A CARNIVAL will come to Castle Cary and Ansford this autumn, thanks to funding of £2,500 from Somerset County Council.
Although collections at the annual carnival raise thousands of pounds for local charities and good causes, the dazzling procession is never a certainty as it costs around £6,000 to stage and organisers depend on fundraisers and donations.
Last year a lack of funds threatened Castle Cary and Ansford's illuminated and children's carnivals but the celebrations will take place this autumn after a welcome boost from local county councillor Bob Little's community fund.
Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival Society (CCACS) president Gordon Stockman said the donation was critical to securing the carnivals.
"The carnival committee is grateful for this vital donation and indebted to Bob Little for the very effective support he gave to our application. This cash will secure Cary's carnivals in 2013 and enable our committee to kick-start other fundraising activities for 2013 and onwards."