CARNIVAL time came to Watchet last weekend when three days of free family entertainment brought hundreds of visitors to the town.

The packed programme ranged from BMX displays and samba workshops to pipe bands, cheerleading, and day-long street entertainment.

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Thora May, Marley Nunn, and Lenny May try to hook ducks at Watchet Carnival. PHOTO: George Ody.

Highlights of Saturday’s Esplanade-based programme were breathtaking stunts by a member of the Global Stars aerobatics team, pop/rock band Ooshka Baby, folk band the Hoodies, covers specialists The Kingstons, Fine Whines jazz, Minehead Samba Band, and folk ensemble Rolling Home.

Sunday’s Carnival Fayre featured Ben Prescott Entertainment, the Bideford Youth Pipe Band, Sovereign Nature story-telling project, the Four Foot Four folk band, and the South Coast Waves cheerleaders.

Thrills and spills came from the Savage Skills stunt show, featuring BMX riding, mountain-boarding, and acrobatics.

A stilt walker at Watchet Carnival is given a helping hand.
A stilt walker at Watchet Carnival is given a helping hand. (Watchet Carnival)