the result of thousands of man-hours work throughout the year. Most clubs are based around local working or social circles, such as pubs and clubs. Many clubs have specialist Juvenile Carnival clubs for the under 16s. To join an adult 16 and over club, an initiation ceremony is often involved. All work is carried out in the spare time of the club members on a voluntary basis – often working all night in the final few days to get carts ready. See also Carnival Festivals in the United Kingdom References http://www.cispp.org.uk/ Bibliography "Remember Remember". The Story of Bridgwater Carnival, written by Chris Hocking who is president of Bridgwater Guy Fawkes Carnival Committee Somerset Carnivals: A Celebration of 400 Years, Roger Evans & Peter Nichols, "Bridgwater with and without the 'e' " ''', Roger Evans, A History of Bridgwater, J.C. Lawrence, Bridgwater Victorian Days, Philip James Squibbs, Somerset in the Age of Steam, Peter Stanier, Everyone's A Winner'', Brendon Hill. External links BBC Somerset: Carnival, 2009 History of Somerset Culture in Somerset Festivals in Somerset Carnivals in the United Kingdom Recurring events established in 1605 Bridgwater Annual events in England 1605 establishments in England Festivals established in 1605