We’re a hardy bunch in Hatherleigh! Here’s exactly what happens on carnival weekend if the Devon weather decides to throw its worst at us.
☔ This does NOT include drizzle or light rainOur wet weather plan only kicks in for genuinely adverse conditions. A bit of drizzle or light rain doesn’t count, so pack a brolly and come along anyway!
Friday night will continue as normal. See you there!
A decision on the Afternoon Procession will be made at 1.30pm, and signs informing everyone will be placed at The Square, outside Co-op and Claremont.
If the Procession is still on, the decision will be with the Royalty as to taking part with their Tableaux or their own car, and to inform the Chairman by 1.45pm.
The Procession starts at 2pm prompt.
Crowning will take place inside the gazebo at the Community Centre: 1st Princess, 2nd Queen.
…unless instructed by Devon and Cornwall Police Authority.
All tableaux to arrive at the Market Quarter via the A386 bypass by 5.45pm for judging at 6.00pm prompt.
Tableaux arriving after 6.00pm will NOT be judged, but may still take part in the Procession.
If it’s raining when the tableaux leave the Market Quarter, children from tableaux may (if they wish) walk up through Market Street to the top of Town, while the Tableaux travel around to line up for the Procession.
The Band Leaders will make the decision on the Mass Bands taking place. A representative of the bands is to inform the Committee at the Market Office by 7.00pm.
If the weather turns, these are the moments that matter. Pop them in your phone!
Decision made on the Afternoon Procession. Look out for the signs around town.
Royalty let the Chairman know if they’re on their Tableaux or in their own car.
The Afternoon Procession sets off, prompt.
All tableaux at the Market Quarter, arriving via the A386 bypass.
Judging starts, prompt. Late arrivals won’t be judged.
Bands confirm the Mass Bands decision with the Committee at the Market Office.
If you’re unsure whether something is going ahead on the day, keep an eye out for signs around town or get in touch with the Carnival Committee.
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