Lions Club of Tavistock
Previous Carnival Themes
Carnival 2022 -We are the World
Carnival 2019 - Children's Books
Carnival Week Event Results
Baby Show (sponsored by Duke’s Coffee House and Boots)
Under 1 year winners: Adrianna Hygate-Dean
Over 1-year winner: Billy Lake
Judges: June Leseelleur and Janet Steer of Boots, Tavistock
Fun Day Dog Show (sponsored by Ron’s Pets)
Best in Pedigree Classes: Thunder – a Tibetan Terrier owned by Peter Williams
Reserve: Bo – a Doberman owned by Pheobe Taylor
Best in Novelty Classes: Rocky – a Yorkshire Terrier owned by Cynthia
Reserve: Ronnie – a Pug owned by Kyle Piper
Judge: Sarah Heyes from Chilli Paws
Pavement Artists Competition (sponsored by Tavistock Times Gazette)
Under 5 years: (12 entries) Winner: Martha Page 2nd: Maya Court 3rd: Evie Peek
5-8 years: (12 entries) Winner: Ruby Harding 2nd: Amelia Smith 3rd: Fleur Greatrex
9 and over: (11 entries) Winner: Tilly Young 2nd: Amelia Greatrex 3rd: Gracie Young
Adults: (1 entry) Winner: Les Peek
Judges: Lianne Hunt and Alison Stephenson from the Tavistock Times Gazette
Petanque Competition
Winning Team: Tony Welsh, Harry Smith and Sally Whitfield
Trader’s Skittles Competition (with 9 teams)
Winners: Morning Glory (Cakes, Bakes and Shakes)
Carnival Procession
Best in Procession: Tavistock Bee Keepers
Schools: 1st: St.Peter’s and St.Rumon’s
Decorated float or 1st: The Robey Trust with Tavistock College
Group of vehicles
Walking Class 1: 1st Little Bad Riding Hood
Walking Class 2: 1st: TAGB Taekwondo
Walking Class 3: 1st: Tavistock Bee Keepers
Comments
The winners of Best in Procession received a perpetual shield and a trophy to keep
The Carnival theme was “Children’s Books”
The collection on the procession route, which took 26 people nearly 2½ hours to count, was £2,125.68 which was similar to last year
The collection consisted of 46,117 coins and £95 in notes
The bucket collections made by Lions before and during Carnival week amounted to £1,645
The profits will be distributed to the charity groups, clubs and schools that participated in the procession and the other events during Carnival Week
Carnival 2018 - Countries of the World
Carnival Week Event Results
Baby Show (sponsored by Duke’s Coffee House and Boots)
Under 1 year winners: Benjamin Hunter from Tavistock
Over 1-year winner: Binky Oliver from Tavistock
Judges: Ruth Kelly & Jan Steer of Boots, Tavistock
Fun Day Dog Show (organised by Cheryl Thomas of Kestrel Kennels)
Best in Pedigree Classes: Bowden – a fox red labrador exhibited by Isobel Bevan
Reserve: Lady – a saluki exhibited by June Baker
Best in Novelty Classes: Poppy – a german shepherd exhibited by Pete Jarman
Reserve: Rudy – a cross collie/springer/ beagle exhibited by Alana Steels
Judges: Jane & Michael O’Hara
Pavement Artists Competition (sponsored by Tavistock Times Gazette)
Under 5 years: Winner: Ted Coates 2nd: Lyra Blowey 3rd: Evie Peek
5-8 years: Winner: Dibeh Alaoui 2nd: Ruby Harding 3rd: Iris Harding
9 and over: Winner: Leah Kite 2nd: Damien Bowyer 3rd: Gracie Young
Adults: Winner: Helen Bowyer
Judges: Lianne Hunt & Alison Stephenson from the Tavistock Times Gazette
Petanque Competition (with 6 teams)
Winners: Tavistock Town Council A (Mayor & Mayoress Paul & Jane Ward and Councillor Andy Hutton)
Trader’s Skittles Competition (with 10 local businesses at the Explorer)
Winners: Cakes, Bakes and Shakes
Carnival Programme Flag Competition Winners (each receiving £25)
Keri Walker, Rosie Walker, Ben Walker and Kate Harding (all from Tavistock)
Many thanks to the traders and advertisers for displaying the flags
Carnival Procession
Best in Procession: Tavistock Church Schools Federation (St. Peter’s & St. Rumon’s)
Schools: 1st: Tavistock Church Schools Federation (St. Peter’s & St. Rumon’s)
Decorated float or Group of vehicles 1st: Vintage Tractors
Walking Class 1: 1st 1st Tavistock Scout Group
Walking Class 2: 1st: TAGB Taekwondo
Walking Class 3: 1st: TASS
Comments
The winners of Best in Procession receive a perpetual shield and a trophy to keep.
The Carnival theme was “Countries of the World”
The collection on the procession route, which took 25 people just over 2 hours to count, was £2185.98 which was around £100 up on last year
The collection consisted of 46,957 coins made up of 21,508 - 1p, 14,725 - 2p, 6028 - 5p, 1,782 - 10p, 2,084 - 20p, 346 - 50p, 456 - £1, 28 - £2, £95 in notes plus a selection of foreign coins!
The success of Tavistock town relays in Carnival Week concluded with the presentation of a bumper cheque for Tavistock Lions last week. President Jan Meakin and Alan Wroath from the Lions received £1,500 from various Tavistock Athletic Club members, young and old, representing all abilities for which the club caters. This donation goes directly back into local community projects and good causes at the heart of Tavistock.
Club chairman Alistair Kinsey who handed over the cheque said ‘Events like the town relays are what make Tavistock special, a community coming together producing a sporting spectacle with a fun filled running event and sportsmanship in the heart of this vibrant town.’
Event sponsor, Tavistock Hire Centre, was represented by Craig Howells at the presentation. Their support gave the financial clout to allow this year’s event to proceed, giving hundreds of runners of all ages, family and friends the evening they deserve. Planning for next year’s event is under way already with a challenge to make it even bigger and brighter by attracting more sports, school and corporate teams.