising.
Festivities began on Saturday 19th July with a popular boot sale at The Polegrove, followed by a dog show and a quiz night at Christchurch Methodist Church. Canine enthusiasts gathered from early morning, while quiz teams tested their knowledge over supper in the evening.
Monday saw another quiz night hosted at Wetherspoons’ Picture Play House, offering a more relaxed atmosphere for trivia fans.
Midweek action came in the form of the Youth Football Tournament, held over Wednesday and Thursday at The Polegrove and hosted by Bexhill United FC.
One of the week’s highlights was the Party in the Park on Friday 25th July – an evening of live music and entertainment that drew crowds to The Polegrove.
Carnival Day itself took place on Saturday 26th July, with a colourful procession along with an afternoon of entertainment and activities at The Polegrove.
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The judges decided the Carnival winners were: Best in Show – Charters Ancaster nursery and forest school, Best motorised – Bexhill Community Bus, Motorised highly commended – Rookhurst Lodge, Best walkers – Diana Freedman Dance Academy and Walkers highly commended – 3rd Bexhill Scouts.
Organisers thanked key sponsors, including Hastings Direct, Bexhill Town Council, Abbott & Abbott, and Bentleys Steakhouse.
They also called for more volunteers to join the organising committee to help ensure the carnival’s continued success.
Committee member Paul Plim said: “It takes a lot of hard work to make sure the Carnival is bigger and better each year. We’re always looking for people with ideas, energy or skills who can help us keep this tradition going for future generations.”
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