Stowmarket Carnival

26/09/2026

There are some lovely things that involve paying money out (and as Treasurer, Kate doesn't often say that). Today we got to pay the Stowmarket Carnival Charity of 2026 Stowmarket ASD Saturday Clubs, and so many wanted to be in the photo we had to take two! The donation we made came from the sales of the Carnival Grand Draw sponsored by Breheny Civil Engineering. Thank you to everyone who bought a raffle ticket, the money has gone to a fabulous local cause.

06/09/2026

This week's results are in!

A winning ticket is potentially a week away, we thank you for your continued support.

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Have a great weekend everyone!

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03/09/2026

The Red Bucket Army rides again! ❤️🪣

What an incredible Carnival we had in July! As our procession made its way through Stowmarket, our amazing volunteers were out with their red buckets collecting donations from the crowds.

And what a result! 🎉

£928 was collected during the procession, with a further £496 raised on the Recreation ground, a fantastic total of £1,424! 🙌

This means we already have enough to cover the Carnival’s licence fees and our hefty insurance bill for 2027!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, including those who generously funded their children’s and grandchildren’s contributions, and of course to our brilliant bucket carriers. Those buckets certainly got heavy by the end! 😂

With the Carnival costing over £30,000 to stage, every donation really does make a difference.
We couldn’t do it without our volunteers and the generosity of our local community ❤️

02/09/2026

📣 What happens at our AGM?

Ever wondered what our AGM is all about?

Our AGM is an opportunity for everyone who wants to attend to hear how Stowmarket Carnival has done over the past year and what we’re planning for the year ahead. 🎭🎉

There’ll be reports from our Chair and Treasurer, we’ll present our donation to our 2026 Charity of the Year, and we’ll elect or re-elect our Committee members for the coming year.

And there’s more! We’ll also choose our 2027 Charity of the Year, plus there’s an opportunity for anyone attending to ask questions. 💬

It’s your chance to find out what goes on behind the scenes, hear our plans for the future and have your say.

Everyone is welcome, we’d love to see you there! ❤️

📅 Saturday 12th September
🕰️ 1pm
📍 Redwoods Hall, Red Gables, IP141BE

30/08/2026

Thank you everyone! Play Stowmarket Carnival OneLottery and you help fund next year's Carnival!

Stowmarket Carnival is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.

27/08/2026

Happy Birthday to our Chair - Simon Burton !

25/08/2026

Volunteers Wanted!

We always have fantastic support for Stowmarket Carnival, but there’s always room for a few more helping hands! 🎪

Would you like to get involved with organising and/or fundraising for next year’s amazing Stowmarket Carnival weekend?

You don’t need to commit to helping full-time, there are many opportunities throughout the year to get involved, and you can give as much or as little time as you’re able to.

What are your strengths?
Could you help with:
• Organising or administration
• Advertising and promotion
• Sponsorship
• Fundraising stalls and events
• Site set-up and practical jobs
• Litter-picking and the Carnival weekend clear-up

You could help out in the fundraising tent, just like Francesca and Abi did this year! 🙌

Or perhaps you’re more like Andy, Harry and Stuart, who made it their mission to keep the Carnival site clean and tidy throughout the weekend! 🧹👏

This year, we even had Elliot volunteering as part of his Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, showing that there are opportunities for people of all ages to get involved and gain valuable experience along the way. 🥾🏆

Whatever your skills, there’s a way for you to get involved, and the Committee would love to hear from you. Every bit of help makes a difference!

📧 Email us at [email protected] or sign up to volunteer here:
https://stowmarketcarnival.org.uk/volunteer/

📸photo by Aaron Weight - For The Humans
[Francesca and Abi in the fundraising tent]

25/08/2026

A huge thank you to Brightside Wealth Management Ltd for their continued support of Stowmarket Carnival! ❤️🎪

Every year, when all the planning, organising and preparation really gets underway, Brightside kindly lets us use their meeting room space for our Carnival planning meetings.

Having somewhere to meet, share ideas, make plans and bring everything together makes such a difference to the team, and we’re incredibly grateful for their generosity and support.

Thank you, Brightside, for helping us behind the scenes 🎉🙌

24/08/2026

A huge thank you to Portable Space for their fantastic support of Stowmarket Carnival! 🎪❤️

We wanted to show our appreciation with a gift because the team at Portable Space really do go the extra mile for us.

They make sure we have secure storage throughout Carnival, and they take the extra time and effort to transfer our storage unit from our storage facility to the Rec and back again. This means everything we need is where we need it, when we need it, helping Carnival run as smoothly as possible.

Your continued support makes such a difference, and we truly appreciate everything you do for us.
Thank you, Portable Space, for helping make Stowmarket Carnival possible! 🙌🎉

23/08/2026

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